Small Wedding Venues In Cornwall

Small and Intimate

If you’re planning a small and intimate wedding in Cornwall, you’re in luck! Cornwall is the place to find your perfect venue for a smaller wedding of less than 50 people. With its stunning coastline and quaint villages, Cornwall has no shortage of beautiful places to tie the knot. This beautiful county is home to plenty of stunning venues that are perfect for cosy celebrations.

Small Wedding Venues For Close-Knit Celebrations

Cornwall’s small wedding venues offer the opportunity to create a truly personalised and memorable celebration, Cornwall has plenty of venues designed for smaller groups with intimacy in mind. Whether it’s a charming wedding barn, a boutique hotel, or a private dining space, these cozy venues ensure that you and your closest family and friends can focus on what matters most—sharing special moments together. Many of these spaces are tailored for smaller groups, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for your wedding day. For smaller, more intimate weddings, consider marrying in the Courtyard at Cosawes Barton. This stunning venue offers a variety of options and the support of a dedicated wedding coordinator to ensure your special day goes seamlessly.

Private Hire For Exclusive Small Weddings

Many of our handpicked Cornish wedding venues cater to couples looking for exclusive use, allowing you to enjoy your special day with just your closest family and friends. Exclusive hire options often include charming cottages, small estates, or even cliffside retreats, giving you the chance to celebrate in total privacy. These venues are perfect for creating a unique and intimate experience for smaller guest lists.

Intimate Dining Experiences In The Beautiful Cornish countryside

For smaller weddings, the reception becomes a chance to indulge in a more personalised dining experience. Many venues in Cornwall offer intimate spaces for fabulous local food and relaxing sit-down meals with your loved ones. Whether you choose a Michelin-starred restaurant, a rustic farm-to-table feast, or a private chef experience at a small venue, you’ll create a dining atmosphere that feels relaxed, special, and completely tailored to your tastes. We’ve got all the best wedding suppliers you need to plan you big day, from flowers to catering our curated list offers the only best wedding companies Cornwall has to offer!

Boutique Hotels and Hidden Gems

Cornwall is home to a variety of boutique hotels and hidden gems that offer unique reception areas and accommodation for small weddings. These venues often offer the perfect balance of luxury and charm, with many including on-site accommodations for you and your guests. Their smaller size allows for a close-knit celebration while still enjoying high-quality service and attention to detail. Perfect for smaller guest lists, these venues ensure a magical and memorable day. One of our handpicked venues that offer small weddings is Trevenna this stunning venue is sophisticated and luxurious, warm and friendly, the barns and farmhouse can accommodate up to 40 guests,

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Elopement-Style Venues for small weddings in Cornwall

For couples who love the idea of an elopement but still want to include a handful of loved ones, Cornwall’s elopement-style venues are a great fit. These wedding venues in cornwall cater to smaller ceremonies with smaller guest lists, offering breathtaking settings like secluded beaches, garden hideaways, or wedding barns with cozy lodges. There is so many small wedding venues in Cornwall offering the perfect backdrop to share your vows in an romantic setting, with just a few guests present to witness the magic of your special day.

These options highlight the charm and appeal of getting married in Cornwall, small wedding venues make it easy for couples to pick the perfect place for their intimate celebration. We’re here to help you pick the perfect venue for your big day, view real weddings below, all featuring year round smaller weddings at intimate venues. Need something bigger?What about a thoughtfully renovated 200 year old cow shed in Cornwall, nestled within 300 acres of beautiful North Cornwall, view Pengenna manor for more details.

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Beacon Crag Kirsten and Max

Driving up the track to Beacon Crag for the first time was just magical, and we really were just blown away by the sheer beauty and remoteness of the place.

Beacon Crag Helen and Scott

By pure chance, Helen and Scott drove past Beacon Crag while visiting Porthleven and fell in love with the views and the idea of eloping - just the two of them. Within days they had booked a date.

Laura and Ugo’s Intimate Celebration

During the pandemic, Laura and Ugo decided to still go ahead and get married. We are so glad we went ahead with our decision to get married despite the restrictions of Covid.

