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

Porthmawr Country House, NP8 1DE 01873 811 592 | porthmawrcountryhouse.com Porthmawr Country House is a family-run venue nestled in acres of breathtaking countryside. Nearlyweds will have exclusive use of the venue over a three-day period to ensure the party never ends. There are 12 on-site bedrooms for guests to choose from, each offering stunning views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. The five-star venue boasts a team that is always on hand to help and ensure the day runs smoothly. Couples can tie the knot in the Medieval Gatehouse, which dates back more than 530 years, or in the verandah. The Regency Dining Room is ideal for larger nuptials, with a maximum capacity of 43 friends and family. The Celtic Banqueting spaces can hold 90 nearest and dearest for the vows and reception, and the grounds are available for al fresco celebrations. The Angel Hotel, NP7 5EN 01873 857 121 | angelabergavenny.com The Angel Hotel is situated on the Welsh and English border and offers ample opportunities to take those big-day snaps. The Grade II listed venue is situated in the charming town of Abergavenny, which offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. The hotel also has 35 bedrooms for guests to choose from. Lovebirds can get married in the 19 th -century Chapel, located around the corner from the hotel. It’s capable of holding 150 loved ones. Alternatively, The Ballroom, with original ceilings, Italian crystal chandeliers, elegant alcoves, a private bar and grand windows, is available. The room has space for 150 friends and family for the ceremony, 144 for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening celebration. The Brecon Room, with space for 45 nearest and dearest for the vows and 30 for the meal, is ideal for more intimate nuptials. The Cellar can also be used. This unusual area can hold 15 guests and is available for hen parties and cocktail masterclasses. Nearlyweds will receive a free menu tasting and a four-poster bedroom on the night of the wedding.  THEMED VENUES 33