Charlotte & John's Winter Wedding at The Green Cornwall

My first wedding of the season 2019 and it starts at one of my all time favourite venues with Charlotte & John’s small wedding at The Green in Cornwall. As you would expect this time of year, it’s still winter even though it felt like spring recently, the weather was rather changeable, but we managed to stay dry and even seen some glimpses of sunshine, yey!

About the day

What I loved about this day were all these personal touches and DIY details. Starting with the brides and bridesmaids headpieces which were crafted by Charlotte’s friend. Hair was done by one of the bride’s closest friends and bridesmaid Livvy and makeup by her sister Vicky. The decorations and flowers were DIY, the paper flower in Charlotte’s bouquet came from her friend’s bridal bouquet who was married last year. Charlotte made the flower girl’s hair rosette pieces. John and Charlotte’s faithful labrador did a great job as ring bearer. A close friend and usher was leading the ceremony. The bridal entrance was accompanied by the groom and usher’s live singing performance … and the list goes on ... I can’t point out enough how I adore personal touches at a wedding, they make it so much more special by reflecting the couple’s personality and spirit.

I was only booked for my smallest package, so I only stayed with this fun bunch for 3 hours covering a tiny bit of getting ready (as I arrived early..), the ceremony and some photos in the grounds after..

Here are a few highlights, I hope you like them…

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 28.02.19

Wedding Photography at Lower Barns in Cornwall | Helen & Andrew

Andrew and Helen had a small intimate wedding with just their closest family and friends, a true family affair at the fabulous Lower Barns Boutique Bed and Breakfast on the South Cornwall Coast. Micro Weddings became more and more popular in recent years. Not only can you make huge savings, it’s also a more relaxed way to celebrate your special day with just your closest friends and family. It can therefore be more special than planning a big wedding with all the hustle and stress in involved.

They were blessed with gorgeous sunshine and the whole day was packed with good summer vibes, love and laughter. All children had so much fun in the beautiful gardens at Lowerbarns while Andrew, Helen, their cute children and I ventured to the beach to take some portraits in a vintage VW Campervan. The sea looked stunning that day, it somehow looked like a mediterranean coast rather than Cornwall due to the recent lack of rain. The hills have a brownish tint and the sea couldn't have been more turquoise. A stunning location for the coastal shots they wanted!

When we got back we were greeted by beautiful music from the talented wedding singer Steve Young and most delicious food prepared by the team at Lowerbarns. The speeches were rather emotional in parts and the couple struggled to hold back tears, happy tears, good tears! So much love, it was beautiful to watch..

As it was such a nice warm summer evening we moved the dancing to the outdoor patio and the party was soon in full swing..

Here is a small selection of my favourites, hard to select just a few, I could have posted all of them..

Congratulations again to the happy couple, I hope you like the preview xxx

Venue: Lowerbarns // Date: 21.07.18 // Flowers: Anna's Flower Barn //  Makeup: Cornwall Hair and MUA // Dress: TBC // Music: Steve Young // Campervan: Honeybugs Cornwall // Cake: Emily Hankins

Faye & Evan's beach themed wedding at Gwel an Mor Resort Cornwall

Faye and Evan tied the knot in a yurt at the fabulous luxury resort Gwel an Mor in Portreath on the cornish coast. Faye and Evan live in Bristol, so not far from Cornwall, and as they both love the sea, they even started to surf not long ago, it was an easy decision to make to get married near the stunning cornish coast.

Their wedding date was little special as it was coinciding with the Royal Wedding, Saturday the 19th of May. The girls had the Royal Wedding live on TV while they were getting ready. And when Meghan walked down the isle, the emotional level was high and some tears were shed by one of the bridesmaids. There was a big question raised wether she was crying for the Royal Wedding or for Faye's? 

Faye had a surprise present for her dad and it was lovely to see he enjoyed his new watch!

The day was blessed with beautiful sunshine so everyone was enjoying the relaxed summery vibe in the courtyard after the wedding. After the speeches Faye, Evan and I ventured down to Portreath beach for some couple portraits. 

The wedding cake had a lovely personal touch to it with a hint to Evan's love for fancy dress.. And the bottom of a retired surfboard with some beautiful artwork by a local illustrator served as 'guestbook' .

There was some great dance moves to be witnessed straight after the first dance and I'm sure they had a good party after I left.

Here is a collection of my favourites..

