Your South Wales Wedding news and ideas from around the area

Seasonal style

As seasons change, it's important to be aware of how the weather affects the wedding. Editorial Assistant Millicent Garton takes you through some suggestions of how to embrace the chill and celebrate the sun. Much like seasons, it's only natural that weddings and their themes flow and evolve with changing year. From the cake and catering to the dress and décor, all elements of the big day can be influenced by the time of year, so it's only fitting that special attention should be given to those minor details.

Craig Y Nos Castle has extended its last-minute wedding deals

Craig Y Nos Castle, a wedding venue in the upper Swansea Valley, has extended its last-minute wedding deals to cover Fridays and Saturdays in 2025.

The Castle Wedding Packages are available for weddings with 25 to 130 guests. Michael Ludwig from Craig Y Nos Castle tells us more: "Our wedding packages are very competitively priced and should be easily within your wedding budget; for example, we charge £5,000 for 50 day guests and 75 evening guests for all Fridays in 2025. Last-minute weddings on Saturdays in 2025 are £6,000 for 60 day guests and 85 evening guests."

Bryngarw House is hosting a wedding showcase on Saturday 16th November

Come and see Bryngarw House in all its autumn and winter wonder on Saturday 16th November 2024 at the venue's wedding showcase.

Couples can enjoy seeing the venue as it would look on a wedding day, styled by Panache, as well as having the opportunity to meet the team, who will be on hand to give you all the information you need about getting married at Bryngarw House.

Some of Bryngarw House's recommended suppliers will be attending and you will be the first to see some all-new refurbishments that are happening!

Hensol Castle is a 17th-century venue nestled within 650 acres of countryside

Hensol Castle is perfect for those of you planning a fairytale wedding in a grand setting. This 17th-century property is nestled within 650 acres of Welsh countryside, creating plenty of places to take photographs. Sympathetically renovated to create a modern décor throughout, the castle has arched windows, oak panelling and sweeping staircases that are ideal for making a grand entrance. Finish the day by retiring to one of the new luxury bedrooms, each with bespoke features such as roll-top baths and comfy four-poster beds. Re-group the next morning over a delicious breakfast in the orangery and continue the celebrations.