SPOTLIGHT ON CARDIFF & AROUND

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VOCO ST DAVIDS, CARDIFF, CF10 5SD

02920 454 045 | https://stdavids.vocohotels.com

Located close to a Wetland Reserve, voco St Davids, Cardiff is a five-star hotel that overlooks Cardiff Bay. Flooded with natural light, the property has a glass-fronted façade, a sleek and elegant interior, a pool, an award-winning spa, a fitness centre, a restaurant and luxurious bedrooms.

Celebrate in style

Intimate ceremonies and wedding breakfasts take place in the beautifully decorated Penarth Suite.

Alternatively, The Roald & Dahl Suites, which form part of a larger room, and the Dylan & Thomas Suites can be used throughout the day for large celebrations.

Al fresco blessings and drink receptions are held on the Penarth Terrace. Providing stunning views, this space is available all year round and can be decorated with pop up bars, twinkling fairylights and portable heaters.

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W-day couples will receive free tasting evenings and overnight accommodation.

HERITAGE PARK HOTEL, CF37 2NP

01443 687 057 | www.heritageparkhotel.co.uk

Heritage Park Hotel is a historic wedding venue in Pontypridd. Offering a grand setting for celebrations, the hotel effortlessly combines a contemporary décor with heaps of character. The property boasts a recently added garden area for eating and drinking, beautifully surrounded by greenery, outdoor heaters and speakers and an impressive entrance that looks great in photographs. Suite, which has a capacity of 160 guests. The room is large, bright and airy and features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden cladding and an elegant décor. The Rhondda Suite leads into the Rhondda Conservatory, which continues the elegant décor and holds 70 guests.

Receptions take place in the Rhondda Suite, which can be tailored to specification, allowing couples the freedom and creativity to take their vows in a charming space.

PENCOED HOUSE ESTATE, CF5 6JR

02921 678 090 | www.pencoedhouseestate.co.uk

Once home to ministers of the church, the King of Glamorgan and King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, Pencoed House Estate is a stunning venue that dates back to 979AD. Nestled at the end of a tree-lined driveway, the property is surrounded by 36 acres of grounds, wellgroomed lawns, flowers and ancient woodland.

Celebrate in style

The stately Old Hall is made from original stone walls and boasts a striking vaulted ceiling, wooden beams, a roaring log fire and room for 120 loved ones.

Adjacent to the Old Hall is the self-contained Woodland Bar which serves as the ideal setting for post-wedding drinks.

There are two outdoor ceremony spaces available which can both accommodate up to 40 nearest and dearest.

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Pencoed House Estate offers couples a complimentary wine tasting session, staff to manage guest parking, the help of a wedding coordinator and carefully selected caterers.

DE COURCEYS MANOR, CF15 9QN

02920 892 232 | www.decourceys.co.uk

The five-star De Courceys Manor is a Georgian property offering the perfect combination of style, service and exclusivity. This family-owned venue is located just outside Cardiff and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are several wedding spaces to choose from, as well as a craft gin lounge, a glass atrium, a children’s room, nine-country cottages and a boutique apartment. neutral décor throughout and space for 25 friends and family.

The Floral Suite oozes elegance and can accommodate 130 loved ones for the service and 60 for the meal.

Boasting a dedicated bar, The Tapestry Suite is a charming space with a maximum capacity for 130 guests for the ceremony and 200 for the reception.

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Weddings at the Diplomat Hotel & Spa

Create your bespoke fairytale wedding at Llanelli’s most popular and romantic wedding venue. We occupy a fabulous position in Llanelli, where we have been catering for wedding receptions for the past 40 years. In this time we have built up a long standing reputation in South Wales for attentive service and fabulous food.

We understand that every wedding is unique and whether you are planning a small intimate wedding for close friends or large grand wedding, at the Diplomat we will specially tailor the day to your requirements and budget.

Our hotel holds a civil wedding licence and offers you the convenience of having your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception all under one roof. We are also the only luxury hotel within a 30 mile radius with an indoor swimming pool, full spa and gym facilities.

