HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary can win a break at the Vale Resort worth over £300. Having opened its doors in 1999, the Vale Resort is celebrating its 25-year anniversary and wants to share in that excitement with couples also celebrating their own silver wedding anniversary. By sharing their favourite memory from their wedding day, one lucky couple will win an overnight stay (with dinner and breakfast) at the resort on a date of their choosing. The independent four-star Vale Resort, built by the Leeke family, is made up of the 143-bedrooms, two championship golf courses, extensive leisure and sports facilities, Wales’s largest spa, wide-ranging conference and events facilities, restaurants, bars and Hensol Castle, an exclusive wedding and events venue that also incorporates a distillery and visitor experience in its cellars. Stephen Leeke, the managing director, said: “To be able to celebrate 25 years since we opened our doors is phenomenal and a true testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, past and present. We want to share the joy with those who also have a 25-year anniversary of their own in 2024, whether that’s already taken place or is yet to happen.” Visit www.valeresort.com/offers/25-year-wedding-anniversary-competition for the application page. NEW VENUE ALERT Tŷ Glyn, set against the picturesque backdrop of Ciliau Aeron’s rolling hills, is set to re-open in spring 2025. This historic venue is undergoing extensive renovation to transform it into a new destination for weddings, events, dining and getaways. Retaining some of the building’s original charm and enhancing it with contemporary touches, the refurbishment will boast traditional stonework and entire walls of glass to flood the venue with natural light to create a sense of unity between the interior of the building and the surrounding landscape. One of the highlights will be the picturesque ceremony room featuring exposed wooden beams and draped greenery to create a dreamy space for couples to say, ‘I do’. Wedding coordinator Georgina tells us: “Meeting recently engaged couples and seeing their excitement as we discuss their big day at Tŷ Glyn has been incredibly rewarding. We are now thrilled to be taking bookings and to be helping couples bring their dream wedding to life.” To find out more, visit www.tyglyn.co.uk A SPECIAL DISCOUNT Penarth Pier Pavilion is offering a 25 per cent discount on venue hire for weddings held between January and April 2025. Located on the beautiful esplanade in Penarth, Penarth Pier Pavilion is a romantic venue with spectacular sea views for you and your guests to enjoy. First opening in 1929, Penarth Pier Pavilion is an impressive example of Art Deco architecture, with a vaulted main gallery and several charming wedding spaces to choose from. Hosting a range of events throughout the year, the venue offers live music, art exhibitions and workshops. The Pavilion is licensed for civil ceremonies, weddings and civil partnerships, seating between 10 and 110 loved ones. Everything can be organised for you, from the room layout and place settings to fabulous food, so that you and your guests can relax and enjoy the day. Discover more about Penarth Pier Pavilion at the website, www.yourvaleceremony.co.uk/venues/penarth-pier-pavilion NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around South Wales www.morganjamesphoto.co.uk www.philip-warren.com 9 LOCAL NEWS
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