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We want every wedding at the Atlantic to be the best day of the bride and groom’s lives and we strive to make it as special as possible. But when it’s all over, and you’re sat at home in casual clothes rather than a beautiful dress or suave tux, we want you to be able to remember everything about your wedding day in Cornwall.
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We know how important your big day is and we also know that everybody wants their wedding to be unique. So when it comes to pulling off the celebrations, here are some of our top tips for adding a personalised touch to make your perfect, memorable coastal wedding.
Don’t have an ordinary guest book
Anyone that gets to wander along the coast frequently knows that there’s a whole host of beachy pebbles that come in all shapes and sizes. Why not try taking some of your favourites and placing them on tables with metallic pens for your guests to write on, instead of a traditional guest book. That way you can display them somewhere in your house and enjoy memories of your wedding day, as well as having a token from a nice romantic pebble picking walk for two along the shore. Plus, carefully placed amongst flowers, candles or lights, your guest book stones can act as your coastal table centrepieces.
Spoil your guests, whatever the weather
When you’re planning a wedding somewhere as spectacular as Cornwall, you’re always hoping that the weather will be beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Even if it rains, when you’re getting married somewhere surrounded by beaches and fantastic views, it seems a shame for your guests to miss out. Why not arrange to have some pairs of wellies and umbrellas available to your guests in case they want to get some fresh air and take in the stunning scenery. Additionally, you can put some disposable cameras on the tables and encourage guests to snap some shots while out enjoying the views, giving you some spontaneous photos of guests amid a stunning backdrop.
Make your own wedding rings
Cornwall prides itself on its arts and craft culture which has become more established as the years go on. Whether you live in Cornwall or you’re making the trip to get married here, you can make your wedding more memorable by making your own wedding rings. It’s not only likely to be a talking point amongst guests on the day, but it adds a very personal touch to your marriage knowing you’re wearing a one of a kind piece designed and made by your partner. There’s a choice of places that offer you the opportunity to make your own wedding rings in Cornwall, so why not have a fun experience together ahead of the big day to release any stress from months of wedding planning.
Find out about weddings at the Atlantic Hotel here.
Images by Paul Keppel Photography.
Picture your wedding day, how does it look? How do you feel? What is your theme? What will you be enjoying for your wedding breakfast?
Your wedding venue in Cornwall is one of the most important parts of your wedding day. We’ve put our heads together to give five questions you should be asking every potential venue for once you’ve said those magic words!
Is it the right size for me?
Size matters when it comes to your wedding, it’s important to make sure your venue can comfortably accommodate your guests. Here at the Atlantic, we have a variety of licensed wedding spaces, from an intimate get-together in the sea view gazebo to a grand dinner in the ballroom for 500 people, there is something for everyone.
Are there packages or can I choose?
Although many venues put together packages to help guide you when planning your wedding in Cornwall, the best venues will let you tailor make parts and even create a bespoke wedding if required. We understand that not everyone wants the same wedding so you can choose your arrival drink, canapés, how you make your entrance, when you make your entrance. Some couples choose to have a sit down lunch, others a black tie dinner and perhaps even an informal BBQ, it really is all about you at the end of the day.
Inside or outside?
Choosing an inside or outside ‘I do’ is a big decision when it comes to Cornish weddings. Join in matrimony under a sea view gazebo before walking into an event full of celebration and champagne!
Will you have any other weddings on the day?
On your special day you want to be the centre of attention (and the only one wearing white for sure). Being the exclusive wedding on that day is really important to us here at the Atlantic. This has to be the most important day of your life and the only person you should be sharing it with is your partner!
Is there an on-site wedding planner?
A dedicated point of contact for all of your questions leading up to the big day is absolutely priceless. We believe in one person, all the time – you have utter exclusivity and our full attention. From last minute niggles, menu changes, questions about the running order and even that last minute email when you decide the night before that you want to do a wedding speech yourself! A calm, confident, collected wedding co-ordinator is worth her weight in gold. Find out more about ours here
There are an infinite amount of questions you can ask about a wedding venue, and at The Atlantic Hotel we love to answer every single one of them. It’s only right that you choose the venue that’s right for you, and make sure you take a look around for yourselves to see if you’ve found your “wow” wedding venue.
Contact us today to book a private show around.
