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Editors Letter

We all love a wedding and there is nothing more delightful than creating those special memories with close friends & family. After recently attending an extremely lavish and meticulously planned wedding, I discovered that the wedding marketplace is huge, with an abundance of local businesses and services all catering for one of the biggest days of your life… your wedding here in Wales. It seems that it’s no longer widely accepted to have a simple church wedding, with a sit down ‘do’ at the local village hall followed by some dancing to the local DJ. Things have certainly moved on… So inside this issue you’ll find various articles & guides ready to help you get the most out of your day, useful tips and tricks to help your day run smoothly, along with many local wedding related businesses, all found here on your own doorstep. At Your Local Crowd we strive to promote local and encourage our readers to support local by using the services found here in West Wales. If you find a useful business featured, please don’t forget to mention Your Local Crowd when making your enquiry. On behalf of the team at Your Local Crowd we hope you enjoy this Summer Edition and don’t forget to enter our Summer competition on Page 7. I’d love to hear from you to discover your business & events or just to hear your views on Your Local Crowd. Email the team on info@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk. or get in touch via Facebook or Twitter. Don’t forget to check out our website where you will find our magazine archives, articles & interviews of local interest, recipes, what’s on guides and not forgetting, our directory of local businesses, but most importantly LOVE, SHOP & SUPPORT LOCAL! 7 - COMPETITION Win a laptop!

Features & Guides:

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8 - Whats so special about a wedding in Wales? 12 - Top Tips for the perfect wedding 16 - Wedding Suppliers Guide 19 - Wedding Cost Breakdown

H istory: Glen K Johnson

14 - The Spicketts grand wedding at Cardigan Castle in1927

Reviews: Sam Jones & Sally Sellwood

15 - Coasteering 23 - Lamphey Court Spa

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Dyfed-Powys Police

33 - Cybercrime & Online Fraud

Go Green: Celtic Sustainables

24 - Eco-chic getaways

Interiors: Janey Evers 26 - Summer Botanicals

Gardening

28 - Make your garden bloom

Puzzles: Alberich

35 - Test the grey matter

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Cover Story

What’s so special about a wedding in West Wales? West Wales – spectacular scenery, charming venues and utterly amazing food: why wouldn’t you want to get married here?

want to get married again. Don’t get me wrong – I’m very happy with my husband – I just want to get married again: here in West Wales. Our wedding was wonderful

Above: The stunning backdrop of Mwnt and the beautiful whitewashed church

- despite the dress stress, the arguments with my mum about the menu (never mention ‘egg mayonnaise’ to me), and the DJ’s attempts to get us to line dance at the reception - but as I travel around this corner of Wales that we now call home, I find myself thinking: “Wow! Wouldn’t it have been amazing to get married here? Or here? Or over there…” Of course, getting married is about much more than a wedding day. On the other hand, kicking off married life in style, surrounded by beauty, love and laughter sets things on the right track and many of the elements of a great wedding day are right here on our doorstep in West Wales. The perfect backdrop for your wedding day A stunning backdrop, scenery to take your breath away: it’s not just about having amazing wedding photos (although that’s always a bonus). However you choose to celebrate your union, beautiful

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Above: From top to bottom, Wedding venues, Rhosygilwen Mansion Hammet House and the Ceridwen Centre

West Wales offers a venue for every couple and occasion – just take your pick surroundings set a mood, reflect your values and become an integral part of the day. For those who love the sea, the salty air of Mwnt and Penbryn, complete with picture perfect white chapels are hard to beat for a coastal union – make your vows, then go for a paddle: what could be better? From stunning sea views to the rolling landscape of the Preseli mountains, to hidden woodlands there are many impressive locations for your wedding in West Wales. A venue for every couple and occasion West Wales offers a venue for just about every taste conceivable,

whether a lavish celebration, intimate elegance or rustic charm is your thing; whether you want a church-based or civil ceremony, perhaps using the services of a celebrant to craft a truly individual day. The stunning cathedral at St David’s is only available to couples with a genuine connection to the town, but there are many other beautiful churches and chapels across the counties for your ceremony (you may need a special licence if you don’t live nearby). If you are celebrating your union with a civil ceremony, or looking for a fabulous reception venue, there are plenty to choose from. For those

