IDEAS AND INSPIRATION
For couples planning an outdoor wedding ceremony in North Wales, it’s long been accepted that summer is the best month to do so. But what if it isn’t? Increasingly, summer weddings are coming with a host of their own challenges, and getting married out in the elements of Snowdonia or Anglesey might just be better suited to a different time of year. Ultimately, it comes down to what you picture for your outdoor ceremony, and ‘summer’ isn’t automatically the right answer to your question - when should we do it?
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Llyn Gwynant Barns is one of the best wedding venues in the Snowdonia/Eryri area of Wales for nature lovers, thanks to its incredible outdoor ceremony options and wonderful wet weather alternatives. Get inspired by past real weddings at this venue, and discover my other top picks in case camping and kayaking isn’t quite what you’re looking for.
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Planning a destination wedding in North Wales may involve flying in from overseas, or travelling here from another part of the UK. This part of the world works incredibly well for destination weddings, not least because it’s blessed with endless natural beauty and offers a warm welcome to visitors. If you’re considering travelling to North Wales for your wedding, you’re probably wondering where to begin finding your suppliers, how to choose a venue, and how the days might unfold. As a destination wedding celebrant based in the area, I’m here to help.
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For many couples, having their family and friends there to witness their ceremony is one of the most important parts of their wedding day. I’m often asked for the best ways to include your loved ones in your wedding ceremony, and I’m able to pull from the many wonderful weddings I’ve led as a celebrant to help. Take inspiration from my couples with these 5 different ideas, and then let’s talk about how to make them your own.
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If you look up the average length of time couples take to plan their weddings, you’ll see the 12-18 month range popping up everywhere. If there’s one thing you and your relationship certainly aren’t, though, it’s average - and the couples booking me as their celebrant are choosing to do things differently these days. Looking ahead to 2027 and beyond, the wedding industry is seeing smaller weddings and shorter lead times, almost as though couples are rebelling ever more against norms and traditions. Consider this your permission slip (if you needed one) to plan your wedding in a way that feels true to you - I’ll be right there on Team Non-traditional with you.
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When you picture a wedding in North Wales, you might immediately think of dramatic mountains and wild woodlands - but the area has over 250 beautiful miles of coastline, with surprisingly golden sands. It’s perfectly possible to plan a wedding or elopement on the beach in North Wales, as long as you consider the legal aspect (and how this is set to change with Wedding Reform in the coming years), are aware of the practicalities, and know which sandy stretches will give you the experience you’re looking for.
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The origins of handfasting are shrouded in myth and mystery, much like North Wales itself, but language linking love and the tying of a cord can be found spanning many ages and countless translations. If you’re considering this symbolic and highly personalisable alternative to more traditional commitment ceremonies, you’ll know that there are already plenty of guides, how-tos and extended (if not always entirely accurate) histories out there. This is not another one of those. Instead, I’ll help you imagine how your handfasting ceremony could look, how to make it meaningful for your relationship, and how it’s all connected to the wild and wonderful place you’ve chosen to get married - North Wales.
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North Wales is naturally attractive to couples wanting to get married in or near the great outdoors, whether that’s a wedding on one of Anglesey's sandy beaches or with a rugged mountain backdrop in Eryri. Actually having an outdoor wedding is not for everyone though, and battling the unpredictable elements can make planning more complicated and last-minute flexibility more important. If you love the idea of being connected to nature on your wedding day, you’ll love this shortlist of the 8 best wedding venues in North Wales for outdoor ceremonies. Importantly, they all have fabulous wet weather options that still give you your outdoorsy fix, without the dread attached to every passing cloud.
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The UK Government is reforming wedding law in England and Wales, with massive implications for couples and the wedding industry as a whole. The Government has confirmed its intention to legally recognise humanist marriages, a move campaigners have been pushing for over 20 years, and in July 2026 it opened a public consultation on how that reform should work. For the first time, couples like you can have your say.
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If you’re planning to elope to North Wales, there are a lot of things to consider - choosing your elopement location, what to wear, how an elopement ceremony actually looks and feels, and of course all the questions about ‘the legal stuff’. This is my celebrant’s guide to elopements in North Wales, written as the person with the privilege of leading and witnessing this incredibly special day.
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What a humanist wedding actually is, what happens on the day, and what the coming law change means for couples.
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Wondering what’s the difference between a registrar and a celebrant? Or whether you need both? Here’s everything you need to know - plus how real couples made it work in North Wales and beyond.
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In February, the sun FINALLY came out. Neil stopped trying to persuade me on the benefits of Vitamin D spray. Coincidence? Almost certainly not. Here's what I've been up to this month.
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Writing your wedding vows can feel like trying to sum up your entire relationship in a few sentences in front of all of your most important people. No pressure, right? But here’s what you need to know: you don’t need to be a poet or a public speaker. You don’t need to have everyone in fits of giggles. You just need to be you. This guide will help you work out what approach is right for you, collect some ideas and get that first draft written.
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Looking for non-traditional wedding readings? Explore modern, funny, and unusual poems perfect for humanist or outdoor weddings in North Wales.
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Planning a non-traditional wedding in North Wales or Cheshire? If a hotel package and a standard, templated ceremony script leaves you cold, welcome. This blog post is full of ideas for how to plan a non-traditional wedding in North Wales and Cheshire that feels like a reflection of your love and your relationship.
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I took an exciting new step in my celebrant journey, training with Humanists UK to become a celebrant mentor.
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If you’ve ever tried to Google “how much does a wedding celebrant cost?” you’ll know it’s a bit of a rabbit hole. Prices are all over the place, and it’s hard to know what you’re actually paying for. So let’s clear it up. I’m a Humanist wedding celebrant based in North Wales, and working across Snowdonia, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Denbighshire and Cheshire. Here’s what you need to know about how celebrant pricing really works from a celebrant who's spent years crafting ceremonies - and how to find someone who’s worth every penny.
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Exciting news, I’m a finalist in the North Wales Wedding Awards 2025 for my celebrant work.
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Here’s everything you’ve always wanted to know about me (and probably a whole load of things you didn’t).
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Weddings are all about celebrating love—the love between you and your partner, but also the love of family and friends who have shaped your lives. If someone special is missing from your day, you might want to find a way to honour them without making the occasion feel heavy or sombre.
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Join me at the Talhenbont Hall Wedding Showcase on Sunday, 9 March – come and say hello, meet local North Wales wedding suppliers, and explore ideas for your ceremony and celebration.
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