HISTORY IN THE MAKING Pencoed House Estate in Cardiff has been awarded Best Wedding Venue in East Wales at The Welsh National Wedding Awards 2022 (www.welshnationalweddingawards.co.uk). Surrounded by 36 acres of grounds, well-groomed lawns, flowers and ancient woodland, Pencoed House Estate is a beautiful wedding venue full of charm. Dating back to 979AD, it was once home to ministers of the church, the King of Glamorgan and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. The team at Pencoed House Estate added: “A huge thank you to every person that voted for us, we are over the moon and so grateful.” To find out more, visit www.pencoedhouseestate.co.uk READY, SET, PLAN! If you’ve recently got engaged and have just started wedding planning, come along to the first wedding showcase of 2023 at Bryngarw House in Bridgend. Once a 15th-century farmhouse, this idyllic 113 acre property has retained its historic charm through its transformation into a grand and elegant venue, where exceptional quality and stylish sophistication is guaranteed. On Sunday 26th February, the venue will be dressed to impress, and couples can meet some fantastic, recommended suppliers. The wedding team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the venue and available packages. Open from 11am, come and experience the magic for yourself, with no appointment or pre-booking necessary. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact the team at events@bryngarwweddings.com or visit www.bryngarwhouse.com CONGRATULATIONS Craig Y Nos Castle, a fairytale venue located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, has won the My Wedding Hero award at The Welsh National Wedding Awards 2022. Boasting 36 en suite bedrooms, an on-site gym with high-quality apparatus, a private lounge and a hot tub, the property is surrounded by breathtaking grounds with plenty of places for guests to explore and take photographs. Once home to Adelina Patti, the world-famous opera singer, Craig Y Nos Castle has a long and interesting history with a stunning décor throughout. “We won My Wedding Hero, and it means the world to us,” says the team at Craig Y Nos Castle. “We are still in shock and can’t thank our wonderful couples enough for taking the time to vote for us, we are so grateful! We adore what we do, and to win an award based on our customer service has meant everything to us. Congrats to all the winners and finalists. Wales has an amazing wedding community, which we are so proud to be a part of!” Discover more at www.craigynoscastleweddings.com DRESSED TO IMPRESS Baroque Boutique has won the Best Occasionwear Award in East Wales for the sixth time at The Welsh National Wedding Awards 2022. The boutique is run by mother and daughter team, Marion and Coryn, who specialises in designer wear, accessories, hats and shoes for the mother-of-the-bride and groom and outfits for wedding guests. Marion and Coryn tell us: “A big thank you to everyone who voted for us. The awards ceremony took place at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea. It was wonderful to be surrounded by the best wedding businesses in Wales. This is the first ceremony since 2019, and after a tough couple of years in the wedding industry, it is wonderful to be back! Many thanks to JR Events for hosting these awards. They really have a huge impact on small businesses, and we are truly grateful for all of your continued support. Thanks to our couples for giving us the opportunity to play a small part in your big day.” Visit www.baroqueboutique.co.uk for more information. www.lloydwilliamsphotography.com www.itpie.co.uk 12
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