Styled Wedding Shoot at the King Arthur, Gower 🤍✨

Where do I even start with this one… honestly, just wow.

We wanted to create something a little different. Not to show what a wedding looks like, but what it can feel like… relaxed, personal, a bit wild, and completely you.

Set at the beautiful King Arthur Hotel, we brought together a mix of styles. From simple, elegant moments to full-on dramatic, runaway bride energy (very Taylor Swift coded 🙊).

We had three incredible dresses by Julie James at Stephanie Allin, paired with a gorgeous green suit from Dyfed Menswear that tied perfectly into our earthy palette of greens, burgundy and browns.

Think textured fabrics, moss, candlelight… a little French-inspired picnic, a little intimate dinner party, and of course dog-friendly always 🐾

Suppliers:

Venue: @kingarthurhotel

Photography: @jenniferannphotographyx

Design & Floral: @strawberrymaple.events

Suit: @dyfedmenswear

Dresses: Julie James @stephanieallin

Models: @coutureduet

Make up: @katielanceygowerglow

Celebrant: @thegowercelebrant

Dog Chaperone: @pawfectday.chaperones

Cake: @melysswansea

Bride in white lace gown and veil poses with fluffy white dog in elegant floral wedding venue with string lights.

Day 1 🤍

We started with our first tablescape, playing with light, angles, and all those dreamy details while the models got glammed by Katie at Gower Glow. I focused on all the little details too, dresses, accessories, the dogs, and the decor styled by Andrew at Strawberry Maple.

A fluffy Cavapoo dog in a patterned outfit sits beside a bouquet of dried flowers on a mirrored tray.

Smiling man in gray hoodie leaning over table with candles and decorative items in dimly lit room.

A makeup artist applies makeup to a seated blonde woman in a cozy studio setting.

Makeup artist applying eyeshadow with a brush to a blonde blue-eyed woman wearing a gray coat.

A fluffy white dog stands in the doorway of a rustic stone building, looking out onto a cobblestone path.

Blonde woman holding a teardrop-shaped rattan mirror, smiling at her reflection outdoors.

Man in hoodie twirling a white wedding dress on a wooden dance floor in a rustic barn venue.

A paisley pocket square in gold and blue tucked into a sage green suit jacket breast pocket.

Romantic bridal bouquet of dusty pink flowers on silver tray beside Louis Vuitton ribbon and vintage magazine.

White bridal heels resting on a vintage French Les Veillées wedding magazine with a rose and gold rings on wood.

Large white vase overflowing with lush roses, hydrangeas, and tropical foliage in rich burgundy, coral, and green tones.

Rustic barn wedding reception with long floral table runner featuring lush greenery, roses, and hydrangeas under string lights.

A fluffy white Labradoodle stands in a rustic stone doorway while two women chat inside a cozy cottage.

A fluffy white Cavapoo dog sits on stone tiles in front of a lush floral arrangement in a white vase.

Striped cymbidium orchids with dark taper candles and tropical greenery decorate an elegant rustic wedding reception table.

Elegant wedding table centerpiece with dusty pink roses, deep red blooms, greenery, and tall black taper candles.

Elegant wedding reception table with lush floral garland, dark taper candles, and ornate place settings in a rustic venue.

A strapless white ball gown wedding dress hanging in a rustic barn venue with warm Edison bulb lighting.

Man wearing sage green three-piece suit with gold paisley tie and matching pocket square.

Elegant floral arrangement featuring coral and mauve roses, dark anthuriums, and eucalyptus in a rustic stone vase.

Elegant vintage glass plate with white linen napkin on floral tablecloth for a romantic wedding reception.

Gold ornate candelabra with five lit dark green taper candles surrounded by pink and burgundy floral arrangements.

Elegant floral table arrangement featuring deep burgundy delphiniums and blush pink roses with warm bokeh lighting.

Elegant wedding reception table adorned with lush floral arrangements, candles, and fine tableware in a rustic venue.

Elegant wedding table set with tall green candles, lush floral arrangements, and warm glowing lights.

Then came the indoor shots. Full flash, dark beams, moody vibes and honestly I’m obsessed. We even got some fun shots on the bar which locals loved 😂 plus some cosy, relaxed moments with Maple in the dog-friendly accommodation.

Bride and groom pose together on wooden staircase, bride holding pink bouquet in white gown, groom in green suit.

Bride in white gown and veil holds bouquet while standing in rustic wooden doorway of elegant wedding venue.

Bride seated on staircase holding pink floral bouquet with veil, groom standing behind in green suit.

Bride in white wedding gown and veil sits on bar counter holding floral bouquet in rustic pub setting.

Bride and groom laughing together at a pub bar, bride holding floral bouquet in wedding dress and groom in green suit.

Bride sitting on a pub bar held by groom in green suit, wedding photo in rustic British pub setting.

Bride and groom relaxing on a sofa with their fluffy dog on their wedding day.

Elegant couple in wedding attire relaxing on a sofa, groom in green suit, bride in white dress with tattoo.

Couple in wedding attire relaxing on a couch, groom in green suit kissing bride in white dress.

Bride in white gown and groom in green suit pose with a fluffy white Cavapoo dog in a rustic stone venue.

Bride in white gown and groom in green suit sit with their fluffy dog on a wooden floor at their wedding.

Blonde bride in lace wedding dress and veil posing with fluffy dog at wedding venue.

Groom in elegant green three-piece suit standing on outdoor balcony with garden views in background.

A fluffy Cavapoo dog in a boho blanket sits beside an elegant bouquet of dried flowers on a mirrored tray.

Blonde bride in lace wedding dress and veil poses with a white Cavapoo dog in a floral decorated barn venue.

