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Love for the great outdoors is blooming. After being shut up indoors during the pandemic, there’s a growing appreciation for open spaces, fresh air, and all that nature has to offer. Demand for chilled al fresco weddings continues to rise and shows no sign of stopping any time soon. Luckily, we’re blessed in South Wales with everything from a beautiful coast and countryside to magical woods, forests, and more, so the world’s your oyster.
There’s a lot to take into consideration when planning an outdoor wedding, from electricity to shelter and toilets. If you’re planning a ceremony in the height of summer, will your guests be squinting the whole time? Will there be shelter for any older or vulnerable guests? Likewise, if you’re thinking of having an autumnal wedding, then will your loved ones get cold? These are all key considerations when choosing the setting for your ceremony. Ask your venue for their suggestions on how to keep everyone happy; they’re the experts after all.
Once the service is finished and your friends and family are happily mingling in your venue’s grounds, it’s worth thinking about catering. Is there an indoor space where your caterer can cook the food, or do they have an outdoor setup that might work? If the latter, then do they need electricity? If so, how will your venue supplier this?
Moving onto the evening, you might want a band or DJ to perform under the stars, but what will happen if the weather turns unpleasant? Always have a backup plan in case the weather takes a turn for the worse – it’s the UK after all!
To help give you some ideas, we’ve rounded up local experts and asked for their tips for creating a memorable outdoor celebration.
Happy planning!
Melissa x |
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| Image credit: Huw & Dale Photography |
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| Country Havens |
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Vale Resort
Located within 650 acres of glorious countryside is the Vale Resort. The luxury hotel is home to 143 on-site bedrooms, two championship golf courses, an award-winning restaurant, sports facilities and Wales’ largest spa. Boasting landscaped gardens, gorgeous greenery and well-kept seasonal plants, there are plenty of places for you and your guests to explore and take photos on the big day.
There are nine deluxe suites available for weddings. The Castle Suite is perfect for large celebrations, with high ceilings, grand windows, a private bar and space for 400 guests throughout the special day.
Alternatively, the Morgannwg Suite is available for up to 130 of your loved ones for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the reception. This popular space is on the first floor and provides views of the golf course and spiral staircase.
Likewise, the conservatory is a stunning room for civil ceremonies, with natural sunlight, pillars throughout and doors that open onto the terrace overlooking the golf course. The space can hold 120 friends and family during the ceremony and 70 for the wedding breakfast and evening reception.
Those of you who choose to tie the knot here will have the use of a bedroom on the night of the wedding, an anniversary dinner, a month’s membership to the health club, a round of golf for you and three friends and a 20 per cent discount at the Vale Spa.
Visit: www.valeresort.com
Check out more local venues on page 21 of the current issue available now: www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download |
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| Ty Glyn is set to re-open in spring 2025 |
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Ty Glyn, set against the picturesque backdrop of Ciliau Aeron's rolling hills, is set to re-open in spring 2025. This historic venue is undergoing extensive renovation to transform it into a new destination for weddings, events, dining and getaways. Retaining some of the building's original charm and enhancing it with contemporary touches, the refurbishment will boast traditional stonework and entire walls of glass to flood the venue with natural light to create a sense of unity between the interior of the building and the surrounding landscape. One of the highlights will be the picturesque ceremony room featuring exposed wooden beams and draped greenery to create a dreamy space for couples to say, 'I do'.
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| Putting your neck on the line |
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From halternecks to strapless and sweetheart shapes, these works of art reveal how to choose a flattering neckline.
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| A match made in Switzerland |
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CWM deputy managing editor Kelly Andrews took a dual-centre trip to two of Switzerland's stunning cities, Lausanne and Basel, the perfect match.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
2 Feb 2025 - The Big ICC Wales Wedding fair
International Conference Centre Wales, ICC Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, NP18 1DE
www.thewordonweddings.co.uk
2 Feb 2025 - The Orangery at Margam Park Wedding Fayre
The Orangery, Margam Park, Port Talbot, SA13 2TJ
www.eventbrite.co.uk
9 Feb 2025 - An Exciting New Wedding Fayre - Albert Hall
Albert Hall, Craddock Street, Swansea, SA1 3EP
www.flashbulb.info
16 Feb 2025 - The New House Country Hotel Cardiff Wedding Fayre
Thornhill Rd, Thornhill, Cardiff, Caerphilly, CF14 9UA
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your South Wales Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your South Wales Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of South Wales? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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