Art of Weddings

19/05/2024

Sharing Sunday memories
4 years on and Jayne is now the chair of Cornwall Blood Bikes, owner of Say It With Lights and also one quarter of AOW ❤
In those same 4 years we have undergone even more exciting changes with our new branding, logo and collaboration with Eeek weddings and we are proud to say that Marie is also one quarter of AOW. How lucky are we to be working so closely together after 10 years of friendship and now offering suppliers and couples nearly 40 years of combined professional industry knowledge.
If you want to learn more about the services we offer then please visit https://artofweddings.co.uk/ to book your space at one of our events or to sign up to receive regular updates 😘

17/05/2024

Oh dear!!!
It appears that an event which was cancelled last year is still currently 'live' on some social channels 🥺😢😭despite our best efforts to remove it for the past 6 months.............😤
There is NO event taking place at Sandy Park, Exeter THIS SUNDAY!!!
We have emailed all the brides-to-be who have asked for tickets and can only apologise for all disappointment felt and look forward to seeing some of you at our next Devon Wedding Show which is taking place at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday 15th September.
Our next Cornwall event is taking place at the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre on Sunday 14th July.
Please remember to always check out https://artofweddings.co.uk/ for all important information 🙏
Image: Elizabeth Melvin Photography
Light up Letters: Say It With Lights

11/05/2024

With Absolute Canvas – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 could not recommend their professionalism and services more highly. Devoted to perfection 👌

09/05/2024

Hero's come in all forms, shapes and sizes and some of our counties finest arrive on two wheels.
Yesterday was an emotional and thankful day where respect was paid to Cornwall Blood Bikes devoted and much loved vice chair Ian Prout at Treswithian Downs Crematorium who was taken so suddenly and without warning on Saturday 13th April 2024.
It was a true honour to have witnessed such a huge outpouring of love for a man who clearly touched the hearts of so many during his 63 years and whose legacy will live on through his impeccable example.
The service was one I shall always remember for its faultless delivery and enormous insight into a man who played such a pivital role in the lives of all those he loved and held dear and also to all those he never knew but wanted to help and serve.
For his wife Alex, his children, family, friends, colleagues and fellow charity workers the coming months will be a time for adjustment and we send our support and our thoughts to them all as they come to terms with their loss.
Jayne Penlerick, along with her father John played an integral part in the moving es**rt that accompanied Ian 'Prouty' on his final journey. With the help of Ocean BMW and all the wonderful volunteers and committee members at CBB yesterday was a fitting tribute to one of their own and a true testament to their dedication and devotion to serving all those in need of their invaluable services.
AOW are proud of our association with CBB and felt very much part of this celebration of life as two of our very well known suppliers played an equally important role in yesterday's proceedings.
On behalf of Jayne, Denise Whitehair from the Cornish Celebrants, read her moving words to a packed crematorium and to all those standing outside in the warmth of a cornish spring day. It was comforting to hear them from a familiar and truly professional source who also happens to ride pilion at times.
Our other hero of the day was Alan from DJ Services Cornwall. With less than 24 hours notice his meticulous attention to detail and impeccable work ethos had him on location at 5am ensuring that he captured the requested footage as Ian's journey took him along familiar and much travelled roads. Befitting of the occasion Alan rode in style himself and was able to make sure that he was in all the right places at the right times which was no mean feat!
It made me exceptionally proud to hear so many lovely comments from blood bikers about Denise and Alan whose services upon the day were so much appreciated by them all.
Ians family requested that donations in his memory be made to his beloved charity https://cornwallbloodbikes.org and we shall continue to strive to support the work they do across our county 365 days a year.
Operational duty resumed as normal yesterday and that is just how Ian would have wanted it 🖤 R.I.P

05/05/2024

On Saturday 13th April Jayne received the unexpected and devastating news, as she was leaving our event, that her Vice Chair and dear friend Ian had passed away suddenly at home.
On Sunday 14th April bloodbikers from all over Cornwall congregated at the Royal Cornwall Showground to try to make sense and comprehend what had happened and to offer eachother and Jayne their support.
This image of Ian Prout was taken in Falmouth by none other than our own Lizzie 'the lens' Elizabeth Melvin Photography last year and in her own words "ahhh there you are"!
We are so pleased that this image of a truly lovely and well respected man has been chosen to represent the life of a man who will be truly missed by so many ❤🖤

Mr Ian Prout sadly passed away on Saturday, 13th April 2024. Details of the funeral date and arrangements are available here on their Funeral Notice page.

