LOCAL WEDDING GUIDE & VENUE SPOTLIGHT
Wedding Photographer and Videographer Near South Wales
Natural, unscripted storytelling and cinematic wedding films for couples getting married across Cardiff, Gower, the Vale of Glamorgan, Swansea, and South Wales.
Plan around your setting, from Cardiff to Gower
A coastal stop or more time at your venue?
If you would love beach photographs, include the journey, parking and walking time in your schedule. Decide which photographs matter most before adding a second location. A portrait walk in the venue grounds is also a lovely option when you would rather stay close to the party.
What happens if it rains?
Agree a comfortable indoor place for family photographs before the day, and ask when an outdoor ceremony decision will be made. A short list of essential groups helps us keep everyone together without taking over the drinks reception.
Make the timings your own with our photography timeline guide and photo and video checklist.
Venue information
Confirm current spaces, access and arrangements directly with your venue.
Some of the South Wales Venues That Feel Like Home to Us
Between us we have photographed and filmed at well over 200 venues across the UK, but South Wales is where we started and it is still where we spend most of our weekends. A few standout venues come up again and again, and each one has its own distinct personality once you have spent enough time there:
Fairyhill, Gower Peninsula, South Wales
Fairyhill on the Gower Peninsula is one we always look forward to, tucked away in 24 acres of Gower countryside with woodland, lakes and a walled garden around it. It has that secluded, almost storybook feel that photographs beautifully in every season. The glass-fronted K Room lets natural light pour across your ceremony, while the grounds offer tranquil lakes and woodland to wander through.
Considering Hensol Castle (Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan)
Consider this Grade I listed Gothic Revival castle at the Vale Resort if you would like a historic house setting. Explore Hensol Castle.
New House Country Hotel, Thornhill, Cardiff
Perched high on Thornhill with panoramic views across Cardiff towards the north Devon coast, New House Country Hotel is a Georgian country house hotel. Its elevated position gives couples an extraordinary setting for ceremonies in the Wyndham Suite or Garden Marquee, drinks in the Glass Pergola, and golden hour portraits as the evening city lights begin to glow.
The venue offers three wedding spaces: the contemporary Wyndham Suite, the elegantly draped Garden Marquee and the Glass Pergola with its retractable roof. From a photography and filmmaking perspective, the changing natural light across the hillside provides wonderful creative opportunities all year round.
Luke & Sarah
Watch Luke & Sarah’s full highlight on its wedding film page. Compare the edits in our highlight and documentary film guide.
Considering De Courceys Manor (Pentyrch, Cardiff)
Family-run manor house in Pentyrch offering exclusive use, a Secret Garden ceremony space and in-house catering. Explore De Courceys Manor.
Canada Lodge and Lake, Creigiau, Cardiff
Set just on the outskirts of Cardiff in Creigiau, Canada Lodge and Lake feels like a hidden alpine retreat, with oak-built log cabins looking across the lake and woodland.
The venue's wedding page describes The Lodge as “a picturesque venue for up to 120 day guests and 180 evening guests”, with a ceremony room that has “a rustic feel with crackling wood burning fires” and a separate lakeside wedding breakfast room that opens onto a patio. Its smaller venue, Rhodri's by the Lake, is for up to 40 day and 60 evening guests. For couple portraits, a short walk around the lake edge and into the surrounding trees produces effortless, nature-filled photographs and romantic film sequences.
Considering Cardiff Castle (Cardiff City Centre)
World-famous historic fortress featuring opulent Victorian gothic apartments and banqueting hall. Explore Cardiff Castle.
Pencoed House Estate, Capel Llanilltern, South Wales
Steeped in Welsh history dating back to the 15th century, Pencoed House Estate in Capel Llanilltern is a South Wales wedding venue that is yours exclusively for the day. The centrepiece is the Old Hall, which the estate dates to the early fifteenth century and which holds up to 120 guests.
