Celestial Themed Winter Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery Cornwall // Rob & Anya

Rob and Anya’s winter wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall was so beautiful! A feast for the eyes, so much personality put in every little detail! I love seeing something different in styling and this wedding ticked all the boxes.

Rob and Anya chose the moon part of the theme first, after a quote from the film Labyrinth "I'll place the moon in your heart", then the rest of theme (colours, stars etc) came after Anya found her dress from Glitter Soup. ‘I loved the handpainted details from the Ukrainian maker, and thought having a deep moody celestial setting would suit the time of year as well.’ 

A lot of the decor was DIY'd, including stationary, signage, the candle sticks etc, or sourced within the UK. 

Flowers were all purchased from a Willow Cottage Flowers on Etsy and put together by the bride herself, with some help from Youngest Child Events for the signing table. They looked pretty amazing considering she never made a flower arrangement or bouquet before!

Rob and Anya only wanted a small cozy wedding with those closest to them. Sadly Anya’s maid of honour passed away a few months before the wedding, but she was there in spirit. Knightor is the perfect venue for a small intimate wedding like this. Making sure their guests had amazing food was one of the major plus points. Fancy marshmallows, sparklers and firepits finished the evening cozy vibe.

‘Whilst the mention of eels seems a bit random, it makes sense to Rob and I, as one of our earliest dates was at Ely Eel Festival where Rob took part in the World Eel Throwing Championship (the eels thrown were toy eels!). His magnificent throw didn't make the podium, but pretty much secured his place in my heart’

Loved the cake so much that I cried when saw it in person, and our favourite part of the day was seeing each other at the front of the aisle and reading our own vows.’

I feel honoured to have played a part in this very special day! My first wedding to capture this season and one I will remember for sure.

Here is a little preview

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 27.02.2023 // Hair and Makeup: The Looking Glass Hair and Makeup Studio Tavistock // Dress: Glitter Soup, Etsy // Suit: Moss Bros// Cake: The Cornish Bakery // Moongate: The Youngest Child Events // Flowers: Willow Cottage Flowers Etsy, DIY // Bride Rings (designed by Anya) : Daniel Darby Jewellery // Groom Ring: Ocean Drift Studio, Etsy // Headpiece: Rose Red Accessories // Bride Robe: Catherine D'Lish // Banners: Daydreamer Creative Studios // Styling of the day: Anya

Winter Wedding Photography at Lusty Glaze // Charlotte & Sam

I’m super pleased to finish this year with Charlotte and Sam’s gorgeous winter wedding at Lusty Glaze. They said ‘I do’ early December at one of my favourite beach wedding venues here in Cornwall. I probably mentioned this a few times before, this private beach wedding venue is a pleasure for the eye for any wedding photographer. So many beautiful backdrops to choose from for your photos and the Lusty team are just fabulous, they will make sure everything runs smoothly and you have the most relaxed day ever. What better place to celebrate than right on the beach with a wood burner to keep you warm and plenty of fairy lights to create a festive atmosphere. Charlotte and Sam show us that it doesn’t have to be summer to have the best day of your life on a beach in Cornwall. They truly had it all, a beach just by themselves, their nearest and dearest to celebrate with them, accommodation right on the beach, festive lights, cosy wood burners, sparklers and a great DJ to keep them dancing. Oh and see if you can find the Christmas Elf!

What a beautiful intimate day to capture, thanks Charlotte and Sam for having me there.

If you’re planning a wedding at Lusty Glaze please contact me for availability. I take bookings for 2024 now and have a few limited spaces left for 2023.

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 3.12. 2022 // Makeup: Carly Angove // Hair: Melody - Rose Hair and Weddings // Dress: Brides of Southampton // Bridesmaid Dress: Maya Deluxe // Flowers: Cornwall Floral Design // Suits: Marks & Spencer // Cake: White Peony Cakes // DJ: Fistralstereo

Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall // Sophie & Benedict

Oh I love a winter wedding especially close to Christmas time, there is just a special festive vibe in the air. Sophie and Benedict had an extension to their Christmas holidays with their very special day at The Green in Cornwall. They were supposed to get married last year and I’m pleased they could finally tie the knot. And weather wise, they were blessed with a dry winter’s day, December was definitely a better month to get married than August or October last year!