30/04/2024

Looking to get your business noticed ?
Have you thought about inserting your literature into our signature gift bags?
Just under 350 bags have been given to brides/grooms-to-be attending our shows so far this year. Your next opportunity to be included is Sunday July 14th at the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre so let us know if you're in 😘
https://artofweddings.co.uk/exhibit

27/04/2024

When one of the team celebrates a birthday we naturally get together and today is no exception 🥳
Wishing the ever so lovely Jayne Penlerick the happiest of birthdays ###

26/04/2024

Friday feeling as it's been a busy week!!!
It all started with a visit to see Oli and Charlotte at O.M.Ljewels HQ in Newton Abbot to discuss a very exciting personal commission followed by a drive past our new show location site at Newton Abbot Racecourse.
We then headed to Exeter to the incredible showroom at Unique Designs By Tina and a catch up with Fred and his new staff member Teddy 🐶😍
Thrilled with my colourful new calander beautifully illustrated by the super talented Tina which is much needed as this year is our busiest to date ....

20/04/2024

Lovely to see you at the show last weekend Hannah and wishing you an amazing day capturing more memories for H & K at The Green Cornwall 💖

19/04/2024

This time last week we were all set up and ready for the most wonderful weekend of wedding inspiration at the Royal Cornwall Showground.
Over 50 exhibits - 193 brides/grooms to be - just short of 600 visitors over two days and a great sense of achievement as we are hearing how many leads and bookings many suppliers have secured already.
If you would like to take part in the AOW experience then we would love to welcome you, so please head to our website and fill in the booking form https://artofweddings.co.uk/exhibit thank you Images Wedding Photography - Cornwall

18/04/2024

What a perfect start to Thursday.
Enjoy every moment of every day....
Walking in the footsteps of our ancestors with just the sound of skylarks and dog tags 🥰 bliss

16/04/2024

This caught my eye 👁
although the music is questionable 🤣😂 😉
For so many suppliers dates are booking up fast!
Don't delay in letting them know that you are interested 😘

15/04/2024

This burning candle represents the passing of a life that will be greatly missed by so many.
Our condolences and thoughts are with the family and friends of Ian Prout (Vice Chair of Cornwall Blood Bikes) who's sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday has sent huge waves of sadness through a very close knit community.
To all those who attended the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre on Sunday you may have noticed a larger than usual gathering of bikes and volunteers. This is because the Chair of CBB, Jayne was heading up the AOW team at this weekend's wedding show and following the devastating news she received as she was leaving the event on Saturday, volunteers, committee members and trustees flocked to be together for support and to try to make sense of this sad loss.
We are proud to support this amazing local charity and thank all those who gave so generously towards our raffle.
We will be posting the winners with images in due course and also announcing the amount raised.
On Sunday we felt the shock wave that had descended upon these remarkable individuals and offer our continued support.
I am personally in total awe of my dear friend Jayne Penlerick for her unwavering commitment to others and to CBB.
I know that all the volunteers and committee would like some time to process the severity of their situation and in other walks of life folk may put up a sign to say "We are shut due to a bereavement". However, this inspirational charity are still delivering their invaluable service and keeping the wheels turning. This evening I understand that there are nine bikes and volunteers out on our busy roads whilst grieving the loss of one of thier own by supporting others to save lives......
RIP Ian💔

15/04/2024

It has been a whole 4 years since we have had the pleasure of welcoming Carolyn from Images Wedding Photography - Cornwall to one of our shows. It is also 4 years and possibly nearly 5 since we undertook an amazing photoshoot with a very small band of industry professionals including Coastal Bridal, Emilie Hair & Makeup and Carolyn's gorgeous daughter Jade.
Some things never change and it was lovely to hear her comment "It's was like coming back to a family get together" 🥰
Thank you so much for finding time during the day to whip your trusty camera out and capture some images of our Wonderful Wedding Weekend ❤

15/04/2024

Adam - The Aussie Smoker does it again!!!
Big shout out for the pulled pork & beans and this super tasty appetizer.👌😋
Hope all the Sunday exhibitors enjoyed their treat as much as I did 😘😅🤣😂

14/04/2024

An epic weekend all round and my apologies for such a late post!
I'm filled with gratitude and appreciation to so many for so much and want to thank my wing women, Jayne Penlerick & Marie Leggo for carrying me through the past few days. To Emma Riddle for all her care and support before and during our events (Oh and to the totally adorable Jeff 🐶 too)
Thanks also to the vivacious Victoria Wesson for being the hostess with the mostess and for keeping the bubbles flowing 😘
It was a pleasure to welcome each and every visitor and lovely to see Victoria & Kyle who we first met at our last Love Brews Experience.
Appreciation to all the wonderful and talented exhibitors who, as always, helped to make both days memorable in so many ways.
For now I bid you a very good night 🤗🥰

14/04/2024

Let's get this party started.
Free entry and 4 exhibition areas full of inspiration, information and excitement.
Join us today at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.

