DATE FOR THE DIARY Come and see why Morgans Hotel in Swansea was named the ‘Best Boutique Wedding Venue in South and Central Wales’ by the Welsh National Wedding Awards 2024 at its wedding fair. Taking place on Sunday 9th February 2025, the team at Morgans will be opening the hotel’s doors between 1pm and 4pm to show prospective brides, grooms and their nearest and dearest the many options for wedding celebrations. From intimate and romantic wedding ceremonies in the beautiful Sir Galahad function suite and colourful and exciting wedding breakfasts and receptions in the hotel’s Banqueting Hall to the elaborate and exclusive all-day events, couples can explore the gorgeous options at Morgans Hotel and design the wedding celebration of their dreams. As well as the opportunity to see the function rooms, guests attending the wedding fair will also be able to meet and get to know Rachel and Sophie, the hotel’s wedding coordinators, and see the Honeymoon Suite and a handful of guest bedrooms. Local wedding suppliers, including entertainers, décor specialists and bridalwear retailers, will also be available during the wedding fair. Speak to as many as you wish and learn about their offerings and how they can elevate your wedding. Visit www.morganshotel.co.uk/upcoming-events for more information. GOING GREEN Sustainability has been at the core of chef Chris Harrod’s ethos since he launched his award-winning restaurant, The Whitebrook, in 2013, securing a Michelin star within 11 months. This is just one of six restaurants to be awarded a Green Michelin Star for 2024, becoming the only restaurant in Wales to hold both a Michelin and Green Michelin star. Working closely with artisan growers and producers, foraging local hedgerows, estuaries and woodlands; cultivating his much-loved kitchen garden and orchard; and careful consideration for the environment at every step of the way have always been a top priority for Chris, who runs The Whitebrook with his wife, Kirsty, with the help of Kirsty’s mother. This commitment is made possible by the property’s surroundings in the Wye Valley, a blissfully peaceful location that allows the family to offer a gastronomic break where you can switch off and recharge. Head over to www.thewhitebrook.co.uk for more information. CONGRATULATIONS! The Good Hotel Guide has revealed its annual list of César winners. The 20 Césars are given to hotels, inns and B&Bs that are considered outstanding in their particular category. The latest version of The Good Hotel Guide: Great Britain & Ireland is now live online, featuring more than 700 hotels, including 76 new entries. Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel (www.wales-country-hotel.co.uk) has been named ‘Best Country House Hotel’. Located in the charming village of Brechfa, just outside Carmarthenshire, Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel’s fast-growing reputation for fabulous food stretches far and wide. Penally Abbey (www.penally-abbey.com) was named ‘Best Hotel in Wales’. Owner and interior designer Melanie Boissevain has created stylish, relaxing rooms filled with antiques, French market finds, blowsy wallpapers and Persian rugs in this Gothic house on the coast just a five-minute drive from Tenby in Pembrokeshire. To find out more, visit www.goodhotelguide.com DRINK IT ALL IN Tŷ Nant has acquired Fonthill Water and Decantae Mineral. The perfect way to add a local touch to your wedding drinks or as favours, the acquisition brings new packaging innovations to Tŷ Nant’s line-up, including cuplets for travel, complementing its existing glass and pet bottles. Raminder Sidhu, the chairman of Tŷ Nant, tells us more: “Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and exceptional customer service aligns perfectly with the ethos of Decantae and Fonthill. These acquisitions are pivotal in our vision to grow our diversified super-premium adult beverage group, where each product carries a deep sense of provenance, alongside our commitment to premium and sustainable offerings.” Check out www.tynant.com for more information. 10
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