The grounds span 36 acres of peaceful Welsh countryside, including a tree-lined driveway, immaculate lawns with garden games for the drinks reception, and Cwrt Clive, a contemporary glasshouse with a retractable roof for dining and evening celebrations.
Considering City Hall Cardiff (Cathays Park, Cardiff)
Grand Edwardian civic building, built of Portland stone, with the famous Marble Hall. Explore City Hall Cardiff.
Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan
Llanerch Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Wales, set in the rolling countryside of Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan, about 25 minutes' drive from Cardiff city centre. Offering a refined taste of the Mediterranean in South Wales, Llanerch pairs the elegant Calon Lodge for ceremonies with the Woodland Marquee for a larger gathering, all set among the vines with panoramic countryside views.
Strolling through the rows of grapevines during golden hour provides a wonderfully romantic, sun-drenched aesthetic that looks breathtaking on film and in print.
Considering Insole Court (Llandaff, Cardiff)
Victorian gothic mansion surrounded by peaceful community gardens in historic Llandaff. Explore Insole Court.
Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel, Coychurch, Bridgend
Hidden by woodland in Coychurch near Bridgend, Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel is a Grade II listed Victorian country house, dated 1888 and converted to a hotel in the early 1970s. Surrounded by woodland and rolling country house gardens, it offers a ceremony space in the secret garden, The Folly, a glass pergola, and a celebration space, The Hendre.
The secluded estate offers wonderful privacy, with canopy-filtered sunlight filtering through the trees during afternoon drinks, creating a soft, flattering natural light for couple portraits and guest candid shots.
Considering The Coal Exchange Hotel (Cardiff Bay)
Striking Grade II* listed Victorian trading hall with paired Corinthian columns, an oak balcony and rich wood panelling. Explore The Coal Exchange Hotel.
Bryngarw House, Brynmenyn, South Wales
Set within award-winning country parkland, Bryngarw House is a picturesque country house venue that began life as a 15th century farmhouse. It offers elegant indoor spaces within the restored house and sprawling grasslands, and marquees are permitted in the grounds.
With tranquil walks along the River Garw and majestic woodlands close to the house, couples have endless scenic photo spots without ever having to travel far from their party.
Considering St Fagans National Museum of History (St Fagans, Cardiff)
Historic castle gardens, woodland walks, and open-air Welsh heritage setting. Explore St Fagans National Museum of History.
Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan
For couples seeking a rustic, rural barn celebration, Rosedew Farm near Llantwit Major gives a completely relaxed, down-to-earth energy. Nestled on the South Wales coastline, it offers a private clifftop and secret walled gardens as backdrops, which means there is room for breathtaking coastal portraits close to the celebration.
Considering Temple of Peace (Cathays Park, Cardiff)
Civic building in Cathays Park whose Marble Hall has impressive marble pillars, art deco lighting and tall picture windows. Explore Temple of Peace.
The Old House 1147, Llangynwyd
Said to date back to 1147, The Old House 1147 in the hilltop village of Llangynwyd is reputed to be one of the oldest pubs in Wales. Its whitewashed rubble-stone walls and thatched straw roof give it a storybook look, with views over the Gadlys valley from the garden-facing rooms.
Considering Sant Ffraed House (near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire)
A country-house option if your South Wales search extends into Monmouthshire. Explore Sant Ffraed House.
More real weddings across Gower and Carmarthenshire
These four celebrations add personal wedding stories from the western part of South Wales. Fairyhill, Ocean View and Oldwalls are in Gower, while Waun Wyllt is near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire. They complement the Cardiff and Vale weddings above, without moving any venue into a different county.
Max and Gwen at Fairyhill, Gower
Max and Gwen’s Fairyhill wedding adds a real Gower story to the venue photographs above. Their garden arch portrait and the reception room with woodland beyond show two parts of the same day: a little space together and a room ready for the people they invited. We keep portraits close to the celebration, so you can enjoy the grounds without disappearing for the whole drinks reception.
