Emily and Jacob got married at Fairyhill on the 18th July 2022, what must have been the hottest day of the year,  My photographic coverage started with the bridal preparations at Mulberry House, a short distance from the venue in Gower, South Wales. Fairyhill has a splendid walled garden, especially landscaped to accommodate outdoor marriage ceremonies. Guests dressed in black tie, braved the heat to witness the exchange of nuptials and the Jewish tradition of ‘breaking of the glass’ – Mazel Tov! Once the congratulations were given and the confetti was thrown, refreshing drinks were served in the shade of the trees that pepper the grounds at the front of the house. A little time was allocated for a handful of posed family and friends group photographs and after a short stroll to capture some natural portraits, the bride and groom were free to enjoy the rest of the drinks reception mingling with those present. In time the wedding breakfast was announced and everyone welcomed the air conditioned respite in the function area, know as the K room.Once the the food was enjoyed and the speeches delivered, the sun was below the tree line, providing shade to the gardens. Which was just as well, because rather than the usual quiet period before the first dance in the evening, the entertainment began in earnest. The bride’s father is a drummer in a ska music tribute band, Skalet. Who had set up a stage in the garden and got everyone dancing and singing in the early evening air. The bride and groom even joined them on stage for a rather impromptu performance. Then before attendees could catch their breath, the Jewish wedding dancing commenced, with the bride and groom being held aloft in chairs. Then it was back inside for the relative calm procedure of the cutting of the cake and first dance (sort of) as a married couple. But it was not long before the hectic action began again as their guests joined them on the dance floor. All in all a rather fun and action packed day and a pleasure to photograph.

 

wedding flowers, shoes & perfume
bride in make up chair
girls smiles as she see her make up
mum and maids help bride into dress
Jewish marriage ceremony at Fairyhill
mum hugs son at wedding
flower girl and page boy walk aisle
bride and mum walk down aisle
Jewish marriage ceremony at Fairyhill
Jewish marriage ceremony at Fairyhill
Breaking of the glass, Jewish ceremony
Confetti run
wedding guests
family and friends wedding group shots
Bride and groom portraits at Fairyhill
Bride and groom portraits at Fairyhill
Bride and groom portraits at Fairyhill
wedding reception
kids on swing and bride greeted by friends
table decorations
wedding breakfast entrance
wedding breakfast entrance
wedding speeches
wedding speeches
wedding speeches
wedding speeches
boys on tree swing at Fairyhill
wedding guests party in garden at Fairyhill
Father of the bride, as drummer in band
dancing in the garden
dancing in the garden
bride and groom on stage with band
bride and groom on stage with band
Jewish dancing at Fairyhill wedding
Jewish chair dancing at Fairyhill wedding
Jewish chair dancing at Fairyhill wedding
Jewish dancing at Fairyhill wedding
Boy pokes wedding cake
Bride celebrates cutting cake
First dance at wedding
dancing at a wedding
dancing at a wedding
dancing at a wedding
dancing at a wedding