Your South Wales Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 66)

GETTING ORGANISED Looking for the best suppliers for your big day? CJ Wedding Fayres are the go-to events for everything and anything for your nuptials. Each show is full of tips, ideas and inspiration from companies covering bridalwear, cakes, flowers, photography, jewellery, stationery and much more. Entry is free of charge, and there are more than 15 events taking place between March and June 2019. Visit cjweddingfayres.co.uk for more. Stating the facts Treasured Ceremonies recently conducted a survey to find out more about weddings. Seventy-five Welsh venues were asked about the ceremonies they held in 2018. The results showed that 50 per cent of couples chose to get married in a church, while less than 25 per cent of services were held outdoors. The most popular day to tie the knot was a Saturday, and the least favourable was a Monday. Less than 25 per cent of nuptials were themed, and the average big day cost £6,800. For more information, visit treasuredceremonies.co.uk 14 A GRAND ADDITION The Exchange Hotel in Cardiff has launched a new restaurant, RP Culley & Co. Named after Welsh philanthropist Richard Palethorpe Culley, the food on the menu is made using some of the finest local ingredients. RP Culley & Co can be rented for private dining experiences and can cater for up to 40 wedding guests. To find out more, visit exchangehotelcardiff.co.uk OPEN THE CHAMPAGNE Rock The Fizz Bar is a new company based in the beautiful Monmouthshire Valley. Shelby Holmes and Siobhan Barrett, the co-owners, said: “We decided to embark on a new adventure and launched Rock the Fizz Bar. Having both worked in the hospitality and drinks industry, we wanted to have fun and put a smile on peoples’ faces. We did a lot of research and fell in love with a converted Piaggio Ape tuk tuk from Italy, that we named Valentina. Our bar adds a quirky centrepiece to any wedding and we can tailor packages to suit your needs.” To find out more, visit thefizzbar.co.uk