Silverlinings Cornwall Wedding Guide - Winter 2020

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Welcome

Firstly congratulations on your engagement!

Before you can start planning the details, you need to decide on and book your venue as this usually determines most other decisions around your wedding. As a county we are lucky enough to have a huge choice of venues - from stately homes to rustic barns, and bijoux pubs to luxury exclusive use hotels. You will find a list of your local venues on pages 23-26.

Another great place to start your wedding planning is at wedding fairs. These give you the opportunity to talk to a whole room of wedding experts who will be able to guide you along those first steps, and a place to start making connections with potential suppliers. The first few months of the year are incredibly busy with wedding fairs so we have included a diary of fairs around the county on pages 80-81.

in this issue...

REGULARS 8 What you need to do & when 22 Questions to ask your wedding venue 23 Cornwall wedding venues

52 Mood boards 78 Ask the experts 82 Wedding showcases & open days in Cornwall

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If you don’t find what you’re looking for in our magazine or at the show, head over to www.silverlinings.co.uk and check out our Wedding Directory for a comprehensive list of local wedding professionals. You’ll also find wonderfully inspiring blogs and practical planning downloads.

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Planning your wedding is a huge task but using all of the resources available magazines, websites, blogs, wedding fairs will make the process easier and fun!

12 How to choose your dream location...

16 ...then How to find your perfect venue 32 Trend - Point D’Esprit wedding dresses

Cover photo: Venue - Tregulland Barn tregullandandco.co.uk Photographer - Griffin Photography griffin-photography.co.uk Stylist - The Unique Cornish Event Co theuniquecornishevent.co.uk Bridal boutique - Bridal Gossip bridalgossip.co.uk Menswear - Little Anne-Maids littleanne-maids.co.uk Hair - Nicola Taylor Hair & Makeup taylormakeup.com Makeup - Stacey Louise MUA staceylouisemakeupartist.co.uk Jewellery - Swanpool Studio via Facebook Cufflinks - South Crofty Collection croftytin.co.uk Model - Holly and Vince

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From a small intimate ceremony to a big evening celebration, we can’t wait to help you plan the day of your dreams.

Contact our Weddings team to find out more.

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Planning

WHAT TO DO & WHEN 12 MONTHS BEFORE...

10 MONTHS BEFORE...

Choose a wedding date

Order your wedding dress

Decide on a budget

Choose bridesmaids’ dresses

Open a planning book

Choose the music, hymns and readings for the ceremony

Make a list of guests and decide on numbers

Order wedding stationery

Book your church or registrar

Book entertainment

Book your reception venue/caterers

Choose and order your wedding cake

Send out “Save The Date” cards

Make an appointment with your chosen florist

Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man Start looking for The Dress!

Select a Toastmaster Decide on how you’re getting to the venues

Choose and book your photographer Choose and book your videographer Take out insurance cover

6 MONTHS BEFORE...

Start thinking about the honeymoon Book an engagement shoot Give Notice of Marriage

NOTES...

Purchase or hire menswear Order venue decoration/chair covers Select your wedding rings Book a make-up artist/hairdresser and arrange a trial Choose a Gift List Think about timings of the day Book transport Buy shoes, lingerie and accessories Attend initial fitting for your wedding dress.

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4 MONTHS BEFORE...

Send out your wedding invitations Check your passport expiry date Check if you will need visas or vaccinations for your honeymoon destination Choose attendants’ gifts Order favours

2 WEEKS BEFORE...

Start thinking about a seating plan Book your wedding night accommodation Make arrangements for Hen and Stag parties

Make a note of wedding gifts as they arrive

Arrange fittings for the menswear

Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal with the relevant people

Organise rehearsal with the relevant people

Arrange to change your name if appropriate

Choose your menu

Speak to all your suppliers to confirm details

Have a final meeting with your venue

Book dry cleaning for your dress

1 MONTH BEFORE...

Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress Telephone guests who have not responded to your invitation Buy a wedding gift for each other Arrange for a final fitting for your bridesmaids, ushers and best man and arrange when to collect the outfits Confirm timings with the venue and all relevant suppliers Have a final meeting with your venue Create a list of important photos for the photographer

1 WEEK BEFORE...

Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear Arrange for your order of service to be given to the minister Pack for your honeymoon or overnight bag Have all your beauty treatments Book the groom a hair cut Organise an emergency kit for on the day Drink plenty of water and have some early nights

...and relax and enjoy this time all your hard work is about to come to fruition! silverlinings.co.uk

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Stennack Farm Discover an exclusive new wedding venue set within the rolling Cornish countryside. Our barn has been transformed into a luxe rural venue for a secluded wedding in an enchanting corner of Cornwall.

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Among the historic buildings, backed by the amazing views over the hills, we can offer a location with ample space for large weddings up to 200 people.

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“Although we live overseas, we chose Cape Cornwall Club as our wedding venue. With family links to St. Just, Cape Cornwall offered the perfect venue for our family and friends to celebrate our wedding and enjoy some fantastic Cornish hospitality. Every one of our guests commented that the venue, food and scenery were truly fantastic.”

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CHOOSING YOUR

WEDDING LOCATION

By Nicola Le Couteur Bisson, Cornish Celebrants

There is so much choice for a wedding venue – how do you make your choice? It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed looking at brochures and websites for hotels, barns, stately homes, marquee fields, manor houses, farm houses, the choice seems endless and it’s so daunting – you are only going to do this once and you want it to be perfect....

This is where you need to stop and take a breath!

It can be so easy to get carried away on a Pinterest perfect idea of what a dream wedding should be like. But your wedding belongs to you, and the weddings which are perfect are the ones which speak of the hearts of the couple at the centre of the day. So you and your partner in this – your beloved, your soulmate, the One – need to sit down and talk and talk and talk. What is your vision for the day – are you both coming up with the same ideas? One of the difficult things to talk about is “the budget” - its boring but essential you need to know how much you have to spend, for the entire day, not just the venue hire.

Make a list of what is going to be important to you - Are you marrying in church, or other religious building? If so you need to talk to the Vicar, Minister, or other religious leader to see if it is possible (there are rules you need to follow to marry within a religious setting).

Not religious? There are huge number of venues licensed by the various local authorities in England and Wales where you can get legally married by the Registration Service and have the rest of your celebration there too. Want a more personal celebration led by a Celebrant?

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just do the simple legal ceremony at the Register Office before the celebration day! So it comes to the two of you deciding what you want.

The following may help you hone your ideas.

Where do you see the ceremony taking place?

Indoors, outdoors, in a woodland glade or with the backdrop of the sea, or with a beautiful house framed in the distance?

Do you want to have your day all in one place, with a package including food and evening entertainment? A hotel, or a venue specialising in weddings may be the right choice for you.

Do you like the idea of a more mix and match approach – choosing your own caterer and entertainment? Think marquees, tipis, barns, outdoor spaces.

Got some land you can use? Think about a marquee or tipis, arrange your own catering, entertainment and day to suit you.

