DREAMY SUPPLIERS The Welsh National Wedding Awards, now in its 14th year, shine a light on the incredible Welsh wedding industry, with categories ranging from best bridal retailer and best venue to best florist. Throughout the summer, thousands of votes were cast by brides, grooms, and their families, taking time out of their busy lives to say thank you to those suppliers that helped make their dream day extra special. More than 500 shortlisted businesses from every region of Wales attended the Welsh National Wedding Awards ceremony on Sunday 10th November at Swansea’s iconic Brangwyn Hall. The event was opened by award founder Jessica Rice before handing over proceedings to Welsh broadcaster and mental health activist Matt Johnson. Founder Jess Rice told us: “Having hosted The Welsh National Wedding Awards for 14 years, we are passionate about shining a light on the industry, recognising and celebrating suppliers from every corner of Wales, many of whom work incredibly long hours, passionately providing incredible services for a day that will be one of the most special in a couple’s lives together.” Discover more at www.welshnationalweddingawards.co.uk AWARD-WINNING VENUE Craig Y Nos Castle has won the Nation’s Wedding Award for ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’. Michael Ludwig, the business systems and procedures manager at Craig Y Nos Castle, tells us: “I am like a proud father and would like to congratulate the whole team at Craig Y Nos Castle, the wedding team, kitchen, front of house, reception, housekeeping, maintenance and builders for the great job you are doing and have done over the past 12 months. If you want to get married, why not contact us and see how we can make your day magical?” The Nation’s Wedding Awards 2024 are an exclusive celebration of the wedding professionals that operate in this country. Following the overwhelming response from the public and the large number of nominations received, the full list with finalists from across the nation has now been revealed. Visit www.craigynoscastleweddings.com for more information. TREND SETTER Pantone, the global colour authority, has announced its colour of the year for 2025: Mocha Mousse. It’s an evocative soft brown that inspires cacao, chocolate and coffee – perfect for weddings. Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says: “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, it extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe, presenting a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour.” In celebration of the 26th anniversary of Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone will also for the first time highlight the colour in events and experiences all over the world. From New York and London to Shanghai and Mumbai, Pantone will be sharing public spaces and colour events that will make Pantone Color of Year 2025 accessible for all. To find out more about Pantone Color of Year’s, visit the website www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2025 NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around South Wales www.jenkins-photography.co.uk 9 LOCAL NEWS
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