Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall // Alistair + Angela

I met Angela and Alistair a while back for their engagement shoot on Crantock Beach. They are such a lovely couple with such a deep bond. I knew from our first meeting that it would be a joy shooting their special day at The Green in Cornwall.

A relaxed style wedding with their closest family and friends and their lovely dog Charlie. I just love dogs at weddings and Angela and Alistair even extended their honeymoon to spend with their beloved pooch. 2 weeks in Jamaica followed by a week of ‘dog moon’ in Cornwall.. In fact, I think they should be around this area right now. I hope the weather stays nice for you this week guys!

I left when the ‘Open Mic’ was in full swing, such a good evening! That’s how a wedding reception should be, lots of dancing and great tunes…

So here we go, a little preview of my favourites…I hope you like them!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer at The Green or anywhere else in Cornwall please contact me for further information

Venue: The Green Weddings Cornwall // Date: 06.08.19 // Flowers: Flowers by Donna Cornish // Makeup: TBC // Hair: TBC // Music: TBC // Cake: Dollybird Cakes

Nat & Terry // Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall

Nat and Terry wedding at The Green Cornwall back in may was simply awesome and positive vibes were running throughout the day. The kids were enjoying the space and garden games and were running riot all day. Everyone else mingled in between bar and outdoors, enjoying the good weather, even though a bit breezy at times. Nat and Terry were just so relaxed and just themselves on our couple portrait walk through the woods, it always helps when couples can just be themselves and have fun during the shoot, and saying that, most people enjoy a little time for themselves away from the hustle of the wedding. Well, with me being there somewhere hiding in the bushes to get the shots!

The evening started promising with the Motown Pirates playing some funky tunes and filling the dancefloor rapidly and old and young alike throwing shapes.

A day when everything just ran smoothly apart from Harry, their little terrier, eating my sandwich out of my camera bag during the bridal preparations. I thought I was going mad, I looked everywhere for it! Well at least I got to enjoy the delicious food prepared by the talented caterers of The Green later in the day.

Another fantastic day I had the honour of photographing and it was just so good that I yet again couldn’t make a smaller selection of my favourites. So here you go, a rather large preview.

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 27.05.19 // Flowers: TBC // Makeup: Stacey Cremin MUA // Hair: The Updo Girl // Video: I do Film Weddings // Music: Motown Pirates

Lusty Glaze Beach Cornwall Wedding Photography // Becky & Alex

Well what another cracker of a day this was! Becky and Alex had a scorcher of a wedding day on the ever epic Lusty Glaze Beach.

They first spotted me having dinner at Lusty and watched me photographing another wedding there. They liked my relaxed and discrete approach and looked up my work. It was also the day Alex proposed to Becky. What a great story, love it!

For all the other weddings I photographed at Lusty the couple stayed elsewhere nearby in the Newquay area. So today I had the opportunity to meet the bridal party in the cottages down on the beach for the getting ready shots. I was quite excited to finally see them from the inside! When I arrived, Becky had a box with a surprise wedding present for Alex. I brought it over to the guy’s cottage and OMG, if I tell you what was in the box, it’s a man’s dream come true…Becky ordered a Harley Davidson for her future husband, ready to be delivered a few days after the wedding!!! Definitely the best wedding present I have ever seen…Apparently Alex doesn’t easily cry, I’m sure I could see some tears appearing in the corner of his eyes…what a surprise!

The whole day had a beautiful casual feel to it and the weather was playing it’s part, a warm slightly overcast late September day with a few sunny glimpses. Although we missed a good sunset, but hey, you can’t have it all!

I must say I’m adoring their cute German Shepherd ‘Bear’ who was ‘best man dog’ and ring bearer and honestly couldn’t have done a better job.

Becky and Alex, you are truly made for each other! Here is a small preview for you…I hope you like it xxx

I’ll let the images do the talking here!

Venue: Lusty Glaze Beach Weddings // Date: 28.09.18 // Flowers: Coastal Floral Designs // Dress: Ava Rose Hamilton Bridal Shop // Music: Fistral Stereo // Food: Lusty // Makeup: Jessica ley Makeup // Cake: Carmel Earnshaw

Cornwall Elopement Wedding Photography at Lower Barns // Kirsty and Rich

What can I say, Rich and Kirsty really showed us how a runaway wedding is done properly! They only brought their mums, brother, a chocolate labrador and their adorable little daughter with them and didn't tell anyone at home. It officially just was a holiday in Cornwall. And when Kirsty called her dad after the ceremony to tell him they just got married there was a big 'WHAT, WOW, REALLY??' On the other end of the line. A great surprise!

They tied the knot at the fabulous Lower Barns Boutique and Breakfast on the Cornwall South Coast. The morning started unsettled with drizzle so it was a bit worrying if the sun comes out for them. But just in time during their ceremony the clouds cleared and we were blessed with scorching sunshine, ideal for a photo trip to the nearby Vault Bay.

Rich and Kirsty, I can't say enough how much I loved working with you. You have such a lovely bond for each other and your daughter is just so cute I couldn't stop taking photos of her!!!

I wish you all the best for your married life and I hope you like this little preview xxx..

Cornwall Wedding Photographer at Trevenna Barns // Claire & Steve

Claire and Steve wanted to keep things relaxed and simple for their wedding on the 10th of July 2018, so they chose the beautiful Trevenna Barns in Cornwall where they could do everything their way and make sure everything was fuss free. I'm not going to talk about the blue skies and summery vibes again, we all know by now it's one of the best summers in ages here in the UK!