Above: Seaview Cottage, with stunning veiws over Cardigan Bay

seeking a sustainable wedding day, the Ceridwen Centre, tucked away in a Carmarthenshire valley offers a magical atmosphere combined with respect for the venue’s surroundings and support for local producers. Sustainable credentials with the grandeur of a country house backdrop can be found at Rhosygilwen near Cilgerran, and there are many more venues across the counties, from luxury hotels, such as Hammet House to quirky barns. You could even have a picnic on the beach. West Wales is also well placed to offer stunning accommodation for guests. If you’re coming to a wedding here, why not make a holiday of it with friends. Cottages such as Seaview in Moylegrove sleep 10 and are the perfect base for a wedding house party. Alternatively, book in to individual cottages in the same location as your friends and guests: privacy and conviviality combined.

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Above: ‘A taste of West Wales’ from catering company Foods of Distinction

Continued from p 9 Mouth-watering food, fresh from the local area Food is one of the essentials of the wedding day. Intimately linked with celebration, you can’t go wrong in West Wales, with fantastic local produce and so many chefs and caterers dedicated to celebrating it in the dishes they serve up. Every taste can be catered for, with many venues focussing on the amazing local produce available on our doorstep. As Pam Jenkins, of Foods of Distinction caterers explains: “The beauty of where we work means that not only can couples choose any style of food - from light canapés or a simple buffet to a full waitressed ‘sit down’ meal, or street food BBQ - much of it can be sourced locally, adding a special ‘taste of West Wales’ to the celebrations” Designer dresses, locally grown flowers, the best entertainment It’s often the little touches that make your wedding day so special – locally grown flowers in the

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bouquets and button holes, a dressmaker who can create the most flattering fit for you. West Wales is rich in independent businesses able to handle these vital aspects of your wedding. Put yourself in the hands of a locally based specialist like The Sewing Studio in Cardigan for a bespoke, made to measure wedding dress – and everything you need for your bridesmaids too. For a vintage feel to your day, explore the

Above: The Sewing Room, for handmade bridal wear and inset a button bouquet from Spotty Zebra.

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pre-loved boutiques local to you, like Gwisgo based in Aberaeron, and also found in a number of local markets. For quirky button bouquets and gifts or wedding favours, check out the many crafts people local to you – you’ll find something unique and memorable such as gorgeous button creations from Spotty Zebra, Aberaeron. Any last minute panics can be avoided by using specialist cleaning services such as that offered by O&M Laundry – having your outfit dry cleaned or steamed to make sure it’s in perfect condition for the big day. When you’re thinking about entertainment on your wedding day too, it pays to think local. So much talent – singers such as Kirilee, bands, DJs to cater for all tastes and budgets. Entertainment isn’t just for your wedding day either. West Wales is the perfect destination for a hen or stag do – with plenty of adventurous activities to enjoy, and great places to stay. You can even go trampolining at Hangar 5 – Pembrokeshire’s very own indoor trampoline park. We’re sure you’ll agree that West Wales offers fantastic opportunities for couples looking for a very special wedding day. If you’re getting married in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire, we hope you will support our fantastic local businesses, and of course, we wish you all the best for a great day and a happy life together!

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Guide

Top Tips for the perfect Wedding Day You’ve found your soulmate and set the date – our top tips will mean that your wedding day goes without a hitch!

ou’re getting married? Congratulations! The hard part – finding your soul mate – is over, yet the practicalities of tying the knot can present challenges you might never have imagined. Here are Your Local Crowd’s practical top tips for brides, grooms and guests for a perfect wedding day. Maintain general calm and good humour • Stag do sense: On no account plan the stag or hen do for the night before the wedding. Book the celebrations for at least 6 weeks before the big day – or change your friends… • Pack a wedding emergency kit: a spare pair of tights, safety pins, a needle & thread, mints, throat sweets, paracetamol, plasters, hand cream, tissues… • Allocate jobs: You have bridesmaids, a best man, ushers. Give them jobs to do. Plan for your ‘wedding face’ • Plan your tan: spray tans (indeed, any fake tan) need a few days to tone down a little, and to ensure

that you don’t stain your outfit. • Hair & make up ‘dry run’: Make sure you’ve got everything you need at least 2 weeks before the wedding. Waterproof mascara is a must, in case you were wondering… • Allergy advice: Don’t use any new cosmetic products in the run up to the big day. Avoid dressing difficulties • Remove labels in advance: The last thing you want to be doing on the morning of your wedding is scrubbing a label off the sole of your beautiful wedding shoes. • Put your jacket on when you arrive at the venue: that way you’ll avoid creases. • Walk round the front of the wedding car: don’t risk your dress or trouser leg catching on the exhaust pipe. Anticipate great photos… • Keep it simple: If your photographer is taking ‘preparation pics’, avoid wearing distracting clothes or jewellery that could ‘date’ the final photographs. Declutter the room where the photos will be taken. • Try not to greet guests independently: stay together

