Cardiff is one of my favourite places to photograph a wedding. In one day you can go from a grand civic ceremony in the city centre to drinks on the Bay, or swap the city altogether for a country house tucked into the hills just outside it.
I’m based in South Wales, so Cardiff weddings are close to home for me. My style is relaxed and natural: I stay in the background and capture the day as it really happened, with a little gentle direction for your couple photos.
For more ideas, take a look at my guide to the best wedding venues in South Wales.
Venues I’ve photographed around Cardiff
- City Hall CardiffPortland stone, marble staircases and the clock tower over Cathays Park. A proper sense of occasion right in the city centre.
- The St David’s HotelRight on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay, with the water and the Bay’s big skies for your portraits.
- New House Country HotelA country house on the hillside above the city, with views out across Cardiff to the Bristol Channel.
- Canada LodgeA lakeside lodge surrounded by woodland, just outside the city.
- Pencoed HouseA beautifully restored historic house on the western edge of Cardiff.
- Village Hotel CardiffA relaxed, modern option on the north side of the city.
You can see every venue I’ve photographed on my Venues Visited map.
Tips for your Cardiff wedding photos
Give yourselves time between city locations
If your ceremony and reception are in different parts of the city, allow for Cardiff traffic, especially on match days at the Principality Stadium. A little extra time keeps the day calm and gives us a moment for photos on the way.
Use the city as a backdrop
Cathays Park, the Bay and the old arcades all make lovely spots for ten minutes of couple photos. I’ll suggest places close to your venue so you’re never away from your guests for long.
Plan a wet-weather spot
Welsh weather keeps us on our toes. When we chat before the day, we’ll pick an indoor or covered spot at your venue, so rain never means missing out on photos.
Photography for your Cardiff wedding
My full-day package is £1800, or £2450 with a luxury album and two extra hours of coverage. Both include:
- A consultation by phone, Zoom or in person
- Coverage from preps to just after your first dance
- 600+ images in an online gallery
- Around 30 sneak peeks within 48 hours
- Travel anywhere in the UK
Questions couples ask
Do you photograph civil ceremonies at City Hall?
Yes. City Hall is one of my favourite Cardiff venues. Its ceremony rooms and staircases are beautiful, and I’ll work around any guidance the registrars give for the ceremony itself.
Do you charge travel to Cardiff?
No. Travel is included anywhere in the UK, so a wedding in Cardiff costs the same as one down the road from me.
How much is your wedding photography?
My full-day package is £1800, or £2450 with a luxury album and two extra hours of coverage. Both include a consultation, coverage from preps to just after your first dance, and an online gallery to share and download.
When will we get our photos?
You’ll get around 30 sneak peeks within 48 hours, then your full gallery of 600+ images in about a month.
