Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones to marry in Pwllheli chapel
The Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones has announced that he and his partner, actor Marj Hogarth, plan to marry in their north Wales chapel home. Jones proposed to Hogarth on Welsh soil during their show at the New Theatre in Cardiff, with the wedding planned for May of next year.
Key points
- Keith Brymer Jones and partner Marj Hogarth plan to marry in their north Wales chapel home in May of next year.
- Jones proposed to Hogarth on stage during their show at the New Theatre in Cardiff.
- The couple bought the 163-year-old Capel Salem in Pwllheli in 2022 and are renovating it into a home and community space.
What happened
The Great Pottery Throw Down judge Keith Brymer Jones has announced plans to marry his partner, actor Marj Hogarth, in their north Wales chapel home. Jones stated that he proposed to Hogarth on Welsh soil during their show at the New Theatre in Cardiff.
The couple intend to hold the wedding ceremony in the main hall of their converted chapel home sometime in May of next year.
Context
Jones and Hogarth purchased the 163-year-old Capel Salem on the Llyn Peninsula in 2022. They have been transforming the 8,500 square foot Grade II-listed building into their permanent residence, which also incorporates a pottery studio and community space.
Jones noted that he has Welsh ancestry and feels the move is a return to his roots, with his parents having originally hailed from Swansea and Cardiff. Their ongoing renovation project is also being documented in the Channel 4 television show Our Welsh Chapel Dream.
What is next
The couple are approximately halfway through their total renovations. They are currently redoing the roof of the main chapel with the goal of opening it as a multi-purpose exhibition and performance space by 2027.
Additionally, they hope to recruit local apprentices as part of their studio and workshop developments to support the local economy in Pwllheli.
Why it matters
Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth plan to marry in their converted north Wales chapel home in May of next year following a proposal in Cardiff.
What we know
- Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth plan to marry in their north Wales chapel home in May of next year.
- Jones proposed to Hogarth during their show at the New Theatre in Cardiff.
- The couple purchased the 163-year-old Capel Salem in Pwllheli in 2022.
- The ongoing chapel renovations are being documented in the Channel 4 show Our Welsh Chapel Dream.
What remains unclear
- The exact date in May of next year for the wedding ceremony was not specified beyond the month.
