Cawdor Hotel and St. Cynog Church wedding of Cathrin and Craig.

Cawdor Hotel and St. Cynog Church wedding of Cathrin and Craig.

Another wonderful day for a beautiful wedding, beginning to think April is our new summer. St. Cynog Church in Ystradgynlais was the venue for Cathrin and Craig’s wedding service; Craig arrived in a 1960’s police Morris Minor complete with flashing blue light, different, but very appropriate. When Cathrin arrived she was greeted by a wall of well wishers, it seemed that half of Ystrad were outside the Church to see her and the other half inside. Ceremony over and we were off to Newton House in the Dinefwr Park grounds for a few close family, fun and as it turned out quite romantic images, before we joined all the family and friends for the big celebration being held in The Cawdor Hotel, Llandeilo.

King Arthur Hotel wedding of Kirsty and Andrew.

King Arthur Hotel wedding of Kirsty and Andrew.

St. Illtyd’s Church in Llanrhidian was the venue for Kirsty and Andrew’s wedding last Saturday, a lovely ceremony conducted by the Rev. Tim Ardouin.
Our itinerary from Kirsty and Andrew was to capture lots of scenic backdrop images during their big day, a huge challenge as it turned out because the weather didn’t want to play ball with us.  Just as we left the church, the heavens opened, but we have to say that even in the wet conditions Kirsty was still game to give our Three Cliffs field a try, so off came the Jimmy Choos and on went the pink wellies.   We have to say both Kirsty and Andrew were game and well up for it and we had a wet but amazing time.
The King Arthur Hotel hosted the celebrations, and they could not be faulted for their friendly staff and attention to detail.  We  just love the relaxed atmosphere and professional service, and it is one of our all time favourite venues.

Cawdor Hotel Llandeilo weddng of Catrin and Kevin.

Cawdor Hotel weddng of Catrin & Kevin.

What a lovely start to the new wedding season, Catrin and Kevin’s big day, they couldn’t have wished for a better venue or better weather.

The wedding ceremony was held in Ty Horeb a converted chapel a stones throw from the hotel, down a flagstone alley with it’s brightly coloured walls it reminded me of a resent Venice trip, photographically speaking it couldn’t have been better. Once the formal ceremony ended Catrin, Kevin and the wedding party took the short journey to the beautiful Aberglasney House and Gardens, set in the Tywi Valley it’s one of the finest gardens in Wales and a splendid venue for their photography. Formal photos over the wedding party returned to the Cawdor Hotel leaving Catrin and Kevin to enjoy their own company and a few together images. Then it was back to the Cawdor to join all the guests in the courtyard for one big photographic group before sitting down to the delightful meal.

Here’s a few images you can enjoy while on honeymoon, and there’s loads more to show when you return, enjoy.

Saara and Mike’s wedding at Oldwalls Gower.

Saara and Mike’s wedding at Oldwalls Gower.

What a beautiful autumn day to wed at Oldwalls on the picturesque Gower coast, the sun shone all day for this lovely couple, both Saara and Mike started their big day in separate rooms, which must have been hard for a couple so in love. The official ceremony over we all gathered in the forecourt of Oldwalls for a photograph with everyone. Next it was a short journey to Weobley Castle which in it’s time was certainly a desirable residence and one which boasted a plethora of high society owners over the centuries, I’m sure in all their finery neither Saara or Mike felt out of place in this majestic building. Then it was back to Oldwalls to join family and friends for the rest of the celebrations, and here’s a few images from their day.

St. David’s Church, Neath and Oxwich Bay Hotel wedding of Hayley and Chris

St. David’s Church, Neath and Oxwich Bay Hotel wedding of Hayley and Chris.

If rain is lucky then Hayley and Chris must be the luckiest couple on this planet, what a beautiful wet day, but did it spoil the couples day, not one little bit. The ceremony took place at St. Davids Church in the centre of Neath which has a lovely spacious interior with beautiful lighting, allowing us to capture the full service in all it’s glory. Luckily we had a break in the weather which allowed us a few group photographs of family and friends outside the Church before we started our journey to the wedding celebrations at the Oxwich Bay Hotel, Here’s a sneak preview of a few of my favourite images from your very wet lucky wedding day.

 

 

King Arthur Hotel Swansea’s wedding planner’s big day.

 King Arthur Hotel Swansea’s wedding planner’s big day.

This was Sarah and Richard’s day to remember and boy did they do it in style. Sarah who’s one of the King Arthur’s amazing wedding coordinators, certainly pulled out all the stops on this her very own special day, and wow, don’t know how she managed it but she even negotiated the very best wedding weather we’d had this year. The King Arthur’s Avalon banqueting looked fantastic as Sarah joined Richie to take their wedding vows on this beautiful sunny day, there were even a few comforting grunts and whimpers from both Lily and Lola the couples faithful doggie companions. Congratulations aside it was into the Love Bug for a short journey to one of Sarah and Richard’s favourite locations Three Cliffs Bay for a few romantic images on their own, no doggies this time.  Then back in the Love Bug to the King Arthur Hotel to join family and friends for the rest of the celebrations. We thank you both for inviting High society Photography to be part of your special day, and both Lucy & myself wish you all the very best for the future, it was a pleasure to spend time with you both on this very special day, enjoy your honeymoon in Mexico, and while you’re there enjoy these few images as a taster until you’re back home.

Margam Orangery wedding photography of Natalie and Fawaz

Margam Orangery wedding photography of Natalie and Fawaz

It was our pleasure to photograph Natalie and Fawaz’s humanist wedding ceremony at the beautiful Margam Orangery on Saturday, we started with the preparations at Blanco’s Hotel in Port Talbot where Natalie and Fawaz began their big day. Fawaz arriving at the Orangery by vintage car and Natalie by a fantastic horse drawn carriage, what a way to start your wedding day!  Once the ceremony, handshakes and kisses had finished it was a short journey by carriage up to Margam Castle for the happy couple. By luck, we managed to gain access to the castle’s beautiful interior for a few romantic images, this had been out of bounds for the last three months as it was being used for a film set on the new  Da Vinci’s Demons, an 8 episode historical fantasy series, staring Tom Riley being filmed for the BBC. From the castle we walked back to the Orangery and teamed up with two of Natalie and Fawaz’s devoted friends, their two doggies, well why not, after all they are part of their family. Speeches and first dance over the finally of the night, a fantastic firework display in the orangery grounds to the delight of all family and friends.