Stretch Tent Wedding at Roscarrock Farm in Cornwall with DIY Decor

John and Niamh had a stretch tent wedding ceremony and marquee reception at Roscarrock Farm filled with true Cornish / Irish rustic details. They DIYed bunting made of fabric, shells and driftwood. Plus, they made wooden pallet signs and included flower pots everywhere as Niamh runs her own nursery. Their ceremony was conducted by their friend and featured a very special sand ceremony where they invited their mums to mix sands from their shores (Cornwall and Sligo) in a glass bowl. There was also a sea shanty group entertaining guests during the drinks reception and a brass band to get everyone onto the dance floor. With so many more personal touches and special moments captured by Alexa Poppe Photography, it's not to be missed!

Roscarrock Farm sign for rustic ,Cornish, stretch tent wedding

Green hand tied wedding bouquet with thistles

Cows at Roscarrock Farm wedding in Cornwall

Flower girl glittery pump sand wand for rustic, stretch tent wedding

Pre-loved Rime Arodaky wedding dress with lace back details for DIY stretch tent wedding

stretch tent wedding ceremony setup at Roscarrock Farm in Cornwall

stretch tent wedding ceremony with DIY wooden altar covered in drapes, ivy and sea shells

Bride and groom kissing at outdoor stretch tent wedding ceremony

Outdoor wedding reception at Roscarrock Farm in Cornwall

DIY wooden pallet order of the day sign painted black

DIY tie-dye bunting and hanging ribbon decor

Bride in Rime Arodaky wedding dress and groom in bespoke suit

Wedding portrait by Alexa Poppe Photography

Bride with side ponytail and fresh flowers in her hair

What Made Our Day Unique
The location and having so much of the day created by friends which made it so personal for us. The farm with its stunning views over the north Cornish coast made us decide to have the ceremony in one of the farm's walled gardens with the sea as a backdrop. A friend decorated the venue and made all the stunning bunting and shell decorations, she even tie-dyed some of the buntings. She thought about every little detail. Another friend created our beautiful wedding cake and even the ceremony was held by one of John's dearest University friends ( we did the formal part a few months before at a registry office). Just having all our friends and family helping to create this beautiful day with so much personal thought going into it and spending a whole weekend with them.
Niamh & John

Stretch Tent Wedding

Trying to organise a DIY wedding is no mean task. But with the help of family and friends, Niamh and John managed to pull it off beautifully. They chose the gorgeous Cornish coastal venue Roscarrock Farm as their location and had a heartfelt stretch tent wedding ceremony and marquee reception. Niamh wore an incredible pre-loved Rime Aroday wedding dress with gorgeous lace detailing and wore her hair in a side ponytail, absolutely perfect for their laid back, personal day.

Inspiration & Styling
We are both laid back and didn't want the day to be too formal. We wanted the day to be about chilling out and relaxing with our friends and family. We chose the venue because it fit in with that vibe with its walled gardens and cosy feel it felt perfect for a day like this. We planned the rest of our wedding day around a rustic wedding theme reflecting our two homes in details - Cornwall and Ireland. For the inside of the marquee, we chose a garden theme as Niamh owns a nursery near St Agnes. We left the tables quite rustic, to the Woodfired Canteen's style.
Niamh & John

Outdoor drinks reception at Roscarrock Farm in Cornwall

Laid-back BBQ wedding breakfast at Roscarrock Farm

Dry Gin Bar with Bombay Sapphire gin and garnishes

Wedding guests laughing at stretch tent wedding

stretch tent wedding ceremony and marquee reception at Roscarrock Farm in Cornwall

Bride and groom portrait in the doorway of Roscarrock Farm in Cornwall

Bridal Party in pale green Ghost bridesmaid dresses and Pre-owned Rime Arodaky wedding dress

bridal party portrait at stretch tent wedding ceremony and marquee reception in Cornwall

Wedding party portrait at stretch tent ceremony and marquee reception at Roscarrock Farm

Bride and groom portrait next to their DIY wedding bunting

stretch tent ceremony and marquee reception with rustic DIY decor

DIY coastal wedding decor with drift wood and shells

Rustic marquee reception at Roscarrock Farm reception

DIY chalkboard seating chart for outdoor stretch tent ceremony and marquee reception

DIY table centrepieces at Cornish coastal wedding

Hanging plant pots in macrame decorating the stretch tent reception

Bride and groom entering the stretch tent wedding reception

Brass band wedding entertainment for stretch tent ceremony and reception

One of Niamh and Johns favourite moments was when the band started playing and seeing all their guests having so much fun on the dance floor! If you need some help planning your wedding entertainment, Charlotte and Becky have dedicated a whole Podcast episode to all the choices available. We also recommend searching our, handpicked supplier directory, for lots of entertainers in your area.