Sian Elin and David held their wedding on the Gower Peninsular at the stunningly placed Oxwich Bay Hotel and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful location. In fact, I just loved everything about this wedding, but especially Sian and David who have become my friends since we met through an online dog forum a couple of years ago! They really are the nicest people (anyone who is an animal lover starts off with brownie points from me).
This was a much anticipated wedding (we started talking about it back in 2010), and I have followed Sian’s journey which has involved lots of inspiration and DIY. I really like the fact that Sian had so many ideas including making her own brooch bouquet. She even started her own blog; ‘Making A Vintage Bridal Bouquet’! However above all the gorgeous details that you are about to see, what I thought was really brilliant was the fact that Sian and David were determined to include their 2 beloved Miniature Schnauzers in their big day (these guys have their own Facebook pages and write with their native German accents – yes really).
Sian, David – such a joy. Love to you both and of course Ralphy and George. They were the most well behaved wedding guests I have ever photographed.
Venue: The Oxwich Bay Hotel
Sian’s own list of credits;
My friend Jen made and designed my wedding cake (no website, she does it as a hobby!)
My cake topper is by Artlocke Designshttp://www.artlockedesigns.co.uk/
My wedding dress is from Perfection Bridal, Swansea
http://www.perfectionbridalwales.co.uk/
My necklace is from Clogau (Welsh Gold) The necklace itself twists open so that a message can be put inside, my Dad bought it for me and left me a message in there for my wedding.http://www.clogau.co.uk/
The necklace itself http://www.clogau.co.uk/jewellery/item/Key-Notes-Pendant-3SKNP4
Headpiece is Victoria Mary Vintagehttp://www.victoriamaryvintage.com/
Dog collars and leads are from Inspired By Violet on Etsyhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/InspiredByViolet
Hair and Make up was by Wendy and Sam of Lavish Me, Cwmafonhttp://www.lavishmeonline.co.uk/
Dave’s suit was from A Suit that Fits, Bristolhttps://twitter.com/#!/asuittfdavidm David Minss is the tailor there, that’s his Twitter page which further links the website, if you just want to link the website it ishttp://www.asuitthatfits.com/
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louise | b.loved - Such a beautiful day, I really love all of Sian’s beautiful little details. The beach shoot with the dogs is gorgeous – and fun! xo
Vicky {Victoria Mary Vintage} - I’m so excited to see this! Sian was so lovely when we were making her headdress and it’s fabulous to see the whole day come together – Sian you looked gorgeous, and you did such a good job with your brooch bouquet!
The photos on the beach are simply stunning.
x Vicky
Ian J - What a gorgeous set of images! I grew up 10 mins away from Oxwich Bay, these photos really do the location justice, beautiful
Sian - Being the bride is busy work on your wedding day in the nicest possible way – you want to say hello to every single person there so the next day it can be hard to remember certain parts of the day with clarity – it really does fly by.
What you’ve done for us, Juliet is make sure those special and emotionally charged moments are held in time with your amazing eye for detail.
Those moments couldn’t have been captured so naturally and un-posed without your amazing invisible-woman job and relaxed friendly personality. You really are unobtrusive and that cannot be taught. I’m sure fellow brides who have had the pleasure of you working with them know exactly what I mean.
Thank you for making the little details pop too, I can now (at last!) update my craft blog with some amazing professional photographs of the bouquet.
Vicky of Victoria Mary Vintage: I appreciate you choosing me to win one of your beautiful headpieces. It had to be mine one way or another as soon as I saw it but to win it was so touching and made me very happy.
Louise of B.loved: Thank you for organising such an amazing giveaway – the prizes were first class and it made your re-launch a great success.
Cheers
Sian x
Juliet - Aww Sian you have brought a tear to my eye, thank you so much for everything you have said. It really was such an honour and a privilege to be part of your amazing day and I hope your images give you a lifetime of happy memories. xxxx
Dasha - Lovely wedding! Love the portraits on the beach, so sweet!
joanna brown - Just so beautiful in every way, ace job Juliet they are gonna love these. x x