Best Cornwall Wedding Venues
The Best Wedding Venues in Cornwall (From a Photographer Who’s Photographed Them)
Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. It sets the atmosphere for the day, influences the experience for your guests, and becomes the backdrop to memories you’ll look back on for years to come.
Cornwall offers some of the most incredible wedding venues in the UK. From dramatic cliff-top ceremonies and elegant country estates to rustic barns, vineyards and relaxed outdoor spaces, there’s something here for every kind of celebration.
I’ve called Cornwall home for over 20 years and have spent almost 15 years photographing weddings across the county. During that time, I’ve photographed weddings in sunshine, sea mist, sideways rain and everything in between. That experience has given me a genuine understanding of how each venue works, not just how it looks in a brochure, but how it feels on a real wedding day.
This guide isn’t sponsored, and it’s not a list compiled from Google searches. Every venue featured here is somewhere I’ve personally photographed, giving me first-hand insight into the atmosphere, the best photo locations, how the light changes throughout the day, and what makes each one unique.
Whether you’re dreaming of a coastal wedding with panoramic sea views, a relaxed countryside celebration, or an elegant country house surrounded by beautiful gardens, I hope this guide helps you discover the perfect Cornwall wedding venue for your day.
Stennack Farm
‘Your wedding, your way‘
This effortlessly cool boho barn blends rustic charm with a modern edge, offering a blank canvas for your one of a kind wedding.
With a stunning farmhouse and cosy cottage accommodation, you and your guests can soak up the magic all weekend long.
As one of the Best Cornwall Wedding Venues, it’s the perfect backdrop for a laid-back yet unforgettable celebration.
Venue Website: Stennack Farm
See a full wedding that I photographed: Stennack Farm Wedding
The Green Cornwall
With its lush greenery and bohemian charm, the Green Cornwall gives you the perfect canvas for however you want your wedding.
Set within a tranquil 20-acre estate, this former dairy farm offers a blend of rustic charm and modern luxury, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking an exclusive and intimate celebration.
You have the choice of several indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, so whatever the Cornish weather brings, you are more than covered.
The Green also offers on-site 5-star accommodation for up to 40 guests, including a farmhouse, five cottages, and additional rooms.
And you can book the entire venue so that it is exclusively yours.
Website: The Green Cornwall
See a full wedding that I photographed: The Green Cornwall Wedding
Boconnoc house
Boconnoc House is one of Cornwall’s most breathtaking wedding venues.
Tucked away in Cornwall’s countryside, Boconnoc House has the perfect blend of elegance, history, and natural beauty.
You have plenty of options for your ceremony and Boconnoc boasts an 800-year-old church. But my favourites are the multiple locations across the estate that are all licensed for civil ceremonies, including the Dorothy Garden, the rustic Stable Yard, the Garden Room, and the Bath House.
For humanist ceremonies, options range from the lawn under the crab apple tree to various garden settings.
With accommodation for up to 54 guests, your wedding becomes a weekend retreat.
Website: Boconnoc House
See a full wedding that I photographed: Boconnoc House Wedding
Beacon Crag
‘On the edge of Porthleven, Beacon Crag is a wildly beautiful wedding venue that overlooks the south coast of Cornwall‘
A wedding at Beacon Crag is for wild hearts and free spirits. On the cliffs of Porthleven, this offbeat venue is all about raw coastal beauty and untamed romance. Exchange vows with the Atlantic roaring below, dance under the stars, and let the elements shape your day.
With its rugged charm and laid-back vibe, it’s perfect for couples who want something a little wilder, a little bolder, and completely unforgettable.
Venue Website: Beacon Crag
See a full wedding that I photographed: Beacon Crag Wedding
lost gardens of heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are as unique as they are breathtaking, blending wild beauty with an otherworldly charm.
A Lost Gardens of Heligan Wedding promises an enchanting, offbeat celebration in one of Cornwall’s most magical and untamed settings.
Hidden pathways, ancient woodlands, and lush greenery create a raw, dreamlike backdrop for couples who crave something different.
It has energy where nature takes centre stage. Whether it’s an elopement, an intimate handfasting or a full-on gathering, Heligan is the perfect place for a wedding that refuses to be ordinary.
Website: Lost Gardens of Heligan
See a full wedding that I photographed: Lost Gardens of Heligan Wedding
Nancarrow farm
In a hidden valley not far from Truro, Nancarrow Farm is a stunning rustic Cornwall wedding venue.
A Nancarrow Farm wedding is perfect for couples who crave a venue that is effortlessly cool. Tucked in the Cornish countryside, this working farm blends rustic charm with a creative, bohemian edge.
Get married in a beautifully weathered barn, or take your vows under the ancient trees, and have a laid-back festival vibe. With farm-to-table dining, roaring fire pits, and exclusive use of the grounds, it’s a soulful, offbeat venue for those who want a wedding with real character.
Website: Nancarrow Farm
See a full wedding that I photographed: Nancarrow Farm Wedding
Chypraze Wedding barn
On the North Coast of Cornwall, Chypraze Wedding Barn is a rustic wedding venue with a wild romanic edge.