Wanting a weekend event? Lots of venues now offer exclusive use weekends, arrive on the Friday with family and friends for a get together in the evening, wedding celebration on Saturday, with a relaxed brunch on Sunday before saying goodbye to everyone.

Want to involve your community of family and friends in your celebration? Think of using local community spaces such as village halls – some have been recently refurbished to a high standard. Involve everyone in decorating the space, making bunting, table decorations, and friends to bring food for everyone to share.

Planning

Once you have narrowed down the type of venue you want in the area you want and ones that are within budget, start looking at websites and brochures, and arrange appointments to go and see them. Go and see at least 3 and then add another which is in a different category – for example 3 barn type venues and a hotel. This helps you to be sure that your initial choice of venue type is correct.

After visiting all of the venues take another deep breath and sit down together and talk through each one – and hopefully one of them with be a standout for you. If none of them really speak to you, go back to the beginning of the process, and think about your vision for the day, and start again.

– it’s your day and the venue should feel right for you both.

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Near Fowey

AFFORDABLE WEDDINGS AT TRENYTHON MANOR

An iconic Cornish manor house set in 24-acres of glorious gardens & ancient woodlands.

The elegant manor house has been lovingly restored and sympathetically converted to a hotel and luxury lodge resort.

Many of its historic features, including intricately carved oak panelling, sweeping staircases, decorative ceilings and marble columns, have been carefully preserved.

CONTACT (01726) 814797 trenythonevents@clcworld.com

WWW.TRENYTHON.CO.UK

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Say I Do AT THE PADSTOW HARBOUR HOTEL

PACKAGES STARTING FROM £90 PER PERSON Our 4-star, newly-renovated Victorian boutique hotel features vibrant contemporary interiors and stunning views of Padstow Harbour. It’s ideal for small or large wedding ceremonies, breakfasts and receptions.

For details of forthcoming open days and events, or to arrange a private viewing, please call our weddings team and mention ‘Silverlinings’ to receive your free gift : 018141 532486 : padstow.events@harbourhotels.co.uk : www.harbourhotels.co.uk/padstow

Planning

HOW TO FIND

VENUE

IT’S 2020, A NEW YEAR AND YOU’RE ENGAGED! Finding the perfect wedding venue is likely to be at the top of any newly engaged couple’s list. With the venue playing a vital role in the success of your day, it’s a big decision you really need to get right. And there really is so much choice!

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Just like viewing a new property it is easy to become overexcited and fall in love with a place without checking the venue can cater to your requirements.

The venue you pick will determine the number of guests you can invite, decor, suppliers, wedding date and have a big impact on your budget.

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HERE ARE MY TOP 10 TIPS THAT WILL SET YOU ON THE RIGHT PATH TO FINDING A VENUE THAT SUITS YOU.

1. STICK TO YOUR BUDGET Yes, it’s true! Finding a gorgeous venue is possible, even on the smallest of budgets. Talk to your partner and decide on how much you’d like to spend on a venue. Viewing venues out of budget will never be an enjoyable experience.

2. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION One of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to position your wedding. You’re likely to have family and friends across the country (or perhaps across the world!), so choosing a location will be key to making sure everyone can attend. Consider elderly relatives who may not be able to travel very far or walk up stairs, or cliffs! and it might be worth looking somewhere with great transport/airport connections if everyone is coming from far and wide. Guests with children will appreciate a safe environment which is buggy friendly.

If all your female guests are a lover of stilettos, just remember that many venues in Cornwall can be on uneven ground!

3. TIME OF YEAR This is a really important one as the time of year can have huge impacts on many aspects of your wedding.

Deciding what time of year you would like to get married and sticking to budget doesn’t always come easy. Getting married in the gorgeous sunshine can often come at a cost. Venues will be more expensive during peak seasons, as will some suppliers. If you want to get married outdoors, it is especially important to consider the season just as much as finding somewhere shelters and warm for an autumnal affair. silverlinings.co.uk

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4. IS THE CAPACITY RIGHT FOR YOU? Deciding if you want an intimate or lavish affair is a really important decision to make straight away.

Take into consideration the size of your guest list and what you want to achieve on the day. Make sure your venue can accommodate for your large party of 300, or has the perfect intimate ceremony space for you and your 10 guests.

5. WHAT’S INCLUDED AND WHAT’S NOT?

6. CHOOSE A VENUE THAT SUITS YOUR PERSONALITIES Every couple is unique so try and find a venue that represents each of your styles and tastes.

Do you want a modern, rustic, elegant or stylist do.

Do you and your partner love the outdoors? Maybe there is a sport you both love.

If you are beach babes then there a numerous beach locations for the more relaxed environment.

Keep in mind that whatever venue you chose will be a representation of you.

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When booking an ‘all inclusive’ or ‘dry hire’ venue, it’s important to understand in advance what’s included and what’s not; is it full service or are you going to have to source tables, chairs etc? Are there any restrictions in place? For example; how late can you party? Can you have music outside? What areas of the venue are included, how long is the hire period, are there parking spaces, are there toilets or do these need to be hired in for the day, is there power, is there any accommodation or land for camping, how will the venue be presented on the day… right down to who clears away the rubbish the following morning!

Just remember DIY does not mean cheaper!

7. KEEP CONTROL Wedding venues that are overly pushy or even insistent on you using their preferred list of wedding suppliers is an instant disqualification. Majority of venue will want any couple to love them and make a decision based on their emotional connection, however there are many venues that want a sale, so make sure you ask as many questions of possible and take your time before booking.

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8. MAKE SURE YOU GET ‘THE FEELING’!

Like most items we buy we get ‘That feeling’ it’s right.

You know when that feeling of butterflies appears in your stomach, and you can totally envisage yourself walking down the aisle in an unforgettable venue?

That’s the feeling’, and it normally means it’s the perfect venue for you!

9. VISIT MORE THAN ONCE Always go and see your top venue choices two or three times before you make a decision. And there’s no rush to sign on the dotted line. Visit during different seasons or on a sunny or rainy day as this will give you a good idea of what can be achieved.

Visiting your venue will also give you the opportunity to get to know the team that work there.

10. IF IN DOUBT… HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER! Wedding planners are super experienced with venues and we welcome and thoroughly embrace them all. You’ll be surprised just how much a planner can save you in terms of time, stress and effort; we have the knowledge, the contacts, the time and the know how to make sure that your wedding is everything you want it to be. We’ll guide you through every step and will be a total support to you, your friends and family on the day – you still get all the best bits of wedding planning without any of the worry!

the venue can also influence your choice of wedding dress. Consider the formality of the venue, how the weather will affect it and the facilities. If you’re in a field then squeezing into posh portaloos in a huge meringue dress or dragging it through mud might not be sensible!

by Caroline from Caroline Griffiths Wedding Planner carolinegriffiths.co.uk

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YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY At Trenderway, we will help you create a unique wonderful wedding.