13/04/2024

Sleep is so underrated!!!
While the cats away springs to mind 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤣😂
So pleased to hear that today was full of love and laughter at the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre. My grateful thanks to the super human Jayne Penlerick for holding the Fort and to all the fab suppliers who have been posting enthusiastically about their AOW experiences.
I had the pleasure of exhibiting AOW at the wonderful Winslade Park in Exeter today for their spring wedding event.
Between both fairs so many connections and collaborations were formulated and we are so excited for a future of wedding wonderfulness

13/04/2024

Ready ...

13/04/2024

Safe journeys to everyone attending this weekends wedding event.
We understand that the A30 will be closed between Chiverton & Boxheater so please allow a little extra time to navigate the diversion.
🙏🤞❤

12/04/2024

We're not going to lie - we are shattered!!!
However, we can't wait to share a bucket load of wedding inspiration with everyone attending the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre this weekend 11-3
Free entry & parking.
50+ exhibits, live music, street food and the warmest welcome.
Night night ❤

11/04/2024

Just a quick reminder!
This weekend at the Royal Cornwall Pavilion Centre we our preparing for Cornwall's number one wedding planning event...
Sat 13th & Sun 14th April 11am - 3pm
The Marquees and Tipi's are going up, the gift bags have been filled, the prosecco is on ice, the exhibitors are planning their stands and we are looking forward to lots of fun and laughter!
With over 50 incredibly diverse exhibits covering a multitude of services the Royal Cornwall Showground really is the place to be if you are looking for inspiration, information and a day to remember Free entry and parking x

06/04/2024

First 10 couples to attend next weekends epic weekend wedding fair at the Royal Cornwall Showground on Sat 13th & Sun 14th April are in for an extra special treat!
Not only will you be welcomed with a glass of fizz but you will also receive one of our coveted signature gift bags which include some very scrummy treats from Red Robin Pantry 😘😋
You lucky peeps 👏

02/04/2024

Spot the difference!😘
But what happens when the differences are so subtle and difficult to spot? 🤔
We are often asked by couples "who will be exhibiting", "how many exhibitors will be attending" and also the volume of choice in each category etc. So I hope that the following sum up will assist you when organising your visits ❤
What is a Wedding Fair/Show
A wedding fair is an event open to the general public, bringing together local suppliers of wedding industry-based businesses, who showcase their services and products to prospective clients. They can vary in size, depending on the space available at the chosen location and generally offer a full compliment of available wedding services. The size of the event can vary from 20+ to over 100+ exhibits.
What is a Wedding Showcase?
Simply put, a wedding showcase is an aspirational event, giving couples the chance to get a real feel for how a venue could look for their wedding day. Think of it as a more joined-up and immersive event where the venue is predominantly showcasing their own services and that of a handful of their preferred suppliers.
What is a Wedding Open Day?
Visiting an open day is the perfect chance to get the look and feel of the hosting venue and to see if it’s the right fit for you. During the day you will have opportunities for asking questions, and meeting the wedding coordinators, and can expect to have an informal show-round of the venue, grounds and facilities. There may also be an opportunity to meet a handful of suppliers who are hand picked by the venue.
When planning to attend any of the above consider what it is you are looking for and hoping to achieve from your visit.
If, you are looking for a great selection and diversity, worthwhile conversations, valuable information and advice, unbiased recommendations, free admission, parking, gift bags, magazines and a knowledgeable team of professionals on hand to chat to then you are in safe hands visiting the Royal Cornwall Showground on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April from 11am until 3pm. You will find a wide selection of venues, marquees & tipi's with over 50 incredibly talented suppliers, Street Food vendors, Live Musicians & Entertainers, designated AOW Information Hub and the warmest welcome in the Southwest.
Image by Elizabeth Melvin Photography (Camera Leo Sharp Photography

30/03/2024

Some of the best things in life are FREE!
Don't forget to visit the Royal Cornwall Events Centre on Sat 13th or Sun 14th April if you are getting married, hosting a party or organising a large event if you want to be inspired.....
Our yearly festival inspired two day wedding shows lead the way when it comes to offering an eclectic and varied selection of services at the conveniently located Royal Cornwall Showground.
Whether you are looking for a relaxed styled celebration under canvas or searching for venues and suppliers to support your classically romantic gathering then this event showcasing 50+ incredibly talented and versatile suppliers and performers is an absolute must.
FREE entry, FREE parking, FREE gift bags, FREE magazines, FREE fizz,
FREE entertainment and masses of FREE information 😘
Grateful thanks to Elizabeth Melvin Photography for having captured enough images over the past few years to help us showcase the counties number one wedding event of the year ❤
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