North Wales Wedding Photographer

Natural, relaxed photography for small weddings in Wales.

Not every wedding needs to be a big occasion.

Perhaps you’re planning a little celebration with your closest family and friends, getting married somewhere lovely in the Welsh countryside or simply want a day that feels relaxed and free from too many expectations.

I’m Babs, a North Wales wedding photographer specialising in small weddings for couples who’d rather spend their day enjoying themselves than worrying about the photographs.

My approach is relaxed and mostly documentary. I’ll offer a little guidance when it’s needed, but otherwise I’m there to capture the people, the atmosphere and all those lovely moments that happen naturally.

A small family wedding at Chateau Rhianfa & a mountain adventure in Eryri

 

 

 

 

 

Small Wedding Photography Across North Wales

There’s something really lovely about keeping your wedding small.

You get to spend proper time with the people you’ve invited, enjoy the little moments and celebrate without feeling like you need to entertain a room full of guests.

And North Wales has some wonderful places for doing exactly that.

From little countryside venues and historic buildings to lakeside celebrations and coastal hideaways, there are plenty of ways to plan a wedding that feels personal to you.

Perhaps that’s a simple ceremony followed by lunch with your family. Or a few hours celebrating together before heading somewhere outdoors for a little time as newlyweds.

You can include the traditions you love and leave out the ones you don’t.

I photograph very small weddings across Eryri (Snowdonia), the Llŷn Peninsula, Anglesey and the Vale of Llangollen.

bride and groom laughing together while holding a glass of champagne on their micro wedding day at Penarth Fawr

Think you may need a venue for your wedding or elopement in Wales?

A few more lovely small wedding days

Every couple does things a little differently, which is one of my favourite things about photographing small weddings.

Here are a few more celebrations from across Wales, each with its own people, places and little moments worth remembering.

small wedding in Wales at Penarth Fawr

Wedding Photography Without All the Fuss

You don’t need to know how to pose, feel particularly comfortable in front of the camera or plan your wedding around getting photographs.

Most of the time, I’ll quietly document what’s happening around me – the conversations, the laughter, the hugs and everything in between.

Of course, we’ll make time for some lovely photographs of the two of you, and I’m happy to organise a few family photographs too.

But I won’t have you disappearing for hours or constantly stopping what you’re doing for the camera.

If you’d love to head off for a little wander together after your ceremony, we can do that too.

The photographs matter, of course. But so does having a genuinely lovely wedding day.

Small Wedding Photography Pricing

A small wedding doesn’t necessarily need a full day of photography.

Whether you’re planning a short ceremony and a meal with your closest people or would love a few extra hours to explore somewhere together, we can work out coverage that suits your plans.

What’s Included:

Relaxed, natural photography throughout your time together;

Gentle guidance (if wanted), without taking over your day;

Help with timings and planning around the best light;

Couple and family photographs;

A selection of previews within 24hrs;

A private online gallery of edited photographs to download and share.

bride looking happy raising her arm with bouquet while having confetti thrown at her and the groom at Llyn Gwynant Barns

Thinking about a wedding for Just the Two of You?

If you’re imagining something even smaller, perhaps just the two of you, exchanging vows somewhere outdoors, you might prefer an elopement.

I also photograph elopements throughout Wales, helping couples plan days spent exploring the mountains, lakes and coastline, with the freedom to spend their wedding day doing something they genuinely enjoy.

Your little wedding in North Wales

Whether you’ve already found the perfect little venue or you’re still figuring out what you’d like your day to look like, I’d love to hear about your plans.

Tell me a little about where you’re getting married, who’s coming along and what you’re looking forward to most.

Recent small weddings and elopements & life in Wales on Instagram

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