Anglesey Wedding Photography

A winter wedding at Chateau Rhianfa

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A winter wedding at Chateau Rhianfa, it doesn’t matter which season it is, it’ll always be beautiful. I do admire brides and grooms who choose a location for their wedding when they don’t have any kind of link to that destination. Anglesey is becoming more and more popular as a destination for weddings. Couples fall head over heels in love with the island. Chateau Rhianfa, situated on the Menai Straits is just so romantic, it’s perfectly easy to understand why so many couples choose it; Victoria and Dmitijs did.

Preparations for a winter wedding at Chateau Rhianfa

The chateau’s rooms lend themselves to celebratory occasions. Today we were in The Duke with its dark, baroque, heavy gilt furniture, a perfect setting for Victoria. My camera loved her.

An Anglesey adventure

Needless to say this was the first time that Victoria and Dmitijs’s guests had visited Anglesey, they came from all over the globe. Victoria and Dmitijs even brought their own minister to take their ceremony. He was french and very friendly. The ceremony took place at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Beaumaris and then back to Chateau Rhianfa to continue the celebrations.

I love working on Anglesey, it’s my home and I’m very proud of it. If you’re organising a wedding on Anglesey I’d be delighted to be part of the day. Please contact me for more information here.

Victoria chose to work with Julia Nicholls, Rhiannon Pritchard , Hayley’s Piped Dreams and Carol from Acacia Flowers. All talented, friendly people that I’m happy to recommend.

A Tre-Ysgawen Hall wedding

6th November 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

In Anglesey Wedding Photography / My Latest Work

Oh my, a Tre-Ysgawen Hall wedding, at long last Lauren and Darren’s wedding had come around.

When Lauren described all of the beautiful detail she’d selected for her wedding my eyes got wider and wider. Hairstylist Kate , MUA Fflur and I marvelled at Lauren’s choice of dress; a Jenny Packham design. Not to mention Jimmy Choo shoes. I got to play with these fabulous designs. I’m always relieved if the bride’s shoe size differs from mine. There’s less of a temptation to try them on.

Would the rain hold off for this Tre-Ysgawen Hall wedding?

A new church for me, St. Beuno in Trefdraeth. Lots of parking, a sleepy road and a nice long path to the church door. A nice long path gives me the opportunity to capture guests walking towards church. It also offers a little more time for the bride to contemplate the next part of her day. You will notice in the following images Lauren and Darren’s adorable daughter Olivia. She was a poppet and walked freely during the service, admiring her own dress. I’ve featured a shot of the order of service. It has an illustration of St. Beuno on the front. The design is by Anna Gwenllian, do have a look at her work, she’s very talented.

The rain came

Regardless we managed a confetti throw, thank goodness; it’s always a very happy part of the day. I do say the more ‘ta – dah’ moments we can provide for you and your guests the better.

I have thanked Lauren and Darren so much for being so agreeable where their main portrait shots were concerned. I’ve never had to ask a bride and groom to leave their dinner table (in between courses might I add). The rain had set in and I was desperately watching the sky for a hint of blue. It came and we took action. Out we went into Tre-Ysgawen’s grounds.

Talented suppliers at today’s wedding were Fflur Hogan – make up, Hair by Kate Parry, Designer – Anna Gwenllian, Florist – Acacia

This is just flavour of Lauren and Darren’s wedding. If you like the way I’ve told their story then please let’s talk about your wedding photography.

You can contact me at gill@gilljonesphotography.co.uk or phone 07710 468792 / 01407 811248. You can see more of my work at www.gilljonesphotography.co.uk

An Anglesey wedding at home

18th September 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

In Anglesey Wedding Photography / My Latest Work / Personal Work / Wedding at Home

Are you thinking of hosting a wedding? Have a scroll through the following images of Lleni and Pat’s Anglesey wedding at home for inspiration. Make no mistake it took a small army to organise their day; they were an extremely devoted troupe too.

I hope I’ve portrayed the amount of effort that went into Lleni and Pat’s day. I’m labouring this point because beautiful weddings at home don’t just happen, a huge amount of imagination, ingenuity and hard work is needed. Months of planning went into this day and it showed. It was gorgeous.

Pat, best man Mark and Pat’s boys, Barney and Mackey prepared themselves for the day at Coed Llynon Lodge which can book booked via Anglesey Escapes. Yet another hidden gem, Anglesey’s full of them.

In walking distance of your church

My heart does leap when I realise the bride is able walk to her ceremony. Llanfigael Church was a hop and a skip away from LLeni’s parents’ home. Car journey’s all take time you see, they can gobble up your day. No big car shaped props for this wedding, we had a white bicycle which did the job perfectly.

A family affair

Blas Mwy is owned by Lleni’s auntie. Food was a particularly important ingredient to the success of the day. Infact Lleni’s father made a very special trifle for desert. There was a limitless supply of puddings and pies. Have I mentioned the cocktails and the berry infused gin?

