Rydal Penrhos - Sara & Patrick | North Wales Wedding Photographer

Nov 1, 2025

3 min read

Sara & Patrick's wedding at Rydal Penrhos in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, was an incredible celebration from start to finish. For a late November wedding, the conditions couldn't have been better, with beautiful autumn colours, fantastic people and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day.

Located in the heart of Colwyn Bay, Rydal Penrhos is an iconic North Wales venue, combining historic architecture, impressive halls and beautiful grounds. With its grand interiors, traditional cloisters and stunning autumn surroundings, it provided the perfect setting for relaxed, natural wedding photography.

Wedding Morning in Penrhynside

The morning started at Sara's family home in Penrhynside, near Llandudno, where everyone was getting ready for the celebrations ahead. There was plenty of laughter and excitement throughout the preparations, with hair by Hair by Aisha and makeup by Makeup by Daniela.

Sara's dress from Baybelle Brides looked incredible, with a brilliant personal touch coming from her choice of Doc Martens. Even better, Sara's little daughter had her own matching mini Docs, making for some fantastic photographs!

Following the finishing touches and some lovely reactions during the dress reveals with family and friends, it was time to head towards Rydal Penrhos in style.

Meanwhile, Patrick and the groomsmen were getting ready at the venue, looking sharp in suits from Gear in Llandudno, before welcoming guests for the ceremony.

Wedding Ceremony at Rydal Penrhos

Sara and the bridal party arrived in a fantastic stretched Hummer limousine from Earls Limos, certainly making an entrance!

The ceremony took place inside the impressive Memorial Hall at Rydal Penrhos, a beautiful space full of character and history.

From the entrance through to the vows, rings and first kiss, the ceremony was packed with genuine emotion and memorable moments. Following the register signing, there was time for photographs with the witnesses and children, before everyone headed outside for confetti and the all-important group photograph.

Drinks Reception & Autumn Wedding Photography

With the weather on our side, guests made the most of the beautiful surroundings at Rydal Penrhos during the drinks reception.

We headed off for a short couple shoot, making the most of some of the venue's most impressive features, including the historic cloisters, Osborne Hall and the ivy-covered walls.

The autumn colours were particularly impressive, with the large trees around the grounds providing a fantastic backdrop for relaxed portraits. It's one of the things I love most about photographing weddings at this time of year, especially when the weather is as good as it was for Sara & Patrick.

There was also plenty of time for group photographs and natural moments with family and friends before everyone headed inside for the wedding breakfast.

Wedding Breakfast & Speeches at Osborne Hall

The wedding breakfast took place in the impressive Osborne Hall, beautifully prepared for the celebrations by wedding planner Helen Thomas and the team involved.

The flowers, created by Natalya's Home Story, added a personal touch to the room, while the specially made wedding rings carried their own meaning for Sara & Patrick.

Speeches took place before the meal, bringing plenty of laughter, emotion and brilliant reactions from guests.

Evening Celebrations at Rydal Penrhos

As the afternoon light began to fade, we made the most of the beautiful surroundings for a few more relaxed portraits before the evening celebrations got underway.

The evening included cake cutting with a fantastic creation from Monica at Kava in Llandudno, followed by the first dance and live entertainment from The Hat & the Fiddle.

With a brilliant atmosphere and plenty of energy on the dance floor, it was the perfect way to round off an unforgettable day.

A Fantastic Autumn Wedding in North Wales

From the morning preparations in Penrhynside through to the evening celebrations at Rydal Penrhos, Sara & Patrick's wedding was packed with genuine moments, personal touches and plenty of laughter.

The beautiful late-November conditions, stunning autumn colours and incredible setting made this one a real pleasure to photograph.

Planning Your Wedding at Rydal Penrhos?

If you're planning a wedding at Rydal Penrhos in Colwyn Bay, or anywhere across Llandudno, Conwy and North Wales, this historic venue offers an incredible backdrop for relaxed, natural and documentary-style wedding photography.

As a North Wales wedding photographer, I love capturing weddings as they happen, focusing on genuine emotion, natural interactions and all those little moments that make every celebration unique.