Hannah & Joel // a summer wedding The Green Cornwall

Oh so gorgeous, this wedding at The Green in Cornwall! The weather, the insanely good looking couple, a lovely bunch of friends and family, stylish decorations, tears and laughter during the speeches and to top its all, my first ever ceremony I photographed in the Rustic Barn. I have photographed weddings at The Green since years but never had the opportunity, so here we go finally! I’m just slightly sad I couldn’t make it a full set as they have only booked me until the speeches. I would have loved to capture the dance images for this one, but hey..

Hannah and Joel, you are the most wonderful couple, anyone can see how deeply in love you are and it was just such a magical day. Thank you for having me along to tell your story. xxx

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 08.06.19 // Flowers: Hartland Blooms // Makeup: Hands and Tans // Hair: RedHairLiskeard // Video: Floodgate Films // Dress: Viero Bridal

John & Niamh // Roscarrock Farm Wedding Photography Cornwall

I’m stoked to have had the pleasure to photograph John and Niamh’s wedding at Roscarrock farm, it has been a year since I worked at this stunning venue. Rosarrock is one of the oldest settled farms in Cornwall and is listed in the Domesday book, since these times it has only been farmed by 4 families dating back to the 14th century. It is available for exclusive hire with beautiful walled gardens and sea views, nestled in a quiet valley near Port Isaac in Cornwall.

I photographed Niamh’s brothers wedding at The Eden Project a few years back. He decided to surprise his sister with a family photoshoot for Christmas. After a failed attempt on a cold winter’s day with strong northerly winds back in February we re-scheduled the shoot and headed out to Crantock beach in early spring. I love the results. And you can see them here. At first meeting John asked me if I could shoot their wedding and I was so pleased I still had the date free as I knew this one would be a stunner!

The ceremony was held outdoors with distant sea views as a backdrop and a handcrafted wooden arch decorated with greens and seashells as a centrepiece. Niamh’s friend has done an awesome job decorating the rest of the venue with DIY materials. Homemade bunting mixed with seashells, hanging planters and I think they collected every single vintage glassware in Cornwall for the table’s centrepieces! There was a gorgeous ‘garden theme’ running through their decorations and the place looked stunning full of personal touches.

Ben from Woodfired Canteen cooked some delicious food on his BBQs and when I heard he will be the caterer for the day, it was just the tip of the iceberg. I love his food!!!

They were blessed with sunny weather and the Irish really know how to throw a party. As soon as the band started playing the dance floor was filled with madness.

Niamh and John, thanks for having me photograph your gorgeous wedding. What a corker of a day!

Here is your preview, I hope you enjoy it.

Venue: Roscarrock Farm // Date: 02.06.19 // Flowers:DIY // Makeup: TBC // Hair: TBC // Dress: TBC // Music: Heavy Beat Brass Band

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

Helen & Ed // Mount Pleasant Ecological Park Cornwall Wedding Photography

It has been a while since I photographed a wedding at Mount Pleasant Ecological Park in Porthtowan. I think at least 3 years! So much has changed since then, they have a great cafe there now with delicious locally sourced food and excellent coffees. Oh yes, a venue always gets some extra bonus points form me if there is good coffee to keep me going…

Add some sunshine, a bunch of fun friends and family, a gorgeous couple and some great suppliers and you get the perfect wedding day. Helen and Ed are keen Triathletes and it has been said that they are hardly seen without their wetsuits on. The sea means a lot to them, so we ventured to the nearby beach for some couple portraits and a paddle in the sea to cool down..

When we came back everyone enjoyed the sunshine and played garden games, a real relaxed festival style wedding kind of feel. This place is just made for a day like this kind of celebration! I would have loved to stay into the evening and see the band playing but I was only booked for half a day. So no getting ready images either, which is a shame as I always feel the story isn’t quite complete..

Helen and Ed, you were fantastic. I absolutely loved capturing your wedding day and would do it all over again any time!