Our passionate team help you plan your day so it’s truly yours, in every way.

t r e n d e r w ay w e d d i n g s . co . u k Trenderway Farm, Pelynt, Near Polperro, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2LY 01503 272214 • weddings@trenderwayfarm.com

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Available for exclusive use and non-exclusive weddings, the hotel is nestled into the hillside, with stunning views over postcard-perfect Fowey estuary, this newly-renovated luxury boutique hotel features vibrant contemporary interiors, a wrap-around terrace, and a two-tiered garden. It’s an idyllic Cornwall wedding venue for ceremonies, breakfasts and receptions up to 110 guests.

For details of forthcoming open days and events, or to arrange a private viewing, please call our weddings team and Mention ‘Silverlinings’ to receive your free gift.

Fowey Harbour Hotel Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HX fowey.events@harbourhotels.co.uk www.harbourhotels.co.uk/fowey T: 01726 832551

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10 TOP

QUESTIONS

to ask a wedding venue to ensure there are no ‘surprises’ further into your wedding planning!

1

IS VAT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES QUOTED?

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON DECOR?

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

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WHAT TIME DOES OUR EVENING RECEPTION NEED TO FINISH?

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IS THERE A SOUND LIMITER FOR THE DJ, OR RESTRICTIONS ON A BAND?

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HOW LONG WILL YOU PROVISIONALLY HOLD A DATE FOR?

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IF THE VENUE ISN’T EXCLUSIVE USE, WHO ELSE COULD BE THERE ON MY WEDDING DAY?

HOW MUCH IS THE DEPOSIT TO SECURE OUR DATE?

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WILL THERE BE SOMEONE FROM THE VENUE PRESENT ON OUR DAY?

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WHAT ARE THE BAR PRICES?

venues CORNWALL

Bodmin

THE MILL HOUSE 01840 770200

THE CASTLE 01288 357302

THE OLD SCHOOL 01208 880721

THE EDGCUMBE 01288 353846

THE WATERFRONT, POLZEATH 01208 869655

THE FALCON HOTEL 01288 352005

TREGULLAND COTTAGE & BARN 01566 770880

TREVIGUE 01840 230492

BEDRUTHAN HOTEL & SPA 01637 861227

themillhouseinn.co.uk

BODMIN JAIL 01208 76292

theoldschoolhotel.co.uk

CORNISH TIPI WEDDINGS AT TREGILDRANS QUARRY 01208 880781

waterfrontpolzeath.co.uk

KING ARTHURS GREAT HALLS 01840 770526

tregulland.co.uk

LANTEGLOS COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 01840 213551

trerethernfarm.com

bedruthan.com

bodminjail.org

cornishtipiweddings.co.uk

kingarthursgreathalls.co.uk

lantegloshotel.co.uk

TRERETHERN FARM 01841 532781

TREVIBBAN MILL VINEYARD 01841 541413

thecastlebude.org.uk

edgcumbe-hotel.co.uk

falconhotel.com

trevigue.com

WEDDINGS IN THE WYLDES 01566 781737 weddingsinthewyldes.com

WIDEMOUTH MANOR 01288 361207

thewidemouthmanor.co.uk

trevibbanmill.com

PADSTOW HARBOUR HOTEL 01841 532486 harbourhotels.co.uk/hotels/ padstow

PENCARROW 01840 250118

TREWORNAN MANOR 01208 812359 trewornanmanor.co.uk

WATERSIDE CORNWALL 01208 831808

weddingsatpencarrow.com

watersidecornwall.com

PENGENNA MANOR 01208 612221

WELL PARC HOTEL 01841 520318

pengennamanor.co.uk

PRIDEAUX PLACE 01841 532411 prideauxplace.co.uk

ST MORITZ HOTEL 01208 862242 stmoritzhotel.co.uk

ST NECTANS WATERFALL 01840 779538 st-nectansglen.co.uk

TA MILL 01840 261797 tamill.co.uk

Areas represent local Registration Office

wellparc.co.uk

Bude

Camborne Pool, Redruth BURNCOOSE HOUSE 01872 870675 burncoosehouse.co.uk

GWEL AN MOR 01209 842354 gwelanmor.com

HEARTLANDS 01209 722325

heartlandscornwall.com

AN MOR HOTEL 01288 356300

KEHELLAND TRUST 01209 613153

LAUNCELLS BARTON 01288 352352

LOWENAC HOTEL 01209 719295

PENSTOWE MANOR 01209 219292

PENVENTON PARK 01209 203000

anmorhotel.co.uk

launcellsbarton.co.uk

penstoweholidays.co.uk

kehellandtrust.org.uk

lowenachotel.co.uk

penventon.co.uk

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POLTAIR HOLIDAY 07766 850351

poltairholidaybarns.com

ROSEWARNE MANOR 01209 610414 rosewarnemanor.co.uk

ST MICHAELS RESORT 01326 312707 stmichaelshotel.co.uk

THE FALMOUTH HOTEL 01326 312671 falmouthhotel.co.uk

SCORRIER HOUSE 01209 820264

THE GREENBANK HOTEL 01326 312440

THE OLD QUAY HOUSE 01736 753445

THE ROYAL DUCHY 01326 313042

THE ROCKPOOL 01736 757809

THE THIRSTY SCHOLAR 01326 372996

TRICKY’S AT THE TOLGUS INN 01209 219292

TREBAH GARDEN 01326 252200

scorrierhouse.co.uk

quayhousehayle.co.uk

therockpoolbar.co.uk

trickyscornwall.co.uk

Launceston HIGHER CHURCHTOWN FARM 01566 781437 higherchurchtownfarm.co.uk

THE EAGLE HOUSE HOTEL 01566 774488 theeaglehousehotel.com

greenbank-hotel.co.uk

brend-hotels.co.uk/theroyalduchy

thethirstyscholar.co.uk

trebahgarden.co.uk

Liskeard BOCONNOC HOUSE 01208 872507 boconnoc.com

CARNGLAZE CAVERNS 01579 320251 carnglaze.com

COMMONWOOD MANOR 01503 262929 commonwoodmanor.com

Falmouth

Helston

BUDOCK VEAN HOTEL 01326 250288

AMÉLIES 01326 554000

budockvean.co.uk

hannaforepointhotel.com

KILMINORTH COTTAGES 07850 553280

COSAWES BARTON 01872 864026

CORNISH CAMELS 01326 231302

MEUDON HOTEL 01326 250541

PENGERSICK CASTLE 01736 763973

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

POLDARK MINE 01326 573173

TALLAND BAY HOTEL 01503 272667

POLURRIAN BAY HOTEL 01326 240421

THE STUDIO AT FRIEDA & THE MOON 01503 221015

cosawesbarton.co.uk

meudon.co.uk

01326 313388 nmmc.co.uk

PENDENNIS CASTLE 01326 310106

english-heritage.org.uk/ pendennisweddings

PENMORVAH MANOR 01326 250277 penmorvah.co.uk

PENRYN TOWN HALL 01326 373086

penryntowncouncil.co.uk

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HANNAFORE POINT HOTEL 01503 263273