I met Sophie in the new bridal suite for her bridal preparation images, it was super busy in there so mum had to sit in the bath with her bubbles to watch everyone getting ready. No not the bubbles in the bathwater, I meant the drinking kind ha ha!

We also visited the guys to capture their last stages of getting ready. They were definitely in great spirits and a fun bunch to photograph.

Sophie’s dad was very excited to see his daughter in her dress the first time, what a moment to witness…

After the ceremony we ventured into the Green’s beautiful woodland for some couple portraits. I had a great time working with Chris from Babalu films again. It’s been years we worked together last. I’m usually working on my own and it’s refreshing working with videographers, when its the right ones…working as a team can refresh or ignite your creativity!

After the speeches we went back outside for a sparkler exit whilst The Green team cleared the barn for the evening entertainment. With it getting dark so early in December the party got in full swing pretty early and the dance floor was soon filled with everyone dancing. Benedict’s dad was the star of the evening with showing off some impressive dance moves and ending up on the floor several times! I don’t want to know how his hangover felt like the next day…

So here you go, the last wedding in 2021, some of my favourite shots from the day below.

If you are looking for Wedding Photography at The Green in 2023, please contact me for availability and prices…

Venue: The Green Weddings in Cornwall // Date: 28.12.2021 // Hair: Wellie’s Hair and Beauty // Makeup: Banbury’s Beauty Launceston // Flowers: Facaldo Flowers Etsy // Dress: Elaine Rawlings Truro // Pianist: Roger Miner // Videography: Babalu Films

Cornwall Seaside Wedding at Talland Bay Hotel // Chris & Jo

It’s been a while sine I last photographed a wedding at Talland Bay Hotel. With it’s stylish eclectic interior and landscaped gardens overlooking Talland Bay on the South Cornwall Coast it’s a real hidden gem. Jo and Chris were looking for something different for their wedding and didn’t like the corporate feel a lot of wedding venues offer. So they started to look for a Boutique Hotel in Cornwall where you can get married too and found Talland Bay, the perfect venue when you look for something stylish and a little different.

They were blessed with a beautiful sunny autumn day and we made the most out of the stunning gardens and afternoon light for the photos straight after the ceremony.

Meanwhile Damian Surr from Ginger Magic wowed the guests with his amazing tricks whilst The Beat London were playing an acoustic set followed by some great dance tunes in the early evening…

A great day to document and I’m super pleased to share some of my favourite shots with you here.

Venue: Talland Bay Hotel // Makeup: Gem Ryder // Hair: April Wagner // Cake: DIY // Dress: Ronald Joyce // Magician: Ginger Magic // Band: The Beats London

Wedding Photographer The Green Cornwall // Kadi & Ainsley

I was really looking forward to Kadi and Ainsley’s big day at The Green Cornwall. I met them last year during their mini break at Treyarnon Bay to take some family photos on the beach. They are such a lovely family and I couldn’t wait to document their special day after it was postponed in 2020 because of Covid.

Unfortuntaley it couldn’t have been any wetter, it rained the whole day and was getting thicker in the afternoon. So we had to improvise with the photos as high winds combined with downpours prohibited us to venture outside. We tried, but Kadi and Ainsley lasted 5 minutes and ran back in the cosy barn after their umbrella broke. Gladly The Green’s old rustic barn is a great place to play around for some portrait photos and they have told me they had the best day ever inspite of the weather…I’m so pleased for them!

So here you go, the long awaited sneak peak…

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Hair: HairbyEmmaC // Makeup: Suzi Winter // Dress: DandoLondon by Confetti and Lace // Flowers: The Flowermill Cornwall // Videography: I do Film and Photos // Music: Kaj Music

Autumn Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery in Cornwall // Viki & Martin

I couldn’t imagine a more picture perfect autumn wedding than Viki and Martin’s beautiful day at Knightor Winery in the heart of Cornwall. How gorgeous is their autumnal decoration with pumpkins, cones, dreamcatchers, rusty orange and earthy greens! And it goes so well with this rustic barn venue.