Here is a rather large preview. I just couldn’t help myself to make it smaller…

Venue: Mount Pleasant Ecological Park // Date: 18.05.19 // Flowers: Wheal Sara Flowers // Hair: Simone Knyita Stylist // Makup: from Cornwall Hair and MUA // Dress: Ann’s Couture Bridal

Claire & Andy // Trevenna Wedding Photography, a scorcher of a day!

When you’re preparing for the worst stormy weather and get your wellies and umbrellas ready for your wedding day in Cornwall and you wake up in the morning of your special day and the sun smiles in your face. The weather gods really were in favour for Claire and Andy! Everything just came together on this magical spring day wedding, a fun bunch of people, beautiful sunshine, a stunning venue in the heart of Cornwall, friendly and super helpful staff, a wedding cake made by Andy himself, beautiful flowers, great music, good food and most of all lots of fun, laughter and love.

I had a pleasure being there to tell this story. Andy and Claire, what a scorcher of a day, it couldn’t have been any better!

Here are a few of my favourites. I hope you like them…

Venue: Trevenna // Date: 06.04.19 // Flowers: Alexandra Sylvester // Dress: Wed2Be // Hair & Makeup: Lisa Want // Cake: Andy, Caketopper: Artful Caketoppers // Music: I Love Amp

Becky & Jonathan // Trevenna Barns Wedding Photography

It’s always a bonus when the sun comes out for a winter wedding, well it’s late winter and in recent years I had more sunny weddings in March than in August here in Cornwall. And it’s extra special as it was my first outdoor ceremony this year! Becky and Jon, you were so lucky, what a day for your winter wedding at Trevenna Barns in Cornwall…

I was only hired for half of it, so ca 5 hours and must admit I was sad to not get the whole story for this one covered!

Here are a few of my favourites. I hope you like them…

Venue: Trevenna // Date: 30.03.19 // Flowers: Sharon Mesher // Dress: The Bridal Corner // Hair: Rhian Ward, Armaesalon // Makeup: Emmieemua

Layla & Simon // Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall

Layla and Simon had a small wedding at The Green Cornwall late march. As you would expect that time of year the weather was rather changeable but mild. Although I quite like the overcast weather here in Cornwall it can create a moody and sometimes mystical atmosphere and you don’t have to fight harsh shadows caused by bright midday sunlight. The day was nice and relaxed and I admired Layla’s gorgeous wedding dress and her overall look, just so stunning! It definitely makes my job as a wedding photographer easier when the couple is as good looking and relaxed as Layla and Simon.

I was only booked for 3 hours so you won’t see the whole story, but I’m pleased we got quite a bit covered and I’m excited to show you a small preview here.

Venue: The Green Cornwall // Date: 23.03.19 // Silk Flowers: Vintage Silk // Dress: Fleur de Lys Bridal, Saffron Walden // Hair: HairbyEmmac // Video: Shoot it yourself // Music: Pat McIntyre

Chycara House Wedding Photography // Beth & Justin

Beth and Justin are such a lovely couple. I met them the week before their wedding to discuss their day and just knew straight away this one would be fun!

I started the day early at Beth’s mum’s house in Truro where all the girls were getting ready. It was a lovely relaxed morning with lots of cups of tea and laughter. The ceremony was held in Truro Methodist church not far away by Beth’s dad, yes you heard me, he married his daughter and what a great ceremony it was! I have never been to a methodist ceremony and I did love the music and communal vibe. I found myself singing along quietly which never happened in a church before!

Straight after the ceremony we made use out of the dry spell and took some family shots just outside the church before the cream tea upstairs. Early afternoon we ventured to the stunning Chycara House. Beth and Justin traveled in style in a vintage 1930’s Beauford. I haven’t been to this venue before and I was impressed, such a beautiful spot tucked away in a sheltered green valley not far from Bissoe. They recently renovated the wedding barn and I love what they did! Beth and her crew did a great job with the styling and she made personal blankets for her guests to keep warm in the fresh late winter’s evening. The landscaped gardens are great for couple portraits. There are bridges, ponds and lots of foliage to work with. Although I couldn’t quite find the right perspective for the bridge shot and climbed into a pond to find myself knee deep in mud, maybe not the right idea this time of year, but I’m happy with the results!

