Your South Wales Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 68)

Glen-Yr-Afon, NP15 1SY 01291 672 302 | glen-yr-afon.co.uk Surrounded by acres of charming countryside, Glen-Yr-Afon is home to 28 modern bedrooms and picturesque gardens. The award-winning hotel is a short walk away from the town of Usk, which is full of boutique shops and charming restaurants. Opening in 1974, the four-star Victorian villa has a neutral décor throughout and can be personalised to suit any theme. Celebrate in style Vows can take place in the Ballroom, an elegant space with large bay windows and room for 150 friends and family throughout the day. The Library, with its conical ceiling and striking interior, can accommodate 30 loved ones for the service and 20 for the evening celebration. The Dining Room can also be used with room for 45 guests for the ceremony, 35 for the meal and 22 for the party. New for 2019, couples can tie the knot in the venue’s grounds. Receptions are held in the on-site restaurant, which can hold 35 nearest and dearest. Caer Llan, NP25 4JS 01600 860 359 | caerllan.co.uk Caer Llan is a grand 18 th -century venue situated in more than 25 acres of countryside. The family-run property offers impressive mountain views, creating a gorgeous backdrop for weddings. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a Victorian greenhouse and 16 bedrooms exclusively for wedding guests. Large Chesterfield sofas and armchairs, Welsh slate floors, oak fireplaces and recycled-oak picture frames help Caer Llan exude historical charm. Neutral colours have been used throughout to create a blank canvas, ideal for nearlyweds who want to add their own touches. Celebrate in style Brides and grooms can get married in the main function room, which has large windows that provide picturesque views of the surrounding area. There is space for 88 loved ones for the ceremony and 120 for the evening celebration. The wedding gazebo, new for 2019, is a charming area that can also hold 88 friends and family for the vows and 120 for the reception. We love... Couples will have exclusive use of the property throughout the day, including the on-site bedrooms. andersonphotography.org.uk loveseen.co.uk 30