Beach Weddings at The Rockpool, Gwithian, Cornwall
Updated: Sep 30
We are so excited to introduce you to an unforgettable beach wedding venue in one of our favourite places in Cornwall – The Rockpool in Gwithian!
We have loved Gwithian and Godrevy for as long as we can remember - and when you are lucky enough to ever meet someone else who shares your passion for your very favourite place, it’s so exciting but you have the same tricky dilemma – do you tell other people about this wonderful secret location or do you keep it to yourself??
It’s a difficult one, but we have decided to share! So if you are a fan of big skies and even bigger beaches, stunning views in every direction and the chance to walk for miles sometimes without even seeing another soul, you will love Gwithian and Godrevy.
And for laid back ocean lovers looking for a chilled out, rustic, friendly beachside spot for relaxed drinks and great food (we can highly recommend the brunch, cocktails and the Sunday Roast!) or somewhere to hold your wedding or renewal of wedding vows ceremony or reception – you have found it in The Rockpool.
Why choose The Rockpool for a beach wedding in Cornwall?
Nestled in the sand dunes of St Gothian Sands nature reserve and adjacent to the National Trust headland and the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Rockpool is located in a simply stunning spot. Three miles out to sea is Godrevy Lighthouse, made famous in Virginia Woolf’s novel "To The Lighthouse", and you can potter around the numerous rockpools in sight of this magnificent landmark, or grab your board and head for some of the best surf in the county. If you’re feeling energetic you can walk along the sands all the way to Hayle, with stunning views of Carbis Bay and St Ives the entire route, or in the other direction around the rocky headland to quietly observe the grey seal colony at Mutton Cove.
Winners of numerous tourism awards, The Rockpool is also a member of Surfers Against Sewage 250 Club, a Plastic Free Champion, works with Cornwall Bird Watching & Preservation Society and organises regular beach cleans for children, as well as dog walks in aid of the National Animal Welfare Trust – there is literally nothing to dislike about these guys!
Can you have a celebrant wedding at The Rockpool?
We are lucky to have enjoyed SO many happy times at Gwithian, including a number of wonderful family ceremonies to renew wedding vows on the beach, along with some very memorable wedding ceremonies at The Rockpool itelf.
And while they are licensed for legal weddings, we’re guessing that truly fun-loving, free-spirited, bohemian beachy souls might like something a little more personal and flexible than a standard registrar ceremony - and that’s where it’s great to see The Rockpool supporting celebrant wedding ceremonies!
We've got a couple of blogs about wedding ceremonies we've created for clients at The Rockpool - now known as LULA - firstly, wonderful Kate and Juliet back in 2023 and then more recently, the lovely Anna and Lou in 2026. If you’re dreaming of your own beach wedding in Cornwall, you can find out more about the completely personal wedding ceremonies we create — at The Rockpool, on the beach or somewhere else that feels completely right for you.
PS. As always, no money changed hands for this blog – we just love recommending venues that we think you’ll love too!
