Bridebook Gold Award of Excellence!

Yes, yes, yes! I’ve just found out that I’ve won a Bridebook ‘Gold Award of Excellence’! Thanks to all the lovely couples who have voted for me and left such amazing reviews :-)

Trevenna Barns Winter Wedding, Cornwall - Hayley & Tom

Hayley and Tom sandwiched their wedding in between Christmas and New Year. Oh yes, it can be done and what a blast they had! The sun was out and flooded the whole place in beautiful golden winter light. This winter wedding had better weather than some August weddings I photographed last year… Cornwall is always full of surprises!

I had the opportunity to work with Sean White again, not the Snowboarder even though that would have been ace! Sean makes beautiful wedding films and he is always a pleasure to work with.

Trevenna was beautifully decorated in a winter’s theme with white trees and fake snow spread over the tables edges. A very festive look.

I left them after an intimate first dance and a spectacular sparkler exit, but I’m sure they danced the night away. Hayley and Tom, it was pleasure to be part of your very special day, I hope you like this little preview. Not long now for the full set to arrive in your post box…

Venue: Trevenna Barns // Date: 27.12.18 // Flowers: Sharon Mesher // Decor: Unique Designs by Tina // Hair: The Lounge Plymouth // Makeup: Sophie White // Music: DJ // Videographer: Sean White Wedding Films

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…

Tredudwell Cornwall festive Winter Wedding - Emma & Lee

THE VENUE

Emma and Lee tied the knot with a festive winter wedding at Tredudwell Manor in Cornwall. This stunning venue was on my bucket list for a while and I’m pleased that I finally had the opportunity to shoot a wedding there. The stunning Queen Anne Manor house dated 1705 was entirely renovated keeping most of it’s features. With acres of land and views over cornish hills it is a hidden gem on the beautiful south coast not far from Looe.

THE DAY

It was an overcast day and drizzled on the way there and I was slightly worried about the lack of light this time of year especially on a rainy day, but the rain stopped just after the ceremony and we could venture outside for some photos. While the guests kept busy drinking Gin from the mobile Gin bar. The styling was kept simple with green leaves, pine cones and recycled Gin bottles as candle holders and centrepieces.

The couples son Seb kept entertaining everyone with his unique charm. During the ceremony he thought it was his job providing his parents with chocolates given to him by grandma and later in the day he even had his part to say or ‘sing’ in the speeches!

Thanks to the steady flow of alcohol the dance floor filled up soon and I’m sure one of the bridesmaids didn’t remember all that much the next day ;-)

Emma and Lee, thanks again for having me photograph your truly wonderful day. Here is a small collection for you. I hope you like the images as much as I do and I’m pleased to tell you your USB is in the post to arrive in time for Christmas x

Venue: Tredudwell // Date: 01.12.18 // Flowers and Decor: Twigs and Greens // Hair: TBC // Makeup: TBC // Music: DJ

Wedding Photography Select Award!!!

Wow! I’m absolutely stoked to receive another Excellence Award for the image of the little flower girl! It’s been a while since my last award with Wedding Photography Select, a few years back actually. It was an image of pastie eating ladies at a village hall wedding I shot for a friend. I’m totally over the moon and inspired for next year!

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Cosawes Barton Cornwall Wedding Photographer - Lindsay & Jordan

Lindsay and Jordan tied the knot in early November at Cosawes Barton in Cornwall. They had a small wedding with just their closest family and friends, some may call it a ‘petite wedding’. It was one of those Cornish ‘mizzle’ days but that didn’t stop then from having a great time and lucky enough the rain stopped just before the ceremony. The ceremony itself was held in the cosy barn room lovingly decorated by with a beautiful flower arch. With it being dry and surprisingly mild everyone enjoyed some canapés and champagne in the courtyard.

I admire the gardens st Cosawes Barton especially this time of year with beautiful autumn trees adding colour to an overcast day. Unfortunately the rain came back half way trough our couple photo shoot, but who cares about the rain when you have red and golden leaves to brighten up your day! I was only with them for 3 hours and left just before the meal and speeches. It looked like everyone was in good swing for a great evening and I’m sure they enjoyed the rest of the day.

Here is a small collection for you. Thanks again for having me there and I hope you’re enjoying the torquoise waters of the maldives on your honeymoon…xxx

Venue: Cosawes Barton // Date: 10.11.18 // Flowers and Decor: Stargazey Weddingdecor Hire // Hair: TBC // Makeup: Stacey Cremin MUA// Music: Kajmusic

South West Wedding Awards Finalist!

Yes, great news in my inbox today, I made it to the finalist stage of the Southwest Wedding Awards! It’s the second year running I’m a finalist and I can’t tell you how stoked I am. Thanks so much to all the lovely couples who voted for me. You know who you are and your support is much appreciated! It’s so nice to see a reward for all the hard work over the last season…

Roll on next season, I can’t wait to photograph more beautiful weddings at some exciting locations!

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

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

Elopement Photography at magical Lowerbarns in Cornwall // Kourtney & Mike

Kourtney and Mike eloped to Cornwall in the stylish Lowerbarns on September the 22nd this year. Unfortunately it was one of those Cornish ‘Mizzle’ days but it didn't stop them from having a blast on their wedding day. Equipped with umbrellas we braved the rain and went for a photoshoot tour around the eclectic grounds of this beautiful Bed & Breakfast. The photo opportunities here are plenty, there are quirky backdrops around every corner and it really doesn't matter if the weather doesn't go to plan, this place is truly magical! Even more so with the wood burner crackling away.

Kourtney planned this elopement since a year and collected some lovely personal details: her parents run a lobster farm in the United States, so Mike’s tie had a lobster pattern and we even found a great backdrop to integrate her heritage for a couple of shots! The rings had a personal message to each other engraved, which was a surprise on the wedding day, although it took Mike a while to figure out what the message read as the engraving was so small ;-) I’m not sure what it said, but it caused a lot of giggle..

Kourtney and Mike you were wonderful, I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to spend your special 'hideaway' elopement wedding with you.

Here is a little preview for you, I hope you like it xxx

Venue: Lowerbarns // Date: 22.09.18 // Flowers: Anna's Flower Barn //  Makeup: Cornwall Hair and MUA // Dress: TBC // Tie: TBC,