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A piece of cake
Hello everyone and welcome to another issue of Your South Wales Wedding. As always, our May/June is full of inspiration, but my favourite part has to be our cake feature. I look forward to writing it every year, even if it does make me incredibly hungry afterwards! When I got married last year, we went back and forth about our wedding cake. My husband (it still feels weird saying that) doesn’t have a sweet tooth, whereas I can’t get enough of anything smothered in chocolate! After talking to our families, we decided to go for layers of lemon and chocolate – delish! If you’re struggling to find the perfect company, begin by searching online and looking in magazines for inspiration. Once you’ve found a company you like, make sure you look at their past work to see if they can create the design that you’re after. It’s also important to read their reviews, check if they’re in your price range and that they’re available on your wedding date.
Cakes are more than just something sweet to eat, they’re also a fun way of adding personal touches to your day. For our cake topper, we chose figures of us dressed in our wedding attire with our beloved cat, and I cannot recommend this enough. All our guests commented on how wonderful it was, and nearly a year later, I still look at it every day. If you have the budget, it’s worth investing in a memento that you can display in your home. Believe me, when I say the day goes by in a flash, so you’ll love having something to look at regularly.
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WIN had an instant connection and celebrated their big day at Craig Y Nos Castle surrounded by their friends and family.
There are many wedding venues in South Wales - but only one in a Grade 1 listed castle. Think majestic turrets, sweeping staircases and gothic towers (perfect for photo opportunities!). Our gorgeous castle is nestled in luscious, landscaped grounds with it’s own Serpentine Lake and Jetty.
Set in 650 acres of countryside
Licensed for civil ceremonies (in and outdoors)
From 60 to 200 guests
Idyllic photographic setting
Selection of menus and drinks packages
Just 3 minutes from J34 of the M4
Time To Shine
Camille is a new bridal accessories brand in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. The company was founded by Welsh bridal designer Jayne Nevins who took inspiration from old Hollywood movies to create designs that are modern whilst still maintaining the glamorous Hollywood aesthetic. The debut collection ‘A Sprinkle of Stardust’ features on-trend feathers, bows and contemporary crowns that are made using the finest materials which will add the wow factor to any bridal look. Head over to www.camilleheadpieces.com for more information.
Drink It All In
Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum, a Cardiff-based rum distillery, is bringing two new products to the market this year – perfect for weddings. After gaining a passionate following of rum lovers and earning several reputable awards, the innovative rum makers are looking to make a more substantial mark on the industry with its new spirits that are both high-end and affordable.
The new silver rum will be a clear spirit, flavoured with botanicals that make it perfect for summer, and the premium golden rum is aged for up to six years in the Caribbean with no added spices.
About the upcoming releases, Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum said: “We are delighted with the reaction and uptake of our delicious Welsh rum so far and cannot wait to show the world our golden and silver variants. Both are made with the same love and dedication as Devil’s Bridge Spiced Rum.”
Planned To Perfection
Glen Yr Afon House Hotel in Usk, Monmouthshire, has refurbished its Ballroom. Boasting elegant window drapes, a fresh neutral palate and ceiling drapes, the space is a blank canvas that’s perfect for any theme or colour theme.
What’s more, the hotel has launched a special wedding package available on all remaining Saturdays in 2023. This includes an experienced wedding coordinator to help with the planning, a three-course wedding breakfast, drinks for key moments, an evening buffet, a bridal suite on the night of the wedding, a DJ and much more.
For full details, visit www.glen-yr-afon.co.uk
