Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2023 (Issue 94)

A PERSONAL TOUCH Morgans Hotel in Swansea has launched its wedding packages for 2024. A short drive from the Mumbles and Gower coastline, this Grade II* listed boutique venue has 42 individual bedrooms, a restaurant situated on the first floor with access via a champagne bar, and several beautiful ceremony spaces to choose from. The Signature Wedding Package includes everything you need to create the perfect wedding, from room hire and wedding breakfast catering to décor options, a master of ceremonies, and overnight accommodation. Alternatively, the Luxury Signature Wedding Package includes everything that’s in the Signature Wedding Package plus a five-course meal and luxury decorations. Lastly, the Exclusively Yours Wedding Package includes the above plus an anniversary stay for the happy couple. Prices vary depending on guest numbers and the day of the week. For more information and a full price breakdown, visit www.morganshotel.co.uk FESTIVE CHEER Bryngarw House, a luxury wedding venue in Bridgend, is hosting a range of Christmas-themed events, perfect for pre-wedding celebrations. The Foraging Wreath Workshop is taking place on Sunday 3rd December at 2pm. Head out into the beautiful grounds of Bryngarw Country Park to forage for materials before heading back to make your Christmas wreath and enjoy a festive grazing platter and a glass of mulled wine. Indulge in a glass of fizz and a mince pie before enjoying a three-course Christmas meal at the Black Tie & Casino Christmas Party. Taking place on Friday 8th December, there will be a blackjack table and roulette table, as well as professional casino dealers to help you win some ‘fun’ money and prizes. What’s more, you can enjoy a festive Sunday lunch on the 10th December with Santa Clause or step back in time for the 80s, 90s and 00s Christmas Party taking place on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th December. For more information about any of the Christmas events, head over to www.bryngarwhouse.com/latest/christmas-bryngarw-house SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND Fraser Hart has launched its new lab-grown diamond collection in its Cardiff Grand store. Optically, physically, and chemically identical to an earth-grown diamond, cutting-edge technology has been used to create timeless diamonds in a laboratory setting. Blending craftsmanship with innovation, the diamonds are breathtaking in their clarity, delivering the same sparkling wow factor as traditionally mined gems but with a more accessible price tag. The Born collection includes a stunning choice of ‘buy now, treasure forever’ heirloom jewellery pieces with a wide choice of cuts, carat sizes and settings. Discover more at www.fraserhart.co.uk LET’S GET PLANNING The Penarth Pier Pavilion, located on the beautiful esplanade in Penarth, will be hosting a wedding showcase early in the new year. The event will be full of must-see suppliers and is the ideal time to see the venue’s wedding spaces and meet the dedicated staff who will help make your dream wedding a reality. Looking out over the Bristol Channel, this romantic wedding venue first opened in 1929 and is an impressive example of Art Deco architecture, with a vaulted main gallery and several charming wedding spaces to choose from. The date is yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the venue’s website for details: www.yourvaleceremony.co.uk/venues/penarth-pier-pavilion www.nickmurrayphotography.co.uk 10

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