Marble Church & Faenol Fawr - Charlee & Matt | North Wales Wedding Photographer

Dec 22, 2025

3 min read

Charlee & Matt's wedding at the iconic Marble Church in Bodelwyddan, North Wales, was a fantastic festive celebration just before Christmas. With beautiful late-autumn light, perfect conditions and a brilliant group of people, it was an absolute pleasure to capture their special day.

Having booked my Mini-Wedding Coverage (3 hours), Charlee & Matt wanted to focus on the most important moments of their celebration, from the ceremony at the Marble Church through to their drinks reception at the nearby Faenol Fawr.

A Christmas Wedding at the Marble Church

Located in Bodelwyddan, near St Asaph and Rhyl, the Marble Church, officially known as St Margaret's Church, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in North Wales. With its impressive spire, beautiful stonework and stunning interior, it provides an incredible backdrop for wedding photography at any time of year.

The morning started with Matt and the groomsmen arriving at the church, looking sharp in suits from Marks & Spencer. There was time for a few relaxed group photographs and to capture the beautiful church decorations before guests began arriving.

Wedding Ceremony at St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan

With everyone gathered inside the Marble Church, it was time for Charlee to make her entrance.

The ceremony was full of genuine emotion, laughter and memorable moments, from the vows and exchange of rings through to the first kiss and signing of the register.

Following the ceremony, we made the most of the church's incredible architecture for a few relaxed couple portraits, including photographs inside the church and beneath its impressive entrance archway.

The beautiful surroundings and festive atmosphere made for some fantastic photographs before everyone headed over to the reception.

Drinks Reception at Faenol Fawr

The celebrations continued at Faenol Fawr, a historic country house hotel situated just a short distance from the Marble Church in Bodelwyddan.

With its traditional stone buildings, charming courtyard and character-filled surroundings, Faenol Fawr is a fantastic location for a relaxed wedding reception in North Wales.

Guests enjoyed drinks and caught up with family and friends while we captured plenty of natural moments throughout the afternoon.

We also headed off for a short couple shoot around the venue, making the most of the beautiful surroundings and soft seasonal light, before gathering everyone together for group photographs and the all-important confetti shot.

Mini-Wedding Photography in North Wales

Charlee & Matt's wedding was a brilliant example of how much can be captured in just a few hours.

From the ceremony at the Marble Church to the celebrations at Faenol Fawr, their day was packed with genuine moments, fantastic people and plenty of festive atmosphere.

My Mini-Wedding Coverage was the perfect fit for their plans, allowing me to document the key moments of their wedding without the need for full-day photography.

Planning a Wedding at the Marble Church or Faenol Fawr?

If you're planning a wedding at St Margaret's Church in Bodelwyddan, Faenol Fawr, or anywhere across North Wales, both venues offer beautiful surroundings for relaxed, natural and documentary-style wedding photography.

As a North Wales wedding photographer, I offer both full-day and Mini-Wedding Coverage, capturing the genuine moments, real emotions and little details that make every celebration unique.