Hannah and Mike's wedding at Oldwalls Gower, Wales

Llamas, brass and old friends

So we received a message through our website saying that Michael Parkin & Hannah Morgan were getting married at Oldwalls Gower in Wales, and would we like to be their photographers? Mike is in fact an old school friend from our comprehensive days, who moved to the big smoke to chase his dreams of music when he was about 18, and did so successfully. We’d had odd little meetings over the years and always felt like we were right back to how things were when we were kids. So to be asked to shoot their day was massive and a total honour.

Mike and Hannah are one of those couples who have been together for years and go together like peas and carrots (a Forrest Gump quote). A perfect couple, excited by life and both pursuing careers in music.

A laid-back day at Oldwalls Gower

We were excited too, and on our way to the Gower Peninsula in Wales to shoot at the Oldwalls Gower wedding venue, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. We arrived early and straight away, for the first time in years, bumped into Mike, who gave us a great welcome. It had been too long!

Oldwalls turned out to be a great venue, with pretty much everything a photographer needs to get some great shots. There were llamas wandering about and a range of musical talents set up for what was going to be a cracking, laid-back day.

We met the stunning bride, Hannah, in high spirits and walked to the ceremony room, which was packed with friends and family waiting for the big moment.

All day we were well looked after, and we shot candidly as different events unfolded: bands playing, bridesmaids on space hoppers and games of badminton.

After some cracking speeches, it was time to prepare for the evening, which brought more of the same fun and the all-important first dance.

We absolutely loved travelling down to Wales to be part of Hannah & Mike’s big day, and we want to say a massive thank you to you both, as well as a big congratulations.

Big love

Nick & Nic

Venue: Oldwalls Gower, Wales