Pencoed House Norwegian Wedding of Marianne and Hugh.

My wonderful couple Marianne, who happened to be Norwegian, and her amazing Welsh husband were married on July 2017 in a beautiful barn just on the outskirts of Cardiff, Pencoed House.

Their love story began a while ago when they met whilst traveling around the world. We first met on Skype talking things wedding and I instantly knew that we would click. We later met only a few days before the wedding; we went for a drink and even though we had already spoken, I felt a little nervous before meeting them in person. It’s a different experience to deal with people over the phone or internet and different in person. It turned out there was no need to feel nervous as they were even more fantastic in real life. I only regret we didn’t get more drinks as very likely I would be a guest at the wedding rather than the photographer.!

I must admit the connection I could feel between them was undeniably romantic. Hugh emigrated to Norway to live with Marianne and so the ceremony took place close to his roots in Pencoed House.

The venue itself being a gorgeous, intimate and warm barn was just ideal to set the ambiance for these two families. The room was beaming with lively guests that filled the whole space with laughter. My camera did not stop, it was crazy trying to keep up with the many, rather candid shots.

The day started with a heartwarming ceremony (jeez I still shiver when I think about their first look). Stunning Marianne was wearing a beautiful, vintage, lace dress from Gaggu in Oslo, with a high neck finish and floral trimmings. Hugh was dressed in a grey suit from Moss Bros, that just felt like it belonged to him since he first tried it.

Of course, upon joining families you have joint traditions.

Marianne and Hugh carried on with Norwegian traditions by kissing under the table when the crowd would stomp their feet and kiss standing on the chair upon a united clink of the family’s glasses. Hugh was also kissed about hundred times by all the ladies at the wedding when Marianne left for the bathroom. In fact, I am not sure she has gone anywhere and thought the kissing tradition was just an excuse to give him a warm, welsh hug. Sorry I mean cwtch.

Being a Pencoed House Norwegian Wedding photographer and being able to document this was so special to me as just when you thought the day couldn’t be filled with more happiness and love…. it was.

The speeches were just magical. I can never get over how such heartfelt emotions shared with loved ones give the event such meaning. Hugh amongst many others in the crowd, including me, was left with a lump in his throat and reduced to a little sob. I still admire him for drinking so much water in between shedding the tears and the lumps in his throat.

Conclusively, this was the wedding that sparked the northern lights in our hearts.

If you would like to see some more Norwegian – Welsh wedding vibes committed by Norwegian Wedding Photographer, why don’t you look at this amazing wedding of Kamilla and Richard? The link to their gallery is when you click over here.

Some suppliers I was working with o the day (and who did an amazing job);

Dress: Gaggu

Suit: Moss Bros

Flowers: Rolfes Florist

Cake and Catering: EJ Catering

Hair and Make up: Bristol Bridal Hair and Make up

23 Comments

Zibi on 09/04/2018 at 7:32 PM

Awesome stuff!!!!
- Aga Hosking on 10/04/2018 at 9:59 PM
  
  Thanks Zibi!
Paul Keppel on 09/04/2018 at 9:18 PM

Stunning set of images, love the random guy with the camera take a photos wearing a kids bag. lol
- Aga Hosking on 11/04/2018 at 2:12 PM
  
  Thanks, Paul, yeah its funny, tbh I haven’t even noticed the bag!! He was a keen photographer on the day and helped me out a lot!
Luke Hayden on 10/04/2018 at 12:44 PM

Really great coverage. Fantastic!
- Aga Hosking on 10/04/2018 at 9:59 PM
  
  Thank you 🙂
Jim Davidson on 11/04/2018 at 9:38 AM

Lovely stuff, brilliant wedding & great connection!
- Aga Hosking on 11/04/2018 at 1:50 PM
  
  Thank you 🙂
Albert Palmer on 13/04/2018 at 10:24 AM

So many great moments Aga – they must be thrilled with these!
/mariahedengren on 13/04/2018 at 10:27 AM

Loving the vibe of this wedding. Awesome work.
- Aga Hosking on 13/04/2018 at 3:27 PM
  
  Thank you so much!!
Bart on 15/04/2018 at 2:12 PM

Oh Aga, as always fantastic wedding, great framing and EMOTIONS!!!
Nick Labrum on 16/04/2018 at 4:07 PM

Another fantastic wedding, followed you for ages on Instagram so thought id check out your site finally. Great work!!
- Aga Hosking on 10/05/2018 at 4:09 PM
  
  Ah!! Thank you so much! Means a lot!
Edmund Shum on 17/04/2018 at 11:32 AM

Beautiful Aga!
- Aga Hosking on 10/05/2018 at 4:09 PM
  
  Thanks Ed!! xx
Marek on 18/04/2018 at 9:28 PM

Aga what a lovely capture of what looks like a super fun wedding! Stellar job!
Tommy on 19/04/2018 at 2:53 PM

Beautiful work Aga, well done.
craig williams on 25/04/2018 at 1:41 PM

Such great coverage!
- Aga Hosking on 10/05/2018 at 4:08 PM
  
  Thanks!
Martin Dabek on 10/05/2018 at 11:18 AM

Great frames Aga. Love the vibe of this wedding.
- Aga Hosking on 10/05/2018 at 4:07 PM
  
  Thank you Martin!
- Aga Hosking on 10/05/2018 at 4:08 PM
  
  Thank you Martin! x

Pencoed House Norwegian Wedding of Marianne and Hugh

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