Our first Ruthin Castle wedding and what a day it was. For a 4pm twilight wedding, they sure packed a lot into their day
Despite rain for most of the day, nothing could dampen the joy of this wedding, the giggles and looks of love between them were wonderful to see and capture.
Ruthin Castle was where Andy proposed to Kate so whatever the weather it was going to be a special day and more memories made.
The planned outdoor ceremony on the Peacock terrace was understandably switched to inside in the Cornwallis Room which overlooks the terrace.
Both bride and groom were getting ready at the venue so easy to cover both preparations before the ceremony.
Kate was beautifully made up by Cathryn Rawlinson – madeupbycathryn
Wedding Ceremony Ruthin Castle
The ceremony was quite emotional with sons Ollie (ringbearer) and 6-month-old Eddie having starring roles.
Tears, giggles, and smiles throughout, a beautiful ceremony – although very warm and humid inside.
Afterward, guests relaxed in the Peacock Lounge with drinks.
Eventually, a wee break in the rain clouds so good on Kate for ordering everyone outside for confetti and group photos.
She so wanted outdoor pics so glad we could get them.
Bertie’s Wedding Reception Ruthin Castle
The reception was held in Berties – a warm cosy room graced with beautiful chandeliers.
A hog roast ensued and guests were entertained by the Magicians in Black.
Time for ice cream after the Hog roast – yummy
We got some cosy portraits inside and around the castle and briefly ventured out with a brolly to see the peacocks and their young chicks – so cute.
After the meal just before the light went we at last got some dry weather and got gorgeous relaxed pictures in the beautiful Italianate gardens
Was just perfect for our couple – know how much Kate wanted some pics around the rustic parts of the castle and gardens
Thank you to Andy for being a star hobbling around with a broken toe to get these pics too. – you made memories together.
Soon it was time to cut the cheesecake and dancing party fun
We also had time to capture toasting marshmallows in the fire pit and one last portrait of our couple with the twinkly fairy lights on the drawbridge where Andy had proposed.
Thank you Kate and Andy for having us along to capture your magical day. Here are just a few highlights from a wonderful day.
Weddings at Ruthin Castle in North Wales are great for relaxed weddings – and many good spaces for guests to enjoy
ceremony options indoor and out – Cornwallis Room and Peacock Terrace
Separate lounge and reception area as well as hall area by the Cornwallis room just through from Reception
Beautiful grounds to explore
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Sunshine their horse and furbaby and a horseshoe theme added to the enjoyment of a wonderful day for a Harrison Hall Wedding
We have previously enjoyed a Christmas wedding at this venue when it was known as Plas Hafod,
The name may have changed but still really lovely to come here and the staff, still so helpful and friendly
Daisy only had to change her title from Miss to Mrs – Rhys and Daisy already had the same surname!
The day started with preps at home. Love how Daisy’d mum had daises on her mother-of-the-bride dress.
A short drive and away and we arrived at the venue.
A hot May day – outdoor options are available here but today’s ceremony was indoor where it was cooler with the welcome air con!
beautiful ceremony and then outdoors for mingling and photos.
Wonderful to see Daisy’s horse Ghost come along and join in the big group pictures as well as pose for other guest pics!
Hope you enjoy these highlights and thank you for booking Pixsmiths for your important memories of the day.
Our first time at the stunning venue Tower Hill Barns for a wedding and wow what a treat it was.
The venue is a beautiful family concern set in the rolling North Wales countryside.
It’s evident how much thought has gone into the setup at this luxury exclusive rustic barn venue in North Wales.
Outdoor ceremonies are accommodated in front of the sandstone railway bridge amidst rolling north wales countryside,
Guests sit in the covered pagoda whilst the wedding couple and bridal party are under the bridge space.
The indoor ceremony option for your Tower Hill Barns wedding is a beautiful rustic brick barn with wooden chairs.