Claire did most of the planning and she put together a lot of lovely touches with the help of her friend s and family. The Great Barn was decorated simple and stylish with a vintage touch, I absolutely loved it! The colours were kept in green, cream and gold/brass. There were a lot of lovely personal touches to find in every corner, like some framed quotes telling their love story and deep bond for each other. Claire even had a newspaper made containing their engagement story, stories of their hen and stag parties and the time plan of the day including the dinner menu - a great idea! And it caused some tears in some bridesmaids eyes…

When I first met Claire last year, she said she is really sad that she can't take her two beloved labradors to the wedding and decided to put them in kennels although the venue is dog friendly. She thought it might be too much hassle on the wedding day..I thought it's a shame as the venue is located in the middle of Bodmin Moor with endless beautiful dog walk possibilities and the South Cornwall beaches aren't far away either. Well, Steve thought the same and organised a great surprise for Claire after the speeches: He had the dogs delivered by a dog courier from 6 hours away! Claire burst in tears of joys when she was reunited with their two pooches. He really managed to keep that a secret!

Here is a little taster, I hope you like it..

Venue: Trevenna Barns // Date: 10.07.18 // Flowers: Laura Kingston Flowers //  Makeup: Victoria Penrose Makeup // Dress: TBC // Music: TBC

Sarah & Simon's Outdoor Elopement at The Green Weddings Cornwall

Sarah and Simon eloped at the Green Cornwall on the 1st of May. They just brought their closest family with them and their 3 adorable dogs. I arrived at The Green ca 30 minutes before the ceremony and the registrars weren't quite sure if the wedding ceremony could go ahead outdoors  as it kept on raining. The tension was high and we all hoped the clouds would move in time as Sarah and Simon dreamt of an outdoor ceremony. The decision was made to go ahead with it last minute and we all stayed dry. The Green offers a lovely outdoor arbour by a pond surrounded by woodland and greenery, a beautiful romantic setting for an outdoor wedding. I'm so pleased for them their dream came true! 

One of their pugs has done a great job as the ring bearer and I was quite impressed with the 'pug kisses' ...I just love it when dogs get involved in a wedding! To read about some tips about bringing your dog to your wedding please read my blog post here

 We even stayed dry for a little walk through the Green's grounds for some couple portraits straight after the ceremony before we ventured to the house to have some drinks and canapés.

I only stayed with them for ca 2 hours. Here is a little taster

Why to take your dog to your Wedding

We all adore our furry companions and it's not a surprise that many couples want to include their pets in their wedding day.

Anne & Simon took their beloved Cockerpoo to their hotel Tresanton Wedding...

Let's face it, there is nothing more adorable than a french terrier in a tux! And if dress ups are not your thing, there are so many cute decoartive items you can buy. I've even seen custom made wedding collars or special flower arrangements to be fitted on lead and collar. Make sure you check with your florist though as some flowers are poisonous for dogs. Also any other dress up items should fit perfectly and not cause any discomfort, and ensure that any accessories like bow ties don't come loose and pose a choking hazard to your pet.

ask your florist to add a flower piece for your dog's collar..

matching outfits anyone?

If you're planning to include your dog, there are a few more precautions you need to take to keep your pet safe and happy during the day.

Consider your pet's personality, he can simply be a guest of honour or you can give them a specific role like ring bearer, flower girl or page boy. I photographed a wedding in St ives last year, where George the french bull terrier was the ring bearer of the day and they created a great short film to be shown at the ceremony. I hardly ever seen so many people laughing at a ceremony! The story was the following: It turns out that the best man forgot the rings at the ceremony! So he calls George to save the wedding day. George, lazy as he is, still in bed, gets the wake up call and has to chase through St Ives to get to the venue in time with the rings.. The film was not just funny and a great contribution to the ceremony, but also showed off the surrounding area and St Ives beaches beautifully. George became famous after the wedding as the film went viral on youtube with over 55000 views!

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXQdKTLPSK8

George the french bull terrier and faithful ring bearer during the ceremony at St Ives Harbour Hotel

But before you give your pet a starring role, think about if this will be an enjoyable experience for him. Even a most friendly and well behaved dog could be overwhelmed by a crowd of guests, so it's reasonable to organise a pet sitter. You can hire them or choose one of your friends who is familiar with your dog. It is just one thing less to worry about.

Make sure you include your pooch in some of the couple portraits. It's usually a great time of day where they can stretch their legs and come along with us for the photoshoot. I love getting them involved, they make some great shots!

At the reception you could include photos of your dog in the decoration, or make wedding favours in tribute to your pooch. I've also seen couples collecting and donating money to animal charities like the greyhound trust, which is a nice gesture and serves a good cause.

some table decoration ideas including your pooch..

With a lot to tick off your 'to do' list, it's easy to forget this simple-yet important step, check with the venue if your pet is allowed. You don't want to show up on the day with your four legged ring bearer in tow only to be told he needs to stay off the property!  

And if you manage to take your furry friend to your big day, what's better than a fresh air dog walk in a beautiful setting to cure the hangover the day after..

doesn't he look pleased to take part at his owner's ceremony at The Green Cornwall Wedding & Events?

Melodie enjoying the day with her pooch at Polhawnfort

A tender moment flowergirl and wedding dog, just adorable…

Becky and Alex enjoying a stroll on Lusty Glaze beach just by themselves with their adorable German Shepperd …

Dog friendly wedding venues in Cornwall:

The Green Cornwall

Lowerbarns

Polhawnfort

Trevenna

Polpier

St Ives Harbour Hotel

Bedruthan Steps Hotel 

Lusty Glaze Weddings 

Knightor Winery