Unique and Unusual Wedding Venues in Cornwall

We saw this place online searching for an elopement venue and through photos alone felt like it was very us so we gambled and booked it without a visit to secure the date. The venue, accommodation, beautiful bouquets and button holes created by Babs, a visit from figgy the owl and all the details in between were better than we could have imagined. They call it an exquisite tiny wedding and it was just that! The venue is so quaint, unique and charming from the wallpapered ceilings, stain glass windows, vast country views to the scented candles and beautiful furniture and design details throughout the property. It was the most beautiful back drop for our special day. The place is a very artistic, expressive, elegant and fun space. We also enjoyed a very delicious and thoughtfully put together champagne hamper breakfast to start off the morning and the jacuzzi and unpolluted night skies were a bonus to end a gorgeous day. As a worrier and the bride (who had little to no sleep the night prior for nerves) somehow managed minimal anxiety that morning. I felt like everything was on track and I didn’t need to worry thanks to Babs, Perla and Joe who were all so on hand and helpful. They made us and our family and friends feel very welcomed and relaxed and were very much part of the party; even their cute little dachshund named coco came to say a very polite hello. The most magical part of all was our return for the hand fastening ceremony at twilight. We were provided a lantern and so as the sun was setting we took a romantic walk through some fields before entering the woodland where we spotted the twinkling hornbeam circle lit up by fairy lights and candles. It was very romantic. We were very happy and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a small wedding or indeed to elope. For us, it was near enough a perfect place to become husband and wife.

We were luckily enough to have our wedding reception at The Lost Gardens of Heligan in August 2022. It was absolutely perfect! The team at Heligan were fantastic and we really couldn’t fault a thing.

Thanks to the team at Chy-an-Albany our wedding day was fantastic. From the moment we popped in for a look to see what the hotel was like while enjoying a well deserved break in a cottage down by the harbour we were made to feel special. Paul, the Manager was great and full of helpful advise and assistance and throughout all our preparations he was there for us. The folder full of information he gave us on that first visit was very helpful, my only complaint was the choice of food - it was so good I didn''t know what to choose, we wanted it all, totally spoilt for choice!! The day was really special, full of memories and even the sun shone all day. I must mention Ellen the Restaurant Manager who was wonderful and there for us throughout the day and then again on the Sunday morning at that special breakfast we shared with all our family and friends who had stayed at the hotel on the night of our wedding. If your looking for a really special venue for your wedding where you''ll be looked after and where nothing is too much trouble then I totally recommend Chy-an-Albany Hotel, St Ives.

The hotel had lovely gardens for phtos with the beach opposite. The manager and staff were very helpful and the food was excellent. Mother and father were upgraded to a good room with beautiful view over the sea.