The stairs leading up from here lead to a bridal prep room and lounge area and a decking area great for some pre-ceremony pics of the girls and a bit of TikTok action!
The girls were in a relaxed mode – we had previously worked with Dawn the bride previously as a model on a styled shoot.
Jane Bellis was also working away with her makeup and hair skills.
The bride will often go down the steps from the decking area and round into the barn entrance.
The balcony above made for a good opportunity for the second shooter to get a sweeping view of the bride walking down the aisle.
Approaching the ceremony the nerves and emotions were in evidence – the second wedding in a row we had a very emotional groom – we love emotion being shown!
Richard and Dawn made personal vows which really personalised their ceremony and were so moving.
Wedding Reception Tower Hill Barns
The snug area before the ceremony room is the perfect space for love letters and a rustic chest for displaying wedding memories/family not able to be present
Time after the ceremony for guests to enjoy drinks and canapes inside and a few group pictures and portraits outside.
At times it was bright sun and also a bit blustery so careful choice of locations had to be made – but so many photo options here for all eventualities.
Just a funny moment explaining the Canadian tradition of removing the garter
Wedding Breakfast decor Tower Hill Barns
The other side of the indoor ceremony room is a bar area and then through to the wedding breakfast area, beautifully lit from the full-length windows.
So many ways you can decorate this wedding but Dawn and Richard’s creative touches lent themselves so well to this gorgeous venue.
Richard loves working with wood and made an amazing huge seating plan and individual name plaques hanging from led trees and Mr and Mrs wood signs
– a wonderful way to add personal creative touches to your wedding decor.
The table names also had personal significance to the couple
1. Commonwood – fishery Richard enjoys
2. Loggerheads – couple’s fav place to walk
3. Red Fox – local pub
4. Blath Silani – meaning cherry Blosson signifying new life
Love the use of a transparent section with twinkly led lights inside for the cake – a different way of maximising cake height for a small wedding.
Guests also had to guess the two flavours of the cake tiers – an unusual combo of parma violet and rhubarb and custard.
See how spacious and light and airy the reception barn is
Loads of natural light flooding in.
This was such a relaxed delightful North Wales wedding at a venue we would love to return to. Thank you Dawn and Richard for letting us capture your essential wedding moments.
We can see how happy you make each other, soulmates for sure, and wish you many happy years together.
If this is your chosen venue and you are looking for a couple of relaxed friendly photographers for your wedding at Tower Hill Barns then we need to chat!
The helpful staff here are only too willing to answer any questions you may have too.
Recently Fiona and Mike asked us to cover their Soughton Hall wedding photography and we were only too delighted!
It’s a stunning venue and one that Fiona as a makeup artist is familiar with.
Situated in Flintshire it’s a fabulous Georgian Country House Hotel, with exclusive use for weddings.
Surrounded by gardens and glorious countryside on the borders of Cheshire and North Wales – so plenty of scope for your wedding pictures.
Indeed Fiona chose this venue for its long drive and sweeping view up to the splendid house.
Soughton Hall Wedding Ceremony
Several options for wedding ceremonies at Soughton Hall – outside in the garden or indoor in the wonderfully elegant upstairs Blue Room
Fiona and Mike had their wedding ceremony in the Blue Room, which really suited their elegant style.
It was a gloriously warm day and lots of natural light coming through the long windows.
Guests were enjoying pre-ceremony drinks outside
Adore this moment of Fiona poised and serene, ready to enter the Blue Room to her waiting groom.
The lanterns lining the route belong to Soughton Hall and perfectly match its period setting.
A beautiful joyous ceremony with a harpist providing the music to walk into and out.
So many giggles and looks between Fiona and Mike.
Uniquely they said their vows simultaneously. The first time have come across this but so refreshing when couples put their own stamp on their day.
soon it was time for drinks and photos
Soughton Hall Wedding Reception
Whilst the photos were being taken the room adjoining the Blue Room was set up for wedding breakfast,
No place names for Fiona and Mike as they opted to table hop between courses – what a great idea to chat with your guests this way.