Trevenna Kate and Matt

Kate and Matt didn't have a theme the rustic vibe of Trevenna was enough for them. And centre stage on the day...their dogs!

The Rosevine Becky and Ross

"We realised we got caught up in a big wedding and when it all got taken away from us due to COVID, it turned out it wasn't the right thing for us anyway."

Antonia’s Pearls Ellie and Danny

Like so many couples this year, Ellie and Danny just wanted to get married! Not being able to choose a small number of people to celebrate with they decided to elope!

Cosawes Barton Rosie and Ryan

An intimate wedding in Cornwall for Rosie and Ryan. "Cornwall is so important to us as it was our first holiday together as a couple and also where Ryan popped the question!"

Beacon Crag Emma and Dave

Emma and Dave planned their Cornish elopement very late, eloping was a last-minute decision! Having always loved Cornwall and discovering that Beacon Crag was available they booked straight away!

Trevenna Amy and Darren

As soon as Darren popped the question they started planning the wedding and first on the list of to-do's - visit Trevenna.

Hendra Barns Emily and James

"We never knew what we were missing. As soon as we pulled down the beautiful drive, we didn’t want to leave without having booked Hendra Barns for our special day."

Carbis Bay Nicola and Darren

On arriving at the hotel, we were blown away by the view and the beautiful beach, we said to each other…”who needs Florida when you have this”.

Chloe and Cadan’s Intimate Day

At the end of June, with two months to go until their original date, Chloe and Cadan decided to still get married on their original date and have their reception next year. And that was that!

Knightor Winery Camilla and Scott

Camilla and Scott visited Knightor on a cold, windy and rainy day in November despite the weather they both completely fell in love with it! And on the day...beautiful sunshine!!

Lower Barns Sofie and Jo

Jo and Sofie came across Lower Barns, it was the only venue they looked at because they both knew instantly it was the one for them

Trevenna Olivia and Ethan

Trevenna for Olivia and Ethan was unmatched by any other venue. They both loved the gorgeous cluster of charming barn conversions, the grounds and the accommodation.

Pentillie Castle Natalie and Pierre

Megan and Sam’s Country Wedding

"I was able to imagine us at this venue straight away and the 90-metre lime grove was a huge selling point for me!"

Watergate Bay Kerry and Jason

Kerry and Jason fell in love with Cornwall when they spent their first holiday together in the county. They both decided that they wanted an elopement wedding and they chose the Watergate Bay Hotel.

Amy and Richard’s Intimate Wedding

Our venue didn't need a theme, it has a vibe all of its own! It emits a seriously romantic atmosphere and lends itself perfectly to a unique, relaxed and laid-back special day.

Amy and Neil’s Cosy Retreat Wedding

Amy and Niel embraced Endsleigh’s beautiful surroundings in their full Autumnal glory. The spectrum of orange, browns and dark greens gave the couple the perfect forest backdrop.

Rebekah and Steve’s Intimate Wedding

Rebekah and Steve chose their venue on the strength that it was so intimate, romantic and uniquely different. They both wanted a small intimate wedding coupled with the elopement feel.

Pentillie Castle Regan and Mike

Mike and Regan had been together for about 8 years when Mike proposed. Regan had given up thinking that they would ever get married and happily carried on organising everyone else’s big day at Pentillie...then Mike flew Regan to New York and proposed in Central Park!

Pentillie Castle Lorah-Kate and William

They chose Pentillie because it looked beautiful and it was in a gorgeous location. They had their ceremony and reception in the beautiful Bathing Hut.

Helen and Rowan’s intimate spiritual day

Helen and Rowan had an intimate outside wedding their day was a small intimate alternative spiritual ceremony outside in the gardens.

A photograph of a small cornish wedding, bride and groom are kissing after ceremony under an arbour

Anna and Stuart’s Intimate Wedding

A Small Cornish Wedding. A lavish reception for a small Cornish wedding with stunning flower arrangements and a beautiful ribbon backdrop

A photograph of a bride waiting to be wed at a small intimate wedding venue

Em and Liam’s Intimate Wedding

A Small Intimate Wedding. Celebrating their day in private, all they needed was one another