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Ellena Sent on 15/04/2025Best Wedding Day Ever!
Thanks to the Harbour team our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. We chose the Harbour hotel because we’ve had so many happy memories in St Ives and it holds a special place in our hearts. The setting is beautiful overlooking Porthminster beach (Where we had some beautiful photos!). The Harbour suite blew us away with the sea view back drop.
The events team were amazing from start to finish and so attentive to all our needs. Bliss, Abi and Kelsie completely blew us away. I felt like nothing was too much and they made wedding planning a positive experience. They were completely transparent and there were no hidden fees.
On the day they helped us to feel so relaxed. Everything ran smoothly and all staff were friendly and approachable. They dealt and managed the 120++ excitable guests extremely well. The food and service were outstanding, with the chocolate brownie and pasties being a real hit!
The team put Guinness on draft especially for us as we mentioned we had lots of Irish Guinness drinking guests! ( we didn't even have to ask!)
We stayed in the Harbour Hotel from Thursday to Monday with the wedding on Saturday. The events team upgraded us to a beautiful suite on the Thursday night to help fit all our extra wedding bits. The Bridal suite was absolutely stunning and made the wedding morning so much fun, with a bridal breakfast delivered to us whilst getting ready.
The Events team also brought us a beautiful gift of two personalised 'Mr & Mrs' mugs. This was so unexpected and thoughtful!
All our guests are still telling us what an amazing day and location it was! We wish we could do it all again! If you are considering booking this venue, do not think twice!Harbour Hotel St Ives's reply:
Ellie & Connor,
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We are so pleased that your wedding day was everything you dreamt of and more.
St Ives is such a beautiful place to get married and we are overjoyed that we were able to be part of your special day.
I am so pleased you found the staff friendly and approachable, that the food was outstanding and that the draft Guinness was a hit!
I will pass your lovely feedback onto all the team involved.
Thank you for sharing your wedding photos with us too - they are beautiful and a great way to remember your special day.
Please do come back to see us when you are in St Ives. We hope to welcome you back here for many years to come and create more special memories in St Ives.
Best wishes
Bliss Festorazzi
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Cheryl Sent on 27/08/2026The best day in the most beautiful location
i'm so pleased we decided to travel from the Midlands to the Harbour Hotel in St Ives for our wedding. Stunning location, made for some beautiful photos excellent value for money and Bliss was so attentive and helpful. Food was gorgeous and all of the staff through out our whole visit it made it so special for us. Thank you! would recommend in a heartbeat -
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Louise Sent on 24/08/2026Wedding August 2026
We had our wedding at the beginning of August and it just ran perfectly. The hotel has the most beautiful backdrop to make your special day even more memorable. The day ran very smoothly thanks to the hotel team and there was no stress on the day. We could not have asked for a better day and wish we could do it all over again. If you're looking for good value for money, good food and drink, and a stunning backdrop St Ives Harbour Hotel is the place. We cannot wait to return to relive our special day in the future. -
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Stacey Sent on 15/08/2026Wedding of our dreams
We had our wedding here and were absolutely blown away with the incredible staff throughout the process! From the first day of having a look around, the whole team were super. We don't live in St Ives and so communication via email was essential to making our vision a reality. Bliss and Maddie were responsive, friendly, helpful and professional. We couldn't have asked for more.
The venue itself is absolutely stunning, all our guests were so impressed with the service and quality food, drink and the overall organisation of the day. The photos that our photographer took have turned out stunning, not that he needed much help with the views over Porthminster beach!
Due to the spa at the venue too, I was able to have a spa day with my bridesmaids the day before and my new husband the day after our wedding which was just magical.
The bridal suite is large, luxurious and had absolutely everything we could have needed. Slippers, dressing gowns, gin & Ts, a stunning view, Nespresso coffee machine and pots, stunning bathroom, the list goes on.
If you're thinking of getting married here... DO IT you will have the BEST dayHarbour Hotel St Ives's reply:
Hello Stacey & Dave,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We really enjoyed reading all of your comments regarding the planning process, the hotel itself, the quality of the food and service and general organisation of the day. It was our absolute pleasure to bring your wedding vision to life and we are so pleased that you had the best day celebrating with us a couple of weeks ago.
The photos you have shared so far look absolutely amazing. We'd love to see some more once your photographer has shared them with you.
We appreciate you leaving such kind words and we wish you so much joy as you start your newly married life together!
Please do pop by and see us when you're ever in St Ives, we'd love to re-live the memories of the day with you.
Best wishes
Bliss Festorazzi
Senior Sales & Events Sales Manager
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Naomi Sent on 13/05/2026AMAZING venue and staff!
We found this venue from the hitched website while looking for 'package' weddings. We wanted an 'all in one' place where we could stay, have the ceremony and party and we were initially struck by the sea view image and immediately booked a visit. The staff were fabulous and friendly and we booked our date the same day. With just 6 months to plan and execute, the staff were super friendly and helpful every step of the way, answering calls and emails on every little detail. The day itself was perfect and our guests complimented how seamless the day felt which we totally agree with! The staff ensured everything was taken care of and helped in every way possible. The food was also a hit! Wedding food can often be a bit bland but the food was SO GOOD, again with many complimenting how surprised they were to have such tasty wedding food! It was nice to have a lot of space on the day and we were so lucky with the weather as we were able to wander down to the beach for private bride and groom photos. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone, we have absolutely no regrets and wish we could do it all over again! Naomi and Codi Morton
Harbour Hotel St Ives's reply:
Naomi & Codi,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of such a special day. We’re so pleased that from your very first visit you felt welcomed and supported, and that our team could help make the planning process smooth and enjoyable, especially with just six months to bring everything together!
We’re delighted to hear how much you and your guests enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the closest of Porthminster beach for your photos.
Thank you again for trusting us with your wedding day and for taking the time to leave this lovely review. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together, and we hope to see you again soon!
Best wishes
Bliss
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Charlotte Sent on 10/05/2026Wedding of Charlotte & Alex 10.04.26
The day was everything we wanted and more! We are so grateful to the team at St Ives Harbour Hotel. Right from our first visit, everyone was so friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble and you put any of our worries at ease. Special shout out to Bliss, Maddie and Kelsie who were always quick to respond to our questions and were absolutely fantastic on the day itself. You made everything run so smoothly! Our guests were all blown away with the venue, food and how well organised everything was. We are so grateful, even down to the lovely personalised mugs that were gifted to us on the day. We highly recommend to any other couples considering booking. You will not be disappointed!Harbour Hotel St Ives's reply:
Charlotte & Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Maddie, Kelsie and I are so pleased to read all of your wonderful comments from your first visit up until the wedding day itself. It was our pleasure hosting such a love-filled day here, and I am so pleased that you and your guests were blown away with everything.
Wishing you all the best in your newly married life together and we hope to see you again at the hotel very soon.
Best wishes,
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