5 Reasons planning your wedding 2 years in advance is a good idea (2024)

  • October 3, 2023
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Why planning your wedding 2 years in advance is a good idea

Here at our Cornwall wedding venue Tredudwell, we pride ourselves with complete flexibility for our couples. We have some couples who plan their wedding in just six monthsbut we also welcome couples who want to plan years in advance. If you’re engaged – congratulations! You’re probably wondering whether planning your wedding two years in advance is too soon, so here are five reasons why it’s a great idea.

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1. Time to start saving

When you start planning your wedding two years in advance, you have much more time to start saving for your wedding budget. Weddings can quickly spiral out of control unless you keep tabs on a strict budget. You need to have the conversation – who’s contributing? Any family members? Do people want to pay for specific items? If so, how much are they offering? Talking about money can be awkward but the good news is that by having the conversation upfront you avoid tough conversations later on. We recommend setting up a separate savings account to put your wedding savings into so that you can keep it separate from your regular spending. When thinking about the size of your wedding, do keep your guest list flexible at this stage but have a rough idea of how many you want to invite when considering your budget.

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2. Time to dream & enjoy

By planning 2 years in advance you can have much more time to dream of your wedding plans and enjoy the process and actually enjoy the rest of your life too! It’s very easy for planning your wedding to take over your lives, and we encourage you to enjoy all aspects of life in this busy exciting time! You can use Pinterest to plan a moodboard and collect inspiration images from wedding blogs and suppliers you love. We believe that by planning longer term will save you money, stress, and overall help you enjoy the process more.

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3. More choice of dream wedding suppliers when planning your wedding two years in advance

By planning your wedding two years in advance you’ll have a better choice of your dream wedding suppliers. Do keep in mind that most suppliers adjust pricing on a yearly basis so do be aware of this and ask them for their prices so you can accurately estimate your budget. Note that you can’t book a supplier without booking a wedding date as they won’t be able to secure your booking in their calendars. So make sure you get the wedding date booked first! So now’s the time to consider which suppliers you want and start having those conversations including your photographer, videographer, florist, cake, band or DJ, and a wedding planner if you’re getting one.

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4. More freedom for your ideal wedding date

By planning your wedding two years in advance you do of course have much more freedom of date for when you want to get married. It’s much less likely to clash with other friends and loved ones’ celebrations. You can also consider more carefully which season of the year you want to get married in, and of course your venue and suppliers are more likely to be available the further in advance you plan.

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5. Select your wedding venue

By planning your wedding two years in advance, you get to have a bigger choice of wedding venue. Be careful to look at what you two like as a couple, what is your dream, what is feasible and can the venue be flexible enough to accommodate your dream wedding day.

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Of course, here at our Cornwall wedding venue Tredudwell we are fully committed to supporting you to plan realistically but also to dream big! We accommodate all sorts of requests, as well as all sorts of weather! Here are some helpful blogs that will support you to consider where you’d like to get married and what kind of wedding you’d like:

  • Why you should consider getting married on the coast of Cornwall
  • Planning your Cornwall wedding ceremony
  • Planning your wedding in Cornwall when you live out of county
  • How to plan your wedding with your partner

If you found this blog helpful please do let us know over on Instagram and of course if you’d like to get married at our Cornwall wedding venue Tredudwell, get in touch here.

Valerie & all at Tredudwell x

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We got married at Tredudwell in late April and couldn’t have picked a better venue. It is such an absolutely gorgeous, versatile place, and the first time we saw it we fell in love with it. Hayley was great answering questions and sorting out accommodation special requests through WhatsApp for us and Bex was a super help morning of running around and making sure everything ran smoothly. The housekeeping staff were also lovely and helpful; we want to thank them all for helping make our day special and providing such an incredible place to get married.

