Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate

St Ives

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What’s better than getting married? Getting married on the beach! At Carbis Bay, barefooted brides can walk sandy-toed down the aisle, before exchanging seaside vows with their husband-to-be.

As wedding days are remembered forever, they should be perfect. Set against the backdrop of our privately-owned Blue Flag beach, as exotic and exhilarating as any British shoreline, Carbis Bay fits the bill.

Twelve separate areas of the estate are licensed for ceremonies, including the beach and Ocean Venue on the buttery sand, an outdoor spa garden pavilion, beautiful function suites inside the main house, and the cosy coastal Inn the Gannet. From classic to quirky, small and intimate to grand and glam, weddings are expertly tailored to every couple’s precise wishes.

In addition, cocktail parties and barbecues can be thrown overlooking the turquoise waters, perhaps before a beach side firework finale. Also right on the beach are the hotel’s new, coastal-chic Beach Lodges and Suites, some of them boasting hot tubs and sauna pods. Those make for a comfortable and indulgent first night of wedlock, while larger apartments suit bridal parties, groomsmen or travelling families.

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate at a Glance

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Wedding Hut – an exclusive chic venue on the sand Brand new Beachside Ocean Wedding Venue Main House - choice of boutique ceremony rooms available Exclusive hire packages Choice of honeymoon suites Accommodation in main house, beach lodges, suites, apartments and cottages Pricing Category : LuxuryBridal Suite : Honeymoon SuiteSleeps No Of People : 2BeachWedding Contact : Ria StephensNumber of People In Team : 4 View More
No of Weddings Hosted : Number of Weddings Hosted - More Than 50Location : CoastalNearest Town : St IvesNearest Airport : NewquayNearest Train Station : Carbis BayChurch Within Walking DistanceLuxuryCeremony LicenceAlcohol LicenseIn House CateringIn House Wine ListStaff ProvidedTables And Chairs ProvidedTastingsOn The Day Wedding CoordinationExclusive UseHotelSame-Sex View Less

Top Wedding Tips

Make a mood board and pin all your ideas in one place – it will really help with the key decisions and give you time to consider them carefully.

Don’t make any panic decisions, think about everything until you feel comfortable that it’s the right choice.

Take some time out from the planning. It will all come together on the day.

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Videos

Wedding of Mr and Mrs Taylor- June 2024

Mr and Mrs Taylor got married on the golden sands of Carbis Bay in June 2024. They enjoyed the rest of their wedding day in the Wedding Hut, enjoying good food and dancing the night away!

The Wedding of Connor and Chloe

June 2023 Wedding Hut Videography by Dove Films

Keeley and Mike

Keeley and Mike- The Wedding Hut, 2023

Georgia and Greg

Georgia and Greg's Wedding Hut wedding of dreams- June 2024.

Lucinda and Pete

Lucinda and Pete's dream wedding in the Ugly Butterfly.

Tom & Gina

Ugly Butterfly Wedding in August 2021

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Awards

Quality & Tourism Awards 2019 - 5*
Quality & Tourism Awards 2019 - 5*
UK Wedding Awards Best Coastal Wedding Venue 2018
UK Wedding Awards Best Coastal Wedding Venue 2018
South West Wedding Awards Best Coastal Wedding Venue 2018
South West Wedding Awards Best Coastal Wedding Venue 2018
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Gold - Large Hotel of the Year
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Gold - Large Hotel of the Year
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Gold - Spa, Pampering and Wellbeing Experience
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Gold - Spa, Pampering and Wellbeing Experience
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Silver - Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Silver - Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Silver - Venue and Business Tourism
Cornwall Tourism Awards - Silver - Venue and Business Tourism
SW Tourism Awards for Excellence 2018 - Gold in Venue & Business Tourism
SW Tourism Awards for Excellence 2018 - Gold in Venue & Business Tourism
SW Tourism Awards for Excellence 2018 -Silver in Spa & Wellbeing Experience
SW Tourism Awards for Excellence 2018 -Silver in Spa & Wellbeing Experience
SW Tourism Awards for Excellence 2018 - Bronze in Large Hotel of the Year
SW Tourism Awards for Excellence 2018 - Bronze in Large Hotel of the Year

Accreditations

UKbride Approved Supplier
UKbride Approved Supplier

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate Reviews

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Claire & Wayne
Harriet
Harriet has been great with us. Doesn’t matter how many times we want to go and see the venue. To allow us to plan things out in our minds. Harriet will book an appointment and will go around with us. And reassure us that my disabled mom will be looked after, to get on the golf buggy to get onto the beach. Without me having to worry about been a carer on my wedding day.
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Amber and Lee
Carbis Bay Hotel Events Team
Currently planning our wedding in Carbis Bay Estate in the Godvery Room. Had our visit to the estate and was blown away with the beach on the door step. The events team and staff have been very polite and welcoming to all our questions.
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Natalie and Marcus
All in the planning
From the moment we arrived at Carbis Bay Hotel Soffia made a real impression.

