Fforest Farm wedding photography is made for couples who want a relaxed, two-day celebration that feels like a little Welsh escape – woods, firepits, incredible food, and that “we’re here for the whole weekend” energy. We’re Marta May Photography – also known as The Mays (Marta + Artur), and we photograph weddings in a DOCU-ART style (real documentary moments with cinematic, artful portraits). fforest is set in 200 acres in West Wales and is built for two-day celebrations, which means you get more time, more atmosphere, and a day that actually breathes.
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If you want the most natural, story-led photos at Fforest Farm, plan for a short wander between spaces (tipi / quarry / gardens), then let the weekend unfold. The venue is designed for two-day celebrations, with multiple ceremony and party settings (including the giant hat tipi and the quarry among ancient oaks), so your photos stay varied, relaxed, and properly cinematic.
Fforest weddings are celebrations embracing bliss, simple pleasures and natural beauty. From sunshine, beaches, woodland, festival fun and tipis to comfort, candles, barns and glorious food, Fforest farm is an intimate wedding venue in coastal West Wales, Cilgerran. For that reason Fforest Farm wedding photography is simply stunning.
This is the perfect location for a relaxed, informal, weekend-long celebration with family and friends and a pleasure to photograph. The farm is an area of unspoilt natural beauty, wrapped in woods, wildlife and wonder. The farm is flanked on one side by the Teifi Marshes nature reserve and on the other, Cilgerran gorge, through which the river Teifi flows down to the local town of Cardigan and the Irish sea beyond.
Key facts (Fforest weddings at a glance):
Two-day wedding celebrations (weekend-style, not rushed).
60–160 daytime guests, across 9 different venue spaces.
Around 90–120 guests can stay on site.
Ceremony options include the giant hat tipi (meadow views) or the quarry encircled by ancient oaks.
Spaces include barns, tipis, gardens, firepit, woodland, plus Bwthyn, their tiny 200-year-old pub.
Welsh weddings are so gorgeous – here’s another one at Oldwalls Gower – we just love the Welsh nature and this stunning coastline, don’t you?
Fforest Farm has been created as a place to enjoy the simplicity, pleasures and beauty of outdoor living in an outstanding natural environment. With its private tiny stone pub, large communal firepit and secret woodland sauna, a choice of event spaces from giant hat tipis, garden pavilions and dining and party barns, Fforest Farm is a dream wedding venue.
About the photographers
With over 11 years of wedding photography experience, we love capturing the natural beauty at weddings as well as all the fun and laughter that comes with a family celebration. We have a passion for capturing timeless memories and we work to give you portraits that will last through generations too. Fforest Farm wedding photography is something we love doing – it’s natural, relaxed and stunning.
We’re Marta + Artur – the team behind Marta May Photography (The Mays). We won TWIA National as The Mays and we now judge TWIA, so you’re in very safe hands for the one-chance moments.
5 things to know about Fforest Farm wedding photography
1. We love photographing weddings at Fforest Farm – rustic and intimate, the perfect place for a relaxed and informal celebration with family and friends. With its private tiny stone pub, large communal firepit and secret woodland sauna, a choice of event spaces from giant hat tipis, garden pavilions and dining and party barns, Fforest Farm is a dream wedding venue.
2. Weddings at Fforest Farm can be tailored to your specific requirements – whether you’re looking for a bespoke outdoor wedding ceremony in stunning natural surroundings or an intimate indoor celebration in one of our many charming event spaces, they will make it happen. Every option is just a dream to photograph!
3. As wedding photographers we provide the highest quality photography services possible – capturing all the details of your day and your unique personalities. From intimate portraits in the woodland setting, to stunning landscape shots with Teifi River in the background, your Fforest Farm wedding photography will surely be cherished for decades to come.
4. Fforest Farm is a place of natural beauty surrounded by woods, wildlife and wonder. A perfect location for your wedding and for this reason – a great backdrop for stunning Fforest Farm wedding photography!
5. You can go for a simple event with just the couple and family, to a more comprehensive celebration with plenty of extra activities. So whether you’re looking for an intimate rustic wedding in stunning natural surroundings or an expansive weekend-long celebration with family and friends, Fforest Farm is the perfect place to get married.
7 magical photo spots at Fforest Farm
- The Giant Hat Tipi – perfect for ceremony emotion and that festival-cosy light.
- The Quarry among ancient oaks – cinematic, dramatic, and wildly “fforest”.
- Garden Pavilion + gardens – ideal for relaxed candids during drinks.
- Cedar Barn – warm, atmospheric light for dinner and speeches.
- Bwthyn (the tiny stone pub) – brilliant for intimate, laughter-heavy documentary frames.
- Firepit + woodland edges – golden hour through to night, pure storytelling.
- Between the spaces – the walks are where the real “weekend magic” happens (hugs, fizz, nerves, relief).
FAQs:
Is Fforest Farm a two-day wedding venue?
Yes, it’s designed specifically for two-day celebrations, so your wedding feels like a full weekend, not a sprint.
How many guests does Fforest Farm suit best?
fforest lists 60–160 daytime guests depending on season and setup.
Where can you get married at fforest?
You can exchange vows in places like the giant hat tipi or the quarry among ancient oaks, plus other indoor/outdoor spaces.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes, there’s a wide range of on-site accommodation (farmhouse, cottages/lofts, domes, shacs), and fforest notes roughly 90–120 guests can stay on site.
What if it rains?
fforest has a mix of sheltered and indoor spaces (tipis/barns/covered areas), so your day still flows and still photographs beautifully.
Planning a wedding in Wales? You can explore more real celebrations here: Wales wedding photography.
And if you love nature-heavy venues, you might also like Oldwalls Gower and Tyn Dŵr Hall.
Get in touch with your wedding photographers
We believe in capturing the natural beauty and simple pleasures of your day. We take photographs that capture the emotions and memories of your day – laughter, tears, happiness and love. For you we will create beautiful photographs that will last a lifetime, so please get in touch with us if you are lookinf for Fforest Farm wedding photography. We would LOVE to hear your story!