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Our family of 6 have stayed at Tredudwell Manor for summer breaks over the past few years. Tredudwell really is Cornwall’s best kept secret! We have always enjoyed a warm welcome, very restful nights of sleep followed by amazing breakfasts and stunning views. The spacious rooms are immaculate, pared back with beautiful furniture and recent walk-in showers.Tredudwell is situated close by to quiet coves and beaches as well as the pretty town of Fowey. We’ve enjoyed visiting Lostwithiel and Lerryn, The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre, Pentewan Sands and Rock as well as river cruising and crabbing in Fowey and taking a trip to Pencarrow House and Garden.We’d be happy to return to Tredudwell every year and always find somewhere new to explore on each return. If you are thinking of booking a stay or your wedding at Tredudwell Manor, I’m certain you’ll be pleased that you did!

We got married in March 2024 and cannot recommend Tredudwell more highly! The venue is just stunning, and the images/videos they share speak for themselves. But what you can’t see from the photos, are the amazing team that makes this venue a dream! In the lead up to our big day, Hayley was incredible at keeping us updated, and making sure we had everything we needed. On the day, Bex made sure everything ran perfectly smoothly. Even checking in on me/my bridal party to make sure there was nothing we needed last minute. The food team there on the morning did an incredible job of feeding us all, and everything tasted amazing! We couldn’t have imagined getting married anywhere else! It was pure perfection! Thank you!

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We celebrate our marriage at Tredudwell in November and honestly it was perfect. Hayley & team were there for every query and helped us along the way in whatever way we needed. The venue is beautiful, spacious and allows for all your guests to celebrate together wether they want to dance the night away or have a seat and a chat. Our photographs came out beautifully due to the amazing grounds and warmth in the venue. Would recommend to anyone who is engaged!

We got married at Tredudwell in April 2023 and cannot recommend them enough. From going to visit for the first time, to our wedding day, and everything in the middle, Tredudwell were an absolute DREAM! The venue is beyond stunning and everyone who works there (Valerie, Justin, Hayley and Becky to name a few) were so welcoming and easy to talk to – nothing felt like too much trouble and everyone was so willing to go above and beyond to help bring our wedding visions to life! They definitely helped us to feel at ease on our wedding day. Tredudwell really was the venue I dreamt of as a little girl, it’s perfect. Myself and my husband would go back just to visit in a heartbeat. We cannot thank Tredudwell and everyone at this beautiful venue enough for helping to make our dream wedding a reality – if you’re thinking of taking a look at this venue, do it!

Perfect venue. We got married at the church, which was beautiful. Then had the reception at Tredudwell. Team were great, very helpful in the planning stages and understood what we wanted on the day. Would highly recommend Tredudwell to anyone planning a wedding!

Nestled in the heart of the Cornish countryside, Tredudwell Manor is a hidden gem for couples seeking an idyllic setting for their wedding day.As a seasoned wedding photographer, I recently had the pleasure of capturing the magic of a celebration at this enchanting venue, and I was blown away by the location, just a short drive from the wilds of the Atlantic sea and rugged coastline.The first thing that struck me upon arriving at Treduwell Manor was its timeless charm. The manor, with its honey-colored stone façade and lush green surroundings, exudes a sense of elegance and grandeur that immediately sets the tone for a sophisticated affair. As a photographer, I found myself inspired by the classic architecture that creating stunning backdrops to each frame.Treduwell Manor stands out as a quintessential wedding venue that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern convenience. I was not only impressed by the visual splendor of the estate but also by the thoughtful design that caters to the needs of both couples and photographers. Treduwell Manor provides the perfect canvas for capturing the beauty of love in all its facets, making it a top choice for couples seeking a magical backdrop for their special day.

Wow what a magical wedding venue. Hayley and all the team at Tredudwell manor were excellent. We would highly recommend them.When we arrived nothing was too much trouble and we all felt like Hayley, Justin and Becky were an addition to our family. After an emotional couple of weeks due to a sudden bereavement. It was like a breath of fresh air arriving at the venue.I personally can not thank the team enough for their support and guidance. We will never forget you. We know we made the right decission in choosing Tredudwell manor for our special day.