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during the reception so your photographer will have lots of opportunities to take relaxed snaps of you together. • Tell guests if they are needed for photos: don’t risk vital ‘cast members’ going missing after the ceremony! • Ban your guests from using mobile phone photography at the ceremony, they will ruin the professional photographs, which YOU are paying for! Keep comfortable • Honour the weather: Watching the forecast will help you plan – if it’s going to be hot, make sure there will be water on hand. Stash some umbrellas (this is Wales!) and make sure you won’t get cold. • Avoid hunger pangs: organise a hamper in your transport so you can have a snack together and keep your energy up after the service. No time for a hamper? Tuck an energy bar into your emergency kit. • Dancing shoes: Practice walking in your wedding shoes, and make sure you have an appropriately chic or suitably tongue in cheek alternative pair for when the dancing starts. What’s your top tip for a perfect wedding day? Why not tweet us @ylcrowd or leave a comment on our Facebook page. Read more Guides at www. yourlocalcrowd.co.uk

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Moments in Time

A wedding celebrated in style

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With Cardigan Castle now being licensed for weddings, it is worth remembering that many couples have held their wedding celebrations there in the past. WORDS: Glen Johnson

N 1924 Cardigan Castle was leased, and soon afterwards sold, to John Evans, a local auctioneer and estate agent. John Evans was the son of Cardigan tailor Owen Evans, and had been raised at Castle Street, Bridge End, Cardigan – his father was formerly a tenant of the Castle Green (Cardigan Castle) estate. He set up home happily at Castle Green with his wife, Elizabeth and their daughter and only child, Morfydd. On July 1st 1927 Miss Mary Elizabeth Morfydd Evans, then aged 23, married Dr. John Stuart Spickett, aged 30, of Bungay, Suffolk, at the Parish Church of St. Mary in the town. The church was decorated with flowers by Mr Arthur Mapstone, and the bells rang in merry peals. One of the bell-ringers was Gladys Wadley who was a member of staff at the castle. She soon afterwards married the chauffeur/ gardener, the highly respected Mr Victor Reed, and their wedding breakfast was held at the castle. The Bishop of St. David’s himself officiated at the Spickett wedding, ably assisted by the Rural Dean and Vicar of Cardigan, the Rev. D

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M Jones. There was a high quality of choral music at the service. One of the six bridesmaids was Miss Muriel Evans - the Mayoress of Cardigan. The others were Miss Grace Spickett - the groom’s sister; Miss Eileen Owen, the bride’s cousin; Miss Marjorie Matthews, Fernleigh, Pendre; Miss Vera Harries, Penylan; and Miss Leila Evans, Richmond. Little Miss Betty Lloyd of Lampeter was the train-bearer. The Best Man was Mr Harold Spickett - the brother of the groom. Mr P O Davies of Swansea also acted as a groomsman. The wedding party allegedly included the singer Madame Pattie. The report of the wedding took up the whole of the front page of that week’s ‘Cardigan & Tivy-Side Advertiser.’ The wedding party then returned from St Mary’s Church to the castle where there was a sumptuous sit-down meal for their Wedding Breakfast in the Dining Room of Castle Green

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Miss Mary Elizabeth Morfydd Evans & Dr. John Stuart Spickett & their wedding party at Cardigan Castle

House, which, courtesy of the fine weather, was followed by the taking of the wedding photographs and a pleasant afternoon enjoying the sunshine in the castle grounds. A phenomenal quantity of gifts were received by the couple, who were both very popular. Flags and bunting decorated much of the town, including a flag on the Guildhall. After the celebrations were over, the couple took their honeymoon in Cornwall, travelling from Cardigan by car. On July 6th 1928 a son named Keith was born to Dr. and Mrs. John Stuart Spickett. On February 6th 1932 another son, Goronwy Spickett, was born in what is now referred to as the ‘Silk Room’ at Castle Green House to Mrs. John Stuart Spickett. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Morfydd Spickett sadly died on March 24th1933, aged 29. Her son, Keith, has visited Cardigan Castle numerous times during the restoration process and has regaled and charmed the staff and volunteers with his memories of the castle and the Evans and Spickett families. The Teifi Estuary History Man www.glen-johnson.co.uk