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cornishcamels.com

pengersickcastle.com

poldarkmine.org.uk

polurrianhotel.com

THE GUILDHALL 01326 572063

kilminorthcottages.co.uk

LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT & BAR AT COLLIFORD TAVERN 01208 821335 lakeviewrestaurant.co.uk

tallandbayhotel.co.uk

friedaandthemoon.co.uk

helston-tc.gov.uk

TREDUDWELL MANOR 01726 870226

TREGOOSE FARMHOUSE & BARN 01326 574270

TRENDERWAY FARM 01503 272214

tregooseweddings.co.uk

tredudwell.co.uk

trenderwayweddings.co.uk

TREVENNA 01579 320013

TREGENNA CASTLE HOTEL 01736 795254

THE EDGCUMBE ARMS 01752 822294

WHEAL TOR HOTEL 01579 363401

TREMENHEERE SCULPTURE GARDENS 01736 448089

WHITSAND BAY FORT 01752 822597

trevenna.co.uk

bodminmoorhotel.co.uk

Penzance

tregenna-castle.co.uk

tremenheere.co.uk

TREREIFE HOUSE & GARDENS 01736 362750 trereifepark.co.uk

edgcumbearms.co.uk

whitsandbay-weddings.co.uk

WHITSAND BAY HOTEL 01503 230276 whitsandbayhotel.co.uk

BOHO CORNWALL (was Boscean Country House)

01736 788748

bohocornwall.co.uk

CAPE CORNWALL CLUB 01736 788611 capecornwallgolfclub.co.uk

CARBIS BAY HOTEL 01736 795311 carbisbayhotel.co.uk

Saltash

St Austell

CALSTOCK ARTS 01822 833183

ATLANTIC HOTEL 01637 872244

pentirehotelnewquay.co.uk

atlantichotelnewquay.co.uk

CHINA FLEET COUNTRY CLUBS 01752 854668 (OPT 5)

BOSCUNDLE MANOR 01726 813557 boscundlemanor.co.uk

china-fleet.co.uk

CHYPRAZE WEDDING BARN 01736 788312

LITTLE FOX HOTEL 01503 230863

CAERHAYS CASTLE & ESTATE 01872 500025

littlefoxhotel.co.uk

visit.caerhays.co.uk

MOUNT EDGCUMBE 01752 822236

CARLYON BAY HOTEL 01726 812304

mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

carlyonbay.com

PENTILLIE CASTLE & ESTATE 01579 350044

CARNMARTH HOTEL 01637 872519

pentillie.co.uk

carnmarth.com

POLHAWN FORT 01752 822864

EDEN PROJECT 01726 818771

polhawnfort.com

edenproject.com/weddings

PORT ELIOT HOUSE 07561 129938

FIR HILL ESTATE 07831 800701

porteliot.co.uk

firhillevents.com

ST MELLION 01579 352011

FOWEY HALL HOTEL 01726 833866

gannetstives.co.uk

THE CARDINALS HATT 01752 845888

GLENDORGAL HOTEL 01637 874937

TREGANHOE FARM WEDDING & EVENT VENUE 07929 968703

THE COW SHED AT FREATHY 01752 823167

GREAT WESTERN HOTEL 01637 872010

thecornishweddingbarn.co.uk

LAND’S END HOTEL 01736 871844 landsendhotel.co.uk

OLD VICARAGE HOTEL 01736 796124 oldvicarage.com

PORTH-EN-ALLS HOUSE 01736 762014 prussiacove.co.uk

QUEENS HOTEL 01736 362371 queens-hotel.com

ST IVES HARBOUR HOTEL & SPA 01736 795221 harbourhotels.co.uk/hotels/st-ives/

THE GANNET INN 01736 795651

treganhoefarm.co.uk

st-mellion.co.uk

thecardinals-hatt.co.uk

thecowshedweddings.co.uk

foweyhallhotel.co.uk

glendorgal.co.uk

greatwesternnewquay.co.uk

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HOTEL BRISTOL 01637 875181

THE FOWEY HOTEL 01726 832551

HOTEL TRESANTON 01326 270055

HOTEL CALIFORNIA 01637 872798

THE HEADLAND HOTEL 01637 872211

LAMORRAN HOUSE

headlandhotel.co.uk

01326 270800 lamorrangardens.co.uk

HOTEL VICTORIA 01637 872255

THE LLAWNROC HOTEL 01726 843461

MOUNT PLEASANT ECO PARK 01209 891500

thellawnroc.co.uk

mpecopark.co.uk

KNIGHTOR WINERY 01726 851101

THE OLD QUAY HOUSE HOTEL 01726 833302

NANCARROW FARM 07876 390231

theoldquayhouse.com

nancarrowfarm.co.uk

LOWER BARNS BOUTIQUE WEDDING VENUE 01726 844881

THE SCARLET 01637 861800

ROSE IN VALE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 01872 552202

hotelbristol.co.uk

hotel-california.co.uk

hotel-victoria.co.uk

knightor.com

lowerbarnswedding.co.uk

LUSTY GLAZE BEACH 01637 872444

lustyglaze.co.uk/weddings

PENTIRE HOTEL 01637 872334

pentirehotelnewquay.co.uk

POLPIER & PENPOL polpier.co.uk

PORTH AVALLEN HOTEL 01726 812802 porthavallen.co.uk

thefoweyhotel.co.uk

scarlethotel.co.uk

THE VEAN 01872 501918

caerhays.co.uk/thevean

THE WATERWHEEL INN 01726 67435 thewaterwheel.co.uk

TRENANCE COTTAGES 01637 859496 trenancecottages.co.uk

porthveormanor.com

SHIP AND CASTLE 01326 270401

coastandcountryhotels.com

ST MAWES HOTEL 01326 270170 stmaweshotel.com

THE ROSEVINE 01872 580206

thealverton.co.uk

rosevine.co.uk

THE SMUGGLERS DEN 01637 830209

Truro

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BLUE BAR 01209 890329

TRERICE 01637 875404

seahousecornwall.co.uk

DRIFTWOOD SPARS 01872 552428

WOODLAND VALLEY FARM 01726 884127

THE COASTGUARD’S LOOKOUT 01872 500025

HENDRA BARNS 01872 510884

sandylodgehotel.co.uk

SEA HOUSE 01726 68966

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WATERGATE BAY HOTEL 01637 860543

SANDS RESORT HOTEL 01637 872864

SANDY LODGE HOTEL 01637 872851

SEINERS ARMS 01872 573118

THE ALVERTON 01872 276633

watergatebay.co.uk

sandsresort.co.uk

roseinvalehotel.co.uk

TRENYTHON MANOR HOTEL & SPA 01726 814797 trenython.co.uk

PORTH VEOR MANOR HOTEL 01637 873274

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blue-bar.co.uk

driftwoodspars.co.uk

hendrabarns.co.uk

nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice

woodlandvalley.co.uk

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Why did you decide to become a chef?

At the age of 14 I started working in a kitchen part time doing some washing up as a kitchen porter. I loved the excitement and buzz of the kitchen and the chefs all working together as a team. One Saturday I came in for my shift and one of the chefs was off sick. I was asked to step in, and the rest as they say is history!

