Congratulations Laura & Jo at St Ives Harbour Hotel

This is my first same sex wedding I've shot and I can't tell you how much i was looking forward to shoot two brides on their wedding day! Laura and Jo were married on the 24th of October in St Ives. Unfortunately it never stopped raining that day, but St Ives still delivers beautiful light for some couple shots on the beach and I'm pleased Laura and Jo braved the weather equipped with a bright pink heart shaped umbrella and some converse trainers.. Here are a few shots from the day

Dan & Madeleine's autumn wedding at The Edenproject, Cornwall

Dan and Madeleine were married on the 15th of October at the Edenproject in Cornwall. It was the last wedding of the season as it starts getting cold in the mediterranean biome at night this time of year. Lots of blankets kept and generous rounds of shots kept everyone warm during the meal and speeches. The reception was held up in a function room near the Eden's reception, so everyone enjoyed a fun train ride back up the top after the meal. Sitting amongst the guests on that train made me long for a glass of wine or two! 

The Eden is one of a kind venue and a delight for every wedding photographer just because it is a little different and offers lots of photo opportunities whatever the weather.

Here is a selection of my favourites from the day..

Venue: Edenproject, Cornwall // Date: 15.10.16 // couples names: Madeleine & Dan // Makeup: Tamsin Siddiqui // Hair: Lisa Gadsby // Dress: The Wedding Wardrobe // Suit: Lower Marsh London // Flowers: Flower Fairies at Eden // Cake: Cupcake Mama, Cornwall // Videography: Charlotte Dart

Dan & Melody's laid back late summer wedding @Polhawnfort, Cornwall

Dan and Melody were married on the 20th of September at Polhawnfort on the South Cornish Coast. They were blessed with a beautiful sunny day and I think it's the last hot summer's day I can remember this year! Melody works in the music industry in London and has lots of talented friends who helped her with her wedding preparations including the amazing Helen Roche make up artist. I absolutely love the 30's touch to Melody's hair and makeup, very fitting to her stylish wedding dress. 

Dan and Melody weren't keen on posed shots and I'm pleased I didn't receive a long list of group shots from them. They just let me do my thing, so I mixed in with the guests and enjoyed documenting their very special day starring their labradoodle, an ice-cream trike, stone oven baked delicious pizza, DIY garden games, lots of alcohol, fun and laughter.. Here is a shortlist of my favourites..

Venue: Polhawn Fort, Cornwall // Date: 20.09.16 // Makeup: Helen Roche // Dress: Joanne Fleming Design // Pizza: Kernowforno // Ice Cream: Devonvintageicecreamvan

Gina & Paul's september wedding at Rose in Vale Country House, Cornwall

Gina and Paul were married on the 17th of September at the Rose in Vale hotel. Rose in Vale is a stunning Country House Hotel located in a tucked away sheltered valley not far from the Cornish coast in St Agnes.

They love their springer spaniel Mischa and I'm pleased we managed to take some photos with her, even though she had more interest chasing the ducks in the pond. I love Mischa's polaroids amongst the stylish table decorations and DIY seating plan. The donation cards for the dog trust is also a great idea for a good cause. 

A great day with a great bunch of people. I'm stoked some of the autumn colours started showing in the leaves for some stunning portraits.. Here is a collection of some of my favourites from the day.

Bella & Phil's relaxed vibe wedding @Nancarrowfarm in Cornwall

These 2 were really fun to work with! I haven't met Bella and Phil before as they came over from Australia just before their wedding day, but we clicked instantly and the few hours I spend with them was a pleasure.. and my first time shooting a wedding at Nancarrow Farm.  I have been to the infamous feast nights before and tasted their delicious locally sourced food, but never shot a wedding here before.. what a stunning venue just around the corner from where I'm based!

Bella and Phil's wedding was a filled with laughter mid summer wedding with polish traditions. In Poland, a central part of the wedding ceremony is the presentation of bread and salt to the newly-married couple. The parents of the couple present them with rye bread sprinkled with salt and a drink; the bread represents the symbolic hope that they will never go hungry; the salt reminds them that their joint life will have its difficulties and the drink represents the parents' wishes for health and happiness for the couple. The bride’s mother holds the tray with bread and salt, and asks her daughter: "Which do you choose: bread, salt or the groom?” The bride answers: ‘Bread, salt and the groom to earn money for it”. For drinking ritual, one glass contains vodka, and the other only water. Of course the couple cannot tell which is which; the one who gets vodka will play a leading role in the new marriage..

I'm sad I was only booked for 3 hours and would have loved to stay on to tell the whole story with this lovely bunch..

Here are a few of my favourites..

Venue: Nancarrow Farm, Cornwall // Date: 31.08.16 // Makeup & Hair: Sally Orchard // Dress: Dress: Vintage // Flowers: tbc// Cake: tbc // Music: Some like it hot

Congratulations Jasmine & Richard at Pengenna Manor, Cornwall

Jasmine and Richard celebrated their big day at Pengenna Manor, a beautiful grand country house  tucked away in quiet secluded valley on the north cornish coast. When I met them for their pre wedding consultation I was honestly a bit worried about the unreliable cornish weather when they told me all their outdoor focused wedding plans. But it all came together on this hot blue sky mid summer's day.

The decorations were a feast for the eye including origami paper folding cake decoration, DIY bunting and a woodland walk framed with the couple's pictures..Everything had such a personal touch to it and reflected their vibrant personality. 

I'm so pleased their outdoor wedding dream came true. Such a nice colourful mix of people having fun with garden games (the giant Jenga is always my favourite, especially when it finally collapses!), an outdoor bar/sweets bar, outdoor Photo Booth and a surprise ice-cream trike to name just a few.. the wedding breakfast was in laid back picnic style andRichards dance off just after the first dance made me cry out loud from laughing, I'm sure they had a great night after I left..

Here is a collection of my favourite shots from the day..

Congratulations Graham & Lianne @Polhhawn Fort, Cornwall

Graham and Lianne tied their knot with a relaxed picnic style wedding at Polhawn Fort on tuesday the 16th of August. The sunset was breath taking and it stayed warm until late evening, a great relaxed day to shoot with a bunch of lovely people. Here is a 1 image preview..

Congratulations Laura & Reece @Trevenna Barns, Cornwall

Laura and Reece were blessed with a beautiful blue sky summers day for their mid week wedding at Trevenna Barns in the heart of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Here is a 1 image preview.. 

Congratulations Ola&Adam @Carbisbay Hotel, Cornwall

a picture book summer wedding at Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall. Or some may call it the Cornish Riviera!  Here is a 1 image preview..

I finally got round to go through all the images and here is a selection of my favourites of a stunning day with a beautiful couple, I loved every part of it!

Congratulations Tash & Shaun, at Trevenna Barns, Cornwall

Tash and Shaun's beautiful fairytale wedding at Trevenna Barns. I have a feeling there is a feature coming along..what a day! Here is a 2 image preview..

After an unexpected busy autumn and early winter I finally get round to posting all those lovely weddings from last season! Here are my favourites from Tash&Shaun's day at Trevenna. I still can't believe everything was DIY wedding decoration and those wedding shoes are just beautiful!