“Steve was the first and only wedding photographer we met before booking, there was no need to look any further. Thoughtful and creative approach alongside a lovely manner. Absolutely thrilled with our wedding photographs, a perfect day beautifully captured.

Highly recommend.” (Read review here)

Hayley & Ian got married back in 2014 at The Bear Hotel in Cowbridge. The Bear Hotel Cowbridge is just 20 minutes away from Cardiff city centre and the Cardiff Bay development, making it an ideal base to visit Europe’s fastest growing city for art, culture, shopping and entertainment. The hotel is on the main high street of the beautiful town of Cowbridge. This quaint market town boasts some fabulous boutique shops, lingering walks around the Roman wall and some of the most beautiful town houses.

The day started off with bridal preps in the lovely bridal suite at the hotel. Hayley spent her morning surrounded by her mother and best friends getting ready for her special day. Ian chilled out with his best man in the courtyard with a beer waiting for the guests to arrive. The ceremony was a chilled out affair in front of family and friends in the beautiful Georgian Ballroom with high ceilings and chandeliers.

After the ceremony Hayley & Ian chatted with guests in the courtyard before heading off to the physics Gardens with the bridal party. Hayley looked stunning in her vintage dress and Ian as cool as rock star in his blue suit and shades. We headed back to The Bear for the speeches and where a surprise sprung itself on the couple in the form of singing waiters who had all the guests on their feet. After everyone calmed down, the food was served and the party went on into the evening.

I always like to take a photo on the day that incorporates something that the couple is interested in and for Ian it was Poker. So after the first dance we headed off into the courtyard and set up a game with his mates and captured the atmosphere of a very chilled out groom and a very cool game of poker.

I have covered a lot of wedding at The Bear Hotel and they are always relaxed and chilled weddings with lots of photo opportunities around the hotel and in the grounds plus its always great to take a walk through Cowbridge to the Physics gardens for some lovely pictures amongst the herbs and flowers. If your thinking of getting married or holding our reception at The Bear Hotel and your are looking for a wedding photographer in Cowbridge then please get in touch.