They were blessed with a sunny and mild October day and could have their ceremony outdoors, which was an important element of their wedding day being quite outdoorsy oriented people. Their two dogs were well looked after by Sarah from ‘wedding day dog nanny’, she brought a bag full of treats and had two new friends within 5 minutes of her arrival. Whilst Ione did her magic with hair and makeup for the girls. She really is the best for a natural bohemian look!

After the ceremony I went for a walk through Knightor’s grounds for the couple portraits. I think autumn is my favourite season there!

This time of year it goes dark quite soon, so we could include the sparkler exit just before the evening entertainment which I think is a way better option than dragging everyone from the dancefloor to go outside at a later stage. Let the people dance once they’re enjoying themselves!

Here is a small selection of my favourites, it was a really hard choice as there were so many beautiful moments to choose from…

This stunning wedding is also featured on Rock My Wedding, you can find some more information and the background story on there

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 14.10. 2021 // Hair & Makeup: Makeupbyione // Flowers: Anna’s Flower Barn // Pumpkins: Strawberry Fields // Cake: Red Robin Pantry // Band & DJ: Fat Cat Brass // Wedding Dress: Essence of Australia // Bridal Shoes: Veerah New York // Dog Sitter: Wedding Day Dog Nanny

Micro Wedding Photography Cornwall // Alyssa & Caidan

ALYSSA & CAIDAN

ELOPEMENT HEARTLANDS & HOLYWELL BAY

Alyssa and Caidan tied the knot at Heartlands Registry office on the 18th of march. Oh and you are wondering how they could get married because weddings aren’t allowed during lock down? Well, it’s a long story…

Alyssa and Caidan were originally supposed to get married in May here in Cornwall. I was very much looking forward to it as they have chosen a very local venue and their whole wedding just sounded lovely. Covid restrictions prohibited their wedding plans because Alyssa’s family wouldn’t have managed to travel over from the USA to attend. She spend her time here in St Newlyn East with Caidan since December and her visa was running out soon, they spontaneously decided to just get married in march and have a party later on. Visas are one of the exception rules for weddings at the moment. So it all worked out ok. However there were only two guests allowed during the ceremony and I wasn’t allowed to take images, such a shame! Alyssa said she always imagined her wedding to be different than it turned out to be, but I’m pleased they went for it and still had a lovely day. You can always party harder when we are allowed again and its going to be even more special!

I met Alyssa and Caidan and a close circle of Caidan’s family after their ceremony at Heartlands Cornwall to take some family photos. The two of them also wanted some images taken at Holywell Bay, their favourite beach, so we ventured there afterwards. Unfortunately it clouded over after a glorious start of the day. We still managed to take some lovely shots for their memory and for Alyssa’s family who couldn’t be there. I love the picture frames with her two granddads in the flower bouquet , they are also best friends, she told me. It was dedicated to one of her grandads who passed away early this year from Covid while she was here in the UK.

I enjoyed every minute of our little photoshoot. You two are definitely made for each other, so much joy and laughter, and I wish you the very best for your move to the States. Lots of Love x

Here is a small preview. I hope you like it!

VENUE: Heartlands Cornwall // DATE: 18.05.2021

Cornwall wedding photography at The Alverton in Truro // Kirsty + Colin

Kirsty and Colin were married at The Alverton in Truro Cornwall mid December. I photographed their friend’s wedding a couple of years back here in Cornwall and just recently met them for an engagement session on Crantock beach to get a bit of practise in for the couple portraits before the big day.

Kirsty fell in love with The Alverton because she always dreamt to get married in a castle, so here you go, pretty close! A small and intimate wedding with all the trimmings. It really felt like ‘a big day’…and so festive just before Christmas, it really got me tuned into the festive vibe…

KIRSTY & COLIN

WEDDING AT THE ALVERTON TRURO

Kirsty was wearing her mum’s wedding dress and what a beauty! It fitted her perfectly and what a lovely personal touch. Her mum really seemed to know what she was doing lacing it up, having been there before, she is a wedding dress lace up pro…

Colin’s mother had to leave after the ceremony for her cancer treatment, so I made sure we get some lovely family shots beforehand. Situations like this really touch my heart having lost my mum to this terrible disease this year.