Arrange an appointment with our wedding and events team to view our beautiful hotel and wedding facilities.

www.sachamiller.co.uk

HOLM HOUSE HOTEL, CF64 3BG

02920 706 029 | www.holmhousehotel.com

Built in 1926 by JS Neale, Holm House Hotel is just 10 minutes outside of Cardiff and a stone’s throw from Penarth’s restored Art Deco pier. The property is a perfect example of ornate early 19th-century architecture fused with modern touches. Offering expansive views over the Bristol Channel and the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm, this luxury boutique hotel has a 1AA Rosette restaurant, an award-winning spa and a private garden. In the summer months, a stylish purpose-built outdoor bar is open, which is perfect for drinks in the sun and evening parties.

www.sachamiller.co.uk

Celebrate in style

The hotel caters for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for up to 90 guests and receptions of 130. There’s a range of spaces to choose from, including the restaurant with unspoilt views of the gardens and a marquee which can be erected in the grounds.

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Holm House Hotel offers a complimentary food and wine tasting, a free gym membership three months before the big day and discounts on spa and hen parties.

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ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA, CF10 3ER

02920 391 440 | www.rwcmd.ac.uk

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama sits in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre and is surrounded by white Portland-stone 19th century civic buildings on one side and the grounds of the magnificent Cardiff Castle on the other. Situated at the end of an impressive treelined avenue, guests will arrive from within Bute Park with the castle in view. This entrance can accommodate traditional wedding cars, tuk tuks or horses and carts.

The college is made up of two buildings encompassing both historic and contemporary styles. The Anthony Hopkins centre is the original Cardiff Castle Stables and boasts a historic open-air courtyard. In addition, the contemporary glass-walled entrance hall and open-air terrace overlooking the Grade I listed Bute Park, creates a stunning backdrop for those all-important photographs.

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Celebrate in style

The Anthony Hopkins Centre has two elegant rooms that are available for ceremonies, one can seat 85 guests, and the other can hold 60.

Alternatively, The World-Class Concert Hall can accommodate up to 250 loved ones, and the Richard Burton Theatre has room for 130.

Intimate receptions take place in the Stables with 50 nearest and dearest, and large celebrations are held in the glass-walled entrance hall and open-air terrace with 200 friends and family.

Up to 300 people can dance the night away in the Atrium, which has a fully-stocked and licensed bar as well as a dancing area, cloakroom and bridge decorated with fairylights.

You’ve found ‘the one’ and now it’s time to discover your dream venue. Hidden seductively o-road yet situated just a stone’s throw from the historic Penarth Pier, Holm House is a luxury boutique hotel that dates back to 1926.

It has an elegant and sophisticated interior, an impressive exterior and oers magnificent water views across the Bristol Channel. The venue will be exclusively yours for the day, allowing you and your guests to take full advantage. Holm House boasts several stylish reception spaces, 12 individually designed bedrooms, picturesque manicured gardens and an award-winning spa.

Holm House is also an approved venue for civil wedding ceremonies with the Vale of Glamorgan registrar’s office. We cater to ceremonies of all sizes, with our most intimate space seating 12 of your closest friends and family. Our lounge with its homely relaxing feel and stunning feature fire place sets the perfect scene for a romantic ceremony, and is ideal for ceremonies for up to 40 guests. For ceremonies of up to 85 guests, our restaurant with spectacular views of our flourishing gardens and romantic seaside setting creates the perfect backdrop for the beautiful couple to say ‘I DO’.

Our beautiful, light and airy restaurant boasts floor to ceiling bi-folding windows, immersing you and your guests into the overlooking cliff tops, flourishing gardens and the seaside breeze delivering an authentic al fresco dining experience. Our distinguished One AA Rosette Restaurant can accommodate up to 85 guests for the wedding breakfast and 100 guests for your evening celebration. Impress your guests with delicious food using the finest ingredients and where possible local and sustainable produce. As part of booking your wedding with us you will both enjoy a complimentary tasting to ensure you have the perfect menu for your special day. Our 4 star hotel with 12 cosy, boutique rooms provides a comfortable retreat for you and your guests and our award winning spa will leave you all feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to celebrate.