Caerhays Estate Weddings launches new, immersive elopement experience

Cornwall has always been a popular destination for couples wanting to marry somewhere magical, and Caerhays Estate Weddings has responded to the rising interest in elopements by launching a brand new immersive wedding experience at The Vean, a beautifully restored Georgian country house on the estate which has been tailored specifically for smaller elopement and micro weddings.

Jen Polkinghorn, wedding co-ordinator at Caerhays Estate Weddings, says, "We're noticing increasingly that couples are placing a higher value on privacy, personalisation and breaking away from norms and expectations on their special day, and this is making elopement and micro weddings a more appealing option for many newly engaged couples".

Censuswide research conducted for Ginger Ray in 2024 reported that Google searches for Elopement Weddings increased by 83%, with demand for Elopement Wedding Packages in the UK rising by 85%.

Jen Polkinghorn continues, "With the current cost of living challenges, there is naturally a desire to keep budgets in check. Elopement can represent a more affordable wedding option, streamlining people's priorities and allowing couples to focus their budget on the areas that are most important to them. That might be amazing food, quality videography, or accommodation so that the wedding party can enjoy a mini-holiday in Cornwall together. The Vean meets perfectly the rising demand for small, immersive and intimate wedding experiences, where everyone can connect and celebrate together".

This same research reports that 77% of eloping couples are now choosing to say their vows in a picturesque part of the UK, and almost one in five of these couples (based nationwide) decide on Cornwall. The Caerhays Estate is one of the most instantly recognisable and wildly romantic wedding venues in Cornwall. With its iconic Castle, famous woodland gardens, and picture postcard setting overlooking Porthluney Beach, Caerhays is a truly unique place to tie the knot.

The venue specialises in unique weddings, and all four of its licensed wedding areas are completely unforgettable in their distinct ways. The Vean, set in the Porthluney Valley with far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside, offers bespoke weddings for groups of between two and 20 guests and includes a range of catering options to suit budget and preference.

Luke Tyler, manager of The Vean, says, "Weddings at The Vean are not merely spectacles, they are focused around the real moments of connection that family and friends can share. We're proud to cater for a variety of wedding wants and wishes here at Caerhays, and we're particularly excited about experiences at The Vean, as more and more couples look to elope to Cornwall to enjoy the joys of a small and intimate wedding."

Jen Polkinghorn continues, "We want to congratulate all newly engaged couples as they embark on this exciting next chapter of their lives. Caerhays is an unmistakably Cornish backdrop for your dream day with its castle and beach, and is surrounded by one of the Great Gardens of Cornwall."

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