Micro Wedding Photography at The Green Cornwall // Leanne + RossNE

LEANNE & ROSS

WEDDING AT THE GREEN CORNWALL

Leanne and Ross tied the knot at The Green in Cornwall late August this year. They decided to go ahead with their wedding in a smaller circle rather than postponing it to next year. I definitely think they were rewarded for their commitment to have a micro wedding, it couldn’t have been a better day, beautiful sunshine, great vibes and a fantastic team eager to deliver them the day of their lives. This is my first full day coverage since lock down and I started to love documenting these small and intimate wedding days, so special and much more relaxed than a big celebration. Smaller weddings are the way forward for the near future!

They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony under the oak arbour, followed by a relaxed afternoon with just their closest friends and family. Sadly the best man couldn’t attend the wedding, but he was there in spirit or you may call it a photo on a stick. He kept appearing everywhere…Another constant companion was Ruby, Leanne and Ross’ adorable Cockapoo. Count how many images you will find him in…

Unfortunately dancing or a first dance is not allowed under current COVID 19 restrictions, but talented Kaj Music sorted for a great ambient evening entertainment outside the great barn accompanied with garden games a gin bar and lots of laughter.

Leanne and Ross proved once again that a small wedding can be a magical ‘big day’

Here you go, a sneak peek, I hope you enjoy the images as much as I loved documenting this fantastic day…

Venue: The Green Weddings in Cornwall // Date: 29.08.2020 // Flowers: Ross’ sister Liana // Hair: Red Hair Liskeard // Dress: Pronovia // Food: The Green // Cake: Leanne’s friend // Suit: Moss Brothers // Music: Kaj Music

I had an amazing time shooting this Wedding at The Green Weddings in Cornwall. This beautiful venue not far from Bodmin Moor 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 Green 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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Cornwall Wedding Photography Trewornan Manor Cornwall // Donna + Tom

Donna and Tom had a rollercoaster of wedding preparations due to the global pandemic. Inspite of postponements , cancellations, being let down by venues and much more they were committed to get married this year and they did it in style. I love the venue they have found last minute, beautiful Trewornan Manor is located a few miles out of Rock. It has landscaped grounds and you can get married outside under oak trees in a beautiful setting. Just the right place for Donna and Tom who both love the outdoors.

The day couldn’t have been better for it, beautiful sunshine and a lovely atmosphere greeted me when I arrived for the getting ready photos. After the ceremony and outdoors speeches we ventured out to Rock beach for some couple photos on the beach. Unfortunately receptions with music and dancing aren’t allowed for weddings at the moment. So they ventured to a pre booked restaurant for their dinner. Shame, I would have loved to stay for a party and dancing!

What a magical day, so full of love and a true fairytale wedding!

Here is a small collection of some of my favourite moments…nit long now for the rest of your photos Donna & Tom! xx

Cornwall Wedding Photography at Knightor Winery // Jess + Nat

Jess and Nat had a small intimate socially distanced wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall early August and hired me for a 2 hour elopement package. It was the first time back at Knightor this year after lock down and I was pleased to see everyone there again after that long.

Knightor is such a lovely relaxed venue, the perfect place for smaller to medium sized wedding ceremonies. With it’s cosy barn conversions and beautiful gardens it offers lots of beautiful backdrops for your photos. And if you haven’t done so yet you should try their Cornish wines, they are delicious. You can even add a wine testing session to your wedding reception.

Jess and Nat got so lucky with the weather and they had an outdoor ceremony, just what they wished for.

I have only spend a short time with them, but enjoyed every minute documenting their special day, the love, the fun, the moments of togetherness with their loved ones.

Here is a mini preview of the day. Jess and Nat, you were fabulous! Not long now until all your images are edited.

Please email me if you’re planning a wedding at Knightor or in Cornwall, I have only a few spaces left for 2022!

Wedding Photographer Porthilly Cornwall // Victoria + Tom

When everything seems to fall apart for Tom & Victoria because of the ever-changing social distancing rules caused by the global pandemic they found a way to still get married with their closest family and the help of their parent’s neighbours. A beautiful small wedding at Porthilly and Rock in Cornwall. The full story coming soon.

For now here is a 20 image preview

Wedding Photography at Lower Barns in Cornwall // Sam & Andy

My first wedding back this season and I had the pleasure to visit one of my favourite Cornish venues the fabulous Lower Barns!

It has been a rollercoaster the last few months with most of my weddings postponed to next year and beyond. For most suppliers in the wedding industry 2020 supposed to be a busy year, but then the global pandemic kicked in and what was a busy year ahead crumbled! It must have been just as bad for some of the couples who had to cancel or postpone their weddings and plan all over again trying to coordinate their suppliers for new dates etc..

