The Godolphin is a country house wedding venue based in Marazion, 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.

Marazion looks out across Mounts Bay towards St Michael's Mount, the tidal island that's one of Cornwall's most recognisable images. It's a relaxed, low-key seaside town just east of Penzance.

Country house venues like The Godolphin suit couples drawn to a more traditional kind of Cornish wedding — established gardens, historic interiors, dedicated bridal suites and a quietly grand sense of occasion. Many country houses offer exclusive use over the wedding weekend, so the venue effectively becomes a private home for the wedding party. Cornwall's country houses tend to come with substantial grounds and the kind of architectural detail that lends itself to photography.

In their own words, the team at The Godolphin describe the venue as follows: "Located in the heart of Mount's Bay along a two-mile stretch of beach in the town of Marazion, Cornwall. A ten-bedroom beachfront restaurant, overlooking the tidal island of St Michael’s Mount - one of Cornwall's most iconic landmarks." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at The Godolphin, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: The Godolphin is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Marazion, Cornwall, TR17 0EN. 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.