No matter if you're six months, a year, or even five years out from your nuptials, you're probably knee-deep in planning already. With the average UK wedding cost in 2023, inclusive of the honeymoon and stag and hen parties, coming in at around £30,000, it's understandable that budgeting for your celebration can seem daunting.
This styled shoot helped showcase the best of the South Wales wedding suppliers alongside the best of Herefordshire Wedding suppliers. We all came together and made a really good team which resulted in a fantastic shoot and a cracking set of images and footage. As a South Wales wedding photographer, I love building relationships with local wedding suppliers and I am so happy to recommend every single person involved in this shoot to any bride. Don’t forget to click on all of the links to their pages, at the start of every paragraph their name or business name is underlined and you can click on it which will take you to their relevant sites.
As a South Wales wedding photographer, I have had the pleasure of capturing countless love stories across this beautiful region. With a passion for creating authentic, stunning images, I've compiled a list of my favorite South Wales wedding venues that not only provide the perfect backdrop for your special day but also bring out the best in my photography style. Let's explore these enchanting locations together!
Choosing the perfect wedding venue is no easy task, but South Wales has a wealth of beautiful, unique, and breathtaking options for your big day. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore some of the best South Wales wedding venues and provide you with a step-by-step process to help you find the perfect fit for your special day.
Before you begin your search for the perfect South Wales wedding venue, it's essential to have a clear idea of what you want. Consider the following factors:
Size: How many guests are you expecting? Make sure to choose a venue that can comfortably accommodate your guest list.
Style: Are you dreaming of a rustic barn wedding or a fairy tale castle? South Wales has a variety of venues that cater to different styles.
Budget: Determine your budget and stick to it. Remember, some venues may have additional costs, such as catering, that need to be factored in.
Location: Consider the convenience of your guests, especially if they're traveling from afar.
One of the main things my clients worry about when planning their wedding photography is being posed. The whole reason I became the type of wedding photographer that I am today is that when I got married myself I was petrified I would have to pose for photos. I had been a guest at so many weddings in the past where the photographer spent all day directing guests and making them pose, or take the bride and groom away for a 2-hour photo shoot!
Quite often I get asked about how I shoot both photo and video as one person. I have been to a lot of fantastic South Wales wedding venues shooting both photo and video and on this occasion I attached a go pro to the top of my Nikon camera whilst walking around the dance floor at this awesome wedding in Kidwelly, Camarthenshire.
When planning your wedding you’ll most likely be looking for a wedding photographer. Then at some stage you might consider a videographer.
Until recently the idea of the same person being able to do both was unheard of.
I’m happy to say that I have now started to shoot both photo and video as one person.
How does it work? During the wedding day, as I’m taking photos (mostly candid and unposed) I’ll quickly switch to video, record a clip, then switch back to photo mode and carry on shooting video.
The video on offer is a highlight film of around 3-5 minutes, making it easy for me to achieve the necessary video clips needed for the highlights whilst still capturing the important photos.
Also, the ceremony and speeches tend to be very popular video highlights but not so much for the photo side of things. So more footage can be captured of these elements to add some good meat to the bone of the wedding highlight video.
The “hybrid” package has quickly become my most popular recently and it isn’t hard to see why. My clients get both photo and video and only have to hire one person.
What do you think of hybrid wedding photography? Let me know your opinion after watching my hybrid video highlights on the home page then fill out the contact form once you’ve decided which package to book!
