October took me back to one of my favourite local venues, the Barn at Faenol Fawr, for the wedding of Sian and Andrew. Situated in Bodelwyddan, just outside St Asaph, Faenol Fawr is surrounded by North Wales countryside and has a great mix of old buildings, gardens and open space. The Barn itself is a brilliant wedding venue and, being somewhere I photograph regularly, I always know there are plenty of options for photos whatever the weather decides to do. For October, we wer

September saw me back at one of my favourite local wedding venues, the stunning Plas Maenan in the Conwy Valley, for the wedding of Gemma and Ben. Plas Maenan is one of those venues that really does have it all. Sitting above the Conwy Valley near Llanrwst, the country house is surrounded by some of the best scenery North Wales has to offer, with views across the valley towards the mountains. Add in the historic house, the grounds, sweeping staircase and plenty of character t

Towards the end of September I was back at one of my favourite local venues, the Vale Country Club in Ruthin, for the wedding of Haf and Lewis. Before heading to the Vale, though, the day started at the lovely Llanrhaeadr Church, a small and incredibly picturesque church tucked away in the North Wales countryside. This part of the Vale of Clwyd is full of the sort of scenery that makes North Wales such a great place to photograph weddings, with rolling hills, quiet country la

Beth and Mike celebrated their wedding at Faenol Fawr, one of North Wales' most popular wedding venues. Located in Bodelwydden, Faenol Fawr combines historic character, beautiful grounds and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, making it a fantastic location for relaxed, documentary-style wedding photography throughout the year. The day began with a particularly meaningful moment in St Asaph Cemetary, where Beth,and immediate family members visited a family graveside to la

Kate and Steve celebrated their wedding with a ceremony at St Marcella's Church in Denbigh, followed by a reception at the nearby White House, Rhuallt. Nestled in the North Wales countryside, The White House is a popular wedding venue offering beautiful grounds, elegant reception spaces and stunning views across the Vale of Clwyd. What made this wedding particularly refreshing was the approach to photography coverage. Rather than booking full-day coverage, Kate and Steve opte

Lisa & Simon’s wedding at Plas Isaf Wedding Barns was one of those days where everything just clicked into place. The conditions were perfect from start to finish, the atmosphere stayed relaxed throughout, and Plas Isaf delivered exactly what makes it one of the standout barn wedding venues in North Wales. Set in the hills near Corwen, Plas Isaf Wedding Barns combines countryside views, converted barn spaces and open surroundings that work perfectly for natural, documentary-s

Lyndsay & Zach’s wedding at Vale Country Club was one of those days where everything lined up perfectly. The weather stayed solid throughout, the atmosphere never dropped, and the setting at Vale Country Club delivered exactly what you’d want from a North Wales wedding venue—open countryside views, modern spaces, and plenty of room for a relaxed wedding day. Located near Ruthin, Vale Country Club combines lakeside surroundings with purpose-built wedding spaces, making it a st

Kara & Sion’s wedding at Soughton Hall was one of those days where everything came together naturally. The weather stayed perfect from start to finish, the atmosphere never dropped, and Soughton Hall delivered exactly what it’s known for—strong interiors, clean outdoor space, and one of the best manor house wedding venues in North Wales. Set near Mold in the Flintshire countryside, Soughton Hall combines historic architecture with modern wedding spaces, giving plenty of varie

Lauren & Jack’s wedding at Stanford Farm was one of those days that just worked from start to finish. Set in the countryside near Shrewsbury, Stanford Farm is a purpose-built wedding venue with open views, clean outdoor ceremony spaces, and a relaxed layout that suits documentary-style coverage. From the moment I arrived through to the final shots in the evening, everything ran smoothly. The weather held, the atmosphere stayed consistent, and it made for a solid day of natu

Lucy & Louie’s wedding took place at Wynnstay Arms, right in the centre of Ruabon near Wrexham. The Wynnstay Arms is a well-known North Wales wedding venue, combining a traditional coaching inn feel with modern function spaces—ideal for a full wedding day in one location. Prep at Home The morning started at Lucy’s parents’ home, focusing on real moments and interactions rather than anything staged. Details, prep, and final adjustments all built naturally into the story of the