Jen and Nick at Ocean View Gower
Jen and Nick’s Ocean View wedding brings another Swansea-area setting into this South Wales guide. A kiss outdoors and their silhouettes beside a window have very different moods. A wedding gallery can make room for both, following the light and the moments around you rather than asking every photograph to look the same. At a viewing, think about the indoor plan as well as the views.
Jenny and Neil at Oldwalls Gower
Jenny and Neil’s Oldwalls wedding moves from preparations to a church ceremony and celebrations after dark. Here, Jenny with her bridesmaids and the couple’s dance after dark show the people around them and a quieter moment together. The church ceremony was a separate part of their day. If Oldwalls is on your shortlist, confirm current booking arrangements directly with the venue.
Ruth and Rhodri in Carmarthenshire
Ruth and Rhodri’s Waun Wyllt reception near Llanelli extends the guide west into Carmarthenshire. Their autumn portraits remember the warmth of the light as well as the couple’s easy closeness. With a late-year wedding, allow space after the ceremony while daylight remains and leave time for the journey between venues. A short portrait walk and a comfortable indoor alternative keep the plan relaxed.
For weddings further west, our Pembrokeshire wedding guide brings together Waterwynch House photographs with selected Crug Glas and Manorbier Castle highlights. Tynrhyd near Aberystwyth is included there as a further-afield West Wales comparison, rather than being presented as a South Wales venue.
Why a joint photo and film booking works
Separate photographers and filmmakers can work well together. If you book them independently, ask how they will coordinate ceremony positions, audio and portrait time. As a dedicated team, we discuss those details together during planning and give you one point of contact.
Beyond the calm, coordinated atmosphere on the day, our combined Photo and Video Team package ensures a matching, cohesive colour grade across your entire photo gallery and cinematic film. You also benefit from simplified planning with one £120 deposit, clear communication, and an instant £400 package saving compared to booking photography and videography separately.
A Wedding Videographer Near South Wales, Not Just an Add-On
Film tends to get treated as a “nice to have” next to photography, but we do not see it that way. A wedding videographer captures things a photograph never can: your dad's voice cracking mid-speech, the exact way your vows sounded in the room, the roar of a marquee full of people cheering as you are announced husband and wife. Years from now, those are the emotional details you will want back, not just the visual.
We shoot a full 40+ minute documentary film alongside the 7 to 10 minute cinematic highlight film as standard, so you are never left with only a short edit and nothing else. Every ceremony and speech is captured with professional wireless audio and dual memory card backup systems, ensuring your memories are completely protected.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you photograph and film weddings around South Wales?
Yes. Cam and Beth cover weddings across England and Wales, including South Wales. This guide gives the locations of the featured venues, including any options in neighbouring counties. Send your date, venue and plans so we can confirm availability and suitable coverage.
What happens if it rains at our wedding in South Wales?
If it rains, we discuss an indoor alternative with you and your venue on the day, keep the essential family-photo list manageable and use a short break in the weather if one arrives. Share accessibility needs and ceremony arrangements in advance. There is no need to spend the reception waiting outdoors for a particular photograph.
How much does a wedding photographer and videographer cost near South Wales?
Our standard full-day packages start at £2,099 for photography, £2,099 for videography and £3,799 for photography and videography together. Travel across England and Wales is included in standard full-day packages, so choosing a venue in or around South Wales does not change the standard price. Luxury and Platinum packages add coverage hours, albums and extra films.
We feel awkward in photographs. How much posing is involved?
You do not need to know how to pose. We give gentle direction when it helps, usually during a relaxed 15-minute portrait walk, and document the rest of the day as it unfolds. Tell us about any worries and the moments that matter most so we can make the experience comfortable for you.
What does your standard photo and video team package include?
Our standard combined package includes 10.5 continuous hours of coverage with a photographer and videographer, 600–800+ edited photographs, 15 sneak peeks, a 7–10 minute highlight film and a documentary edit, typically 40+ minutes. The package page sets out current delivery details and extras. Drone footage depends on safe flying conditions, permissions and the location.
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