We got married a couple of weeks ago and now back from a two week wedding/family moon/honeymoon bubble. Absolutely stunning venue, Hayley and Bex were so welcoming and the whole team looked after us so well. To have such a beautiful location for 2 days was incredible. So peaceful and the kids loved playing on the open space. Can’t thank you guys enough for helping make the day go so well.

Beautiful place and setting. perfect for indoor/outdoor weddings. difficult to get to. well worth it

Gorgeous wedding venue. We were incredibly lucky have have fantastic weather too. The venue location is absolutely stunning. Outside wedding couldn’t have been more picturesque.Inside facilities and modern

Beautiful venue. Absolutely loving to coming back for more wedding hair. Lovely staffs.

We had our wedding day on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at Tredudwell Manor and everything was just absolutely perfect. Hayley and the team at Tredudwell are just amazing and supportive. We live in Berkshire and everything ran smoothly considering we live absolutely no where near Cornwall! Tredudwell Manor have great relationships with all suppliers which made the process of planning our wedding so much easier. I cannot fault anything as everything was just perfect and wish I could re-live our wedding day! Thank you so much Hayley and everyone at Tredudwell Manor for being AMAZING!Laura & Tom Lee & Milo🐾

Stunning venue, wonderful staff, well kept and gorgeous grounds!

From our first conversation with Hayley at Tredudwell Manor, we felt completely at ease. She listened to exactly what i had in mind. What a fantastic wedding venue! Hayley and her team are absolutely first-class. We fell in love with the place from the moment we saw it and our families did too. Everything was just perfect and couldn’t ask for anything better. Big thanks to everyone at Tredudwell Manor for making us feel so welcome and taking care of every little detail. Tredudwell will always have a special place in our heartsLove and thanksVirginia and JamesJuly 2022

Arrived from Germany in 2016, we stopped here during our Cornwall tour. This old house exudes a special atmosphere. We had a nice big room on the 1st floor. From here we were able to explore the wonderful area for a few days.

Tredudwell Manor has everything you could possibly wish for on your wedding day. The location is absolutely beautiful and Hayley was so supportive every step of the way, making us feel very relaxed and comfortable. They have fantastic relationships with their suppliers which makes planning so easy and every couple is able to put their own stamp on the Pavillion, making your day feel unique and special to you. Thank you for the wedding of our dreams Tredudwell!

We got married at Tredudwell Manor early this October, and we cannot sing their praises enough. Hayley and the team were fantastic through out, from first meeting, to emails, to set up and our big day. They did everything they could to answer any question and to make sure the day ran as smoothly as possible. The accomodation was fantastic, breakfast was scrumptious and we felt so looked after through out our weekend stay (Big shout out to Becky and Justin for being fantastic!!). The venue was perfection, with both the manor and the barn giving us the classic and rustic, and the grounds made for some amazing wedding photos. All in all, we cannot reccommend Tredudwell enough to any potential couples; it’s all you could need for an amazing wedding day.

We loved having our wedding at Tredudwell Manor in September. From our first viewing we knew it was the perfect venue to have our wedding at, having our ceremony and reception in the same place was important to us, as well as accommodation.The whole venue is stunning, the staff were really helpful from the beginning and throughout our wedding day.

A beautiful venue run by lovely people that gives you the flexibility to make your wedding your own and the security to know that your day will run smoothly. We could not recommend Tredudwell highly enough

Went for a wedding the venue is beautiful food drink was excellent staffing was second to none

Picturesque for a wedding.

Amazing wedding venue! A perfect find just outside of Fowey for our beautiful wedding!🥰

Stayed here for a friend’s wedding and had a lovely time.The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They even helped with a last minute hair debacle on the wedding day itself!Breakfast was great and they provided for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike.Our room was on the top floor, which was clean and had great views. It did get warm up there during the summer days, but leaving the windows open and blinds closed solved that.Thank you to all the team who made our friend’s day so special!

Beautiful wedding venue with a friendly and helpful team, we look forward to working with you again in future.

