Grand Marquee Wedding, Brechfa | Alys + Aled

If there is one thing about wedding photography that I’ll never get tired of, it's capturing the energy that radiates from the day of true celebration! All weddings are special. They all have amazing moments and energy surrounding them, and I’m honoured to have the opportunity to capture each one. However, every year, there tends to be one wedding that sticks out with a little extra spark of oomph! One of those weddings was Alys & Aled’s day of celebration. Their wedding was an absolute blast to capture, literally from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. Endless moments of love, joy and laughter. The way every wedding should be!

Their ceremony took place at Tabernacle Chapel in Whitland and then moved to a magnificent marquee set up in the grounds of a stunning location just outside Brechfa, Carmarthenshire. I titled this post “Grand Marquee Wedding” because as you scroll down the page it should become apparent that this was far from your average garden marquee wedding set-up. I won’t waste time trying to describe their day in words because that kind of defeats the purpose of documentary photography.

So here’s the story of Alys & Aled’s wedding, presented in a collection of natural and emotive images. These are just a few of the many favourites from the hundreds of images that were delivered and enjoyed.

Thank you both for having me and for hosting a day that was an absolute pleasure to capture! Your wedding will always be one I will never forget for all its positive energy, amazing people and incredible memories!

Kind words from the happy couple…..

“Thank you so much for capturing our day so beautifully. We are so pleased with all our photos and will treasure them forever. Thank you also for keeping us both so calm and guiding us through the day - Thank you SO much for our photos, they are absolutely amazing. We are so pleased with them. You’ve captured our day exactly how we’d hoped, and we love every single one of them. We can’t thank you enough, and we will certainly recommend you to everyone we know! ” Alys & Aled

Rosedew Farm Wedding | Sorelle + Lewis

Wedding Photography from Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major.

Sorelle & Lewis's beautiful wedding at Rosedew Farm in Llantwit Major. A stunning venue which made a perfect setting for this rustic-styled wedding. When I did a pre-wedding visit to Rosedew Farm a few days before the wedding, I was taken aback by how perfect this venue was for the relaxed style of weddings I most enjoy capturing. With a rural feel and just a few minutes away from the stunning Llantwit Major beach, it has so much to offer that other venues don’t. Not only that but at the time of year I visited, it was surrounded by acres of bright yellow rapeseed fields, all in full bloom. After seeing that, it didn't take a genius to figure out where we would go for the Bride and Groom photos once their wedding day arrived.

Sorelle happens to be an accomplished and successful photographer herself (you can see her work here), so when we took the booking, we were excited to find someone who understood what photographing a wedding is all about. At the same time, it also meant I had to deliver work that exceeded the expectations of someone who knows her stuff. No pressure, then!

Judging from the amazing feedback Sorelle and Lewis provided after the wedding, I’m happy to say we achieved our goal. Thinking back to their wedding brings back so many beautiful memories of love, happiness, and real emotion. You only have to scroll through the images below to see what I mean.

Hope you enjoy the story of Sorelle and Lewis's magical day at Rosedew Farm!

Kind words from Sorelle and Lewis.

"I cannot tell you how happy Lewis and I are with the images. They are incredible, and they have everything I wanted. You have captured so many moments! Some we forgot about, and some we didn't know had happened! It has made us want to do it all over again. I cannot wait to share with friends and family and, most importantly, get them all printed so I can see them on my walls daily. We cannot thank you enough; you are seriously talented. Thank you for capturing memories that will last our lifetime xxx."

De Courceys Manor Wedding | Laura + Michael

Wedding Photography at De Courceys Manor, Pentyrch.

The honour of capturing another amazing day of celebration with Laura and Michael at De Courceys Manor in Cardiff. I met Laura & Michael at a wedding fayre, and they decided to use me as their wedding photographer because they wanted wedding images that captured the essence of their day. They wanted natural storytelling images rather than what they had experienced at previous friends’ weddings. And they did not want their day to turn into some ‘production’ with a never-ending list of staged photos. They knew that wasn’t them or what they were looking for in terms of photography. Fortunately, they found me and loved my more relaxed style of photography.

What I particularly enjoyed about this wedding was how Laura and Michael, their families and friends, were so willing to accept me into their day and let us do our thing without being overly aware that they were being photographed. This meant I could get close to the action and catch everything as it happened naturally. This makes their wedding images authentic and is why I enjoyed spending the day with them and their wonderful families and friends. Here are a few of my favourite images from this amazing De Courceys Manor wedding. Thank you both for such an awesome day!

Kind words from Laura and Michael.

