Snowdonia Elopement Photographer
For couples who'd rather spend their wedding day outside. start planning your elopement
I’m Babs, a North Wales-based elopement photographer helping couples plan and photograph small, personal wedding days in Eryri (Snowdonia).
From quiet mountain vows and lakeside ceremonies to registry office weddings followed by a few hours outdoors, I’ll help you find a way to get married that feels like you.
With local knowledge, practical planning support and a relaxed approach to photography, you can spend more time enjoying your day and less time worrying about how it all comes together.
Eloping in Eryri
One of the loveliest things about eloping in Eryri (Snowdonia) is the freedom to spend your wedding day doing things you genuinely enjoy together.
With mountains, lakes, ancient woodlands, waterfalls and quiet valleys, there’s so much choice. And you don’t need to hike for hours to find somewhere beautiful, either.
Perhaps you’d like to exchange your vows beside a quiet mountain lake, take a gentle walk through the woods, stop for a picnic or spend the afternoon exploring somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit.
You might bring your children, your dogs or a handful of your favourite people. Or perhaps you’d prefer to keep the whole day just for the two of you.
However you choose to spend it, we’ll plan the day around what you actually want to do, rather than around a list of photographs.
I’ll document things naturally as they unfold, with a little gentle direction when it’s useful, leaving you free to enjoy being there.
Snowdonia Elopement Photography & Planning
A little local knowledge goes a long way
I’ve spent the past eight years helping couples plan and photograph their elopements in Eryri, and even longer exploring its mountains, lakes and quieter corners.
Some of my favourite ceremony spots are places we’ve stumbled across while out walking with our three collies. My husband Rich is also a Mountain Rescue volunteer, so spending time in nature is very much part of our everyday life.
I’ll help you find locations that suit you, whether that’s somewhere remote in the mountains, a quiet lakeside spot or a beautiful place that’s accessible, with or without a long walk.
We’ll think through timings, walking routes, travel between locations, weather alternatives and the practicalities of getting married in Wales.
And when your wedding day comes around, I’ll be there to document it quietly, without turning the whole thing into a photography session.
A little gentle direction when it’s useful, plenty of room for things to happen naturally, and photographs that reflect how the day actually felt.
Real Elopements in Eryri
Every elopement is different.
Some couples choose a quiet ceremony just for the two of them. Others bring their children, their dogs or a few close friends and family members. Some spend the whole day in the mountains, while others combine a legal ceremony with a few hours exploring somewhere beautiful.
Here are a few real elopements I’ve helped plan and photograph in Eryri, each one shaped around the people getting married.
Snowdonia Elopement Photography & Pricing
Because every elopement is different, photography coverage is flexible and built around how you’d love to spend your day, rather than trying to fit it all into a fixed ‘package’.
Whether you’re planning a quiet ceremony in the mountains or a longer day exploring a few favourite places, we’ll work out how much time makes sense for your plans.
There’s no need to decide on your hours straight away. We can figure that out as your plans come together.
Here’s what’s included:
Personalised planning support – help with locations, walking routes, timings, weather alternatives and the practical details that make your day run smoothly.
Relaxed, natural photography – documenting your day as it happens, with a little gentle direction when needed, without turning it into a photoshoot.
A few preview photographs within 24 hours – perfect for sharing your news with family and friends.
Your full collection of professionally edited photographs – delivered in a beautiful private online gallery, ready to download, enjoy and share.
A few little extras – 35mm film photographs, vintage camcorder clips and drone photography when conditions allow.
Most importantly, you’ll have someone alongside you who knows Eryri well, understands the practicalities of an outdoor wedding day and wants you to have the freedom to enjoy every bit of it.
Add-ons
Vintage camcorder clips.
Little snippets from the day captured on my vintage camcorder.
Starting at £1,250
A few lovely words from past elopement couples
“We had the perfect day, despite the pouring rain.”
“I am so glad that we had our wedding our way. Every single person has commented on how incredible our photos are, and I certainly have to agree. We could not recommend her more!”
“We couldn’t be happier with the experience and the beautiful photos!”
“We had the absolute pleasure of having Babs as our elopement photographer, from the moment she arrived at our ceremony, Babs was calm and made us feel at ease. She captured all the intimate moments of the ceremony beautifully – the photographs truly reflect the emotions of the day.”
“I wish I could give all the stars!”
“I’m not even sure where to start with the photos that Babs captured. Oh my god, they are so dreamy, dramatic and 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 climbed up a hill and shot the most wonderful wedding photos.”
“When I shared them with friends & family they were completely blown away! Eternally grateful to Babs and will always look back on these with the fondest memories!”
Planning an Elopement in Wales?
If you’re still figuring out where to begin, I’ve put together a few free guides covering locations, legal requirements and the practical side of planning a small wedding in Wales.
How to Elope in Wales in 2027 - what you need to know
The practical bits, including legal marriage, celebrant-led ceremonies and planning your day.
Ultimate Eryri (Snowdonia) Elopement Guide
Locations, seasons and ideas for planning an elopement in the mountains.
The best places to elope in Wales, 2027 Guide
From quiet winter mornings to long summer evenings, find the season that feels right for you.
What happens after you contact me?
From our first chat to planning your elopement and photographing your day, here’s a little look at how it all works.
Tell me about your plans.
A rough date, who you’d like to bring and an idea of what you’re drawn to is plenty to begin with.
I’ll check my availability, answer any initial questions and we can have a chat about what you have in mind.
Secure your date.
Once we’ve had a chat and you’re happy to go ahead, I’ll send over your contract and booking invoice. Once they’re sorted, your date is in the diary. And that’s when the fun part begins!
We start planning your day.
I’ll help with locations, timings and the practical details, and we’ll gradually put together a day that feels right for you. Nothing rigid or built around photographs – just a really good wedding day, with plenty of time to actually enjoy it.
Even if they’re still a bit vague, we’ll figure it out.
I care just as much about helping you have an incredible day as I do about photographing it.
That might mean finding somewhere quiet for your vows, working out a timeline that doesn’t have you watching the clock, planning around the weather, leaving time for a walk or a swim, stopping somewhere for food, or simply giving you enough space to actually enjoy where you are.
You won’t spend your elopement being moved from one photo spot to another. We’ll plan a day around what you genuinely want to do, and I’ll photograph it as we go.
Thinking about eloping to Eryri (Snowdonia)?
Whether you’ve already got a favourite place in mind or you’re still figuring out what your wedding day could look like, I’d love to hear what you’re thinking. And you don’t need a detailed plan or a long list of questions, either.
Tell me a little about yourselves, when you’re hoping to get married and what you’re drawn to. We can work out the rest together.
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