Amazing setting, great staff, superb food ( outside catering)? Generally a very pleasant experience.

Incredible weekend at Tredudwell for mine and Clair Lyes wedding. Beautiful weather, scenery and a faultless team! You guys were outstanding! Thankyou for everything! Hayley was so welcoming, Justin was accommodating and cooked an amazing breakfast and Becky was a machine serving everyone’s breakfast lol outstanding!

Beautiful setting and venue.Welcoming and friendly staff

Working as an events manager, I have helped create the perfect environment for a lot of special days, and I cannot say enough at how easy it is to work alongside Hayley and the rest of the team at Tredudwell. There’s so much flexibility at Tredudwell that there is still room for ideas to support any vision. Ive enjoyed working here so much I even recommended my best friend to have her wedding here which will be taking place in September! We’ve come up to have a grand tour of both the venue and the manor house and I’ve seen places that I never saw before which just add to the atmosphere of a fairytale wedding. Another friend of mine met her husband whilst working here so you really can feel the romantic charm and whimsy the place has any time of the year! Styling the venue is incredibly effortless to do and the team at Tredudwell are always on hand to help make sure you can create your vision exactly how you want it. I’ve got many plans now after seeing so many weddings take place here that when I get married it will be the dreamy fairytale wedding I’ve always wanted!

I’ve had the joy to work here frequently as part of a catering team for a number of years and can honestly say how enjoyable the experience always is. The grounds have stunning views of the rollings hills and the courtyard allow you to enjoy an outdoor wedding with beauty and ease. Indoors you have the ability to design the wedding to how you want it exactly! There is a retractable wall to allow an indoor wedding and also privacy with the option to open it out to allow great space for you and your guests to mingle. With a fully functional bar and exceptionally friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble for the staff to make your day the best it can be. I can honestly highly recommend Tredudwell to anybody looking for a unique and once in a lifetime experience with completely affordable options in the stunning setting of Cornwall!

Fantastic wedding venue, we look forward to working with you again in future. Will be recommending

Excellent experience as a wedding guest recently. Beautiful venue with great views. The food was excellent and the staff highly attentive and accommodating. Cannot fault it.

First class service and beautiful surroundings.

We have been to Tredudwell on numerous occasions and it is so beautiful! We have photographed countless weddings there and we are always so happy with the photos. We absolutely love Tredudwell Manor for so many reasons. The location is exquisite, some of our USA clients thought it was like a set from fairly tale movie! The owners, staff and suppliers and are always so kind and helpful and make us feel so welcome! It is always a pleasure to work there. I have also hosted business and photography workshops at the venue and it was the perfect location!The sea views for photographs HAVE to be on your list, it is a 5 minute drive and a short walk down a pretty bridal pathway, but 100% worth it.Here are some photos from a recent wedding, you can see for yourself how beautiful the setting is for a wedding!

Lovely place for a wedding

Beautiful wedding venue and we had a Michelin star chef for the wedding menu. Each dish was delicious

What a fabulous place for a wedding the staff were great the views are fantastic we had a lovely time from the moment we arrived I would absolutely recommend this place for a wedding

Nice place for a weddings

We had the most amazing wedding day at Tredudwell Manor, it was absolutely perfect for us and our 120 guests! The team were extremely supportive and helpful throughout the whole planning process (which started pre-covid!), and they made sure our wedding day was special and went to plan. Thank you so much to the team, we couldn’t have asked for anything more! The venue is stunning, we loved everything about it :)

Came here for a Wedding the venue is amazingly beautiful, ceremony was held outside (rain held off) and the food was something else 5 star. Highly recommended

Have booked this venue for my 2022 wedding, initially had a video show round during lockdown but when eventually allowed to visit the beauty of the whole place did not disappoint and we felt so welcome. We didn’t think we would enjoy planning our wedding as it felt a little daunting but the team have been so helpful and we cannot wait for our wedding day.

