Seasonal ROMANCE

Local photographers show how you can capture stunning images throughout the year

The weather can often be a deciding factor on what time of year you get married. It’s great to plan, but as we all know the weather in Wales can be unpredictable, meaning you can still get rain in the summer and sunshine in the autumn, so it’s important not to dwell too much on the what ifs and instead prepare for all climates. To help you decide when to tie the knot, we’ve asked local photographers to share some of their favourite seasonal images…

Winter

“Never be afraid of the rain. In the last 10 years, I have been doing this, I’ve become a sort of weather expert and, most of the time, I manage to miss the rain. When your photographer says it’s time, get ready to go!” –Katie Radford from KEM Radford Photography.

“For winter weddings, make sure you plan your day around the light, if the sunset is at 4pm, have an earlier ceremony so you get the most out of your couple photos, group shots and special moments.” –Laura Rees from Laura Mae Rees Photography.

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“My advice for anyone worrying about the weather is to embrace what you have, choose a photographer you trust, and go with whatever they say. Try to be flexible on times so that you can go out and get the best light possible in the finest weather possible.” – Sarah Mackay from Mumford Photography.

“In spring, you get the most dramatic sunsets and skies, so always say yes to sunset/golden hour photos! If your photographer wants the shot, you will too!” – Katie from KEM Radford Photography.

“Spring is an amazing time in Wales for flowers, both natural and agricultural. Speak to your photographer about incorporating some of these gorgeous blooms into your wedding photos.” – Rosie Prosser from Mam.ento Photography.

“My tip for shooting in summer is to put the couple in front of the sun, don’t be afraid to shoot into the sunlight and never let the sun be behind you as you don’t want to be squinting in the photos! A trick is to use your hand as a guide, put it up in the light and do a circle, see how the shadows play and what’s best!” – Laura from Laura Mae Rees Photography.

“If you’re fortunate enough to have good weather on your day, it’s super important to seek out shaded areas at your venue. The harsh summer sun is very tricky to photograph in, as it creates unflattering shadows on the face. Seeking shade will help stop you and your guests from overheating and having photos with squinty eyes, shadows under your eyes and sweat patches.” – Rosie from Mam.ento Photography.

“Make sure you enjoy the experience, this is your moment to be close to your partner and show how much love you have for each other. Cwtch up, love the experience, and remember you’ll look back on these photos for years to come, not only to see how gorgeous you looked and how in love you were on the day, but to remember what an amazing day you had come rain or shine.” – Sarah from Mumford Photography.

“My favourite thing about autumn is the gorgeous low light that you tend to get throughout the day. Autumn weddings are spoilt with golden hour all day long, this gives you a great opportunity for dreamy couple photos earlier in the day, leaving you free from photo duties later in the evening.” – Rosie from Mam.ento Photography.

“Autumn weddings can be tough, so I normally have a walk through the venue and choose photo spots in case of heavy rain, but if it’s just a little bit of drizzle, we’re going outside!” – Katie from KEM Radford Photography.

Party Piece

This hand-beaded headpiece called Spring Laurel, £575, is adorned with colourful faux pearls. A must-have accessory for fashion-forward brides this summer, it’s from the new Flower Child Collection by https://alexandraharpermillinery.com

Written in the stars

The Zodiac Disc Necklaces, £50 each, from www.nikitabyniki.com are double-sided, 18-carat plated designs printed with the star sign and symbol on opposing sides, meaning they can be worn either way. The disc hangs on an adjustable chain that can be styled as a long pendant or choker and each one comes in a recyclable gift box printed with an empowering message and a jewellery cloth.

Hair Necessities

This soft pink bangle band adorned with a cute gold heart, £4.90, is the perfect pick for bridesmaids. It’s available in an array of pretty colours with a wide variety of charms available. Shopping for your honeymoon? Then check out the cute Summer Sorbet Set of three bangle bands with one boasting a diamanté strawberry ice cream, £21.50, https://byeloiselondon.com