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Living so close to the coast, it can be tempting to take the wild beauty of the coves and beaches, the diversity of the wildlife and the sheer power of the sea for granted. Coasteering – a sport involving navigating yourself around the coastline swimming, jumping, scrambling, rock hopping and generally getting your adrenaline pumping – is a brilliant way to appreciate our coast in all its glory and Celtic Quest Coasteering are well placed to help you make the most of the experience. Ideal for group bookings! PERFECT FOR HENS & STAGS! WORDS Sally Sellwood

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E met with the team from Celtic Quest on Abereiddy beach. It was a warm, early summer day in 2015, the sea was sparkling and inviting as my husband, children (aged 11 and 9 at the time) and I kitted up in thick wetsuits and received a practical and comprehensive safety briefing (which was also concise enough to hold our children’s attention), before heading in to the sea for our coasteering adventure. We were in a group with another family, led by the legendary Cleopatra Brown, and Neil (who I’m sure is equally legendary). From the beach we followed the rocky shoreline round, swimming, climbing, floating and leaping in at (safe and supervised) opportunities, ending

up in the truly spectacular Blue Lagoon for a series of increasingly high leaps into the lagoon itself. Coasteering is truly something to be experienced to fully appreciate it. I’ll admit that at times, it was scary – even as someone who doesn’t consider themselves to have a problem with heights. The brilliant thing about the Celtic Quest team is that they are professional and clearly have safety uppermost in their minds. At the same time, they make it hugely fun, encouraging children and adults to embrace the rocks and the water with a variety of different jumps and jumping styles from ‘the Penguin’ to ‘Superman’. We spent over 2 hours in the water, protected from the cold by the

Sally taking wet gear provided by Celtic Quest the leap. Coasteering as part of the session.

The only thing we were asked to bring was old trainers and a pair of shorts to wear over the wet suit. Celtic Quest Coasteering made our session totally adventurous, yet very safe. They pitched it just right and we all felt we’d been stretched physically and mentally by the experience in a good way. We’d definitely go again. At £44 per person, we thought it was good value for money and the team took loads of photos and video which were available to purchase on a memory stick – a great reminder of a brilliant afternoon! Celtic Quest Coasteering www.celticquest coasteering.com 01348 881530

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Wedding Supplier Guide Everything you need

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Amazed by how many local fabulous businesses cater for weddings, we’ve compiled a list of some, not all...we’d need another magazine for the full list...of local suppliers to help you get started. ACCOMMODATION The Falcondale u www.thefalcondale.co.uk The Cliff Hotel & Spa u www.cliffhotel.com Ty Glyn u www.tyglyn.com Talbot Hotel u www.ytalbot.com Hammet House u www.hammethouse.com Conrah Country House Hotel u www.conrah.wales Plas Hyfryd u www.plashyfred.com Park Hotel u www.parkhoteltenby.com Rhosygilwen Mansion u retreat.co.uk St Brides Hotel & Spa u www.stbridesspahotel.com

Cwm Connell u Offering six bright cottages, spacious & modern country character with private patios, hot tub and sauna. www.cwmconnell.co.uk Llys Meddyg u www.llysmeddyg.com Warpool Court www.warpoolcourthotel.com The Castle Hotel u castle-hotel-llandovery.co.uk Wolfscastle Country Hotel u www.wolfscastle.com Lamphey Court u www.lampheycourt.co.uk

Seaview Cottage u Luxury holiday cottage in the heart of the Coast National Park with stunning veiws over Cardigan Bay & the Preseli Hills www.coastalcottage-pembrokeshire.co.uk

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The Salon u Bridal Hair, Make-Up Artistry, Colouring, Perms, Cutting, Nails, Eyebrow & Lash Tinting & more. Bespoke Wedding Packages. 01239 758239 ask for The Salon Amrie u www.amrieholisticandbeauty.com Jody Amner u www.jodyamner.com Make-Up by Nicola u www.nicolamakeup.com CAKES T’isie Teisen u www.tisieteisen.co.uk Piece of Cake Wales u www.pieceofcakewales.co.uk The Cake Lady u www.thecakeladywales.co.uk Lyn’s Cake Creations u www.lynscakecreations.co.uk

