Llyn Gwynant Barns It is located in Nant Gwynant valley, Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia National Park), North Wales and is just 3 miles as the crow flies from the top of Yr Wyddfa (Mt Snowdon). 

The Barn is owned by the Williams-Ellis family who are dependents of Owain ab Gwynedd one of the most famous Welsh kings and the Three Eagles of Eyreri is their emblem (which was featured on our wedding stationery).

We first heard about Llyn Gwynant from a friend long before we were even engaged. We fell in love with the pictures online and had said it would be the place for us if they we to ever to plan to get married. 

Due to the distance, and the ‘do it yourself’ aspect - we explored a further 60 wedding venue brochures and visited 15 locations, just to make sure it was what we wanted – but none could top Llyn Gwynant for us.

We visited the venue for the first time on March 24th, 2023, and returned again in March 2024. Both times, the weather was less than ideal, with rain pouring down, but there was something truly magical about the setting and the beauty of the place captivated us from the start. The way the wind dances through the valley, creating waves on the lake, and how the cloud inversions wrap around the mountain is nothing short of breathtaking and when the sun peeks through, it feels like nature itself is celebrating with you. And to top it off, the mountain at the base of the campsite is Gallt y Wenallt, which translates to “The Hill of the Little Chapel” – a beautiful and meaningful touch for a wedding venue.

When I originally emailed my enquiry over to @fresh_in_bloom - I felt like I'd asked for the impossible. As being a designer I had a vision in my head of the look and feel I wanted for the day... however, I didn't have the budget for it... have really bad hayfever, and had a dog for a bridesmaid that eats anything in sight, and I wanted to limit as much artificial plastic waste as possible.

So, the brief was...

I want the venue to be full of big, large, wild, pretty flowers in green, orange, red. I want milk churns for doorways, jam jars, table runners, stage displays, bride bouquet, 3 bridesmaids bouquets, aisle decorations, and a flower crown. But they all have to be low-pollen and dog-friendly if eaten..  all for less than £1000

I know, I know—you’re all laughing already. Impossible, right? But Fresh and Bloom got me straight away. From our very first chat, it honestly felt like we’d known each other for years. They instinctively understood what I was going for and were so kind and generous in helping me stick to my budget.

They gave me thoughtful, practical advice—like where to invest in their stunning real flower arrangements, how many DIY “bucket flowers” I’d need for me and my helpers to arrange in jam jars and spray-painted tins, and even where artificial flowers (sourced secondhand from other brides!) would work best. It wasn’t just about saving money—it was about making things beautiful, meaningful, and low-waste.

They pulled together a couple of different quotes for me, and there was no pressure at all. 

They turned up the day before to deliver the DIY buckets, and then early on the day to help set up, and honestly - it all looked stunning!! 

If you're local to Wales and need flowers, check them out as they grow and supply all their own from their fields too! 

I struggled quite a bit to find an affordable vegan and cruelty free make up artist that would travel to our location to do just 1-3 people but I feel like I hit the jackpot when I found @theglamgroup

I honestly cannot thank Heidi enough for all she did for us on the run up and on the big day itself. She was truly amazing!! 

Her and @harmonyweddinghair worked beautifully together and we're so thoughtful, compassionate and patient which was 100% needed for a little anxious little bean like myself.

Heidi just 'got' me and knew what I needed, and when I needed it. And I don't think the morning would of been as smooth as it was without her. 

From the bottom of my heart... Thank you 😘

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