A Whirlwind Romance:

Emma & Lowri's Beautiful February Wedding in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales

Two brides holding hands and walking under string lights outside the Three Salmons in Usk at dusk after their LGBTQ+ wedding.

Sometimes, the most magical moments happen when you least expect them. That was certainly the case for Emma and Lowri's wedding! I received a message from them just a week beforeand honestly, my first thought was they were planning for next year. It was only when one of them said, "I wasn't sure if you'd help us at such short notice," that I realised their special day was just around the corner. Of course, I was happy to be their wedding photographer!

The ceremony took place at the Merthyr Tydfil Registry Offic in South Wales, a lovely space that was beautifully decorated with flowers, a vibrant contrast to the chilly February air outside. We were lucky with the weather – it was a bright, sunny day, so we headed to Cyfarthfa Castle afterwards to grab some photos with their two lovely dogs.

Two brides sharing their first kiss as a married couple at their LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony in Merthyr Tydfil. Two brides and their flower girls at the signing of the register during their LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony in Merthyr Tydfil. Two brides sitting on a bench with their two dogs at Cyfarthfa Castle during their LGBTQ+ wedding photoshoot in Merthyr Tydfil.

In a funny twist, they only had one lead, so I happily contributed my coat belt to help manage the furry members of the wedding party (keep an eye out for it in some of the photos!).

After that, it was off to the Three Salmons in Usk to meet their guests, who were already there and ready to celebrate. The meal was followed by the cutting of an amazing cake, baked by Lowri's Mum, with a fun combination of sunflowers on the front and a Mario theme hidden around the back..

Two brides laughing while sitting at the decorated head table at their LGBTQ+ wedding reception in Usk. One bride being kissed on the cheek by a guest while sitting at the decorated head table with her wife at their LGBTQ+ wedding reception in Usk. Wedding cake with sunflowers on the front and a Mario theme on the back at the LGBTQ+ wedding reception in Usk.

The evening culminated in a first dance, which quickly transitioned into a full-blown party. The dance floor was alive with energy as everyone celebrated Emma and Lowri's love with enthusiasm and some impressive dance moves.

It was a really lovely day – a testament to how a well-planned wedding can come together beautifully, even with a last-minute addition to the team. It was a pleasure to capture Emma and Lowri's celebration.

Two brides smiling at each other during their first dance at their LGBTQ+ wedding reception in Usk. Two brides dancing with wedding guests at the lively party during their LGBTQ+ wedding reception in Usk. A young wedding guest in a suit jacket dancing at the LGBTQ+ wedding reception in Usk.

Venue: Merthyr Tydfil Registry Office & Three Salmons Usk, South Wales
Cake: Bride's mum!