The Cake Carousel u www.cake-carousel.co.uk Heavenly Chocolate Emporium u www.heavenlychoc.co.uk Mez-merisedcakes u www.mez-merisedcakes.co.uk Felicitations u www.felicitations-cakes.com Dec ‘o’ Cake u www.decocake.co

Foods of Distinction u An experienced catering and events company, who take pride in their excellent standards of food, served up with first class service. www.facebook.com/Foods-of-Distinction 07740 397209 CATERING Sosban u www.sosbanrestaurant.com Holdens Catering u www.holdenscatering.com Choccy Dips u www.chocdip@hotmail.com Strawberry Shortcake u www.strawberryshortcakedining. com Spitting Pig Company u u u www.spittingpig.co.uk CAR HIRE/TRAVEL Deliciously Vintage u www.deliciouslyvintage.co.uk Top Class Cars u www.top-class-cars.co.uk Dusk Till Dawn Limousines u www.dusktilldawnlimos.co.uk Phantom u

www.phantomprestigecarhireswansea.com Glyn’s Wedding Cars u www.glynsweddingcars.co.uk DECORATIONS & ACCESSORIES Deliciously Vintage u www.deliciouslyvintage.co.uk Christina’s Chair Covers & Sashes u www.christinaschaircovers.co.uk Pretty Seats & Bows u www.pretty-seats-and-bows co.uk Love Lights u www.facebook.com/ lovelights2015 Queen of Hearts u www.swanseaqueenofhearts.co.uk Top Class Weddings u www.top-class-weddings.co.uk Dancing Fever u www.dancingfever.co.uk Welsh Chocolate Fountains u www.welshchocolatefountains. com

Spotty Zebra u One of a kind handmade jewellery and button bouquets www.thespottyzebra.co.uk Upsy Daizy u www.upsy-daizy.com Vintage Tea Party Co. u www.thevintageteapartyco.com I Do’ Wedding Favours u www.idoweddingfavours.co.uk 24 Carrot Promotions u www.24carrotpromotions.co.uk Fedwen Tentage u www.fedwententage.com

O & M Laundry u

Pre-wedding Steaming of Bridal Wear with 20 yrs experience. Ceredigion 01239 621791 ENTERTAINERS Steve Briers Disco Roadshow u www.stevebriers.co.uk Coverland u www.coverlandband.co.uk Luke Close-Up Magician u www.lukecloseupmagician.com

Kirilee - Singer & Entertainer u Available for weddings, party’s, gigs, & functions across Wales. www.kirilee-entertainments. David Baker Disco experience u www.davidbaker.biz West Coast Fireworks Company u westcoastfireworks.co.uk ACM Entertainments u acmentertainments.co.uk

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Continued from 17 FLORISTS Florist On The Farm u www.floristonthefarm.com Barrie Hughes florist u www.barriehughesflorist.co.uk No 21 u www.no21flowers.co.uk Deborah Willcocks Floral Design u www.dwfloraldesign.co.uk Flower Blaze u www.flowerblaze.co.uk Angela Sadler u www.angelasadler.uk Cascade Florists u www.cascade-lampeter.co.uk Tussie Mussie Flowers u www.tussiemussieflowers.co.uk The Green House u www.thegreen-house.com Pinc u www.pincshop.co.uk Amaryllis Flower Boutique & Interiors u www.amaryllisflowerboutique. co.uk The Woodland Farm u www.thewoodlandfarm.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY Top Dog Photography u www.top-dog-photography.com Blush u www.blushweddingservices.com Teifi Films u teififilms.co.uk Creative Apertures u www.creativeapertures.com Williams & Welsby u www.williamsandwelsby.co.uk Richard Savage Photography u www.facebook.com /richardsavagephotography

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Gwisgo & Oriel Aberaeron u

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The Sewing Studio u Wedding gowns, bridesmaids & flower girl dresses & mother of the bride or groom outfits made especially for you. Ceredigion. 01239 612202 White Bride u www.whitebride.net Emma Phillips Bridal Studio u www.emmaphillipsbridal.com Elizabeth Dee u www.elizabethdeebridal.com Simply Fancy Frocks u www.simplyfancyfrocks.co.uk Huw Rees Bridal u

