An Intimate and Romantic Wedding at Treseren in Cornwall
Lauren, a Nursery teacher, married Ali, a Trainee Anaesthetist at the very beautiful Treseren, an intimate venue in Cornwall, that we are immensely proud to recommend through our Little Book directory. The couple, who had and kept to a budget of £10k for their wedding, tied the knot on 10th October 2020, in between lockdowns, and as with so many other couples, had to majorly adapt their wedding day plans. We stumbled upon Treseren after searching Google for small, intimate wedding venues. Having lived in Cornwall together it is a place that holds lots of special memories for us and after reading the reviews, looking through their gallery and scrolling through their real weddings journal we fell in love.
Defining the Micro Wedding Experience
Micro weddings are essentially tiny traditional weddings! Normally with no more than 20 guests, they are more relaxed, shorter in length, smaller in size and can be done on a smaller budget too. In essence the day is just like a traditional wedding day, just scaled down to your smaller desired size. Whilst elopements are normally done in secret, with no one but the couple and 2 witnesses at a registry office, and no frills or fancies, micro weddings are meticulously planned, mini wedding days. Intimate weddings have more similarities to micro weddings, but often have double or even triple the amount of guests. This option is a good one if you are struggling to narrow down your guest-list to less than 20 people - it can be tough!
Bridal Style and Personal Touches
I had found the dress on Pinterest and chose the wedding shop as I knew it stocked the dress. What drew me in was the delicate botanical embroidery. I wanted something very natural and boho looking that I felt comfortable and could move freely in. I chose Emma C as she recommended by Treseren and when looking through her gallery she had done lots of natural and free flowing hair styles. On the day she used some of my inspiration pictures but also made it a style just for me, she took the weather into account as she knew we wanted to go to the beach for some pictures and wanted to make sure it held all day. I bought Ali a handkerchief which I had embroidered by Ink & Thimble, in my handwriting a quote from our favourite book ‘the little prince’. This was a surprise and was given to Ali the morning of the wedding.
Top Small and Unusual Wedding Venues in Cornwall
Cornwall has some pretty incredible wedding venues nestled along its coast and within its breathtaking countryside. From a working winery to a mini manor house and a country studio, there’s plenty of small wedding venues in Cornwall below to please even the quirkiest of couples.
| Venue Name | Capacity/Guests | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Treseren | Up to 22 guests | Idyllic venue surrounded by mature trees and secret garden paths. |
| Knightor Winery | Up to 90 day / 180 evening | Traditional stone barn, three acres of grounds, and pond. |
| Camel Studio | Up to 50 guests | Bespoke approach with views of Cornwall’s rolling hills. |
| Nancarrow | 18 guests overnight | 100-acre organic family farm with five lovingly converted barns. |
| Gorgeous Weddings Cornwall | Capacity of 50 | Stunning country house offering two- and three-day exclusive use hire. |
| Boconnion (Manor House) | 15 guests | Grand Georgian country house built in the 18th century. |
Boconnion: A Blank Canvas for Micro Weddings
If you’re looking for serenity, unrivalled beauty and total seclusion, Boconnion ticks all the boxes. The estate is your blank canvas for the weekend and is the perfect place to celebrate your elopement, intimate or micro wedding in Cornwall. For decadent yet understated luxury, choose the Georgian Manor House at Boconnion. Sleeping 15 guests across 7 bedrooms, the living and dining room in the Manor House can seat 15 of your nearest and dearest and will offer you a formal yet intimate celebrant wedding celebration. By choosing a micro wedding at Boconnion, you can often sleep all of your guests under one roof for the weekend, making the wedding exceptionally special, inclusive and fun.