I hope you like the images I captured of Lleni and Pat’s wedding day. If you’re planning your wedding day and think I could tell your wedding story then please contact me.

Contributors towards the day were: Flowers-Sioned from Tulipa Blodau, Make- up Artist – Fflur Hogan, Hair by Elaine Marshall, the band were Llareggub Brass Band, Lleni’s dress was from Huw Rees Brides

An Anglesey Wedding at The Outbuildings

20th August 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

In Anglesey Wedding Photography / My Latest Work / The Outbuildings

An Anglesey wedding, it’s just so romantic isn’t it. Gather your friends and family on an island at a hidden location for a party, perfect! It’s all so achievable here on Anglesey. Earlier this year Sophie, Thomas and I met on another island; Llanddwyn, for their pre-wed shoot. You can see it here. It was glorious, windy and glorious but St. Dwynwen was looking out for us and the shoot went beautifully. Sophie had been a little nervous about how they would be portrayed, I’d go so far as to say she enjoyed the experience. This bode well for the big day.

An Anglesey Wedding, a big day in my diary

Of course I don’t have favourite weddings, venues, brands, couples. However, if I did this wedding would be up there. I can remember discussing with my assistant Erin, that the atmosphere in Sophie’s parents’ home was something I’d hope to achieve if my daughter were to marry. Calm, caring, loving, so much happiness. Oh and a bridesmaid who didn’t stop smiling all day long, you’ll spot her. Sophie specifically asked if I could replicate a photograph of her Grandma, looking in her bedroom mirror. Have you ever seen anyone look so good in a full head of rollers?

St. Edwen’s in Llanedwen, Anglesey

Set in an enchanting location, just on the straits. Add a vicar whose mode of transport is a motorbike. The day just gets better doesn’t it. A word about Sophie’s Enzoani dress and choice of veil length; cathedral. A word? The word is YES, wear a veil, they’re heavenly. We’re here to help too, we don’t let you become wrapped up in it.

I’d noticed a pool of light coming through one of the windows into St. Edwen’s, aha, I could use that. There are certain parts of a wedding day when time slips away. One such time is confetti and kissing time, heck, would I be able to entice Sophie and Thomas back into church. I did and it was worth it, it’s always worth it. Onwards to a tiny bridge which is located on Sophie & Thomas’s favourite cycle ride. I wouldn’t be able to take you there, top secret. Then over to The Outbuildings, thankfully I know several tried and trusted routes to this venue. The celebrations continued and all was well with the world.

The happy team of suppliers were Hair by Julia Nicholls, Make up artist- Fflur Hogan, Flowers by Luna Flower, Dress from Wedding Belles, Catering by The Cheshire Dining Experience. Photography by Gill Jones Photography.

A Summertime Chateau Rhianfa wedding

15th August 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

In Anglesey Wedding Photography / Chateau Rhianfa wedding / My Latest Work

“You’ve chosen a Chateau Rhianfa wedding, that’s brilliant Carla”.

I have a few mantras and one of them concerns good guests. Inviting the right people to your wedding is crucial. Carla is a great guest! Infact she caught the bouquet at a previous wedding. I had been looking forward to this wedding day for a long time. Being a guest and being a host are quite different experiences aren’t they. Fortunately the Evans family had designed their day in such a way that they could lean on one another at any given point. They were going to do things their way.

Doing things your way at your Chateau Rhianfa Wedding

Carla and Gareth have a family, their children, Sian and Cae had their roles on the day. They all prepared for the celebrations in The Coach House and walked together to the Chateau to greet their guests before the ceremony. I like this idea, there’s less pressure if you don’t particularly like too much attention. Cae gave his mum away and Sian read during the service. Such lovely, confident individuals they were too.

Confetti at Chateau Rhianfa

There’s never a problem with throwing confetti at this venue; anything goes! Carla and Geraint had gathered a brilliant group of guests along. Confetti, champagne and laughter was in abundance. We had the right weather too. I am a complete bore where the weather is concerned but it is useful if the sun makes an appearance.

Browse through this really happy day. Appreciate too the talent of Carol Rowlands from Cherri Blue Design, she created the beautiful floral displays and bouquets. Carla’s make up artist was Kay Evans , Hair by Kate Parry – 07854 398625, Wedding cake by Charli’s Cakes

I hope you enjoy looking through a flavour of Carla and Geraint’s wedding images. If you’re planning please contact me

An intimate Anglesey Wedding – Adele and Carl

30th July 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

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Weddings come in all shapes and sizes, that’s the beauty of them. I don’t mind if there’s twelve or one hundred and twelve guests, I’m in! Many couples are attachment to Anglesey, even though they don’t live here, it’s a special place. Even more so when you are married here, the bond becomes that much stronger. Adele and Carl created that bond one Saturday in June. They brought their families from Cheshire to Anglesey to celebrate.

Preparations at Tre-Ysgawen Hall

I hadn’t met Adele before the day. My assistant and I gasped when we entered her room at Tre-Ysgawen Hall, Adele is very beautiful and so were all of her choices for the day. This was Adele and Carl’s second marriage so their ceremony took place at the Llangefni registry office and then they travelled in style to Trearddur Bay.