Thank you so much! The photos are fantastic! We can't stop looking through them! Thanks for all your hard work in documenting our special day so beautifully! 

Laura & Mike

Mansion House Llansteffan Wedding | Georgia + Ellis

Wedding photography from the Mansion House Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire.

Georgia & Ellis chose the beautiful venue of the Mansion House Llansteffan for their wedding day. It’s a local venue and somewhere I’m always excited to return to. With stunning views across the Tywi estuary, it’s easy to see why this is such a popular venue and why couples fall in love with this place. Just look at the opening image below!

First met Georgia and Ellis over Skype after they found us online. Luckily, I also had an opportunity to meet them in person before the wedding. Meeting before the wedding day makes things easier for both parties when the big day finally arrives. I highly recommend that couples try to meet with us at least once before the wedding day. After all, nobody wants stranger photographing their dream wedding day, so building a rapport is a great way to gain trust.

Looking through the images, you will see what a lovely couple Georgia and Ellis make. These two have so much affection and understanding for each other, which made photographing their wedding a breeze of enjoyment! It wasn’t just the connection between themselves that made the day special, but also their connection with their families and friends. Everyone from their close family played an important role in the success of their day. Whether it was making speeches, performing readings or simply walking Georgia down the aisle. It all added to the closeness and intimacy of the day.

Here are some of my favourite images from their magical day. Hope you enjoy this beautiful wedding story.

Buckland Hall Wedding | Carys + Steve

Wedding photography from Buckland Hall, Brecon Beacons.

Last year was brilliant, photographing so many amazing weddings for so many amazing couples. All of whom welcomed me into their lives, entrusting me with the honour of capturing the most important day of their lives. Undoubtedly, Carys & Steve gave us one of the warmest welcomes. Being able to instantly connect with them through our shared love of the great outdoors and travel made the perfect blend for a great rapport. Their love for the outdoors greatly influenced their chosen wedding venue. Set in the stunning countryside of Brecon Beacons, the venue of Buckland Hall was the perfect match for them.

Blessed with perfect weather and a mix of family and close friends. Their day had a cosy and relaxed atmosphere where everyone had a chance to unwind and enjoy. Even Jess, Carys and Steve's dog made a special guest appearance. She had her own space to let loose for a few games of fetch!

Here is the beautiful story of their special day and the stunning example of Buckland Hall wedding. A perfect wedding day for two amazing people, clearly made for each other! ;)

Thank you so much, Carys and Steve, for allowing me to be a part of your magical day!

Kind words from Carys & Steve.

Thank you so much for photographing our wedding at Buckland Hall on the weekend. You were AMAZING.....everything from your effort of visiting the venue before the big day to 'get a feel of the place', to our photos in the morning before the ceremony, the organisation but relaxed nature of the group photos, to our special 'couple' photographs. You did not stop throughout the whole day, and it never felt intrusive.... half the time, I didn't know you were there! We especially loved the little extras such as photos with our dog and 'just one more location' as you had found the perfect place! We had lots of fun during the photos, which I'm sure will show through! Cannot wait to see our photos and again want to say a massive THANK YOU.

We cannot recommend you highly enough. Love Carys and Steve xx

Gemma and Craig Gallivan’s Wedding

Gemma and Craig Gallivan's wedding at Corran Resort and Spa, Laugharne, Carmarthenshire.

Gemma and Craig Gallivan chose the beautiful Corran Resort & Spa for their wedding day celebration. A perfect venue for a wedding celebration with a difference!

Must admit it’s not every day we receive an enquiry from someone with celebrity status. If you don’t know who Craig Gallivan is, then we highly recommend you check his Wikipedia page here. In a nutshell, his profile reads, a Welsh actor best known for playing Callum Watson in Footballers Wives', the ITV2 spin-off drama Footballers' Wives: Extra Time and more recently as Luke (Morris) Morgan in the Sky1 television comedy series Stella. In August 2018 took over in the lead role in the West End musical School of Rock, becoming the longest-serving Dewey in the show’s West End history. There is much more to read about Craig, but you get the picture!

Their wedding was a celebration with a difference, and we meant it. These guys set out to make their wedding day very special, and without spoiling the story, we encourage you to scroll through the images below and make it to the end. When you reach the final images, you understand exactly what we mean by different! We’ve never experienced a wedding with such an amazing set-up as this!

Regardless of Craig’s involvement in TV, they hosted a day that was very much focused on their amazing families and close friends. The day had a very natural and intimate feel to it, which was why Gemma and Craig chose me. They simply wanted the day captured as naturally as possible, without any direction or orchestrating. Here is the wedding story of Gemma and Craig’s beautiful day of celebration.