Many brides we see dream of incorporating the ocean into their big day, and with the Atlantic Ocean outside every window of the hotel, we’ve found five subtle ways to help you incorporate your love of the Cornish beaches into your big day.
Think Freshwater:
There’s certain poetry to a bride wearing pearls during a coastal ceremony, it’s a subtle nod to the magic of mermaids and the beauty and serenity of the sea.
Coral colours:
A dash of coral on a wedding day just gives a hint of summer shindigs by the seaside and is a theme that can be delicately carried throughout both bridal party and groomsmen.
Just spot the colourful pocket square of the Best Man at the bar as he prepares for his speech.
Driftwood centrepieces:
A product of the sea is always a fine sight at The Atlantic Hotel, and a table centrepiece in our Grand Ballroom showcasing driftwood in a new, glamorous light looks superb for vows by the waterside.
A cork-stoppered memory:
Let your guests take a little piece of heaven home with them.
Miniature cork-stoppered jars of sand are a delightful way to bring a seaside theme to a wedding day, especially as it’s as if the moment you say ‘I do’ next to Fistral Beach has been captured for everyone to hold close to their hearts forever. Why not send message-in-a-bottle type invitations as a continuation of the theme?
Pebble place cards:
These aren’t just pretty; they’re practical, too! Doubling up as favours, writing guests’ names on pebbles or shells instead of place cards gives a taste of the beach without going overboard.
These are just a few suggestions. From tables named after beaches you’ve had picnics on to hues of blues for your bridesmaids or a fish and chip supper followed by Cornish ice cream, there are no limits to a stylish beach-themed wedding and with views of the stunning sea from every room at the Atlantic, you couldn’t hold it in a better location. Contact us today to discuss planning your bespoke beach-themed wedding.
Your maid of honour is a very important person, not only is she your emotional rock throughout the wedding planning process, but as leader of your bridal party, she is there from start to finish, is probably your oldest friend and will know every tiny detail about the inner workings of your wedding.
We’ve had a little fun and chosen a few famous personalities who we would simply love to have as our maid of honour, see if you agree!
Audrey Hepburn: for a stylish maid of honour
The quiet confidence of this Hollywood icon is sure to settle any wedding stresses, especially where style is concerned.
After all, there’s a reason Ms Hepburn is still a major fashion influence over fifty years since Breakfast at Tiffany’s; so grab those oversized sunglasses and relax, it’s all in hand.
Marilyn Monroe: for a fun maid of honour
Marilyn Monroe is truly one of a kind. A fun loving, super-sensual woman who enjoyed letting her hair down.
It is rumoured that Marilyn once filled up her bath tub with 350 bottles of champagne and took a long luxurious bath in it.
Not only that, she also famously said she wore Chanel No 5 as her perfume of choice. Good taste in perfume and a fan of Champagne? A girl after our own heart!
Taylor Swift: for a girlie maid of honour
Not only is she super stylish, Taylor Swift is the sort of girl you could imagine watching “Clueless” with and talking about first ever boyfriends. Imagine painting your toe nails the night before your nuptials (red of course, her trademark colour) and enjoying a bottle of rose whilst watching the sun come up, getting lost in the glamour and the gossip.
You never know, you may even inspire her next album…
Cilla Black: for the mother hen maid of honour
“What’s your name and where’d you come from?!”
Everyone loves our Cilla. Down to earth, honest, genuine and someone you would really respect, she would make a Maid of Honour you would look up to. She has seen enough blind dates to know what makes a marriage successful too!
Kristen Wiig (Annie, Bridesmaids) for a crazy maid of honour:
Anyone’s who’s seen Bridesmaids will know that the road to a wedding day is a challenge for every Maid of Honour. We love the feisty spirit and sheer down-to-earth nature of Annie. If you’re after a dedicated, loyal, utter bestie who is just a little bit crazy then Annie is right up your street! Plus, don’t you want a Maid of Honour who you can sing karaoke with on your big day?!
So will you choose No 1, 2, or 3? Here’s our Graham with the quick recap! Being asked to be a Maid of Honour is indeed, a real honour, and we’re sure whoever you choose will be perfect. Of course, our wedding team are more than happy to answer any queries about a luxury wedding on the beautiful Cornish coast, so please get in touch!