At this point I’d like to say that it pays to use local suppliers. Adele had organised a very specific car with a national wedding car hire company. The wrong car arrived with the incorrect timings for the day. Thankfully the driver was extremely obliging and altered his schedule. Book local businesses because we care, that’s my message.

Over to The Black Seal

After our quick diversion to my dependable location where I can isolate a couple with a large prop; the Rolls Royce, we made for The Black Seal. The wedding party greeted Adele and Carl with wedding streamers, I like them, I’m not sure a venue might but they’re great fun. After a few formal photographs that is where I left them.

Have a scroll through their celebrations and if you think I’d be able to tell your wedding story then please contact me by e-mail at gill@gilljonesphotography or look through more of my work at www.gilljonesphotography.co.uk

A Wonderfully Wild Anglesey Glamping Wedding

26th July 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

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Can you imagine receiving an invitation to a Wonderfully Wild Anglesey Glamping wedding? How exciting!

Luxury Glamping Wedding

The luxury glamping destination here on Anglesey was already Ashley and Mike’s favourite place to holiday with their boys. They just had to figure out if they could host their wedding celebrations here. The weather is always a challenge on Anglesey. Would the ceremony be indoors or out? This wasn’t decided until forty five minutes before Ashley walked down the aisle. I’m so pleased that the sun broke through for them.

Greetings from Manchester

Practically all of the guests were from Manchester; Ashley and Mike’s home town. Naturally they were all looked gorgeous and prepared beautifully for the occasion. Wellies were compulsory. Oh boy, did they come to party. I love the shot below of Nan arriving with cake, so much cake.

Wonderfully Wild do not have a license to hold wedding ceremonies, Ashley and Mike took care of the legal side back at home. Please have a look through their lovely day. If you like my images and you’re planning an Anglesey wedding ( oh yes, I do travel further ) then please get in touch by e-mail: gill@gilljonesphotography.co.uk. You can view more of my work at www.gilljonesphotography.co.uk

An Anglesey Wedding at Chateau Rhianfa

23rd July 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

In Anglesey Wedding Photography / My Latest Work / Plas Rhianfa Wedding

Cait and Alan had dreamt of an Anglesey wedding, an Anglesey wedding at Chateau Rhianfa. They carefully managed their dream until it became a reality. Now that’s an achievement. They visualised their day, I remember hearing all about it and then, there we were living it. All the locations they wanted to include, the time they wanted to put aside for each other, the extra shoot they planned, it all came together. Their day was a huge success and I applaud them for it.

The story began at Penmon Point.

The girls did their own hair and makeup and Cait had created her own bouquet. (She’s a creative, boy, was I glad to be involved).

With Nelly along for the ride you’re know there’s going to be giggles, she’s a wonderful prop and a fun wedding vehicle too. I will always try to isolate the vehicle with you and your wedding party. A couple of coaches of twitchers arrived at Penmon but that’s not how Kate will remember it because her wedding images don’t tell that story and that’s important to me.

Chateau Rhianfa‘s beautiful choice of locations.

We were spoilt for choice, as always and the light gave us some lovely opportunities. I do enjoy asking couples to walk into pockets of light, they can’t see what I can see. Oh, check out the first dance, now that was a highlight.

Cait and Alan had requested a second shoot on the day after. They wanted to put on their wedding attire once more and visit their favourite, hidden place in Beaumaris. The last two images are from this shoot; dappled light reaching Kate and Alan by a secluded waterfall. What could be more perfect.

An Anglesey wedding for Lleni and Pat.

1st May 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

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In June this year Lleni will marry Pat, it’ll be a real Anglesey wedding and I can’t wait.

Before the Anglesey wedding, a pre-wed shoot!

Presaddfed Estate amongst the bluebells! How special, how private and how exciting. A new location to run around and play in. There’s a different vibe to a pre-wed shoot, it’s relaxed, it’s indulgent and it’s fun. so we all get to play.

I was delighted that Lleni and Pat had given their location some thought. Lleni had childhood memories of Presaddfed, it was a hop and a skip from home and so entirely appropriate they should choose it.

Please enjoy their images taken early evening April.

An early spring wedding in Trearddur Bay

1st April 2017 By Gill Jones With 0 Comment

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Was it strictly spring? I’m not sure but if felt like summer at Nicky and Adrian’s wedding in Trearddur Bay this March.

Nothin’ but blue skies from now on

It was lovely to see Nicky’s shoulders relax as they walked on Trearddur Bay beach. When you’re wearing your wedding attire there’s a magic bubble around you and you feel invincible. I could definitely feel this about Nicky and Adrian, it was a joy to watch and to photograph of course.

Bubbles at this spring wedding in Trearddur Bay

Adrian proudly told me that the bubbles were his idea. I was a little sceptical but I was wrong and Dr. Zigs was a roaring success. Lovely people too, so obliging even if the wind wasn’t.