I regularly cover weddings throughout South and West Wales and I am fortunate to work at some incredible venues. However, it’s safe to say that the venues for Gracie and Jake’s wedding in Pembrokeshire were two of the most dramatic and picturesque locations I have visited this year.
The day began in the village of Nolton, Pembrokeshire, with coverage of the preparations of both the bride and groom. Getting ready at two nearby rustic farmhouses we captured plenty of candid moments throughout the morning with Gracie and the bridesmaids and Jake with his groomsmen.
We then took a short drive along the coast to the UK’s smallest city, St Davids. The venue for the wedding ceremony was St Davids Cathedral, where I have photographed several weddings over the years but it is always a pleasure and privilege to be able to work in this remarkable setting.
It was especially welcome to visit the cathedral on this particular day as it was not only the grandeur of the setting that was notable, but it also provided a cool and much needed shelter from the sun. As much as we welcome sunny wedding days, the temperatures were pushing nearly 30C and Jake was feeling the heat in full military uniform.
With the formalities complete and a few photos taken around the cathedral, we made our way back to Nolton to the outstanding venue of Nolton Coast. Situated in fields adjacent to the Pembrokeshire coastal path and overlooking St Bride’s Bay, it offered the perfect backdrop for the wedding reception.
The remainder of the day was spent taking plenty of candid photos as Gracie and Jake celebrated with family and friends. We took a little time to cover a few group photos as well as some relaxed wedding portraits, including some beautiful late evening images in the wheat fields and overlooking the sea as the sun slowly set.
A selection of images can be seen here with a short film trailer. The full highlight film will follow shortly.