Kirsty and Colin, you showed us yet again that you don’t need 100 plus guests to have an extra special day, just the right people, a good location and a touch of sparkle…

“Alexa has a great eye for those perfect moments and results in stunning memories captured. She blended into the background to be able to take natural photos which we will treasure for ever. Her passion clearly shows and her commitment even more so, following a long day, Alexa wrapped things up only to return a while later asking my husband and I to pop outside to get one last silhouette shot in the entrance of the venue which was softly lit from the grounds. This ended up being one of our favourite images. Alexa came highly recommended to us and we were not disappointed and you will not be either! It’s clear to see this photographer loves her work and takes great pride in what she does.”

— Kirsty & Colin

Venue: The Alverton // Date: 16.12.2020 // Makeup: Kirsty // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: Kirsty’s mum vintage dress // Flowers: George Mackay Flowers // Cake: Whitescakehouse // Suit: House of Fraser

I had an amazing time shooting this Wedding at The Alverton in Truro Cornwall. The majestic architecture serves as a perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony and there are plenty of photo opportunities for all weather conditions. If you’re planning on having a wedding at The Alverton or anywhere in the UK, then please get in touch, I’d love to hear all about it and have the opportunity to be your wedding or elopement photographer.

Please contact me

Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Jody + James

JODY & JAMES

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Jody and James decided to get married in 2020 and nothing in the world could get in their way not even a pandemic. They have chosen to tie the knot at the fabulous Lower Barns in Cornwall where they rented a room with hot tub and it’s own enclosed garden. A perfect hideaway for a romantic wedding with just the two of you.

I can’t praise Lower Barns enough and I always feel blessed when a couple books me to be their Wedding/ Elopement Photographer there. The South Cornwall coastline is stunning and the venue itself offers plenty of photo opportunities.

Unfortunately Jody and James had to postpone their original date to mid December because of the November lock down restrictions and I was already booked for that date. Gladly the lovely and super talented Megan Hemsworth helped me out yet again to cover this elopement for me. I love the results ,here is a mini sneak peek…

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 16.12.2020

I had an amazing time shooting this Elopement at Lower Barns in Cornwall. The eclectic interior and gardens of Lower Barns are the perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony. If you’re planning on having a wedding or elopement at Lower Barns or anywhere in the UK, then please get in touch, I’d love to hear all about it and have the opportunity to be your wedding or elopement photographer.

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Elopement Photography Lower Barns Cornwall // Vicky + Sam

VICKY & SAM

ELOPEMENT LOWER BARNS CORNWALL

Vicki and Sam were supposed to get married in may. Unfortunately Covid came along and they had to cancel their wedding. So they decided to get married anyway with the just two of them and didn’t tell anyone. They have chosen the fantastic Lower Barns for their ‘run away wedding’ and I’m pleased I could be their Elopement Photographer!

It’s so heart warming to see two people having such a strong bond and being so happy in these difficult times. Vicki and Sam, I’m so happy for you! You did it, and the sun came out for you for the beach photos!

Oh and Vicki’s dress is gorgeous, I love a non conventional wedding dress in a different colour than white, especially when it has a bit of sparkle added to it..

Here is a little preview from this beautiful intimate Lower Barns Elopement, Vicky and Sam I hope you like it xxx

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 14.12.2020 // Makeup: Jenna jazz MUA // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: from Sassi Holford - Taunton // Shoes: Glittery Keds // Flowers: Etsy // Cake: Lowerbarns house caterer // Suit: Ben Sherman

I had an amazing time shooting this Elopement at Lower Barns in Cornwall. The eclectic interior and gardens of Lower Barns are the perfect setting for any Wedding Ceremony. If you’re planning on having a wedding or elopement at Lower Barns or anywhere in the UK, then please get in touch, I’d love to hear all about it and have the opportunity to be your wedding or elopement photographer.

Please contact me