Luxury Wedding Planning and Photography Coordination in Cornwall
Sarah Vaux Wedding Planner specializing in luxury weddings in Cornwall & UK has been creating exquisite and sustainable high-end weddings for over 20 years. A wedding takes 500 hours to plan, and while planning a wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life, it also comes with its fair share of stress. I understand how overwhelming it can be to orchestrate a full-scale event, especially on top of everything else you’re dealing with. With Sarah Vaux, every detail of your day is expertly managed with passion and precision to take the pressures off your plate.
Meet Sarah Vaux - Cornwall’s Experienced Luxury Wedding Planner
I believe that planning a wedding should be as joyful as the day itself. With more than 20 years of experience as an independent wedding planner and a background in hospitality and events, I bring a calm, steady hand to every wedding I plan. Specialising in elegant, sustainable celebrations, Sarah Vaux creates timeless weddings tailored to your vision. Having coordinated over 100 celebrations, I am a master at balancing creativity and logistics to curate exquisite experiences.
Sustainability and seasonality are at the heart of my work. I collaborate with intentional suppliers to reduce waste and craft celebrations that leave a lighter footprint.
Expert Tips for Working with Wedding Suppliers
Planning a wedding involves dealing with lots of suppliers, so how do you get the best out of them to work together to create your perfect day? When it comes to wedding suppliers, we want the best from those we've chosen. The ideal professional usually exhibits the following qualities:
- They care the job is done right, and will deliver on what they promise.
- They respond to your enquiries in a timely, courteous and professional manner.
- They provide clear quotes and communicate well throughout the process.
- They're experienced specialists, which means your guests will get exactly what you paid for.
Strategic Planning and Availability
For almost all professionals, those who do a great job are less likely to be available at short notice. Plan in advance to secure the suppliers you want, especially during peak seasons.
| Booking Priority | Season and Timing |
|---|---|
| First to be booked | Bank holidays and Saturdays |
| Extended summer season | Early May to late September |
| Winter flurry | Mid-December to New Year's Eve |
The Secret to Nailing the Supplier Experience
There's really one big secret to nailing the supplier-customer experience, and that's to choose the right supplier. Word of mouth, recommendation from another trusted supplier, and being observant at other weddings you attend are all great means of finding the right supplier for you. Top tip: Don't just email; if you can, phone the supplier. Talking human to human is the very best way to get a genuine feel for the kind of company they are and the service they'll offer.
The Importance of Photography and Visuals
You can often find out which south-west suppliers work well together by looking at real wedding features and styled shoots. When you see pairings and teams repeating, you can infer that they like working together. It's a great way to identify your dream team! Politeness pays; show your supplier that you value them, their time, and their skill. High-end experiences are defined by the professionals behind the lens, and credits for these exquisite weddings include:
- Yeah Mike
- Wild Tide Love
- Nick Bailey
- David Pullum
- Abi Riley
- Claire Penn
- Gavan Goulder
- Keith Riley Photography
- Toby Lowe Photography
- Enchanted Brides Photography
The beauty and success of a wedding is all down to preparation and planning - from coordinating vendors to managing logistical issues to overseeing setup.