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Gwisgo’s own range of leather bags fulfil all your wedding party needs, bride, mothers & bridesmaid’s bags and purses; wallets for the best man, fathers and ushers; or the Gwisgo Long Weekend holdall for a stylish check in with no honeymoon blushes! www.facebook. com/gwisgouk WEDDING VENUES The Falcondale u www.thefalcondale.co.uk The Cliff Hotel & Spa u www.cliffhotel.com Ty Glyn u www.tyglyn. com Fforest Manyrafon /Quayside u www.coldatnight.co.uk Conrah Country House Hotel u www.conrah.wales

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Average Wedding Breakdown Average Wedding Breakdown

Engagement Ring

£3,037 Engagement Ring £3,037

Bride Dress

Total £30,111 Total £30,111

£1,378 £1,378

Catering

Cake

£300 Cake £300

Florist / Flowers

£638 £638

Florist / Flowers

Ceremony site

£2,790 Ceremony site £2,790

£271 £271

Invitations Groom Dress

£439 £439

Bride Dress

£3,959 Catering £3,959

Invitations

Groom Dress

Rings

£800 Rings £800

Photographer

Reception Venue

Photographer

Reception Venue

Decoration

Honeymoon

£1,046 £1,046

Music

£773 Music £773

£500 Decoration £500

£3,919 £3,919

£4,413 £4,413

Honeymoon

Following a recent study conducted in 2016 by Brides - the Uk’s No1 Bridal Magazine the average cost of a wedding is £30,111 - Gulp!

There are plenty of ways to cut costs, but it’s all in the planning! Sit down and work out what you can afford to spend | Keep on top of your set budget | Save or splurge on the things that matter to YOU, if your dress is the most important thing on the day, splurge on this but cut back on something else | Remember it’s your day and you want to enjoy it, so don’t stress too much over the detail....there is nothing uglier than a bridezilla! Wedding Venue: £2,790 Reception Venue: £3,919 Catering: £3,959 Photography/Video: £1,046 Flowers: £638

Cake: £300 Entertainment: £773 Shoes: £161 Stationary: £271 Headdress/Veil: £138

Bridesmaids/Ushers: £436 Mother of the Bride: £349 Grooms Outfit: £439 Beauty: £301 Engagement Ring: £3,037

Wedding Rings: £809 Other Jewellery: £176 Honeymoon: £4,413 Gift List: £2,400 TOTAL: 30,111

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Continued from 18 Plas Hyfryd u www.plashyfred.com

Rhosygilwen Mansion u Rhosygilwen a beautiful venue for weddings and civil ceremonies in Pembrokeshire. www.retreat.co.uk/pembrokeshire-weddings Picton Castle u www.pictoncastle.co.uk St Brides Hotel & Spa u www.stbridesspahotel.com Llys Meddyg u www.llysmeddyg.com Sylen Lakes u www.sylenlakes.co.uk

Hammet House u Hammet House is the perfect venue for the discerning couple looking for style, service, fine dining & wow-factor in bucketfuls. www.hammethouse.com Stradley Castle u www.stradleycastle.com Pantglas Hall u www.pantglas-hall.co.uk Derwydd Mansion u www.derwyddmansion.co.uk Wolfscastle Country Hotel u www.wolfscastle.com Broadway Country House u www.broadwaycountryhouse.co.uk

The Ceridwen Centre Simple, informal, sustainable & uniquely Romantic Weddings. www.ceridwencentre.co.uk www.welshgreenweddings.co.uk

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Lamphey Court u www.lampheycourt.co.uk Guildhall Cardigan u www.guildhall-cardigan.co.uk FITNESS

BirdSol u BirdSol offers wedding packages that provide you with bespoke training, advice and support to help you reach your wedding day goal. www.exerciseyourfreedom.com

HENS & STAGS...itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all about parties and alcohol. Challenge yourself with a fun filled and adrenaline fuelled activity day, or have a pamper day in a relaxing spa. Catch a show or learn a new skill, whatever you choose to do there is plenty on offer here in Wales. Here are just a few suggestions... ACTIVITY DAYS Makin Tracks Tenby u www.makintracks.uk.net West Wales Karting u www.westwaleskarting.com Ritec Valley Quad Bikes u www.ritec-valley.co.uk Cenarth Adventure Centre u www.cenarth-adventure.co.uk Battlefield Laser Combat u www.battlefieldlive pembrokeshire.co.uk Marros Riding Centre u www.marros-farm.co.uk Celtic Quest Coasteering u www.celticquest.co.uk TreeTops u www.treetopstrail.com