Venue: Gwel an Mor // Date: 19.05.18 // Flowers: TBC // Makeup: Sandra Elizabeth hair and make up  //  Cake: Joceline at Little Green Vegan Bakery // Dress: Perfections Ltd  // Flowers: Twigs and Greens // Crepes: Coastal Crepes // Surfboard Art: Maja Walczak  // Music: DJ

Jenny & Kelvin's Winter Wonderland Wedding at The Green Cornwall

I've never seen so much snow in Cornwall! We started green and during half an hour while we were inside for the ceremony the whole place was transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland! I was half expecting it with the news reporting it would snow as the beastfromtheeast was fast approaching, but I never thought I would get stuck there for the night. Well I think it's worth it looking at the images and I guess there is worse places to get stuck than at a white wedding at The Green in Cornwall.. I have now nearly finished editing and I'm pleased to share this very special day with you..

Congratulations Jenny & Kelvin! x

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 01.03.18 // Flowers: The Flower Mill Cornwall // Makeup: Hands & Tans  // Hair: Red Hair Liskeard // Dress: TBC // Cake: Dollybird Bakes // Food: The Green Catering

Lynsey & Ricky's Cool Colourful Boho Style Wedding at Lowerbarns in Cornwall

Wow! I can't tell you how much I loved shooting this small intimate wedding with such a fun bunch of people and inspiring place :-) Lynsey and Ricky had their wedding their way with a humanist ceremony Lower Barns Boutique B&B and Elopement Weddings in Cornwall. Even though the forecast wasn't so promising, with the luck of the Irish the sun came out just long enough to say 'I do'. This venue really fitted their style, bright, bold and happy. My favourites were the sunflower bouquets by Kelly Ann's Flower Barn and the off white boho style bridesmaids dresses. I think I've never seen all in white bridesmaids.. they were styling' it! 

I stayed with them for 5 hours, a beautiful afternoon filled with fun, good vibes, laughter and true love.

Some of my favourites..

Venue: Lowerbarns // Date: 09.09.17 // Flowers: Ann's Flower Barn // Hair: Makeup by Ione // Makeup: Suzi Winter, Makeupartistcornwall // Dress: Rue De Seine from The White Gallery // Music: Swingology // Caricaturist: Cornwall Caricaturist // Cake: Suzi Humphries Cake Design

Alex & Zachary's beautiful cornish wedding at Carlyon Bay Hotel

Alex and Zachary's wedding day had it all, from sunny glimpses to blustery showers, a typical cornish summer's day. I arrived in the bridal suite only 1 hour before the ceremony because Alex only wanted just a few final bridal prep shots. The talented Sally Orchard was doing her magic and everyone looked stunning. 

The weather was to our favour and it was dry for an outdoor ceremony. I'm so pleased for Alex and Zach as that's what they really wanted so much to be married outside. And it makes my job much easier, I love working with natural light.

I enjoyed capturing the day for them, a celebration in classic style.

I'm still not sure what I enjoyed more though the golf buggy ride to the private beach for the couple portraits or to capture the hilarious facial impressions during the ceilidh dance..

Venue: Carlyon Bay Hotel // Date: 15.07.17 // Flowers: Escential Blooms // Hair: Sarah Hooper (Capella Hair) // Makeup: Sally Orchard // Dress: Noemi Neoh from Bridal House of Cornwall // Cake: DIY // Ceilidh Band: Blue Jewel

Congratulations Rachel & Ash at Lusty Glaze

What can I say, a picture perfect day for Rachel and Ash's wedding on the beautiful private beach Lusty Glaze. We had sun, brief showers,and beautiful light.. Sometimes a little bit to breezy can be a bonus! A summary of the day will follow soon.. a few of my favourites for now..

Venue: Lusty Glaze Beach Weddings// Date: 08.07.17 // Dress: Wed2be // Suit: Marks&Spencer // Hair : Ali Thom // Makeup:  Suzi Winter // Flowers:  Kelly Ann Flowers Newquay // Cake: Cakes by Charlotte (Chelmsford)

Katie & Darren's beach wedding at Lustyglaze

Katie and Darren were married at Lustyglaze on the 6th of may. I always look forward to shoot weddings at Lusty, it's one of the only wedding venues directly on the beach and tucked away under magnificent cliffs it feels sheltered and more private  than the main beaches in this area. There are countless photo backdrops to choose from, a great playing field for any wedding photographer. 

They also have a great team of dedicated friendly staff which really help creating a great relaxed day on the beach.

Katy is a designer and I love the effort she put into the mostly DIY decoration,the torquois beach scheme is a perfect fit for this venue.

Unfortunately it hardly stopped raining on the day, but everyone had a fantastic day anyway and during a gap in the clouds we managed to go on the beach for some nice couple portraits. Here is a small preview...

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Venue: Lusty Glaze Beach Weddings // Date: 05.05.17

Charlotte&Chris' wedding features on 'beforethebigday'

a lovely real wedding feature of Charlotte and Chris' 'pretty in pink' wedding at the Green last february. Or if you want to know how to plan a wedding in only 5 month, read more on beforethebigday