STUNNING SETTING

Award-winning Mansion House Llansteffan is a magnificent property that offers guests a truly luxurious experience. Located on the outskirts of Llansteffan, on the coast of Carmarthenshire, it’s an ideal escape from the bustle of everyday life, while its grandeur and glamour make it the perfect venue for a stylish wedding.

The mansion has a rich history dating back to

Georgian Glory

Imagine a quintessential Georgian country mansion, exclusively yours, to exchange those precious words “I do”. Nanteos, near Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth, not only becomes your very own country estate for the extent of your celebrations but delivers so much more. A dedicated team of staff and managers pride themselves on providing a warm yet professional service, and fine cuisine to match.

While the setting is sumptuous, the team are certainly not ‘stuffy’ and are well versed in the need for the modern bride to have the day of her dreams. Want your dog to lead you down the aisle? Not a problem. Need a horse to take you to your ceremony? Got it covered. Fancy a Mad Hatter’s tea party instead of a formal meal? Consider it done. At Nanteos, weddings are never just another day at the office – the team work closely with the bridal party to some serious sampling, so there will be a tasting day to trial your wedding food and make any changes you desire. The team has a wealth of experience creating fabulous and delicious wedding feasts that reflect the individuals’ personalities and style. www. hughescaterers.co.uk the 19th century, when it was originally built as a private residence. Today Mansion House Llansteffan has been beautifully restored and modernised to offer all the comforts of a five-star hotel. Nine elegant bedrooms have each been individually designed with traditional furnishings and modern amenities. Guests can also enjoy fine dining in the two AA Rosette Moryd restaurant, which serves a superb menu of locally sourced produce. The hotel’s location is also a major draw, in the heart of the stunning Welsh countryside with breathtaking views of the coast.

Throughout your wedding day the aim is to make your special event a truly memorable experience, with fabulous food, five-star service and a stunning backdrop. Whether it’s an intimate summer ceremony or a winter extravaganza, Wendy, David and their team can help you create your ultimate dream wedding. www.mansionhousellansteffan.co.uk ensure every detail is attended to, so that at the end of a splendid day you leave with fond memories of this most important of occasions. www.nanteos.com

Beautiful Barn

Plas Isaf is the perfect venue to celebrate your special day. Your wedding reception will take place in the superbly refurbished, listed 17th-century barn. All the original features have been retained to create an authentic

Held In Time

hropshire-based wedding photographers Spinning Your Dreams are a husband and wife team with 20 years of experience. They travel all over the Midlands and the Welsh Borders, into Cheshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and sometimes further afield too.

Both Martin and Julia are full-time professional wedding photographers, and whether you are planning a big wedding or a small intimate celebration, they can take the work out of securing your photography arrangements for the day. Planning your big day can seem complicated –a long list of tasks to tick off – and Spinning Your

Dress To Impress

Trefor Jones is a family business specialising in menswear and offers a comprehensive range of top quality merchandise from leading British and Continental manufacturers, ranging from the traditional to the modern. The team at Trefor Jones know that a special occasion needs to be memorable for all the right reasons. That’s why they have an extensive range of hire wear, to ensure that customers are able to try before they select the right outfit for them. In fact, they are one of the only hire shops in North Wales to own all their stock.

For wedding tradition at its very best, morning tails create a sense of refinement that is and unique atmosphere. You have the choice of hosting your wedding breakfast in the main hall of the barn or in the adjacent marquee overlooking open countryside. The barn is ideally situated, with some of the most spectacular views of the Dee Valley, and the space is extremely versatile, with impressive oak trusses and slate floors providing a blank canvas for your choice of flowers and decorations. www.plas-isaf.co.uk

The additional space afforded by the marquee allows Plas Isaf to accommodate 30 to 300 guests, from an intimate gathering to a celebratory party. With the help and dedication of our family team, every effort is made to ensure that your wedding will be the most memorable day of your life.

Dreams want to make things simple. All quotes are personalised to your wedding plans and provided with no obligation at all, as Julia and Martin know you are information-gathering and would just love to hear about your plans. They will capture the whole story of your Wedding Day, from the early morning preparations through to your first dance and a little way into your evening party too. They can even be there for sparklers and fireworks if you like.

With you every step…

Martin can be your toastmaster or MC with pleasure and at no additional cost – perhaps at a marquee or barn reception or private reception venue. He has done this dozens of times now. So get in touch and let Spinning Your Dreams capture your perfect day and create timeless memories. www.spinningyourdreams.co.uk quintessentially British. Trefor Jones has a wide range of beautifully cut morning wear in a wide variety of sizes, so you can be certain of the perfect fit. Give this traditional look a personal twist with a colourful waistcoat, or select a coordinating one to present timeless elegance at its very best. A Prince Edward or frock coat suit, evening tails or a dinner jacket, you’ll find them all at the extensive hire departments in Ruthin and Caernarfon. All staff have the experience to ensure the outfit you choose will suit you just as well as the occasion. www.treforjones.co.uk

Set in the heart of the Welsh Countryside, at the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, Glansevin is a beautiful Georgian mansion which was built during the Napoleonic war as a family home

We are a licensed wedding venue, and will be exclusively yours for the day, We can accommodate parties of up to 80 guests (with 40 guests staying in the property itself) and for larger numbers a marquee for up to 100 guests can be hired on our back lawn.

We are a self-catering venue but we can recommend some excellent local caterers or you are welcome to bring your own caterer. We have a fully equipped industrial kitchen. We do not charge an extra fee or corkage for alcohol, so you are free to bring your own refreshments and use the bar facility and fridge in the main lounge and kitchen at no additional cost.

We want to provide you with an environment that you can truly make your own.