Lauren and Gaz opted for a green and gold colour scheme for their wedding at Craig Y Nos Castle

Lauren and Gaz met in the summer of 2017. “Gaz was volunteering at my cattle ranch in Wyoming,” says Lauren. “We were just friends until he went to leave, and sparks began to fly. When Gaz returned to the UK, we stayed in touch and after a few days, he had already booked his flight back to the ranch. His second stay was a little more romantic, and by the end of it, I had decided to follow him over to Wales for the winter season while he got his degree.”

Gaz proposed in Clyne Woods near where he grew up in Swansea on New Year’s Day. “It was such a lovely spot, and it was so special that it was just us and our dog in the beautiful forest,” shares the bride. “The proposal itself wasn’t a surprise as we had talked about it for a long time, but it was a really special moment, and I loved the ring that he picked out.”

Lauren and Gaz's contacts

Venue and catering, Craig Y Nos Castle, www.craigynoscastleweddings.com 
Photographer, Lloyd Williams Photography, www.lloydwilliamsphotography.com 
Videographer, One Vision Photography, www.1visionphotography.com
Bride's dress, Lili Butler, www.grouplili.com
Hair stylist, Calon Bridal Hair, www.calonbridalhair.com 
Make-up artist, Julie Holmes Make up Artist, www.julieholmesmakeup.co.uk 
Flowers, Heide's Fresh Cut Flowers, www.facebook.com/heidesfreshcutflowers
Entertainment, Pure Wedding DJ's, www.pureweddingdjs.co.uk

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