This beautifully restored barn offers an intimate, eco-friendly setting with exposed beams, fairy lights, and stunning sea views. Say “I do” surrounded by nature, feast on locally sourced food.
Perfect for laid-back, free-spirited couples craving an alternative, countryside celebration with soul.
Website: Chypraze Wedding Barn
See a full wedding that I photographed: A Chypraze Wedding
PRINCESS PAVILION
The Princess Pavilion in Falmouth offers the perfect backdrop for weddings.
With views of the ocean, beautiful gardens and an iconic bandstand, the Pavilion has some wonderful opportunities for wedding photos.
The premises are licensed to hold weddings in the theatre and on the bandstand. And offer full site closures to give you exclusive use of the whole venue. Or they can cater for your post ceremony wedding party.
Website: Princess Pavilion
See a full wedding that I photographed: Princess Pavilion Wedding
Knightor Winery
Knightor Winery is a rustic wedding venue in Cornwall and close to the South Coast of the county.
The working winery provides the perfect backdrop for those looking for the ultimate Cornish celebration. You have the option of getting married in the 18th century barn which is is an inspiring space with plenty of rustic appeal. Or the outside arbour which embraces the romantic nature of the surrounding wildflowers.
With the option of formally seating up to 90 day guests and hosting up to 150 evening guests, you can choose between an all out celebration or a more intimate occasion. And the winery kitchen are passionate about championing the very best local and seasonal produce.
Website: Knightor Winery
See a full wedding that I photographed: Knightor Winery Wedding
Prussia cove
A Prussia Cove Wedding at Porth-en-Alls House is an inspiring venue to get married.
Porth En Alls at Prussia Cove is the ultimate wedding spot for couples who crave a wedding that is a little alternative, wild and untamed.
Perched on Prussia Cove’s rugged coastline, it’s got that windswept, cinematic vibe, think moody cliffs, golden sands, and endless ocean views.
Private, intimate, and effortlessly cool, it’s a blank canvas for something unique and creative that will individualise your wedding.
Website: Porth-En-Alls
See a full wedding that I photographed: Prussia Cove Wedding
Alverton hotel
If you’re looking for the best Cornwall wedding venues with a little edge, The Alverton Hotel in Truro could be the one.
A historic, gothic-inspired gem, it’s got all the romance and grandeur without feeling overly traditional.
Think vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, and moody candlelit vibes, perfect for couples who want something a little different.
Website: Alverton Hotel
See a full wedding that I photographed: Alverton Hotel Wedding
Greenbank Hotel
If you’re after a wedding that feels effortlessly cool, wildly romantic, and a little different, then Falmouth’s Greenbank Hotel is the one.
A Greenbank Hotel Wedding blends the historic with modern style. Add the stunning harbour views and you’ve got a wedding venue that has bohemian charm and coastal magic.
Website: Greenbank Hotel
See a full wedding that I photographed: Greenbank Hotel Wedding
carbis bay hotel
With breathtaking ocean views, Carbis Bay Hotel is a dream location and one of the Best Cornwall Wedding Venues.
Think private beach vows with the Atlantic as your witness, boho chic receptions in a beach hut, or a lavish party in a sea-view suite. With tropical gardens, stylish coastal lodges, and an expert team to bring your wedding ideas to life.
It’s perfect for free-spirited romantics looking to tie the knot in a breathtaking, ocean setting.
Websitte: Carbis Bay Hotel
See a full wedding that I photographed: Carbis Bay Hotel Wedding
little oak cornwall
Little Oak Cornwall is an offbeat wedding venue tucked away on a family-run farm near Newquay.
This hidden gem offers a wild, open meadow where you can craft a wedding that’s totally your vibe. Whether it’s a boho tipi festival, a gothic marquee affair, or a barefoot elopement.
With epic coastal backdrops at Holywell Bay and Crantock, it’s the perfect spot for free-spirited couples seeking a laid-back, nature-infused celebration. And make it one of the best Cornwall wedding venues.
Website: Little Oak Cornwall
See a full wedding that I photographed: Little Oak Cornwall Wedding
CORNISH CAMELS
Want to get married with a camel as your witness?
Deep in the rugged countryside of Cornwall, Cornish Camels is one of the UK’s most southerly wedding venues, and offers a setting that’s anything but ordinary.
Ranked among the best wedding venues in Cornwall, this unique location is a world away from the traditional. Picture bohemian vibes, rustic charm, and a festival-like atmosphere where earthy textures and eclectic details come together.
And yes, camels! They’re not just part of the name.
Websitte: Cornish Camels
See a full wedding that I photographed: Cornish Camels Wedding
Planning a wedding at one of these Best Cornwall Wedding Venues?
I’ve photographed weddings across Cornwall for almost 15 years and know these venues inside out. From the best light to the best wet-weather locations. If you’re looking for relaxed, documentary wedding photography, I’d love to hear about your plans.