Where did you train?

I did my training at Cornwall College.

What does an Executive Chef mean?

As well as the actual cooking and food service, I work closely with the Head Chefs to collaboratively write the seasonally changing menus. Being an Executive Chef means a lot of paperwork too!

Is there a chef you admire most?

I was really saddened to hear that Gary Rhodes recently passed away. As a young chef he was a real pioneer in the industry.

Where do you think trends will go in the future?

The classics are making a real comeback and I think they will continue to lead menus for some time. Great for those of us over 40!

What dish are you bored of cooking/seeing on wedding menus?

Buffets with lots of beige looking food. I love incorporating a bit of colour to a buffet. Saying this, there is still always room for a pasty or Cornish scone on a wedding menu.

On the flip side, what are you currently making that you are excited about?

We are striving to bring our Water’s Edge restaurant food to our wedding and function menus. It’s all about keeping things simple whilst including the same great produce sourced locally where possible, and applying the same innovative cooking techniques.

Where do you source your ingredients?

We always try to keep things as local as possible, as Cornwall offers such a wide variety of rich quality ingredients right on our doorstep. We only source away from the west country when no other options are available.

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What practices do you have in place working towards sustainability, eco-friendly, etc.?

I work closely with contacts made from spending over 30 years in Cornwall, often advising the suppliers and producers what is best for both the menu and the long term pressures on the environment and stocks.

Top tip(s) for a couple choosing their wedding menu?

Keep it simple!

How flexible can you/the hotels be when creating a wedding menu?

We offer packaged menus, as they are an essential guide to the customer and for the business, but we often meet with couples one-on-one and design bespoke menus. You cannot beat the personal touch, especially on such a big occasion. We are more than happy to accommodate and be as flexible as possible.

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What is a good simple piece of advice for pairing wine and food?

I would suggest just ordering what you like to drink – remember it is your big day.

Oh, and order plenty!

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

A tricky question as there are so many, but I do love local crab.

What would you serve at your wedding?

I got married some time ago now.

We had burgers and fish with lots of fizz, and I think we would still choose the same if we could do it all over again.

What do you do during your downtime?

I love being outdoors. Walking and fishing are my two favourite past times when I’m not in the kitchen. Luckily Cornwall is the perfect location to enjoy both.

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MORE AND MORE COUPLES ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN-FILLED WEDDING DAY WHERE GUESTS ARE ABLE TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE DAY WITHOUT HAVING TO RUSH FROM ONE VENUE TO ANOTHER WHILE ADHERING TO TIMINGS AND CLOCK WATCHING!

Event Co theuniquecornishevent.co.uk BRIDAL BOUTIQUE: Bridal Gossip bridalgossip.co.uk BRIDAL DESIGNER: Christine Trewinnard Couture christinetrewinnard.co.uk MENSWEAR: Little Anne-Maids littleanne-maids.co.uk HAIR: Nicola Taylor Hair & Makeup taylormakeup.com MAKEUP: Stacey Louise MUA staceylouisemakeupartist.co.uk JEWELLERY: Swanpool Studio via Facebook CUFFLINKS: South Crofty Collection croftytin.co.uk NEONS: South West Letter Lights southwestletterlights.co.uk FLOWERS: Blew Flowers blewflowers.co.uk CAKE: Red Robin Pantry redrobinpantry.co.uk SHOES: Bow Fashion Accessories bowfashionaccessories.com MODEL: Holly and Vince

PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS: VENUE: Tregulland Barn tregullandandco.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHER: Griffin Photography griffin-photography.co.uk STYLIST: The Unique Cornish

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To create a cool casual wedding day which is still going to be memorable for you and your guests, firstly think about a venue that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. This might be at home with cosy tipis on the lawn or a ‘home from home’ rental house, like Tregulland Cottage, the venue for our photo shoot, where you can celebrate with the ultimate house party. It might be the beach with picnic blankets and BBQs. The local pub is becoming more and more popular as it’s a place many couples spend lots of time!

ANYTHING GOES! Jumpsuits, strapless sundresses, vintage lace with floaty sleeves, or tea-length dresses are all suited to a casual wedding.

Ditch the heels and opt for trainers or flip flops. Give your bridesmaids the option to wear what they want, then use accessories to show their involvement in the wedding.

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THIS MIGHT BE HIS FAVOURITE PAIR OF JEANS AND BOOTS WITH A TWEED JACKET, OR CHINO SHORTS AND LINEN SHIRTS.

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Due to the danger of fire risk for this 600 year old property, candles and open flames are not allowed at Tregulland

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YOUR SEATING THROUGHOUT THE DAY BY USING CHAIRS AND SOFAS YOU ALREADY HAVE. Hay bales and picnic blankets give a relaxed feel to outside ceremonies, while giant cushions and beanbags are a comfy option inside. Bring colour into your wedding breakfast by using Director’s chairs with multicoloured fabrics.

Go big and bold with foliage to give a spontaneously decorated look to long wooden tables and benches. Big sunflowers, bunches of daisies, or wildflowers all add to the nofuss look of a casual wedding. Embrace the odd drop of paint or scuffs to the tables, but if they do need covering use vintage lace, hessian cloths or colourful gingham.

IS A MUST FOR ANY COOL CASUAL WEDDING. Freshly made pizza, street food trucks serving ‘takeaway’ Thai food or hot jacket potatoes, feast on smokey BBQ meats cooked to order, or cram picnic baskets full of fresh bread, local cheeses and cold meats. Wash this all down with ice coolers of beer, wine on ‘tap’, or jugs of cocktails all things your guests can help themselves to as and when they want it. Churro vans or ice cream tricycles are a fun way to give your guests dessert or a late night sweet snack. Hire in a couple of water coolers to keep your guests hydrated.

If you’re planning on doing things a little differently, communicate this through your invites. An information card is always helpful for guests to give them a feel for the day. Give your guests an outline of the day so they know if they need to have lunch or dinner before they arrive, what the dress code is, what is being provided for children, if there is a camping option... the more information, the better!

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Like most things in life, working with an experienced team is better than working alone. As a couple, we all feel stronger when we’re together than when we’re not. And this is very much the case with your wedding team of suppliers.

You will find that by bringing a team of businesses together who work collaboratively on a regular basis will pay dividends on your wedding day.

This is especially evident ‘behind the scenes’ when something goes wrong and everyone works together to put it right never have I heard “It’s not my job” when working with one of my teams!

When looking for new suppliers, talk to your venue and other suppliers you’ve already booked and ask them for their recommendations. A photographer will recommend a videographer who won’t get in the way of their shots and vice versa. If you’re adding flowers to your cake, a cake maker will recommend a florist who will enhance rather than ruin.

A caterer will recommend a bar company who will clear all the glassware, not just their own! Etc. etc...

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Julie Ann from RoCha Design is constantly inspired by the outdoors, picking up colour palettes and ideas from nature. So this photo shoot was a perfect opportunity for Julie Ann to look to the sea at Mawgan Porth for inspiration to create the artistic stationery with hand painted stormy waves.

