Frieda and the Moon is a bar / restaurant wedding venue based in Looe, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

Looe is a working fishing town on Cornwall's south coast, divided in two by its harbour with East and West Looe linked by the old bridge. It's surrounded by quiet wooded valleys and a stretch of coastline that stays a little under-the-radar compared to the north.

Bar and restaurant venues like Frieda and the Moon centre the wedding day on what arguably matters most to many couples: the food and drink. Guests are looked after by a kitchen and bar team that does this for a living, the spaces are designed for hospitality, and the format suits more intimate weddings, micro-weddings and post-ceremony reception parties particularly well.

In their own words, the team at Frieda and the Moon describe the venue as follows: "Small wedding in Cornwall. Elopement style weddings in magical venue with quirky accomodation in vitage caravans." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Frieda and the Moon, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Frieda and the Moon is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2NT. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.