A Sunny June Wedding at Porthgwidden Beach Café, St Ives | Naomi & Will
Getting Married at Porthgwidden Beach Café, St Ives
Naomi and Will’s June wedding at Porthgwidden Beach Café in St Ives was everything a seaside wedding should be — hot sunshine, salty air, bare feet in the sand and a completely chilled atmosphere from start to finish.
As a St Ives wedding photographer, this is the kind of day I absolutely love to photograph. Relaxed, joyful and full of genuine moments, it felt more like a perfect summer gathering by the sea than a traditional wedding day.
Set just along the coast from St Ives harbour, Porthgwidden Beach Café is one of the most relaxed and scenic wedding venues in Cornwall. Sitting directly on the beach, it offers uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay and those instantly recognisable colours that make St Ives weddings so special — soft white sand and a turquoise blue sea that sparkles in the summer sun.
The venue is ideal for couples who want a wedding that feels informal and personal, without losing that “wow” factor. With incredible food, a welcoming atmosphere and the beach quite literally on the doorstep, it’s perfect for laid-back celebrations where guests can move effortlessly between sand, sea and sunshine.
Why Porthgwidden Beach Café Is Such a Special St Ives Wedding Venue
One of the things that makes Porthgwidden Beach Café weddings so unique is how naturally the day flows. Naomi and Will’s wedding embraced that completely. As the afternoon went on and the heat built, guests drifted down onto the beach, shoes were kicked off and — in true St Ives style — many guests ended up straight in the sea!
It perfectly captured the spirit of the day: spontaneous, joyful and totally unpretentious. From a St Ives wedding photographer perspective, the setting is unbeatable. The combination of bright white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water and soft coastal light creates images that feel fresh, summery and full of life.
