Real Weddings Archives | Sarah Cook Photography https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/category/real-weddings/ Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer | Fine Art Photography | Photography Coaching | Aberystwyth | Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:36:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-business-card-blank-2b-32x32.png Real Weddings Archives | Sarah Cook Photography https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/category/real-weddings/ 32 32 Lydia and Lee | Llanerchaeron https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/2025/8840/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=8840 https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/2025/8840/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:31:21 +0000 https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/?p=8840 The post Lydia and Lee | Llanerchaeron appeared first on Sarah Cook Photography.

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]]> https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/2025/8840/feed/ 0 Bella and Laurence – Wedding at Nant y Walch Barn https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/2024/wedding-at-nant-y-walch-barn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wedding-at-nant-y-walch-barn https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/2024/wedding-at-nant-y-walch-barn/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:33:17 +0000 https://www.sarahcookphotography.co.uk/?p=7792 The post Bella and Laurence – Wedding at Nant y Walch Barn appeared first on Sarah Cook Photography.

]]> const searchread_667965ccc2d4c6033c1fc6a6 = `Bella and Laurence's Wedding Day at Nant y Walch Barn Bella and Laurence chose the beautiful Irfon Valley in Wales as the location for their wedding, and I was honoured to capture the magical day through my lens. Driving from Tregaron, over the Cambrian mountains was an adventure in itself. Bella and Laurence had their wedding date booked for the same day as the Man versus Horse Marathon. An annual event which takes place over 22 miles of mountainous terrain in the Llanwrtyd Wells area. I had no idea, until we passed cars and coach loads of spectators, that this was such a popular event. Luckily, Bella and Laurence had the foresight to change the time and location of their wedding ceremony, to avoid the worst of the traffic on the tiny little mountain roads. As I arrived at St. David's Old Church in Cwm Irfon, Laurence was just pulling up with his Groomsmen. Nestled in the hills and overlooking the river Irfon, this little 11th century church was the perfect backdrop for Bella and Laurence's wedding ceremony. The church itself has a rich history and was for many years the property of the Cistercian Monastery at Strata Florida. A church has stood on the site for more that 1500 years, although architectural changes have been made over the years. Upon arrival at St David's we were greeted by the unpredictable Welsh weather. The clouds had rolled in and were threatening rain. Fortunately, the weather improved as the day went by. Apart from a few spots of rain as Bella entered the church, we were blessed with a beautiful day. Bella and Laurence exchanged their vows in front of their closest family and friends. There was so much love and joy in the little church that day, it was a pleasure to witness and capture. After the ceremony, we had a few confetti shots with all the guests before they headed off to the reception. Meanwhile, I took Bella and Laurence to The Wash Pool for a few quiet moments and some Bride and Groom portraits. This magical spot along the Ifron river with it's waterfalls and overhanging trees, is a special place for Bella and Laurence. The Wash Pool was historically used for dipping sheep along the old Drover's route. However, on this occasion the location provided a stunning backdrop for the newlyweds' portraits. The natural beauty of the Welsh landscape truly shone through in each and every shot, and I couldn't be happier with the results. It was soon time to join the rest of the guests at Nant y Walch Barn for the reception. This restored old stone barn was a perfect place for Bella and Laurence to relax and enjoy the remainder of their wedding day with family and friends. It soon became clear, once we were back at Nant y Walch, just how much of a team effort this wedding had been. From the flowers grown and put together by Bella, the wedding cake made by Kate (Mother of the Bride), the wine sourced and delivered by Carl and Cathy (Parents of the Groom), the catering prepared by a team of Groomsmen and guests, and many more wonderful details. A true testament to this lovely couple. I am so lucky to be able to capture such beautiful moments for couples like Bella and Laurence. Being a part of their special day and capturing their love through my photographs is a privilege that I don't take lightly. Sarah Cook is a wedding and event photographer based near Tregaron, Ceredigion. Sarah specialises in rural weddings in West Wales. Her photography style is natural and she will go out of her way to put you and your guests at ease. Are you planning a wedding or event? If so please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at Sarah Cook Photography. Vendors Photographer SARAH COOK PHOTOGRAPHY Venue NANT Y WALCH BARN`;

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