Outdoors, we met the lovely Gower Celebrant Margaret who made everything feel so personal. We captured a handfasting which was so fun and I got the drone up to show off the stunning gardens.

Aerial view of wedding ceremony chairs arranged in two sections with floral aisle decor and a nativity sign above.

Aerial view of an outdoor wedding venue with rows of chairs facing a garden altar surrounded by manicured green lawns.

Aerial view of a rural countryside inn surrounded by green fields and trees in a scenic landscape.

Outdoor wedding ceremony aisle lined with colorful flowers leading to a wooden arch adorned with pink and red floral arrangements.

Lush floral aisle arrangement with pink, burgundy, and rust roses mixed with eucalyptus beside wooden chairs at outdoor wedding.

Lush floral arrangement with deep red roses and greenery in a stone vase on a white pedestal at an outdoor wedding venue.

Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors under wooden arbor adorned with colorful floral arrangements, with officiant and white dog nearby.

Bride and groom celebrate under a wooden arch adorned with flowers at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom share an intimate moment in front of a floral arch with roses in autumn tones.

Groom carries bride in white gown and veil at outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arch and wooden chairs.

Woman in yellow polka dot dress holding open book standing in garden with daffodils blooming in background.

Bride and groom in green suit petting their fluffy white dog during wedding ceremony outdoors.

Bride and groom exchange vows under a rustic wooden arch adorned with lush autumn floral arrangements outdoors.

Couple's hands bound together with colorful ribbons during a wedding handfasting ceremony.

Officiant in yellow polka dot dress laughs joyfully during outdoor wedding hand-fasting ceremony under wooden arch.

Smiling older woman in yellow polka dot dress clapping outdoors among daffodils at a wedding.

Bride and groom share a romantic moment under a wooden arch lined with vibrant autumn flowers and a floral aisle.

Bride and groom greet their fluffy dog at floral-adorned outdoor wedding altar with colorful blooms.

Smiling bride and groom pose with their white dog under a rustic wooden arch with vibrant floral arrangements.

Bride and groom pose with their white dog under a rustic floral arch at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom hold hands at floral wedding altar as their white dog rests on the grass aisle.

Bride and groom embrace under a rustic wooden arch adorned with colorful floral arrangements at an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom share a romantic kiss at outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arch and colorful flower arrangements.

Black and white portrait of smiling bride embracing groom tenderly under her flowing wedding veil outdoors.

Then our favourite setup, the picnic elopement.

So intimate and chilled, just you, your person and your dog. The kitchen put together a beautiful cheese board, we had a couple of glasses of bubbles, and Maple had a well deserved nap on Lydia’s dress.

Also slightly obsessed with the vintage picnic basket I found on Facebook Marketplace, I will definitely be using that again 😂

Rustic wooden charcuterie board with cheese, crackers, strawberries, and grapes on a plaid picnic blanket.

Champagne bottle chilling in copper ice bucket with glasses beside wicker picnic basket on blanket outdoors.

A slice of layered chocolate cake with cream frosting on a white plate beside a bouquet of roses at a picnic setting.

A charming garden picnic setup with a plaid blanket, wicker basket, parasol, flowers, and champagne on lush green grass.

Bride and groom sitting on grass with a golden dog, parasol, and picnic basket in a lush garden wedding setting.

Bride and groom sitting on grass sharing a romantic picnic with flowers and umbrella on their wedding day.

Bride in white lace gown relaxing on grass with yellow umbrella and flowers in a garden setting.

Bride in lace gown lying on a picnic blanket eating grapes, surrounded by flowers and a yellow umbrella in a garden.

A blonde bride twirls in a stunning off-shoulder white ballgown wedding dress in a lush garden setting.

Black and white photo of a joyful bride in a ball gown running with a small white dog outdoors.

Blonde bride in a flowing off-shoulder white ball gown twirling in a lush garden with bare trees.

Day 2 🖤

This day was all about Jack, the King Arthur’s very own black lab who loved all the fuss 🐾

We captured some relaxed moments with the groom and stylist Andrew, alongside support from Pawfect Day Chaperones making sure everything ran smoothly for the dogs.

A smiling blonde woman crouches beside a black Labrador on a gravel path outside a white building.

Man in suit sitting on sofa interacting with a black Labrador dog against a rustic stone wall background.

A well-dressed man in a vest and tie affectionately hugs a happy black Labrador dog on a sofa near a stone wall.

A woman in a quilted vest walks a black Labrador on a red leash through a wooden lodge interior.

Woman in Pawfect Day Chaperones vest walking a black dog through an elegant wooden venue with fairy lights.

A woman in a quilted vest trains a black Labrador to sit and shake paws outdoors by a gate.

A smartly dressed man in a grey suit walks a black dog on a red leash through a cottage doorway.

Man in green suit walking black Labrador on red leash along gravel path outdoors.

Woman crouching to greet a black dog on a red leash outside a white country inn on a gravel courtyard.

A woman crouches to pet a black Labrador dog outside a traditional white pub building with hanging baskets.

Black Labrador with red collar shaking paws with blonde woman outdoors near historic half-timbered building.

Smiling blonde bride in white dress sits on grass with a fluffy Cavapoo dog wearing her veil outdoors.

A smiling bride in a white veil tenderly holds a fluffy cream-colored dog on her wedding day outdoors.

We then finished with a more moody table setup paired with an alternative cake from Melys Swansea, which was the perfect ending to the shoot.

This shoot was all about creativity, collaboration and showing how your wedding can be completely your own vibe. Whether that’s barefoot picnics, candlelit dinners or your dog stealing the spotlight 🐶✨