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Bryngarw House has unveiled new packages, menus and pricing

Bryngarw House, one of South Wales' premier wedding and event venues, has unveiled new packages, menus, and pricing, coupled with a new management team.

Leading the charge is newly appointed hotel manager Andrew Williams, a seasoned hospitality professional with 22 years of industry expertise. Joining him are sales and event management colleagues, each bringing their own experience, a fresh perspective, and a commitment to crafting unparalleled experiences for guests.

Dating back to the 18th century, Bryngarw House exudes timeless elegance. The venue offers bespoke packages for all celebrations, as well as acting as a popular wedding venue where the picturesque grounds provide an idyllic backdrop for memorable celebrations and timeless photographs.

Labour's plan to legalise humanist weddings

We are deep in the midst of wedding season. Whether you're attending as a guest, or planning your own, you will probably be taking note of the special moments, and how each couple make their wedding truly their own, and reflective of their relationship. Joanna Newton is a Partner at Stowe Family Law and explains what the proposal in law changes could mean... Over the past two decades, humanist wedding ceremonies (which is a wedding that is non-religious ceremony) have soared in popularity. The most recent statistics from 2020 are from Humanists UK and reveal that humanist weddings have increased by a huge 266% since 2004.

Caer Llan is an 18th-century country house wedding venue in Monmouthshire

Situated in 25 acres of glorious countryside, Caer Llan is an 18th-century country house wedding venue boasting far-reaching views of the distant Welsh mountains. Family-run by owners Vicky and Jake Carpenter, the property has idyllic grounds and gardens with a network of paths and an adjacent bluebell woodland to explore. Various features, such as an outdoor swimming pool and an original Victorian greenhouse, are also located within the grounds. The house itself has been lovingly refurbished by the owners and has 16 en-suite bedrooms available exclusively for your wedding guests.

There are countless areas for amazing wedding photos both indoors and outdoors, and the venue is a favourite of many photographers who have visited.

From big celebrations to budget savvy: the changing face of UK weddings

At a time of rising costs and changing perspectives, is the sound of wedding bells as tempting as it once was? To find out, Legal & General polled more than 2,000 married and engaged couples to see if they opted for a big wedding – or a big rethink. A 2024 survey revealed the average cost of a UK wedding has risen to £20,700, marking a 12.5% increase from £18,400 in 2022. Despite this, our survey found that couples typically budget much less, with the average amount set aside being just under £9,000 (£8,997.32). There was also a stark difference in wedding budgets across generations. Younger couples, particularly those aged 16-24, budget an average of £14,937 for their special day, while those over 55 set aside £4,614.