Claire’s Sweet Temptations can design and make a cake as flamboyant as your imagination will take you, to the simplest designs complemented by driftwood, grasses and flowers as shown in the photo shoot. Not only will it look amazing, but with flavours ranging from coconut & lime to lemon & elderflower the cake will taste pretty scrumptious too.

With The Park being such a family orientated venue, it is ideally suited to couples looking for a relaxed vibe to their wedding. Melody-Rose Hair Stylist and Design wanted to show off a boho look, keeping the bride’s hair loose but with plaits to still give a bridal look. The boho look was finished off by adding a delicate lace shrug from Anna D’Souza over the top of the Christine Trewinnard Couture dress.

The whole shoot was bought together by Out Of The Ordinary Weddings by Hazel Parsons. If you’re struggling with your team, enlist the help of a professional wedding planner or wedding coordinator. They will use their experience to pull any team together and be able to understand where the issues are and how to smooth them out.

The Park benefits from an in-house coordinating who will help guide the team on the day giving you a truly memorable experience.

Having a team who work together and are all singing from the same hymn sheet will ultimately give you the piece of mind that your wedding day will go without a hitch!

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This recent photo shoot at The Park at Mawgan Porth is a wonderful example of a collective coming together and producing something beautiful.

The Park, where the photo shoot took place, is a hidden gem just outside the hubbub of Newquay, and sits in the valley at Mawgan Porth. This truly is a venue for those looking to celebrate for the weekend...or longer!

The award winning 5 star holiday park can accommodate civil ceremonies in a magical yurt village, our on-site restaurant, The Kitchen By The Beach or one of our three eco lodges with stunning balcony views. You can even have a blessing with the sand between your toes on the beach.

So you and your guests can make a holiday of the wedding, choose from luxury lodges, cosy cottages, lavish yurts, and stunning cabins. Being a holiday park, the venue is a welcoming space for children and dogs, with lots of facilities to keep little ones entertained.

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Tide Flowers designed the moongate backdrop to frame the incredible views rather than detract from them and focused on the textures of lots of lush green foliage. The whole look had an elegant surf vibe, using British grown orchids for the bouquet and table.

Visit our website to view the I Do Film Weddings cinematic film of The Park and beach.

Richard and his team have a huge amount of experience having worked on Downton Abbey, Poldark & Silent Witness to name a few. With a drone license, this enables them to capture the sweeping views of the beach and the tranquil gardens at The Park. And there is nothing more

fun to watch as their Marryokes where they make a music video featuring your favourite song being lip-synced by you and your guests!

With The Park’s proximity to the sandy beach of Mawgan Porth, there is the option to have the Cornish Celebrants create your personal ceremony to include any combination of music, poetry and prose readings. While the ceremony isn’t legally binding (you would still need to do the legal bit at the registry office), to have a blessing with a bespoke ceremony script reflective of your unique combination of personalities gives you a beautiful way to celebrate your marriage.

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Claire’s Sweet Temptations can design and make a cake as flamboyant as your imagination will take you, to the simplest designs complemented by driftwood, grasses and flowers as shown in the photo shoot. Not only will it look amazing, but with flavours ranging from coconut & lime to lemon & elderflower the cake will taste pretty scrumptious too.

Melody-Rose Hair Stylist and Design wanted to show off a boho look, keeping the bride’s hair loose but with plaits to still give a bridal look.

The boho look was finished off by adding a delicate lace shrug from Anna D’Souza over the top of the dress.

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The whole shoot was bought together by Out Of The Ordinary Weddings by Hazel Parsons. If you’re struggling with your team, enlist the help of a professional wedding planner or wedding coordinator. They will use their experience to pull any team together and be able to understand where the issues are and how to smooth them out.

The Park benefits from an in-house coordinator who will help guide the team on the day giving you a truly memorable experience. Having a team who work together and are all singing from the same hymn sheet will ultimately give you the piece of mind that your wedding day will go without a hitch!

PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS: VENUE: The Park theparkcornwall.com PHOTOGRAPHER: Toby Lowe Photography tobylowephotography.co.uk VIDEOGRAPHER: I Do Film Weddings idofilmweddings.co.uk SHOOT COORDINATION: Out Of The Ordinary Weddings By Hazel Parsons outoftheordinaryweddings.com CELEBRANTS: Cornish Celebrants cornishcelebrants.co.uk FURNITURE HIRE: Stargazey Wedding Decor Hire stargazeyweddingdecorhire.co.uk STYLING: Keeping It Vintage keepingitvintage.co.uk FLOWERS: Tide Flowers tideflowers. co.uk STYLING ITEMS: Jenny Wren Weddings and Event Planning jennywrenweddingsandevents.co.uk STATIONERY: RoCha Design rochadesigns.co.uk/wedding-stationery CAKE: Claire’s Sweet Temptations clairessweettemptations.com WEDDING DRESS: Christine Trewinnard Couture christinetrewinnard.co.uk GROOMSWEAR: Little Ann Maids littleanne-maids.co.uk HAIR: Melody-Rose Hair Stylist and Design via Facebook MAKEUP: Hannah Symmons MUA makeupbyhannahsymo.wixsite. com ACCESSORIES: The Lucky Sixpence theluckysixpence.co.uk BRIDAL ACCESSORIES: Anna D’Souza annadsouza.co.uk JEWELLERY: Stephanie Stevens Jewellery stephaniestevensjewellery.co.uk MODELS: Megan Stewart and Ben silverlinings.co.uk

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BRIDAL WEAR Lace & Grace provided both my Saturday wedding dresses. I chose them because they were so accommodating and friendly, even being available for an extra last minute fitting before we travelled down to Cornwall. My Chinese wedding dress was from a Hong Kong market.

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SUITS Andrew, Brendan, Greg and John from Clifton Suits were a great help in tailoring the suits to the wide range of shapes of the gents (and ladies) in the wedding party, and very helpful in seeing us multiple times and working with some of the guys who live overseas to get everything tailored to perfection.

FLOWERS We met with Anna to discuss our flowers and were just so impressed with how thorough she was and how much love she put into making everything perfect. She was able to create the wildflower effect we wanted perfectly, as well as design table flowers that could be used for both the Saturday and Sunday tables.

Extra credit goes to Anna’s husband who very kindly helped set up a balloon arch on the Saturday morning!

SEATING PLAN We absolutely loved Emmy’s designs when we saw them - they were so original and different.

We chose to name each table after our favourite pairs – Cheese & Wine, Gin & Tonic, Poirot & Hastings etc!

BRIDAL MAKEUP Jenna was completely amazing from start to finish. We loved the fact that all her products are cruelty free and environmentally friendly.

She also did an amazing glitter bar for us in the evening that people loved so much (from children to our grandparents!). We had to ask her to stay an extra hour longer than planned which she was great about.

CATERERS Richard McGeown was recommended by Tredudwell and his food was such great quality and elegant cuisine, whilst also being something that everyone could enjoy.

