Wedding Venue in Cornwall: How to Plan a Wedding at Boconnion
Did you just get engaged? Congratulations! To get you started, here are a few tips on how to plan a wedding at Boconnion. There are a some simple steps you can follow that will make the whole process feel stress-free and fun. Planning a wedding at Boconnion is an enjoyable thing to do, where you’ll have endless freedom to bring your ideas to life, plus help and guidance every step of the way from myself, Caroline Griffiths, the in-house wedding planner at Boconnion.
How to Plan a Wedding at Boconnion
Have your heart set on a wedding venue in Cornwall? We make wedding planning for newly engaged couples easy at Boconnion! Below you’ll find a few helpful hints and tips to get the ball rolling on your wedding planning, ensuring you have the dreamiest of days.
Photo by Debs Alexander
Book a call or viewing
If you know you’d like to get married at Boconnion, or you’re intrigued by the venue, then get in touch! I’d love to hear from you and show you around. Simply send a message via weddings@boconnion.co.uk or give me a call on 01208 220 488 and I’ll book you in for a viewing. The grand Georgian Manor House, Barton Farmhouse and Boconnion grounds are best viewed in person for you to truly discover the peaceful beauty of the hidden estate.
Save the date
So, you love the venue and are ready to book your wedding, great news! The second step in planning your wedding at Boconnion is to save the date. If you have a date in mind then I’ll check the calendar for availability. Hopefully you’ll get your perfect date, but if it’s looking a bit busy for your chosen season then I can suggest another date for your weekend wedding in Cornwall.
Photo by Steven Prebble - Styling by Weddings by The Youngest Child
Start chatting with me, your in-house wedding planner
I am on-hand to help you every step of the way. Not only can I answer any questions you may have about weddings at Boconnion, but I have also curated multiple planning guides that will help guide you through the process of planning a wedding at Boconnion, including recommended suppliers, decoration guides and marquee measurements and blueprints.
Want to know more about working with me? Click here to read my blog about planning a weekend wedding at Boconnion.
Decide on a budget
If you’re wedding planning budget is yet to be decided then I can advise on certain elements that’ll determine price. Exclusive weekend weddings in the height of summer are obviously the most expensive option, with mid-week, off-season weddings coming in at a cheaper rate. Caterers and other suppliers also need to be hired separately, and I work with an extensive list of independent businesses whom I can recommend according to budget, theme and taste.
Photo by Steven Prebble Photography - Marquee by Absolute Canvas - Florals by Floribunda Cornwall
Celebrant or church?
Planning a wedding at Boconnion may seem like a lot of flowers, frills and food, but you also need to book the actual marrying part! We offer celebrant-led ceremonies within the grounds and houses of Boconnion, led by our trusted partner Lisa of Celebrant in Cornwall and her associate Sam. Celebrant ceremonies are wonderful as they can be uniquely tailored to your relationship and wants, plus you can get married anywhere on the estate, from barefoot in the wildflower meadow to inside our beautifully renovated and rustic Barton Barn. If you want to go down the more traditional route then the ancient and picturesque church of St. Helena in Helland is only a 5 minute drive from the estate and fits a capacity of 75 people.
Secure the caterer
Food, glorious food! We work with 12 local caterers at Boconnion, each of whom bring something different and delicious to the table. Whatever your preference or dietary requirements, you’ll find a professional chef on our list who’ll create the perfect menu for your wedding breakfast and canapés. Get in touch and I’ll send you our recommended suppliers list, which features a dozen wedding caterers for you to choose from.
Please note that securing your caterer is an integral part of the early wedding planning and we can’t go ahead until your chosen caterer is booked.
Photo by Verity Westcott - Food by Dish Cornwall
Get stuck into the fun part!
Say YES to the dress, choose beautiful bouquets created by our recommended florists, book a make-up artist and hair stylist, ask your bridesmaids if they’ll join you on your big day, start curating a table plan… The list goes on! But don’t forget that planning a wedding at Boconnion is meant to be fun, and I will be on-hand to support you. So relax, chat things through with your new fiancé, come up with some ideas and let me help make your dream day a reality!
Need more advice on how to plan a wedding at Boconnion? I’d love to hear from you. We still have availability for weddings in 2022 if you’re hoping to get married this year, or save your perfect date for 2023 and look forward to your weekend wedding in Cornwall!
Ready to make more exciting decisions? Click here to read our blog about to choose your wedding suppliers for a country house wedding in Cornwall.
Photo by Steven Prebble Photography - Dress by Bridal Gossip - Accessories by Keeping it Vintage - Hair and MUA by Kim Holland