We were narrowing our options down on venues and all the detail Soffia gave us made it an easy choice to make to agree our dream venue! A long way to go yet however we are big in the planning phase right now!
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Lucy and Connor
Breathtaking Venue, and super helpful coordinator
The venue had the wow factor, so beautiful, and each room on offer had a different vibe and theme to it.
We ended up booking the beach hut, and I still keep thinking back to how beautiful it was. Myself and Connor new instantly it was right.

Rea showed us round, she was so knowledgeable, friendly and answered all my questions. She had a information pack for us to take away, offered us coffee, she was very very welcoming, and was not pushy, or persuasive.

After booking the venue we received some champagne and a congratulations card, which was very unexpected, and a lovely surprise!

We can't wait to get married!
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Ian and Carolin
Ian and Carolin 17.08.24
"Our wedding in the Ugly Butterfly at Carbis Bay Hotel was magical. From the moment we walked in, we knew that it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue is gorgeous inside and out: the panoramic views over the beach provide the perfect backdrop for a ceremony, and the interior of the venue is decorated beautifully throughout.
The staff were incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. They also worked seamlessly with our vendors, which really helped to mitigate the stresses of planning!
Our guests are still talking about the delicious food, fabulous cocktails, and wonderful atmosphere.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our love. Thank you for making our dream wedding come true!"
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Katie and Andrew
mr and Mrs Mc Mahon 13.10.24
The most special place with the most amazing team.
Wow!
Look no further, If you are looking for a special location, a superb team who’s eye for detail and their passion for their work shines through. Look no further.
Carbis bay has always held a special place in our hearts, due to being the first place we had a couple of dates and also we found out I was pregnant here.
So the love for the location was 100%.
And now we have the memory of our wedding.
The team were so attentive and prompt. Listened to my vision and made it come alive and sparkle.

All my guests commented on how smooth and beautiful the place was and also on the team, the way you worked so hard but blended into our guests and became apart of us.
I can’t thank you enough.
It was Everything and more we could of dreamed off.
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Lewis and Emma
Lewis and Emma 18.08.24
I just wanted to email while it’s on my mind to say thank you so much to the events team, in particular Abi for everything you done for us on Sunday.

The day went off without a single problem and for that I can’t thank you enough, you were absolutely amazing. You kept me inparticular so calm and relaxed the whole time, it was without a doubt the best day we have ever had.

- Emma Marshall 18.08.24
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Mr and Mrs Bubalo
Mr and Mrs Bubalo
Flawless. Nothing will ever compare. We had the most incredible wedding at the most beautiful venue. Sensational scenery, fantastic food and staff that are so very pleasant, professional and attentive. We really did make incredible memories that will last a lifetime. We just wish we could do it all over again! Thank you Carbis Bay! The Bubalos X
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Calum and Olivia
Mr and Mrs Flanagan
We got married in June 2024 in the beach hut at Carbis Bay and it was the best day of our lives. 2 years of planning went into our big day and Ria and the events team at Carbis Bay made the whole process so smooth. They couldn’t do enough for us and made us feel so special like it was only ever us who have been married here! The venue was perfect, and the staff were so attentive. All our guests couldn’t believe how amazing the venue was. The beach view speaks for itself but as the Bride & Groom, working with Carbis Bay was nothing short of outstanding. We are not local to the area but never felt a disconnect from the events team. They were so organised and covered all bases, including helping us organise a meal for the night before. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble to ask. We were also so happy with the bridal suite we booked, with lovely touches left in the room for us. Every detail was thought about and we felt so well looked after. We will never get over how special our day was and it’s all thanks to Carbis Bay. Thank you so much to Ria & The Team! We can’t wait to celebrate our anniversaries here at our favourite place in the world. Thank you for making our day so special.

Thank you so much guys, we really appreciate everything you have done for us and we cannot wait to visit again for our anniversary.

Thanks,
The Flanagans
xxxxx

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Scott and Meg
Mr and Mrs Taylor
Our wedding was majestic, stunning views, flawless service, and a day we’ll never forget. A dream oceanfront celebration!
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Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2NP

Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate

  • Carbis Bay
  • St Ives
  • Cornwall
  • TR26 2NP
  • United Kingdom

Meet the Wedding Coordinator

Image of Key Person Ria, Sofia, Abi and Phoebe
Ria, Sofia, Abi and Phoebe

From the moment of your enquiry to the delivery of your perfect day, every wedding at Carbis Bay Estate is put together with meticulous detail to create a truly memorable experience. The Estate offers many areas which are licensed for weddings but I love The Wedding Hut directly on the sands of the beach. It’s rustic but chic and allows couples to have their own exclusive venue overlooking the bay with direct access out on to the sand. It’s lovely to plan and deliver weddings at the Estate. We are always available throughout the journey to help share any thoughts and ideas, achieve key milestones and take any of the stress out of the planning process for you.