Fiona had a special cake made for Mike, reflecting their boat which they enjoy sailing.
Short thanks on the stairs before guests entered and we left them to enjoy their meal.
Thank you, Fiona and Mike, we could share a few hours with you and capture some moments to remember.
We wish you much joy and happiness x
A group of mountaineering friends gathered today for a wonderful rustic DIY Llyn Gwynant barn wedding in gloriously scenic Snowdonia
We love all different types of weddings and this one certainly was and so glad we responded to the Bark lead to get this and it truly was a DIY wedding
Phil and Helen brewed their own peculiar Ale and fermented their own (delicious) elder-flower champagne and apple wine.
They grew their flowers for the decorations, dried the petals for the confetti, and all the bouquets that Phil made – what a talented man!
Trestle tables were groaning under the weight of so much food – all vegetarian and prepared by friends and family – totally delicious
So lovely to see friends just chipping in with setting up and helping this to be the day just as Phil and Helen wished for.
No bridal preps we met Helen as she arrived by car to the venue – her bridesmaid was so attentive and forever arranging out her gorgeously embroidered dress to it best.
A ceremony in the North Wales barn by Llyn Gwynant in scenic Snowdonia National Park where many of their friends were camping out in the adjacent campsite.
Plenty of time to explore the surrounding hills and lakeside for beautiful portraits before heading back for the feast laid out
Guest had a great time mingling by the barn having drinks and snacks and the kids had fun with the bubbles .. think Helen enjoyed that too
Oh we even had pics on their mountain portaledge where they intended to have their first night as a married couple befitting the theme of their mountain wedding.
Helen’s something blue was blue mountain twine around her ankle – love details like this
Indeed Phil had proposed to Helen in Yosemite and her ring had been hand-crafted and engraved especially.
Starters on the table as Phil got proceedings underway by opening the big bottle of homegrown champagne and inviting friends to open theirs at the same time such a lovely touch.
Homemade jars of jam adorned the tables as DIY favours for their friends
Other speeches followed in between courses and the day just rolled into the evening festivities of dancing and merrymaking
A really fun memorable day for all and great teamwork to put on such a wonderful event.
Thank you Phl and Helen for inviting us to capture and share your amazing DIY Barn wedding we so enjoyed it and wish you much happiness to come.
Virtually this time last year we were in Deganwy covering Quay Hotel Wedding Photography for Mike and Vicky and here we are back again for the Quay Hotel wedding in North Wales of Zoe and David
Such a scenically located hotel on the marina of Deganwy with fabulous staff and food. Always a pleasure to be here.
Zoe and her bridesmaids readied themselves at her mum’s home and pampered by the lovely Cathryn Kerwin_Rawlinson as their MUA.
They then made their way to the nearby family church were their children had been christened in their white bridal car.
Zoe was ..as tradition allows…a bit late but all well for the service , which was packed with their friends and family.
A beautiful chalkboard welcomed bride and the guests in.
We opted for the family formals to be at the church so guests could make the journey to The Quay Hotel Deganwy for the wedding reception and party.
Always happy to work with Rob Whibbley of Action Wedding Videos to record the day
The Quay has a a large adjoining room so no need for guests to vacate room during turnaround time.
The balcony makes for some scenic shots over the estuary – although bright it was rather a blustery day!
Great evening atmosphere with a photo booth and Zoe’s brother singing during the evening party.
It was great to capture all the moments and we hope you enjoy this little summary of the day.
Zoe did warn us that her son would not stand still for long. We managed to get several candid shots of him as well as this beautiful family group on the balcony just before speeches.
This picture means so much to them and makes us really happy knowing that its a precious moment for them .
Having us for you Quay Wedding photography all day means more flexibility for informal groups like this.
If you are interested in two relaxed friendly photographers for The Quay Hotel Wedding Photography please get in touch using our contact page with your details!