https://video.wixstatic.com/video/60d2c7_efdd0b89280a4520bca9dd4fb0f49fec/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Fallen Angel, Cornwall In essence an elopement is just one of the many ways that couples choose to marry in the UK.   Traditionally a wedding involves a wedding ceremony where friends and family of the couple join together to witness the couple exchange their marriage vows, i.e. the promises that they make to one another. This tends to happen in a registry office or religious setting, or alternatively legal paperwork can be done separately in a Statutory Meeting at a Registrars’ Office and the wed ..read more

The world of wedding photography has come a long way from stuffy studios and staged poses. Today, couples want their love stories captured in a way that's as unique as they are. This yearning for individuality has given rise to some of the most unusual wedding photography trends. So, if you're planning your wedding or are a professional looking for inspiration, here are 10 innovative ideas that are redefining the genre. 1. Drone Photography Drones have quite literally taken wedding photography to new heights. Offering an aerial perspective, drones are excellent for capturing wide-angle shots ..read more

As Bridgerton hits our screens for its third season, we are once again treated to a symphony of pastels: be it in the decadent floral arrangements, the glamorous Regency costumes and striking jewellery. Just like the light that first season shone on our screens during the dark days of Lockdown, Bridgerton once again delivers romantic Regency and intrigue at it's best and has had us all hankering for a Bridgerton Wedding. In case you'd forgotten here's a refresher... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhN_0__myW4 We're feeling elegant, classic and impressive vibes that, alongside playful frills, l ..read more

We’re as passionate about elopements and intimate wedding as the couples we help. Over the past 10 years, from conception of our business idea through to today where we help thousands of couples every year to find their perfect elopement or intimate wedding venue. We’ve seen smaller weddings grow in popularity for a myriad of reasons including: micro-weddings being normalised during the COVID years; to couples wanting their wedding to be a more authentic expression of their relationship rather than a formula driven day based on wedding traditions; practical considerations, such as, couples see ..read more

Weddings often feel like the culmination of a beautiful journey of two individuals who have chosen to spend the rest of their lives with each other. Speaking of journeys, the wedding ceremony itself has been evolving through the years. We have not only come to embrace the different faces of love, but we also celebrate love in more ways than one. After all, commitment and love are the only unchanging requirements of a marriage. Everything else is arbitrary. If you and your partner are looking for ways to express the uniqueness of your love, you’ve come to the right place! Here is a list of non ..read more

We have exciting news about one of our intimate wedding and elopement venues! One of the most iconic and unique wedding venues in the country, the Roman Baths & Pump Room has recently been awarded Wedding Venue of the Year in the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Award 2022/23. The Roman Baths is a stunning location with an incredible atmosphere, where couples can exchange vows in one of the world’s greatest ancient monuments. Ceremonies take place on the original Roman paving beside the thermal waters, where rising steam mingles with the flickering torchlight for a Sunrise or Sunset C ..read more

With the financial squeeze still tight, we thought sharing some of the offers our venue partners have come up with for 2023. There's no doubt that people are spending less of weddings now ( £30,000 pre-pandemic to £17,500 post pandemic: source Hitched.com annual survey). Whats more "discounted wedding packages" search phrase on Google has increased by 50% year on year 2021 to 2022. The good news is that venues are responding to demand and we are delighted to share some of the intimate wedding offers that our venue partners have put together just for you. Brickhouse Vineyard, Devon Book your m ..read more

A new elopement wedding trend as untamed as the two of you Pinterest is good at predicting the future. Last year 8/10 predictions Pinterest made last year came true. This year Pinterest’s search phrase analysis predicts: “…nomadding is the new jet setting and “the outback” is in,” This prediction by Pinterest is backed by a plethora of search phase growth stats including: wild flower field +165%, couple stargazing +165% and nomad aesthetic +80%. This back-to-basics trend was evident prior to 2020 and the rolling roadblock of COVID 19 lockdowns that have spawned from March 2020 have done nothin ..read more

Francesca and Ben’s micro-wedding at Coombe Trenchard A wedding day is both an ending and a beginning. Your wedding day is the culmination of a unique and personal stories that’s led the two of you to your wedding day: it’s also the start of the epic adventure that you are embarking on as a married couple. The ritual of a wedding in a place that’s perfect for the two of you, surrounded by those you want to share you special day with is such a poignant landmark in our lives. And each story is as unique as every couple we meet. We caught up with Francesca and Ben who chose to get married at exqu ..read more

Petite Weddings was borne out of a frustration at failing to find a wedding venue that suited the size and style of wedding we wanted to have when we were planning our own wedding. As Mark and I were both married previously, we did not want either a registry office wedding, like I had first time round, nor a bigger church/venue style wedding that Mark had previously chosen. We were very clear we wanted only our closest family, so a group of 12 of us in total, we wanted to exchange our vows on a beach in Cornwall and we wanted this ceremony to be followed by a celebratory meal in a private and ..read more