North Wales-based wedding and elopement photographer

100% stressfree and joyous wedding experiences in glorious Eryri (Snowdonia)
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Imagine a wedding day as unique as you. A day that’s all about your connection, your dreams, and what truly matters most – you! Imagine exchanging your vows in a setting so epic, it feels like it was put on this beautiful Earth just for you – ruggedly charming mountains, dramatic coastal cliffs or wild, windswept beaches.

wholesome.

100% natural.

adventurous.

romantic.

good for the planet & the soul.

as wild as you like.

Wales Wedding & UK Elopement Photographer | Babs Boardwell Photography

Looks like I could be the wedding photographer for you!

Let me introduce myself – I’m Babs.

Outdoorsy North Wales Wedding Photographer and UK Elopement Planner specialising in helping couples who are looking for an alternative way to get married have a small and intentional wedding day for two – or just a few – here in Wales (it’s what we call ‘to elope’ or to throw out the rulebook and have an adventurous, as wild as you like wedding day) capturing joyous, emotional & simply beautiful moments in a natural, earthy style.

Wife to an absolute gem of a Welsh man who shares my love for the great outdoors, we live a pretty slow and simple life near the Clwydian Range with our 3 free-spirited Welsh collies who are always up for exploring new locations with us.

Babs Boardwell North Wales Wedding Photographer & UK Elopement Photographer
North Wales Wedding & Elopement Photography | Elopement Photographer in Wales

I have a passion for photographing simple & scenic (and often quite small) weddings that truly reflect who you are as a couple against the backdrop of our beautiful Welsh landscapes.

The Ultimate Snowdonia Elopement guide - updated for 2024

Couples who book me are pretty laid-back and love being outdoors; they want their story to be told naturally (so you can be fully present in all of your gorgeous moments). They don’t sweat the small stuff, value a once-in-a-lifetime relaxed wedding experience and don’t want their wedding day to be a performance or be prompted as if they’re in a never-ending slightly awkward photoshoot.

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“I’m not even sure where to start with the photos that Babs captured. Oh my God – they are so dreamy, dramatic & stunning. I’m not sure if this will make sense….but they LOOK how it FELT to be stood on a mountain kissing my wife, just magic! We treasure the memories of our adventure that day just as much as the photos, it was a beautiful time with my new wife and a spectacular adventure – even when it was pouring with rain!”

S & M

North Wales Wedding & Elopement Photographer | Elopement Planning & Photography in Eyrir (Snowdonia)

I’ve already photographed dozens of elopements in all corners of North Wales, and in all types of weather & terrain, so you can fully rely on me to ensure your elopement day goes without a hitch and is 100% stressfree.

I take pride in offering a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience to couples from around the world who want to elope in the ruggedly charming landscapes of North Wales. From our first contact to suggesting your final elopement timeline (and everything in between), I am 100% dedicated to bringing your dream wedding day to life.

North Wales Wedding & Elopement Photography | Elopement Photographer based in North Wales

As a UK-based Elopement Planner & Photographer I also offer services for symbolic ceremonies, scenic vow renewals, and pretty cool Adventure Sessions in Eryri (Snowdonia) – great for couples who do not live in Wales or are considering travelling here from abroad and wishing to celebrate their engagement, an anniversary or even a super exciting proposal. Whatever your story, I’ll make sure all the details are told by capturing your raw feelings, and the deep & unique connection between the two of you in nature against our dramatic landscapes.

North Wales Wedding & Elopement Photographer | Elopement Photography in North Wales

My style of wedding and elopement photography is very RELAXED with a NATURAL-LOOKING and EARTHY vibe – my goal is to make sure you have a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME wedding experience and to give you beautiful photographs and MEMORIES you’ll treasure forever.

I’m the kind of wedding photographer who’ll make sure you have a relaxed, joy-filled wedding day in Wales. No stress or awkward poses, just genuine moments and wholesome vibes. Up in the mountains, on a dreamy beach, or both – I’m going to capture it all for you.

Here’s what I offer:

North Wales Wedding & Elopement Photographer | Elopement Planning & Photography in Wales

If you’re a couple wondering what an elopement is and ‘is it for us?’ – start with my elopement page. You can find all the info you could possibly need here, from what type of ceremony works for you, what to do about the always-talked-about temperamental Welsh weather, locations and the best time to elope in Wales (spoiler alert, there isn’t one).

North Wales-based Wedding & Elopement Photographer

If you’re planning the type of wedding day that feels as much as you as possible and you want to fully immerse yourself in what’s happening on the day and not feel like you’re a performer – I’m guessing that posed or staged wedding photographs just aren’t for you. My wedding photography is 100% natural and not staged or guided AF.

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Couple Photography Experiences in Eryri | Snowdonia – these are mini adventures & photography sessions for super laid back couples who enjoy travelling, who want to discover new countries and bring amazing memories and photos home, and who want to spend quality time together (often with their dog(s) in one of the UK’s last true and utterly charming wildernesses.

Eloping or getting married in Wales will be the best thing you’ll ever do.

How to elope anywhere in the UK | Wales Elopement Photography

Want to tell me more about your plans, find out if I’m free to photograph your wedding or elopement day or need to ask more questions?

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H & J

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