Well for some couples it turned out ok, they could still keep their original wedding dates when the social distancing restrictions eased a bit. One of them are the lucky Sam and Andy. I’m so pleased for them as their wedding day turned out to be as they planned for, a relaxed afternoon with their nearest and dearest and 2 dogs. They didn’t want all the fuss of a big wedding, but guess what, they had 2 wedding cakes! Don’t underestimate the importance of cake, ha, ha!

I feel blessed to have spend a few hours with them capturing it all. Here is a small collection for you, I hope you like it!

If you’re getting married at Lower Barns please contact me about my wedding and elopement photography packages

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 21.07.2020 // Flowers: Cornish Farm Flowers // Hair: Hair by Emma C // Dress: Adrianna Papell // Food: Lower Barns // Cake: Lower Barns & Claire’s Sweet Temptations // Bridesmaids Dresses: Jolie Moi // Suit: Ted Baker

Small Weddings - big Memories

Are you thinking of getting married but don't want to spend the big money?

Are you thinking big weddings have got a bit out of hand?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the wedding planning process?

Then why don't you consider to downsizing? Smaller weddings are not any less special and have many benefits unique to them. They might even be the trend in the near future.

Let's explain the difference in between larger and smaller weddings first. An intimate or small wedding is generally considered to have between 30 and 60 guests. Whereas Micro weddings are much smaller than this, with guest numbers usually in between 10-20. An elopement with just the two of you is considered a 'runaway wedding'. Usually it means getting married without telling anyone especially your parents, but I have also seen a few elopements where couples bring their parents along as witnesses.

Many couples and celebrities are now opting for smaller weddings. It doesn't have to be a big expensive affair to be the special day of your life. Let me show you that a downsized day can not just be more romantic and intimate but also save you cost along with a whole host of other benefits.

A more personal and intimate atmosphere

While every bride and groom would much rather spend quality time with guests, hosting duties usually prevent this from happening. With a smaller wedding, you’ll have fewer guests to worry about and an opportunity to spend more quality time with them. You’ll also get plenty more special moments for the two of you to enjoy alone. 

With a lot of small wedding venues being exclusive hire, you can do everything your way and decorate the whole place the way you like it with less effort than transforming a large venue to suit your style. It's much easier to create a more personal athmosphere for you and your guests in a small venue than a large one. Make it yours, reflecting your style and personality.

Finding a unique wedding venue suiting your style

Lavish weddings with guest numbers of 200+ don’t always ensure the best in wedding venues. In fact, finding a wedding venue to accommodate a large number of guests can be rather difficult – meaning you have to settle for the best of what’s available. Small, intimate weddings, on the other hand, offer plenty of choice and a whole range of hidden gems. One of my favourite venues here in Cornwall is the stylish Lowerbarns Boutique Bed and Breakfast on the Southcoast, a great option for elopements and intimate weddings up to 30 guests. It offers eclectic and unique rooms with private gardens to stay in. Some of them even come with a Jacuzzi. The owners Janey and Mike offer a more personal service than larger venues do and make everybody feel at home in no time. They also have a great catering team to make you some delicious meals. If you're opting for something slightly bigger like 60 guests, there are plenty of venues to choose from here in Cornwall. Lusty Glaze is one of them, located on its own private beach, you can't get closer to getting married by the sea here in Cornwall. They offer everything from elopements to larger weddings. You can hire whole or part of the beach venue for as little or as long as you like and if you book early you can even stay in one of their cottages on the beach. Knightor Winery is a beautiful rustic barn venue with a beautiful courtyard and some delicious food on offer. You can even offer your guests a wine tasting session of Knightor wines. Or you treat yourself to a luxury weekend away at the Scarlet hotel in Mawganporth. There are plenty of stunning locations to choose from here in Cornwall. I have a added a list of my favourites at the end of this article.

Savings on your big day budget

Whether you simply can’t afford the typical costs of a larger wedding or you think a big budget spend is a waste of money, downsizing your day can help you make essential savings. Limiting the number of wedding guests can allow you to focus on what you really want, which could be quality and individuality over size.

Saving big bucks on your wedding day will open other opportunites like a special honeymoon where you can make more special memories.

A more laid back day

Firstly a smaller wedding involves way less planning than a big celebration with 100 plus guests. Even better when you can accommodate all your guests on location and make it a weekend with everybody together. A lot of smaller wedding venues cater for accommodating up to 30 guests. There is also the possibility of renting a larger holiday house and spend the weekend together under one roof with strolls down the beach, dips in the sea, and bbq's with gin and beers.

Small weddings are easier to make more laid back, giving you the opportunity to break free from the typical wedding day traditions if you wish. With a more laid back day and less guests you can spend your special day less stressed and just enjoy the day as it unfolds.

