NEARLYWED NEWS

Bryngarw House, an exclusive-use wedding venue, has unveiled plans to transform its overnight guest accommodation. The property, located in the heart of 100 acres of award-winning parkland, typically welcomes 6,000 wedding guests each year.

Cardiff-based designers Momentum have been appointed to design the interior spaces, which will be inspired by the changing colours of Bryngarw Country Park, and sympathetic to the building’s architecture and strong Welsh heritage. Rich colours, textures, patterns, prints and accessories, together with a mix of materials including natural wood, wool, slate, exposed stone and antique metals, will be used to create a luxurious setting for guests to relax and enjoy.

The chief executive of Awen Trading Limited, Richard Hughes, tells us: “Our vision is to develop Bryngarw House, a venue with an impressive history, as a luxury Welsh brand and high-end destination for the wedding market, whilst diversifying the business for conferences, weekend retreats and special occasion events. This, in turn, will boost the venue’s impact within the local community and create new and sustainable employment opportunities within the hospitality and tourism industries which have been among the worst affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Through our refurbishment plans, we will celebrate the beautiful surroundings, promote the language, culture, and offer the very best from local suppliers.” To find out more, visit www.bryngarwhouse.com www.kateizakphotography.com NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around South Wales

Beauty queen

Loxus Hair and Make-up by Maya Jasinska HMUA have announced a new partnership with Charlotte Tilbury (www.charlottetilbury.com). The company will have exclusive access to products with some amazing offers for its clients. The owner, Maya, tells us: “We were recently introduced to their full range, and we absolutely loved it. We’re an opulence brand which provides exceptional services for all aspects of hair and make-up. We’ve been recognised by various wedding, hairdressing and beauty industries and have won several awards. Established in 2018, we’ve flourished into a luxury brand across the UK and internationally.”

For more information, visit www.loxushairandmakeup.com

OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW

The Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia is set in the stunning Conwy Valley within Adventure Parc Snowdonia. Surrounded by hills, it’s next to Europe’s largest inland surf lagoon and is perfect for minimoons.

The hotel has recently teamed up with Roman (www.roman-showers.com) to have its 108 bathrooms refurbished. Creating beautiful, contemporary and spacious areas, the new design promise to create a relaxing guest experience.

The contracts manager at HH Smith & Sons, Michael Smith, commented: “HH Smith & Sons and Roman Showers worked very closely to deliver this brilliant design and finish. Continuous communication was kept via telecom and teams meetings to make sure everything was coordinated and sign off correctly. If we ever come across a similar project in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to make contact with Roman again and request to use their services.”

Visit www.hilton.com for more information.

DRINK IT ALL IN

Devil’s Bridge Rum, made by blending the fi nest Caribbean rums with Bara brith, Glengettie black tea and Shirgar butter, is a new drink perfect for weddings. The creators, Gregor, Nick and Robin, were inspired by the story of the Devil’s Bridge – a legendary tale of Welsh spirit based on the Cambrian Mountains near Aberystwyth.

The team wanted to help showcase the country and its produce to the world by creating a premium brand using Welsh fl avours in new and exciting ways.

Gregor tells us: “We bring the best of Wales, the best of the Caribbean and the most stunning branding together to make a drink like no other. Despite our brand’s young age, we’re proud to have won two golds in the World Rum Awards. We also won gold in the London Spirits Competition and bronze in the International Spirits Challenge 2021. We want our company to become the biggest premium rum in the UK and are confi dent we can achieve this.”

Head over to www.devilsbridgerum.com for more information.

A relaxing break

Many couples are choosing to stay in the UK for their honeymoons and what better place to visit than Wales? The coast in Wales is magnifi cent and is fringed by one of the UK’s great hiking paths. There’s plenty to see and do with grand mountains, dramatic valleys and secret forests. There’s lots of history too, with castles galore, small market towns and a thriving cultural scene.

Wolsey Lodges offer accommodation across Wales with plenty of self-catering options, townhouses, luxury hotels, converted farm buildings and mansions to choose from.

Check out www.wolseylodges.com for more. Anne Morgan Jewellery was set up by Anne after she gained a BA (Hons) in designed metalwork and jewellery. In 2015, Anne was able to make her dream of opening a permanent gallery display, championing and showcasing the best of contemporary jewellery in the UK, a reality. Anne Morgan Jewellery is a haven for jewellery lovers who appreciate fi ne detail, handmade expertise and impressive craftsmanship.

“We have just launched our Rachel Range,” shares Anne. “It was inspired by Rachel Burgess from Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique who invited her guests to an anniversary party that ended up being a wedding – much to the surprise of her friends and family. We were so honoured to make and design this ring for her, and with her permission, we’ve developed a sweet range inspired by nature and branches.”

Visit www.annemorganjewellery.com for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Naked Vegan has won Vegan Bakery of the Year at the Corporate Livewire Wales Prestige Awards 2021/22! The awards ceremony will take place in Cardiff this fall.

The owner, Sarah Powney, tells us more about her company: “A few years ago, I decided to take the plunge and started baking for a living. I set up The Naked Vegan and wanted to create fabulous products using only the fi nest pure naked ingredients, hence the name. I’m always coming up with new ideas and spend months perfecting recipes and designs, because of this, everyone can enjoy my wonderful bakes. My passion is to make the best tasting products that everyone, not just vegans, can enjoy. All our designs are handcrafted in a vegan-only kitchen, and we will work with you to ensure you have the perfect centrepiece for your special day.”

To fi nd out more, visit www.thenakedvegan.co.uk