Weddings
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Our friendly beach café is available for marriage and civil partnership blessings, receptions and private hire. It’s a unique and memorable setting for relaxed celebrations, overlooking an idyllic, sheltered corner of St Ives Bay.
The café is perfect for smaller weddings, and for intimate events for groups of up to 50 people. Unfortunately, we don’t hire the café during the Easter holidays, July or August, Christmas week or over Bank Holidays.
The Location
Celebrate in breathtaking surroundings
There can be few other places in the UK where your guests will want to kick off their shoes and enjoy a paddle, where the wedding couple can indulge in a game of beach cricket, and where seals and dolphins might drop by to join in the fun.
Porthgwidden Beach Café is in the historic heart of St Ives and is surrounded by old fishing cottages and artists’ studios. Winding, cobbled streets lead to our sandy, sheltered bay, which is popular with families in the summer. Despite being right in the thick of things we have a car park just behind the café, which is very useful for the arrival and departure of the wedding party and guests.
The Space
Let the sand, sea and sky be your wedding décor
With a view like this you’ll need very few embellishments to create an impression. Whether you dream of a simple elopement-style wedding with just the two of you and a few special guests, or a larger gathering of family and friends, the view from our venue has the ultimate wow factor, whatever the weather, the backdrop is a wedding photographer’s dream!
You will have exclusive use of the café during your time with us, whether you opt for whole day or just evening use. Inside is a bar area, cosy seating and a huge picture window overlooking the beach. This leads on to our fully-enclosed glass terrace, which can be heated in cooler weather or opened up to become a beautiful sun deck; it’s a flexible space which allows you to get the most out of this special beach-side location.
The Planning
Friendly but professional
Despite the casual vibe, you can be assured that all aspects of your wedding day will be given close attention by our professional team. As part of your package you will receive the services of our dedicated wedding team who will ensure that everything runs smoothly, so that you can relax and make the most of every precious moment.
We can help you personalise all the details of your wedding package, recommend local services and suppliers should you require, and help get everything set-up to your specifications on the day itself.
The Food and Drink
A fresh take on wedding food
Our talented team of chefs take enormous pride in crafting inventive wedding menus and presenting guests with vibrant dishes packed with fresh flavours. The food will always have a seasonal feel and feature local produce, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy Cornwall’s famously good food and drink.
Start planning your unique Cornish beach wedding today…
Contact Will to discuss dates and packages.