The Quintessential Image

Many years ago, amongst the rolling green hills of the Welsh Valleys existed an enchanting land once called Maesrudded–meaning ‘fields and freedom’. Though this time has passed, the lovely fields remain and are now home to the Georgian design of Maes Manor. It was here, within Maes sturdy foundations built of timber and its solid walls of Granite that the commitment of Sarah and Kenny was further strengthened.

Before the big day Sarah and Kenny’s ‘lil princess knew she would be taking part in a wedding. She knew she and her mum were prepared as they both had a dress, pretty shoes and sparkly accessories. She also knew that since Sarah was getting married that day, it made sense that whatever a wedding really was she must be getting married too. Though she could not know just how long Sarah and Kenny had been waiting for this day, for a love as blissful as theirs, she knew that her family were now, even more so, happy.

Through the ceremony, to the wedding breakfast and during the reception one thing was certain, Kenny would always be by Sarah’s side. Their time away from each other was short as they held hands and stole kisses when chance allowed. After this day they could be content in the knowledge that with their new union, never again would they need to be apart and they could now begin their wondrous lives together as husband and wife.

As night fell, the lights within Maes ballroom shone like the stars and provided the perfect setting for Sarah and Kenny’s first dance as a married couple. Snow Patrol’s poetic lyrics filled the air and provided the quintessential words that further defined not only Sarah and Kenny’s embrace, but that of their beautiful romance–”All that I am, all that I ever was, is here in your perfect eyes, they’re all I can see.”

I am blessed to be able to photograph the love between a couple so strong, thank you Sarah and Kenny for having me document your very special day.

A big shout out goes to one of my favourite couples, Kelly and Mark. It was fantastic seeing you again at the wedding! Kelly, not only do you make a georgeous bride but a stunning bridesmaid as well! Please tell Zoe hello and send her my love. As always, I thank you Sharice for your invaluable assistance and your newfound lighting skills!