Tara and Matthew by the lake at golden hour

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Tara & Matthew

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Our Story

Tara and Matthew — forehead kiss at golden hour

Our story started with a quiet hint from a mutual friend - the kind of honest, gentle nudge you don't expect but somehow trust.

That small moment led to a few messages on Instagram, which quickly turned into an easy connection, calm and familiar from the very beginning. And when we finally met, it just felt right.

As that connection grew, we realised how naturally our hearts lean toward the same joys - the hush of nature, chasing sunsets to our favourite songs and cooking new recipes side by side. Woven into all of this is our shared love for cameras, capturing the moments people hold closest.

So when we found ourselves in Wales, we wanted our pre‑wedding shoot to reflect exactly that; a soft, peaceful setting shaped by nature, one that simply feels like us.

At the heart of it all, we've always been intimate, intentional people who value meaningful time with those closest to us. In each other, we found exactly that.

As we get closer to a new chapter in our lives, we carry with us the same calm, steady love that brought us together, a love built not on grand gestures or big displays, but on the quiet, simple moments that feel like home.

Tara & Matthew

The Celebration

A day to remember

T&M
Church of St Catherine of Italy

The Ceremony

Church of St Catherine
of Italy

Valletta, Malta

Built in 1576 by the Italian Langue of the Knights of St John, this jewel of Baroque architecture was designed by Girolamo Cassar and later crowned with its celebrated façade by Romano Carapecchia in 1713. Inside, Mattia Preti's masterwork The Martyrdom of St Catherine adorns the altar beneath a painted octagonal dome.

3:00 PM

The Ceremony

Seating begins at 2:30 PM

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The Phoenicia Malta

The Reception

The Phoenicia Malta

The Mall, Floriana

Valletta's grande dame since 1947, The Phoenicia is an Art Deco landmark built upon 16th-century bastion walls of the Knights of St John. Once frequented by Queen Elizabeth II, its seven acres of terraced gardens, harbour views, and storied ballrooms provide a setting of timeless elegance.

A reception will follow the ceremony.

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