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Hangar 5 Indoor Tramplone Park u Have fun and get airbourne at Hangar 5 Indoor Trampoline Park, Serving hot and cold food, but also a license for alcohol. www.hangar5.wales DAYS OUT Shopping in Narberth u www.narberthchamber.com Shopping in Aberystwyth u www.aberystwythguide.org.uk MAKE IT Peapod Junction u www.peapodjunction.co.uk Make your own floral arrangements u www.sharondower.com Make it in Wales u www.makeitinwales.co.uk SPA DAYS Lamphey Court u www.lampheycourt.co.uk St Brides Hotel & Spa u www.stbridesspahotel.com Cliff Hotel & Spa u www.cliffhotel.com Corran Hotel u www.thecorran.com Lake Country House & Spa u www.lakecountryhouse.co.uk THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT Queens Hall Narberth u www.thequeenshall.org.uk Aberystwyth Arts Centre u www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk Small World Theatre u www.smallworld.org.uk

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a relaxing but firm massage, using warmed oils. Lunch was served in the main hotel, in the large and bright conservatory. Sat in our robes we enjoyed two courses of delicious food. A good but small selection was on offer for this package. We opted for Welsh rarebit, followed by Honeyed Ham with Salad. Other choices included Smoked Salmon, and Fish & Chips. The portions were generous and we struggled to finish the main, but enjoyable none the less. After lunch we headed back to the spa for a further hour of blissful relaxation. After Effects: We left feeling stress free and rejuvenated. What I liked about this spa is how bright and airy it feels, being able to relax overlooking the manicured gardens and catch up with mum over gentle natter made it the perfect mother & daughter retreat. 01646 672273 www.lampheycourt.co.uk

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Do you sometimes dream of getting away from it all? Hitting the open road and leaving all your worries behind? Perhaps in a super cool Volkswagen Campervan, a stylishly modern converted VW T5 or in an eco-chic tiny home of your own making? WORDS Morag Embleton Celtic Sustainables

EFORE you start your own conversion project it’s a great idea to find out as much as you can about what it’s like to live in a small space for a while and to experience the finishes and materials that you could use. One way to try out different types of living accommodation is to holiday in them. Celtic Sustainables have recently supplied local eco holiday, training and retreat centre, The Ceridwen Centre in Drefelin, with Thermafleece cosywool sheep’s wool insulation for their unusual new accommodation. Cosywool Sheep’s wool insulation is the perfect material for insulating living space, no

matter what the size or construction, as it is long-lasting, safe and easy to handle - you can use a pair of normal household scissors to cut it to size. It also has low embodied energy so great for your carbon footprint as it is produced using British Wool and manufactured in the UK. Most importantly though, because it is made of 75% wool it acts as a moisture buffer by absorbing and releasing excess moisture - even at a moisture content of 20%, the wool fibre will feel dry to the touch and its insulating performance will not be affected! This is in contrast to mineral fibre that can lose a lot of its thermal performance as a result of small increases in moisture level. Simone from the Ceridwen Centre said “Cosywool sheep’s wool insulation was the obvious choice for

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us when we were sourcing insulation for two recent projects - the eco-pod and the double-decker bus; local supplier, British wool, British manufacturer, effective, safe for the team to handle, and above all, GREEN.” Find out more about staying in The Ceridwen Centre’s Eco-Pod, Bus, or other green accommodation, see their website at www.ceridwencentre.co.uk or call 01559 370517 To find out more about insulation, paints and other decorating and renovation products that are great for you and the environment pop into the Celtic Sustainables shop and showroom at Unit 9, Parc Teifi, Cardigan, SA 43 1EW or go online at www.celticsustainables.co.uk. You can also get in touch by email at info@ celticsustainables.co.uk or by phone on 01239 623506. Read more from Celtic Sustainables at www. yourlocalcrowd.co.uk

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Greenhouse chic - Don’t forget that it’s possible for your greenhouse to get too warm. You can paint special shade paint on the panes, and if the forecast is for high temperatures, try hosing the floor in the morning to create humidity during the day.

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