Planning your picture-perfect Wedding in Cornwall
So you're getting married - Congratulations! So you've got a wedding to plan - Don't panic!
First things first: The Venue
Your choice of venue will either be guided by, or inform, several other decisions: The date, the number of guests, the type of backdrop for photos, and overall feel of the day; so getting it right is key.
Choosing a venue that feels right for you and within your budget could be the hardest but most important decision in planning your wedding. As a setting, Cornwall is hard to beat, especially if your idea of ideal photo opportunities is stunning coastline, rugged moorland and sweeping countryside. For a wedding in Cornwall, choose a venue that will offer one of these picture-perfect backdrops as well as giving you their full attention.
If you're planning a Civil Ceremony, consider the ease of a single venue for the service, wedding breakfast and evening reception. This way you will have one contact for all things venue-related and avoid the pressure and confusion of liaising with multiple venues.
In fact, having a dedicated wedding coordinator on-hand before, during and after your big day is invaluable and the best wedding venues in Cornwall will offer this as standard.
The mind field that is menu choices can be enough to make even the most organised couple's heads spin. The key here is to keep it simple - Think about the time of year, time of day and how hungry your guests are going to be. If it's a hot day and you've already provided substantial canapés, people won't want to sit through a huge roast dinner - keep it light. And don't' forget to listen to the advice you're given by the venue - They've done it before so they know what people like and what will run to time.
Making a break of it
If your guests are travelling from far and wide for your wedding in Cornwall, take the pressure off having to find accommodation locally by choosing a hotel with enough rooms to host your wedding party, but not so big that the venue lacks a sense of intimacy.
With your nearest and dearest close at hand, you could make the most of your time with them by hosting a private dinner the evening before your big day or catching up with friends the day after - Hit the golf course for a round or head down to the beach with a picnic - and relax!
The long list of things not to forget
No matter how many things you tick of the list, it will get longer! Even for small intimate ‘do's', there are a huge number of things to sort out in wedding planning. Don't drown it in all though - Get ideas from friends and online, flick through the magazines, and again, talk to your venue. They often work with local suppliers so will be able to recommend florists, photographers, printers and more.
And the main thing not to forget? To keep calm and enjoy it of course…
First things first: The Venue
Your choice of venue will either be guided by, or inform, several other decisions: The date, the number of guests, the type of backdrop for photos, and overall feel of the day; so getting it right is key.
Choosing a venue that feels right for you and within your budget could be the hardest but most important decision in planning your wedding. As a setting, Cornwall is hard to beat, especially if your idea of ideal photo opportunities is stunning coastline, rugged moorland and sweeping countryside. For a wedding in Cornwall, choose a venue that will offer one of these picture-perfect backdrops as well as giving you their full attention.
If you're planning a Civil Ceremony, consider the ease of a single venue for the service, wedding breakfast and evening reception. This way you will have one contact for all things venue-related and avoid the pressure and confusion of liaising with multiple venues.
In fact, having a dedicated wedding coordinator on-hand before, during and after your big day is invaluable and the best wedding venues in Cornwall will offer this as standard.
The mind field that is menu choices can be enough to make even the most organised couple's heads spin. The key here is to keep it simple - Think about the time of year, time of day and how hungry your guests are going to be. If it's a hot day and you've already provided substantial canapés, people won't want to sit through a huge roast dinner - keep it light. And don't' forget to listen to the advice you're given by the venue - They've done it before so they know what people like and what will run to time.
Making a break of it
If your guests are travelling from far and wide for your wedding in Cornwall, take the pressure off having to find accommodation locally by choosing a hotel with enough rooms to host your wedding party, but not so big that the venue lacks a sense of intimacy.
With your nearest and dearest close at hand, you could make the most of your time with them by hosting a private dinner the evening before your big day or catching up with friends the day after - Hit the golf course for a round or head down to the beach with a picnic - and relax!
The long list of things not to forget
No matter how many things you tick of the list, it will get longer! Even for small intimate ‘do's', there are a huge number of things to sort out in wedding planning. Don't drown it in all though - Get ideas from friends and online, flick through the magazines, and again, talk to your venue. They often work with local suppliers so will be able to recommend florists, photographers, printers and more.
And the main thing not to forget? To keep calm and enjoy it of course…