Enjoyment of each and every moment

One of the most common statements I get from couples is that they feel the whole day was flying by too fast. With so many people to see, speeches, cake cutting, dancing and time obsessed wedding planners/managers – the day just disappears. When you downsize your wedding, you don't have to downsize the fun. It is about giving yourself the opportunity to enjoy every moment, spend more quality time with your guests, and enjoy your special day.

My favourite small wedding and elopement venues in Cornwall:

Lower Barns Boutique Bed & Breakfast

Cosawes Barton

Treseren

Lusty Glaze Beach Weddings

Pengenna Manor

The Green

Fal River Cruises

The Scarlet Hotel

Petite Weddings (small wedding venues and planning service for runaway weddings)

If you’re planning a smaller wedding or elopement in Cornwall or anywhere else in the UK please email me for further information. I can’t wait to hear all about it!

Cornwall Micro Wedding Photography at Lusty Glaze // Sami & Lee

Sami and Lee tied the knot at Lusty Glaze on a beautiful sunny September day here in Cornwall. They had a small intimate day with just their closest family and friends. The beach was literally empty as the weather forecast was not as good as it turned out. I love photographing micro weddings and elopements, they just feel so special and I get to focus on the individual people more.

Sami and Lee I promised you a little preview. So here you go, I hope you like it.

If you’re looking to get married at Lusty Glaze in Cornwall please contact me for further details

“We had Alexa photograph our small, intimate, relaxed wedding in September 2019 at Lusty Glaze Beach in Cornwall. Alexa made us feel so relaxed from start to finish, she captured our day perfectly and we are so, so happy with the results. We had great communication from the day of booking until the wedding from Alexa and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much Alexa!”

— Sami & Lee

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 10.09.19

Lusty Glaze Beach Wedding Photography // Richard + Hannah

It's not every day I can speak German to the guests at a wedding. Richard is german and Hannah english, so a few of the guests and family came over from Germany for their gorgeous beach wedding at Lusty Glaze here in Cornwall. It was a nice change to use my mother language at work, although I got a bit confused when to speak German and English, something I do, don’t ask why! I dream and think in English and count in German…strange I know..

Another short package for me, so I started just before the ceremony and stayed until just after the speeches.

Hannah's dress was just gorgeous! So nice to see a coloured wedding dress, something a bit different and the turquoise colour a perfect match to the Cornish Sea on a sunny day. I wondered how they perfectly matched it to Richard's tie - well I found out both the tie and dress were specially taylored for the day out of the same material. I like your style Hannah & Rich!

A lovely laid back day on the beach for the two and their friends and family. Filled with sunshine, blue skies, all around good vibes, great music by the talented Kaj and delicious food prepared by the team at Lusty. I just wish I could have stayed for the evening as I'm sure I missed a beautiful sunset!

Here is a little sneak peek, hope you like it.

If you are planning to get married at Lusty Glaze please contact me. I’m one of their recommended suppliers and I actually live close by so we can always meet for a coffee to talk about your wedding plans.

“We hired Alexa for our wedding in September. Her service was very professional and we are very happy with the pictures that she took of the event. During a personal meeting beforehand we discussed what kind of pictures we were looking for. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!”

— Richard Roethe

Venue: Lusty Glaze // Date: 08.09.19 // Flowers: La Collina Gardens Hastings // Music: Kajmusic

Knightor Winery Wedding Photography // Anna + David

Anna and David had a relaxed style small wedding at Knightor Winery in Cornwall back in August. I have been so busy editing all the weddings I shot that month that I didn't get round to posting this preview yet. I have only spend 3 hours with them, so not much to tell other than that I would have loved to spend longer with them as they were such a lovely couple with a fun bunch of family and friends at a great venue set out to have a great day!

I think we covered as much as we could in the short time I shared with them. Anna and David, I hope you had a great time after I left, here is a little preview for you..

Venue: Knightor Winery // Date: 19.08.19

Andrea & Jack // Lower Barns Cornwall Elopement Photography

Andrea and Jack eloped to Lower Barns in Cornwall on the 22nd of may. They decided for an intimate day with just their two children and couldn’t have picked a better day, it was a scorcher! Sadly Jack picked up a bug from his little boy and felt sick, what a shame, I felt so sorry for them, with everything else being so perfect. Andrea really wanted to incorporate some of the beautiful Cornish Coast into her photos, son gladly we still made it to Caerhays beach. I just hope he felt better later in the evening to enjoy their delicious food prepared by the lovely Lower Barns team.

Here is your preview Andrea and Jack, I hope you like it!

Venue: Lower Barns // Date: 22.05.19 // Flowers: Cornish Farm Flowers // Hair: Capella Hair Cornwall // Makup: Suzi Winter