In May 2019, I got to document the absolutely gorgeous wedding of Sian & Matt. I have known Sian for over 10 years after going to college together, and I was so excited to be able to get back together and be there for her & Matt’s big day.
So much love I cannot even cope; they were the sweetest.
Now imagine.. I get a message of a canadian couple who met me through our mutual love of Ripple Living in Roath. I find out that it may be the most epic Wedding of 2019. City Hall, Pride Weekend, followed up with a reception at the Old Post House, St Fagans.
This was an epic wedding to put it lightly, a party of 95% Canadians, all flying in a couple days before. The hottest day of the year, and smack bang in the middle of Pride Weekend in Cardiff.
This is a wedding of what dreams are made of. So get ready, because this is going to be an epic blog post.
We started the day getting ready at Mwah Cardiff.
Now this is where the fun began! It was Pride Weekend in Cardiff, and traffic was a bit busy. So we hopped in a UBER and got back to Canton, where Rhianna had rented the most beautiful Air Bnb for her bridal party.
After the ceremony we went to the beautiful Old Post House, St Fagans. Here are some detail shots of the Great Gatsby themed day.
I had the absolute pleasure of being the wedding photographer for Becca & Matt. A Spring wedding in the heart of Cathays, at Highfields Church.
With their christian faith at the centre of their ceremony, and Matt’s Pakistani heritage reflected in the groomsmen’s dress and reception. It was a day where both culture were celebrated.
Also the biggest bridal party to date, 8 bridesmaids! The more the merrier in my opinion!
Hair & Makeup: Beth Price Hair
Venue: Hebron Hall
Flowers: Secret Garden Florists
Videographer: Cwtch Productions
Michelle & John’s wedding was my first of 2019. It was windy, but that didn’t stop the hilarity, and celebrations. Starting the day in Michelle’s mum’s home joined by her best friends. It just so happened to be Michelle’s 40th Birthday!
If you’re thinking of ever celebrating in style, why not do them together! Imagine the best birthday.. and celebrating your love on the same day. The best idea ever!
So for breakfast there was birthday cake and bubbles: followed up with being taken to Treetops in Swansea in a vintage car.
This was actually Treetops Country Club’s last ever Wedding! Such a wonderful venue, and what a great send off.
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Much Love,
Mary W-Thomas
Dress: Wed2Be Cardiff
Hair & Make-up: Rhiannon Gabriel
Last year the wonderful Naomi got in contact with me, and asked if we could do an anniversary shoot with her and her husband Gavin.
I automatically said yes, and was so excited to get back to Pembrey and help Naomi create a shoot she had envisioned. The most amazing backdrop, with endless amounts of woodlands, and a short walk to the beach. It is the the photographer’s dream.
On their wedding day a year previously it had rained, and although their wedding photographer had done an awesome job, the weather had changed their plans to have their portraits outside.
So here I am with my very first blog post.
Hi, how are you. I’m Mary, a Cardiff based Photographer.
2019 was a blooming fantastic year, passed my driving test, did my first wedding season, and met some lovely people along the way.
So here I am, starting this adventure of documenting my work, and basically chatting to myself on a computer. If you know me, you will definitely know I love a good old chat, and so it makes sense for me to right down all those thoughts and share them with the internet.
If you’re new here, you may notice that I love getting those candid shots and I’m pretty obsessed with bright, colourful photographs. Vivid, but also true to life. No retouching, just real emotions.
I plan on doing a weekly blog post, so watch this space.
Mary :)
www.marywthomas.com
