Cornwall wedding blog {pasties & petticoats}

Accessorise & win!! An invitation from Sarah Drew and County Cream

What are you up to on Thursday evening? If you're on the lookout for gorgeous accessories for your wedding day, here's an invitation you won't be able to refuse. Fab Cornish jewe[...]

Holly Young ~ a new bridal collection & milliner to Ascot fashionistas!

Holly Young continues her rise to millinery stardom as she has not only launched her gorgeous new collection of beautiful bridal headwear, but has also been selected to be part o[...]

Insider info: keeping the little ones entertained

Ahhh, the age old debate of whether or not to invite children to your wedding... that's a discussion for another day. Today's post is working on the basis that you will indeed be h[...]

Wedding story: Claire & Matt {photos by Christian Michael}

I was sitting in my studio on Thursday afternoon, tapping away at my computer, humming along to some lovely tunes, and into my inbox popped a whole bunch of gorgeous photos from Ch[...]

Calling all Cornish wedding vendors...

Pasties & Petticoats is growing at a rate of knots, so we're looking to build a small team of in house experts - a selection of Cornish wedding vendors who regularly contribute[...]

On a theme: horses

There's nothing I love more than a personalised wedding day. While most weddings follow a fairly standard set of proceedings, no two are ever the same. The little touches that cou[...]

Wedding story: Emily & John {photos by Life Photographic}

A few months ago, we featured Emily & John's gorgeous Trelowarren engagement shoot. In December they found themselves back at Trelowarren, this time for their wedding day. Th[...]

Fabulous competition: WIN a gorgeous engagement shoot

Are you searching for that perfect wedding and engagement photographer? Do you love the look of film photography? Well, Pasties and Petticoat lovelies, do we have a treat for you![...]

Reader request: short hair chic

I love it when readers get in touch, whether it's with general feedback, comments or to ask a wedding planning related question. I had an email from the lovely Emma recently, as[...]

Wedding story: David & Roz {photos by Barney Walters}

A beautiful humanist ceremony and gorgeous atmospheric reception. Thank you to Roz and David for sharing their wedding story, with beautiful photos by Barney Walters... &nbs[...]

Date for the diary: The Wed Show {this Sunday}

This Sunday (24 March) will see couples heading to Newquay in their droves for Cornwall's biggest wedding event: The Wed Show. This year, the show will take place at The Headland [...]

DIY decor: cloth ruffle pompoms

I love these cute cloth ruffle pompoms... so easy to make, but so effective. Originally discovered on the wonder that is pinterest, original source Craftaholics Anonymous... &n[...]

Five free tools for tech savvy couples

Smart phones, tablets, laptops and notebooks... we live in an increasingly technical world, and the past year or two has seen an increasing amount of apps, tools and websites all a[...]

Groovy gorgeous grooms!

When the question has been popped, the bling bought, and the champagne corks sent a-flying, most brides are chomping at the bit to crack on with the planning. From setting the date[...]

Wedding story: Emma & Graeme {photos by Eliza Claire}

This wedding is just GORGEOUS. I love the details, the Eden Project venue, the Alice in Wonderland styling... the fact that the photographs are by one of my most favourite photogr[...]

Wedding story: Jo & Roger {photos by Ross Talling}

Last summer, Pasties & Petticoats ran a competition for one couple to win their wedding photography with Ross Talling. Jo and Roger were the lucky winners, and today share wit[...]

Wedding story: Sal & Bec {photos by Kiss Photography}

A 'Kiss Photography' wedding is sure to brighten up the dullest of days, with their signature blue skies and smiling happy couples these guys have the sunniest of weddings! Thanks [...]

Wedding story: Vicky & James {photos by Life Photographic}

Thank you James and Vicky for sharing your sunshiny harvest festival themed wedding with Pasties and Petticoats. I love this proper Cornish affair - a village hall with fond memori[...]

Lashings of lippy & a reader offer from The Vintage Cream

Have you been asked to take on the daunting duty of planning fabulous hen party for a friend? Or perhaps you're a bride to be taking on this task yourself. If you have a love of v[...]

Annalise Harvey's new wedding gown collection

As if winning the south west award for Dress Design in the 2013 Wedding Industry Awards, AND being named Wedding Designer of the Year by Cornish Brides magazine wasn't enough, desi[...]