It was my pleasure to capture the story of Lisardo and Joanna’s winter wedding at the King Arthur Hotel in Reynoldston on Gower, near Swansea in South Wales last week.
It was only just over a month ago that I last photographed this fun-loving couple, with their Pre-wedding shoot at Oxwich beach on Gower, taking place in mid-November. (Click here if you’d like to see the images from this session.)
My last wedding of 2012 started off with an early morning trip down to Mumbles in Swansea, to meet Joanna and her two bridesmaids at ‘Patrick’s with rooms’, where I found the preparations in full swing in the ‘Midnight Blue’ room, a colour which was to feature throughout the day.
I left Joanna just after her bridesmaids had finished helping her into her dress, for the short drive from Mumbles into Gower, heading for the beautiful St. Teilo’s church in Bishopston, one of my favourite Gower churches to photograph a wedding in.
Here I met Lisardo and his best man and ushers, as guests started to arrive ahead of the bridesmaids and later Joanna with her Dad.
After a beautiful church service we headed off to the King Arthur Hotel in Reynoldston on Gower, a favourite Swansea wedding venue of mine, especially for a winter wedding. The weather meant that a planned visit to the beach at Oxwich was cancelled, as frequent heavy rain showers, a blustery wind and incredibly low light levels made photography outside very difficult.
However on arrival at the King Arthur Hotel we had a small ‘dry’ break in the rain and made full use of the protected grounds and gardens to facilitate a short outdoor ‘bride and groom’ shoot, with Joanna and Lisardo changing into Hunter ‘weddingtons’ and donning gloves, with Joanna also putting on a full ‘wedding dress coat.’
After 20 minutes and with the remaining light fading fast, we headed inside for a warm up and for some ‘must-have’ creative Xmas wedding shots of Lisardo and Joanna with their hand-made Xmas tree baubles.
This was followed with some carefully selected group shots of friends and family, before ending with some fun shots of Joanna and Lisardo with their bridal party at the bar, and relaxing on the sofa’s.
A candle-lit wedding breakfast with a superb meal was next, and this was followed by cake-cutting and speeches.
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5 comments
Dear Joanna and Lisardo,
I just wanted to be the first here to say congratulations once again to you both on getting married.
Thank you also for choosing me as your wedding photographer. I hope you enjoyed the day and love the ‘sneaky peak’ images above.
I look forward to seeing you both again in early February and to sharing with you, all of the images from your special day.
Kind regards,
Nic
Hi Nic, what amazing photos!! I was there and yet you have managed to make it look more magical in the photos! You are indeed very talented!! Joey and Lisardo…. The new Mr & Mrs Lagares- congratulations to you both, these photos really capture the wonderful ness of the day and show just how truly happy you both are! Can’t wait to see all pics xxxx
Kelly and Kirk xx
Congratulations Lisardo and Joanna may you have a long and happy marriage.
Kindest regards and best wishes.
Di (Ifor)
What wonderful photos, Nic, so talented! Thank you so much for billy whizzing that photo to me on the day – it was such a surprise and it’s beautiful. I’m loving the way you’ve captured the winter wonderland look and Jo and Lisardo’s joy, fun and excitement on the day.
Congratulations, Mr and Mrs, and of course, lots of love xxx
What superb photos! It’s lovely to be reminded of your wedding day and what a delightful occasion it was. It’s a great start to a wonderful life together of happiness and laughter.
Love and best wishes always, David and Julie xx