Wedding photographer in Cornwall, Marianne Taylor

Garden wedding in Cornwall

May 16, 2017 · 3 Comments

I can’t quite express how much I love photographing weddings local to me. I moved to Cornwall for its immeasurable beauty and relaxed lifestyle, and Cornish weddings tend to reflect these very same qualities.

Tara & Simon got married in a beautiful marquee on the lawn of their own house in St. Ervan in North Cornwall. The day started in Tara’s own bedroom, with getting her hair & makeup done by the Pop Up Salon, before stepping into her Jimmy Choos and beautiful Claire Pettibone gown.

The morning looked a bit overcast and gray, but after the ceremony at St. Ervan Parish Church the sun broke through and brought with it the most beautiful golden evening. The simply stunning marquee by LPM Bohemia was beautifully decorated with flowers by Ginny’s Flowers, while Emma Easdon from Cornish Bluebird made sure things ran on time and Jack Bristow was in charge of catering all the delicious Cornish food.

While music from Mountain Ash mingled with the excited chatter inside the marquee, and the early spring sun stretched its beams over the beautiful countryside, I couldn’t help but feel like I had the best job in the world.

Thank you for having me, Tara & Simon! I wish you many happy surf-filled years together in your bit of Cornish paradise!

Autumnal bridal inspiration shoot by the ocean

October 10, 2016 · 20 Comments

The original concept for this shoot might have started as something completely different and the circumstances, the weather, and the tide might have been against us, but in the end, I think this is where we were meant to end up. These were the images that we were supposed to create. The wind, the rugged Cornish coast, the modern bridal vibe, it all came together perfectly. I guess sometimes you just have to let go, enjoy the journey, and trust that it all works out!

It was such a pleasure to work with such an amazing team, and I fell head over heels in love with this separates gown by Ailsa Munro and the wildly perfect flowers by This Rugged Coast. I hope you enjoy looking at these windswept images as much as I enjoyed shooting them!

THE TEAM

Photographer: Marianne Taylor
Model: Lucie Rose Donlan
Hair: Joanne Einnis of Gold Bird Hair Design
Make-up: Chloe Drew
Flowers: This Rugged Coast
Gown: Ailsa Munro
Jewellery: Zeaglass

A birthday celebration at Padstow Kitchen Garden

September 13, 2016 · 4 Comments

How about a surprise birthday party on a working farm in Cornwall, where you get flown in by a helicopter and where the ingredients of your birthday meal come from within a few miles? That’s exactly how Jo’s birthday party played out, and it certainly was an affair to remember!

Held in the cutest tepee at Padstow Kitchen Garden, planned to perfection by The Cornish Concierge, it was just the most amazing setting for a family gathering in Jo’s honour. There were wildly gorgeous flower arrangements by This Rugged Coast, beautiful stationery by Ariadne Creative and a spectacular cake made into the spitting image of Jo’s dog by Peboryon, all accompanied by acoustic music by Toby Lobb aka Loveridgemusic.

Farmer Ross Geach (who also writes a column for the Telegraph) took the birthday party for a tour of the farm, where the hors d’oeuvres were prepared fresh right in front of them. After working up an appetite doing archery and other activities, it was time to sit down for a three-course meal prepared in the outdoor kitchen by Jackson Bristow.

It was such a pleasure to get to photograph this intimate party and get to spend a day in such a beautiful setting, I really hope the pictures convey the relaxed and joyous atmosphere!

Rose & Robin : Joyful anniversary session by the sea

July 18, 2016 · 5 Comments

It’s crazy to think it’s four years since Rose & Robin’s wedding day! To celebrate, these lovely souls travelled to Cornwall for an anniversary photography session by the sea. It was just the loveliest to get to share some giggles and beautiful moments with Rose & Robin again, and to see that four years on, they are as madly in love as ever!

I really wouldn’t mind if I got to spend the rest of my life standing on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, taking pictures of people in love. That would be just fine with me.

(Also, hydrangea game in Cornwall = strong)

The magic of Cornwall: cliff-top weddings by the sea

June 1, 2015 · 3 Comments

Plan your dream wedding in Cornwall. Click through for our recommendations for venues & vendors!

Over the years I’ve been so lucky to return to Cornwall over and over again for some of my favourite weddings, I have to pinch myself when I think that I will be living there permanently, and that these sort of affairs will be ‘the norm’! Cornwall offers many spectacular wedding venues with stunning sea views, gorgeous beach receptions, and cliff top wedding options like Trevose Head, which is my idea of wedding paradise. Here are some of my favourite memories from Cornish weddings.

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Jo & Tom’s wedding at Trevose Head.

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Some recommendations for wedding venues & places to stay in the North Cornwall area:

Watergate Bay
Looking for a beach side wedding venue with a gorgeous 2 mile long sandy beach as a backdrop, plus beautiful rooms and incredible restaurants? Perfectly suited for intimate weddings.

The Scarlet
A unique and informal atmosphere catering for intimate weddings for 6, as well as larger weddings up to 78 people. The packages include the ceremony and a meal with spectacular sea views, plus the rooms are to die for.

Fistral Beach Hotel
Get married overlooking Newquay’s epic Fistral Beach – the perfect venue for a laid back relaxed wedding with breathtaking scenery.

Headland Hotel
Organising luxury weddings to suit everyones budget, style and size, this iconic seaside venue allows you to create your perfect bespoke wedding.

Trevone Farm
Planning an intimate family wedding, or looking for a unique place for your guests to stay? These 4 luxury houses will accommodate 26 people and are perfectly positioned for a romantic retreat.

Lewinnick Lodge
If you’re looking for a breathtaking but intimate reception and honeymoon venue, look no further. Sea views, romance and luxury in modern contemporary rooms.

The Park at Mawgan Porth
A unique place with amazing food, and variety of cool accommodation options to suit every budget and every requirement.

Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall
Offering a stylish wedding venue with views across Watergate Bay, dance the night away after a lavish feast and an unforgettable wedding day.

The Smugglers Den Inn
Offering views of the valley towards Holywell Bay, this versatile dining venue offers everything you may need for your special occasion including private parking, a separate bar area, and enclosed terrace overlooking the dunes.

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Cathryn & Alex’s wedding at Lantallack Farm.

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Rebecca & Andi’s wedding in Mawgan Porth.

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Penny & Alex’s wedding at Trevose Head.

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Some lovely people I’ve worked with in Cornwall:

Bespoke Humanist ceremonies by Zena Birch
Organically grown Flowers by The Garden Gate Flower Company
Handmade bespoke Cakes by The Natural Cake Company
Bespoke hand illustrated stationery on eco friendly paper by Charlie Scribble
Rustic and vintage wedding prop hire by Rustic Wedding Hire

Cornish cliff-top weddings are part of the reason I love Cornwall so much, as wedding photography is my passion – capturing the moments when people are at their happiest is such a privilege!

Contact me here for your wedding photography requirements in Cornwall.