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Annual autumn wedding fair

Annual Autumn Wedding Fair

Pippa & Wenna Hicks
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Pippa & Wenna Hicks

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Wedding Fair

Sunday 2nd November 2025

Last Sunday we welcomed over 450 guests to our Autumn Wedding Fair, with more than 35 brilliant suppliers joining us across the barn, cottages and lakeside terrace. It was a busy, relaxed, and inspiring day for couples planning their weddings with us and across Cornwall.

Annual autumn wedding fair

Supplier Showcases & Demos

The Glam Room hosted live hair and makeup demos from Ashley at Hair from the heart and Tiana, giving guests a chance to see different looks in action and chat directly with the artists. Throughout the day, couples explored a wide range of local suppliers, from florists and photographers to cake designers and stylists, all handpicked for their quality and creativity.

Model getting ready in the Glam Room

Food, Drink & a Our New In-House Catering

The weather held out for most of the day, and Spitting Pig kept everyone well-fed with their pulled pork canapés. Meanwhile, Lewis, our Bar Manager, ran wine tasting sessions that were a big hit with couples.

We were also excited to share a first look at our new in-house catering, launching in January 2025. Our food concept focuses on locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, using produce from within a 25-mile radius wherever possible.

Menus start from £45 per person for three courses, built around feast-style sharing platters and seasonal showstopper desserts. It is food designed for relaxed, social dining that reflects our setting and values.

Leewis the Bar Managewis the Bar Manage
Wenna Hicks

Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to all the suppliers who helped make the day run smoothly. It was great to see the venue full of energy and excitement for the year ahead.

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