Together with Sarah’s Pasty Shop, in Looe, he also created an amazing Hoisin Duck Pasty for our evening buffet, as a coming together of two of our cultures and favourite things!

For Saturdays’s theme and colour scheme we went for a navy blue, blush and gold colour scheme, with wildflowers to remind us of where we got engaged in Mongolia.

We also wanted lots of English garden games like a coconut shy and croquet.

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PHOTOGRAPHY We loved Paul’s photos when we saw them – they felt really personal with a way of focussing in on one or two people in the group. He was also more than happy to stay right into evening to take pictures of the questionable dancing that ensued!

We knew we wanted a venue somewhere in Cornwall as its where Rory’s family are from and it’s such a beautiful part of the country. We also knew we wanted a Chinese banquet with a tea ceremony to celebrate my heritage too. Tredudwell Manor was absolutely perfect; it felt quite intimate and we had the entire venue for the whole weekend. We also realised quite early on that there wasn’t a Chinese restaurant nearby that catered for groups as big as our wedding party, so we needed to bring in Chinese caterers and Tredudwell has amazing kitchen facilities and were so helpful!

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TOP TIPS: Don’t worry about any of the small stuff – it doesn’t matter at all in the end!

Our knife broke when we were cutting our cake, I fell through a deckchair in my wedding dress and Rory tried to put the wedding ring on the wrong hand but all we remember from the day was how wonderful it was to have all our favourite, best people all together.

CATERERS The most important part of any Chinese wedding is the food, and China fusion were able to come all the way from Poole to Cornwall to cater for our banquet, and still do traditional dishes like lobster noodles and roast duck!

For Sunday’s theme and colour scheme we went for a 1930’s Shanghai theme with lots of red, gold, vintage pieces and 1930’s music.

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I work with Emily at The Falmouth, and aside from being our spa manager she is also a qualified makeup artist. I knew after a trial with her that she was the one to create my perfect look. Her attention to detail, listening to what look I wanted to achieve and the final result was more than I could have asked for.

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Real weddings RECEPTION VENUE The key thing for us was that we didn’t want a standard sit down meal and we knew The Falmouth Hotel could accommodate this. We worked with Chris (Head Chef) and Sam on a big buffet so our guests could have as much or as little as they wanted to, along with plenty of choice.

We also wanted somewhere where we didn’t have to have the room changed around for the evening. So we used the Castle Beach restaurant for our Wedding Breakfast and the Ballroom was set up and ready to go as soon the meal and speeches were finished. It also meant we didn’t have to worry about timings as much as the evening guests were able to arrive and have a drink in the Ballroom.

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TOP TIPS: Once the day arrives, stop thinking or worrying about anythin g that’s not right or you’ve forgotte n - just enjoy the day for what it is.

The amount of photos tak en can be frustrating but go with it - after the day ends you will be so happy you had them taken.

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Real weddings CAKE Our cake had to taste delicious as well as look amazing! After I contacted Charlotte, she dropped off a big box of flavoured cupcakes for us to try and from there we were able to pick flavours for each tier.

We also wanted something a little quirky so Charlotte bought pipettes which were then filled with Baileys to enjoy along with the Baileys tier. And as a surprise Charlotte made the inside of the cake leopard print!

FLOWERS Our friend recommended Fenella and she worked with the gardner from Trebah Gardens to create the look I wanted.

PHOTOGRAPHY I’ve known Leo Sharp for years as he was the magazine photographer from a previous job. First and foremost he’s a lovely guy! We love his style and given his other photography involves photographing professional skateboarders, he is used to capturing the moment at a pace. So many of our guests commented on how attentive he was and we have such a wonderful record of the whole day, our family and our friends.

ENTERTAINMENT A soloist from the church choir sang sang Leona Lewis ‘A Moment Like This’ as I walked down the aisle with bridesmaids which was absolutely incredible.

Perfect Party provided the DJ who was outstanding especially given that we hadn’t decided on our first dance until we were literally asked to take to the dance floor! We knew we wanted live music for the majority of the night and the fabulous The Rocket Men, fronted by the fabulous Woody, didn’t fail to keep the dance floor packed!

WHO THEY USED: CHURCH: King Charles Church VENUE: The Falmouth Hotel falmouthhotel.co.uk HAIR: The Big Day Stylist cornwallweddinghair.com BRIDAL WEAR: Hayley Paige jlmcouture.com BRIDESMAIDS: Sistaglam at Next sistaglam.co.uk FLOWERS: Wild Eyedeer wildeyedeer.co.uk MENSWEAR: River Island riverisland.com PHOTOGRAPHY: Leo Sharp leosharp.uk MAKEUP: Emily Virtue MUA via Facebook CAKE: Bakes by Charlotte 07880 208 802 ENTERTAINMENT: Perfect Parties perfectpartycornwall.co.uk BAND: The Rocket Men via Facebook THEME: Dusty pink and leopard print silverlinings.co.uk

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WITH AWARD WINNER CLAIRE FROM SWEET TEMPTATIONS Wedding cakes, yum! They are one of the big centrepieces of your wedding, and one of the most photographed after THE dress. And yet I still find that it’s one of the last things to be booked. I often get asked at wedding shows when the cake should be booked? And my answer is always the same, as soon as possible! Really as soon as you’ve booked the venue and have a rough idea of guest numbers, especially if you want something bespoke.

And the best cake makers get booked up way ahead - I’ve already taken bookings for 2021.

But, I hear you cry, how do I choose a cake maker?

And how do I choose a cake? Firstly go to wedding shows and fairs in your wedding area where you’ll get the chance to meet lots of local suppliers. This will give you the opportunity to not only see their work, but talk to them too. Most cake makers also offer consultations and tastings where you can go and meet, chat, design and taste cake. Usually there’s a small charge for this service.

Word of mouth is another good way to find your cake maker. Your venue may have recommended suppliers they like to work with. As with everything else, research is key.

And what about the cake itself? Now this is the fun bit!

My advice? Have whatever you want - it’s that simple.

The cake is a great opportunity to really go for it, express yourselves and have some fun. And you don’t have to have decided exactly what you want before you book your cake either, a good cake maker will work with you and help you get it just right. We have years of experience with hundreds of weddings, so talk to us, pick our brains, it’s part of our job.

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Does size matter? (stop giggling at the back!) Yes, the size of the cake will make a difference to its cost, so it’s something you need to discuss with your cake maker. You don’t need to know the size of cake, simply tell us the number of guests you’re expecting, and we’ll work that out for you. Also tell us if you want to serve the cake as dessert or as smaller servings (i.e. favours), as this will affect the size of cake you’ll need. Do you want a big cake to WOW, but don’t have many guests?

Then have some dummy tires instead of costly cake. On the flip side, you can also have plain cutting cakes for extra servings if you have lots of guests but don’t want a huge cake.

There are many ways to get exactly the wedding cake you have always dreamed of, and it shouldn’t be stressful. Enjoy having your cake and eating it!