Unfortunately Beth felt sick in the afternoon and disappeared just after the meal. We were all worried if she would make it back to the reception. After an hour of sleep she returned with a big applause and her evening outfit on. I’m so happy she made it back and could enjoy the evening!

The Ceilidh Dance is always a great entertainment at weddings, it gets everyone involved and I just love to capture the confused faces and funny moves..

A perfect day filled with love and I feel blessed to have played my part in it. Great to work alongside Beth’s brother Joel who did the videography.

Congratulations again to Beth & Justin, you were great x

Here is a preview for you…

Venue: Chycara House // Date: 16.03.19 //  Makeup: Jenna Loveridge of Jenna Jazz // Dress: Bleu Bridal Gowns // Hair: Zoe Salmon // Flowers: Beth’s mum // Music: The Cumberland Ceilidh Band // Wedding Car: Roaring 30’s Automobiles // Videography: Joel Dunn-Wilson

I really enjoyed photographing this lovely wedding at Chycara House. I’m on their recommended supplier’s list and would love to shoot more weddings there. So if you are planning a wedding there please contact me for further details

Best of 2018 Weddings!

A collection of my favourite shots from 2018. Thanks to all the lovely couples who let me cover their special days. I had the opportunity to visit some new stunning venues and work with some of the best wedding suppliers the Southwest has to offer. I got stuck in snow during the beast from the east, dodged sheep poo, plenty of rain, incoming tides and so much more, but I can’t tell you how blessed I feel and how much I love my job and you guys are playing an important part in it. A year filled with laughter, tears and so much love. Thanks soooooo much! Roll on 2019…

Knightor Winery Wedding Photography // Ali & Matt

Ali and Matt tied the knot in early October at the fabulous Knightor Winery with a micro wedding. They decided to have a smaller more intimate celebration and it turned out such a lovely day! It was quite mild but slightly overcast and kept drizzling so the tension was high to the last minute if we can have the ceremony outside. Gladly the registrars finally made the call that outdoors is a go and I’m so pleased for Ali and Matt as it was really important to them.

Autumn is Ali’s favourite time of year and I tried to incorporate the autumn mood into the images although the leaves weren’t quite there yet. The decorations were reflecting the autumn theme and looked festive with twigs, nuts and tea lights all collected and lovingly decorated by family and friends. Ali is very passionate about the environment and found me through some work I did with ‘Surfers Against Sewage’.

Here is what Ali says about her wedding day:

‘I am super proud of the environmentally friendly choices we made for our wedding day- my dress was second hand, (saving me £500), a lot of our stationary, decorations and gifts were reusable, recyclable or compostable. We used family and friends where we could; my dad did our invites, Matts mum made our wedding cake, matts aunt made our garlands, I made the buttonholes and bouquets. What we couldn’t do we bought second hand or from small businesses, (apart from a few purchases in m&s/ ikea/ Poundland!). The mua is the creator of the vegan/ environmentally friendly @angelfacemc (which I highly recommend) a brand also used by the hairstylist. Our photographer lives the Cornish lifestyle and has been featured on surfers against sewage, our band a local Cornish group, our venue prides itself on local produce. We did try hard to limit our carbon footprint. I hate it when people make negative comments about my ideals, but you know what, that’s their problem, not mine. I absolutely loved our wedding day, and I wouldn’t have changed a thing, thank you so much to all our family, friends and suppliers!’

I was only booked for 5 hours, so I missed the bridal preparations and evening entertainment. I would have loved to stay and listened to ‘Black Friday’ who played at a friends wedding a few years back and are ace!

Here is a small collection from the few hours I shared with the lovely couple, I hope you like it..

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 08.10.18 // Flowers: TBC // Hair: Emily’s Pro Hair Cornwall // Makeup: Julie Wiz Makeup Artist // Music: Black Friday