Weddings

You’re engaged?! at’s wonderful news! Congrats from the team at Shire Magazine – we do love a wedding. Whether you’ve been planning for ages or are starting with a blank page, our guide is packed with ideas and specialist services to help the big day go smoothly.

Your Dream Dress

Castle Brides in Powys has over 25 years of experience in creating bespoke wedding dresses. They offer honest style advice, whether you are selecting from the award-winning range of dresses in store or having a gown made by Angela herself.

If you are running out of time before your big day and you still haven’t found the perfect dress, or you have your heart set on a stunning designer creation, there is always a lovely selection to view, at amazing discounted prices. There’s no wait for delivery either – all sale boutique gowns are in fabulous condition, with up to 50 per cent off the original price. There is an outstanding in-store alteration service too, so if a dress isn’t quite the right size, they can ensure a perfect fit.

As for finishing touches, Castle Brides carries a variety of accessories from a selection of wonderful designers, including

A Place Of Your Own

An elegant Georgian mansion in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, Glansevin provides a unique setting for your wedding. Built as a family home during the Napoleonic era and now in its third century as a residence, the house is a licensed wedding venue, but if your ceremony is elsewhere they are happy to host everything else, providing you with a location you can truly make your own. When you and your guests arrive, your

Ivory & Co., Linzi Jay, Mori Lee, Porier, Pink Paradox and Romantica of Devon. From sparkling tiaras to delicate pearl hair vines and pins, there is something to suit all styles. Combine with a tulle veil for a classic look or team with complimentary jewellery to add extra glamour. With such a range on offer you’ll be spoilt for choice! www.castlebrides.co.uk beds will have been made up and the fires set, ready to be lit. The outdoor plunge pool and the poolside sauna will be ready for you, if you wish to use them, and the games room will be set up for children – and adults!

While Glansevin is self-catering, the team can recommend excellent local caterers or you are welcome to bring your own – there is a fully equipped industrial kitchen. There is no corkage fee, so you are free to bring your own refreshments and use the bar facility in the main lounge. Glansevin Mansion sleeps 40 or so guests, with additional pull-out beds for children. The large dining room can seat up to 80 guests and is alongside the kitchen. For larger numbers a marquee for up to 100 guests can be hired on the back lawn. Dogs are also welcome. www.glansevinmansion.co

Fine Dining

When it comes to choosing the ultimate wedding feast to celebrate your big day, you need to make sure you’ve got the perfect caterer for you. Hughes Caterers was founded in 1908 in Welshpool and the business has been catering to the people of Powys for over a century. The team specialises in private and public event catering, and with their experience and expertise provide a superb service that ensures your event is both successful and memorable.

Hughes Caterers cater for all sizes and types of occasions, from weddings and private parties to large corporate events. Their impeccable customer service starts with a free initial consultation, to help them gauge the catering requirements of your wedding. From this the team will create a bespoke menu, with your choice of dishes and ingredients, designed with you in mind. Any special requirements can be easily implemented at this stage.

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