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Read the latest issue of Your South Wales Wedding for FREE!
 
Read the latest issue of Your South Wales Wedding for FREE!
 
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!
 
March/April 2022
 

March/April 2022

 
For me, spring is a wonderful time of year. I love seeing nature come alive, and being able to go outside without it being dark is something I’ve truly missed. Although I adore Christmas (who doesn’t?) I’m not a fan of the winter months and am so glad we can finally say hello to spring! With a new season comes lots of wonderful real weddings, and I can’t wait to hear from those of you who are set to tie the knot in the next few months.

As many of you know, my wedding is in July 2022, so we’re finally in the home stretch and counting down the days. We’ve opted for a summer wedding, partly due to my dislike for the cold weather, but also because when we got engaged in 2020 we were in the middle of one of the many lockdowns and were unsure if we’d be able to get married anytime soon. We booked our venue for 18 months later, and here we are about to walk down the aisle and say ‘I do’. For those of you who are newly engaged, believe me when I tell you that your day will arrive in the blink of an eye! My number one piece of advice is to take your time and enjoy the planning process.

In this issue, we’re embracing the time of year and showcasing seasonal wedding dresses, hot topic questions and the latest news from around South Wales.

Remember, if you’ve recently celebrated your day or have been involved with a styled shoot, you can submit it here or via email.

Melissa x
 
Today is my new favourite day
Image provided by Claudia Rose Carter Photography
 
Today is my new favourite day
 
Cadi and Gareth had a fairytale wedding at Hensol Castle.

Read all the details of their big day on page 27 of the current issue, available now: www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
 
Win a honeymoon to St Lucia
 
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Spotlight on Swansea and around
 
Spotlight on Swansea and around
 
Craig Y Nos Castle

Craig Y Nos Castle is located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and is surrounded by breathtaking grounds. Once home to Adelina Patti, the world-famous opera singer, the property is a grand space with a long and interesting history that dates back to 1840. There are 36 en suite bedrooms to choose from, a state-of-the-art gym with high-quality apparatus, a private lounge and a luxurious hot tub.

One of only eight Grade I listed opera houses in the UK, The Theatre has a 125-year-old curtain depicting Madame Patti on a chariot in Rossini’s last Italian opera and the walls are decorated with the names of Patti’s favourite composers. The space can accommodate 120 guests throughout the day.

Lovebirds can choose from two reception spaces. The Conservatory can hold 130 friends and family, and the Music and Billard Room has room for 120 people.

Located in the centre of the castle are The Patti Bar and Nicolini Lounge, which are available for loved ones to use throughout the night.

Visit: www.craigynoscastleweddings.com

Check out more local venues on page 15 of the current issue, available now: www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
 
All About Eve has launched a new luxury signature lounge with a bar and bridal suites
 
All About Eve has launched a new luxury signature lounge with a bar and bridal suites
 
All About Eve is celebrating its 20th birthday and to mark the occasion, they are undergoing a 'glow up', offering the ultimate wedding dress shopping experience.

The first phase to be completed is the fully-licensed Signature Lounge with gin and fizz bar and luxury bridal suites. There are two luxurious bridal fitting rooms, with large comfy sofas for your guests and the new luxury appointment includes a bottle of prosecco, snacks and yummy treats. (The lux appointment is available at a cost of £40).

Once you have said yes to the dress, grab a selfie under the 'All About the Bride' neon sign and toast your special occasion in the new gin and fizz bar, which has it its own luxurious bathroom, exclusive to Signature lounge brides.

Read more......
 
Get sandal-ready with this DIY foot scrub
 
Get sandal-ready with this DIY foot scrub
 
Does anyone else leap into foot scrubbing panic mode as soon as the sun comes out, with the thought of taking feet out of thermal socks and into sandals? You're not alone, UK Google searches for 'Foot Scrub' are up by 130 per cent in recent weeks! Help is on hand (or foot!) as here, natural beauty expert, and founder of 100 per cent natural sugar wax brand Sugar Coated, Rosie Khandwala takes us through a natural, three-ingredient, DIY at-home foot scrub that'll have your feet sandal-ready in minutes. INGREDIENTS To create the scrub, you'll need: 400g of sugar (a gentle exfoliant), 1 sliced lemon (an anti-fungal and astringent), A handful of lavender flowers (an anti-inflamatory it also adds fragrance and soothes the skin).

Read more......
 
Gourmet lovers' paradise in the Algarve
 
Gourmet lovers' paradise in the Algarve
 
With 3,000 hours of sunshine and just a three-hour flight from the UK, the Algarve is unique in that it offers a truly delightful year round destination.

Read more......
 
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