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High-end Thai Cuisine

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CONTRIBUTOR: David Griffiths from Your Forever Song yourforeversong.com

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Quick, what’s the first thing you think of when you hear, “wedding planning ”?

Chances are that images of dresses, venues or flowers come to mind. Blame years of Yes to the Dress episodes or the near right of passage that assembling a wedding Pinterest board has become: we all tend to prioritize the most visual wedding elements.

Walking down the aisle, your first dance, and your dinner and reception music are all a chance for you and your partner to really shine as the unique couple you are. Your wedding tells a story. And every good story needs a soundtrack.

BUT WHAT ABOUT MUSIC?

MUSIC SPEAKS TO THE HEART If you’re putting together some musical ideas for your wedding, a good place to start is to think of the main emotion you’re trying to encourage and sustain.

You might decide your Bohemian beach wedding needs peaceful, lilting music that will help everyone feel relaxed. Perhaps you and your partner are just two big kids at heart, and want plenty of playful, feel-good oldies.

Or maybe your love story is big and bold, and you want your guests to Party with a capital P.

While it’s tempting to spend a lot on the reception hall, the food and the decor, the honest truth is that these things don’t have as big an impact on your guests’ enjoyment as music does.

Music is powerful stuff. Nothing else can affect mood like the right music.

Do you want your guests to get up and dance? To share a tender moment during the ceremony? Maybe even shed a tear as you walk down the aisle to a song your late father used to love? Music can do all that.

It’s such a big deal that there’s even an academic discipline dedicated to studying music’s effects on our moods. Not to mention the music therapists and Mozart-listening plants out there! When you have such a wonderful palette to work with, why not get creative?

MUSIC IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE UNIQUE Don’t feel you have to go with what’s popular. Remember that music can be tailored to fit you just like your wedding dress can. If that song you love is too long to walk down the aisle to, you can cut out the middle part. If the lyrics for that pop song feel too informal for your first dance, you can remove them.

And if you and your partner’s special song would work so much better with different instruments, well, why not swap the guitars for cellos?

If you need some help bringing your vision to life, music producer David Griffiths can re-record your favourite songs, changing the instruments, style or vocals to suit you. Working with a producer isn’t as expensive as you’d think — costs start from just £200 for music to walk down the aisle, have your first dance or give speeches to.

By tailoring the right mood around the music you love, you can totally transform your day into something people will really remember. silverlinings.co.uk

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The Selfie Wizard app gives your guests the ability to instantly upload photos of your big day onto our large screen, as the day unfolds!

Attach personalised messages with emojis to the photos, to make them truly unique and personal.

All photos and messages can be instantly printed, as well as being saved to a USB stick for you to keep forever.

Props and backdrops can be supplied to create a full photobooth experience.

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07785 545736 rogerminers@icloud.com www.pianist4wedding.com   @Pianist4Wedding The Perfect Accompaniment for your Special Day Performing Songs of all Styles from Sinatra to Sheeran

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The Grace Notes are the South West’s leading band for gospel wedding ceremonies and soul-filled jazz events.

Uplifting and inspirational, from Aretha Franklin to Marvin Gaye, we make every occasion extra special. www.thegracenotesuk.com thegracenotesuk@gmail.com Call Ley on: 07957 347 873

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DJ Services Cornwall offers a Premium Wedding DJ Service for all your audio and visual requirements, which genuinely stands out from the rest and delivers the WOW factor in spades!

Choice of 4 stunning DJ booths to suit your venue or theme: • Unique White VW Booth • New Rustic VW Booth (Ground floor venue)

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TOP TIPS FROM WEDDING INDUSTRY BUSINESSES

VENUE: SYDNEY FROM ST IVES HARBOUR HOTEL Try to relax especially the day before your wedding. Many couples can feel quite overwhelmed the day before the big day after all you’re getting married and at this point there is nothing more you can do. It’s important to take some time out to breathe so that you can enjoy every moment of what you have been planning.

Make sure you handover all you can and surround yourself in a calming environment.

St Ives Harbour Hotel has a fabulous spa that does the job perfectly!

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VIDEOGRAPHY: RICH FROM I DO FILM WEDDINGS Wedding videography has come a long way since ‘Uncle Bob’ was filming weddings, with a huge camcorder on his shoulder, held with his shaky hands whilst getting in everyone’s way. You can now get cinematic footage that shows your personal love story on the best day of your life.

Your wedding video can capture different parts of your day that you never saw. Including big moments like your morning preparations, service, speeches and your first dance to smaller easily-missed details like laughing relatives and your dancing gran.

At the end of your wedding, everyone stops dancing, the food gets eaten, everything hired gets returned, but the wedding video will allow you to relive your special day for the rest of your life.

BRIDAL: HAILEY FROM COASTAL BRIDAL We’ve met hundreds of brides since Coastal Bridal began in 2015 and the main thing that I always encourage brides to do is to choose the gown that they themselves are the most excited about, which dress makes them feel the most confident and beautiful, which dress they cannot wait to wear! Of course all brides want the agreement of their entourage but ultimately it’s their dress and their day, and their entourage will only want the bride to be happy!

DJ: ALLAN FROM DJ SERVICES CORNWALL There are 3 things I would ask:

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Check for any restrictions on noise levels, particularly hotels. I’ve had hotel management asking to turn the music down at 9 pm due to other hotel guests.

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Make sure your Wedding DJ is happy to take a suggested playlist of tracks you wish to hear, and equally that they know what tracks you don’t want to hear.

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If it sounds too cheap, your alarm bells should ring! Unfortunately, we receive weekly requests by couples who have been let down by their wedding DJ.

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WEDDING FAIRS AND OPEN DAYS ACROSS THE COUNTY THE GREENBANK HOTEL, FALMOUTH Sunday 8th February greenbank-hotel.co.uk THE ALVERTON, TRURO Sunday 16th February thealverton.co.uk TRENDERWAY, WEST LOOE Sunday 21st February trenderwayweddings.co.uk WEDDING FOOD & DRINK TASTER EVENING, ST IVES HARBOUR HOTEL Sunday 21st February harbourhotels.co.uk/st-ives THE FALMOUTH HOTEL, FALMOUTH Sunday 23rd February falmouthhotel.com FOWEY HARBOUR HOTEL, FOWEY Sunday 23rd February harbourhotels.co.uk/fowey WILD & WINTERY WEDDING SHOW, CHYCARA, TRURO Sunday 23rd February outoftheordinaryweddings.com CHINA FLEET COUNTRY CLUB, SALTASH Sunday 23rd February china-fleet.co.uk PENDENNIS CASTLE, FALMOUTH Sunday 1st March english-heritage.org.uk/pendennisweddings ULTIMATE WEDDING SHOW, WADEBRIDGE Sunday 8th March artofweddings.uk WATERSIDE CORNWALL, LANIVET Sunday 15th March watersidecornwall.com THE ALVERTON, TRURO Sunday 15th March thealverton.co.uk ULTIMATE WEDDING SHOW, WADEBRIDGE Sunday 10th May artofweddings.uk

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