Went here for a wedding. It was very nice, but didn’t see much of it

Fantastic, beautiful venue with excellent facilities. Difficult to find, but the remoteness is part of the appeal.

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Beautiful place!

Our wedding was magical! Thank you to the team at Tredudwell for all their support and help in organising our day, Justin, Valerie and Hayley were all brilliant at helping us achieve what we wanted. We couldn’t have asked for a better setting that Tredudwell Manor, it catered to all our family and friends through the day and evening perfectly and the house, pavilion and grounds are so beautiful it made our big day truly special. Thank you all!

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From the moment we arrived on a wet and windy day in November 2018 we knew that Tredudwell Manor was where we wanted to get married. Tredudwell is clearly Valerie and Justin’s pride and joy; their enthusiasm and knowledge leaves you feeling in very safe hands.Less than a year after first discovering Tredudwell, we woke to a gloriously sunny July day and enjoyed the perfect wedding. The day went without a hitch and was exactly the relaxed day we had planned for; an outdoor ceremony with amazing views, welcome drinks on the terrace, a lovely meal enjoyed in the Pavilion and a relaxed afternoon enjoying lawn games and Space Hopper races in the beautiful grounds before dancing the night away and enjoying a Mexican Feast later!We cannot recommend Tredudwell Manor Wedding Venue and the team highly enough, the setting speaks for itself but every little detail has been planned to perfection. We just wish we could do it all again!Photograph credit to Arianna Fenton Photography @ariannafentonphotography@Tredudwellmanor_wedding_venue@hair_by_jess_x@thegoodfoodcatering

Went to a wedding this weekend and loved the space. Beautiful grounds and functional indoor space with dividers that can be easily folded away or pulled into place as the day goes on. The bar was a little limited in terms of its selection of drinks but all in all a great experience in a beautiful part of England.

I was a guest at a wedding here so I can only comment on what I saw.The grounds are beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff very friendly. I had a great time at this wedding.

Friends got married here, was a lovely quiet place that suited them well. The service provided was excellent, the food was great and the views excellent everyone had a great time particularly the bride and groom.

Really beautiful setting.comfortable and friendly

Wedding of our dreams!!!We just had our wedding here last weekend and I had to write a review, as it was the most incredibly beautiful manor and grounds to hold such a special day for us. We love Cornwall and as soon as we saw this place we fell in love. It’s been in the Shakerley’s family for a very long time. They have renovated it and still more they are planning to do. We can’t wait to visit again and to keep up with these impressive improvements like the temple outside we got married under.We stayed 3 nights and then took over the whole house and grounds for the weekend of the wedding with family and friends. We were lucky enough with bright sunshine and warmth that we could get married outside under their beautiful temple. It was so magical to us I can’t describe. The team there run it so effortlessly and smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They were well organised, kind, thoughtful, generous and so friendly. Slept like logs and breakfast was sensational. The day went without any issues as they are just so organised and was the best day of our lives. We cannot wait to visit again and see the team, Valerie, Justin, Hayley and Becky just to mention a few.Cows were mooing, house martins flying and Canada geese on the pond, including bats at night and birds of prey hovering for their prey. It honestly is just magical and will stay in our hearts forever. I cannot tell you how special this place is to us.Thank you Tredudwell and see you very soon and our family will be visiting also :), they were awestruck just like us x

Fantastic venue. Attentive staff and excellent food.

Such a lovely place for a wedding, and the staff are very friendly.

Stunning place to stay, we had Tredudwell Manor as our wedding venue and it was magical 😍

Good place. Nice views. Well worth it

Couldn’t do enough to ensure son’s wedding went without a hitch. The newly built function room is stunning

What a wonderful picturesque place a wonderful venue for a wedding

Beautiful setting for a wedding. Stunning scenery.

Great experience

What a spot

Fantastic wedding venue.

Nice place

It’s the most amazingly romantic place. Everything about it is impecable.

Lovely manor house

Beautiful location for a wedding with loads of places to take photos

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