Marquee Sennen Cove Wedding

Photography by Carrie Lavers Photography

After many childhood summers in Cornwall, Lucy & Sam chose to have a church ceremony and marquee Sennen Cove wedding reception. The coastal views are breathtaking, as are all the decor, details, fashion and flowers. Cue wicker lampshade hanging installations, cafe au lait and blush floral arrangements and Lucy's Suzanne Neville wedding dress billowing in the wind. Sam looks equally dashing in a traditional morning suit, as do the bridal party in pale blue bridesmaid dresses. And wait until you see the portraits of them driving along the coast in their convertible MG. Every detail and wedding day moment has been expertly captured by Recommended photographer Carrie Lavers Photography.

Church ceremony and marquee reception for Sennen Cove wedding

We got married at Lucy’s family home in Sennen Cove, Cornwall. We ejoyed many childhood summers there and also got engaged there too. It was so magical to have all our friends and family celebrate with us. Eating the most delicious three course meal with a sea view and the sound of the waves was spectacular. A highlight was dancing out the tiny church to “Everlasting Love” by Love Affair and then whizzing down the coastal roads in Sam’s Uncle’s classic car. Our wedding was a real family effort with lots of DIY - stationery painted by Lucy’s sister and signs by the mother-of-the-bride.

Lucy & Sam

Wooden palette order of the day wedding sign

embroidered wedding date on the cuff of the brides satin getting ready robe

golden spaniel pet dog with a personalised box collar at sennen cove wedding

jo malone poppy & barley wedding day perfume

wedding invitation and stationery suite with Sennen Cove illustration

groom in a blue double breasted waistcoat and grey morning suit walking through Sennen Cove streets with his groomsmen

bride in a princess wedding dress and cathedral length veil and groom in a morning suit kissing at the church altar with large wedding ceremony floral arrangement

church wedding ceremony with the father-of-the-bride walking his daughter down the aisle in a Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress

classic church wedding ceremony with bride in a Suzanne Neville wedding dress and groom in a morning suit

cafe au lait and blush pink wedding bouquet on a chair

bride riding in a vintage convertible wedding car holding her blush bouquet at Sennen Cove wedding

church confetti exit with bride in a Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress and groom in a morning suit

bride and groom riding in a vintage wedding car after the church wedding ceremony

bride and groom riding in a vintage wedding car with views of Sennen Cove behind them

bridal party wearing pale blue bridesmaid dresses and holding blush wedding bouquets

bride in a Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress holding a blush pink wedding bouquet tied with ribbon

Sennen Cove wedding

Home weddings always have a special place in our hearts, espcially when they have picturesque views. Lucy's family home is right by the coast - the ideal location to host a marquee reception for this Sennen Cove wedding. Lucy & Sam decorated the marquee with hanging installations, taper candles, and DIY decor & signs. Lest we forget the flower pressed wedding cake which proudly stood on a barrel. There was also a champagne tower and expert gin cocktail bar.

Wedding Fashion

The bridal party's blue bridesmaid dresses not only match the clear blue sky, they are also the perfect 'something blue.' Groom Sam continued the blue them by wearing a doubled breasted blue waistcoat to complement his traditional grey morning suit. And what goes well with blue? Pink, of course! Blush blooms, pastel pink candles and flowers littered the reception table decorations. It's the perfect pastel colour scheme for a summer wedding.

cafe au lait and pink rose wedding bouquet tied with ribbon

bride and groom smiling during the marquee wedding reception speeches

bride in a Suzanne Neville wedding dress kissing her groom in tails at their marquee Sennen Cove wedding

elegant pink and navy place setting decoration with flowers, taper candles and stripy napkin

bride and groom kissing in their marquee Sennen Cover wedding reception with wicker lampshade and flower handing installation

marquee Sennen Cove wedding reception with wicker lampshade and foliage hanging installation wedding flower arrangements

bride in a princess wedding dress embracing her husband with a half up half down wedding hairstyle

three-tier buttercream wedding cake with flower press design

bride in a Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress billowing in the wind at Sennen Cove wedding

bride with her hands over her mouth in shock and a pearl handbag in front of her during the marquee wedding reception speeches

half up half down wedding hair with white enamel flower pin hair accessory

bride wiping her tears with an embroidered handkerchief during the wedding reception speeches

classic wedding with groom in a grey and black morning suit with blue waistcoat and bride in a Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress

romantic Sennen cove wedding photographs with bride in a Suzanne Neville wedding dress billowing in the wind

bride pouring champagne into the coupe glass champagne tower

bride and groom cutting the three-tier flower pressed wedding cake displayed on a barrel

confetti moment with bride in a princess wedding dress and groom a morning suit at marquee Sennen Cove wedding

Gin cocktail bar with different bottles on gin on display on wooden crates

bride and groom entering the dance floor at their marquee Sennen Cove wedding

Sennen Cove wedding confetti moment with bride and groom wearing sunglasses

first dance at marquee Sennen cove wedding

Why not make your bridal party your 'something blue' by choosing blue bridesmaid dresses

Enjoy your wedding! Lean into the things that make your venue or location unique. Choose a great song to exit the ceremony, and don’t waste money on expensive evening food (we served pasties from boxes on the dance floor that cost £2 each.) Also, don't host anything which takes guests away from the dance floor!!!! V important one. And choose a small dance floor so it always looks full.

Lucy & Sam

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