Your South Wales Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 69)

My brother walked me down the aisle, which meant so much to both of us. We decided to get married at Aberglasney. We were made to feel special from the moment we arrived, and we didn’t feel pressured whatsoever. They hold a maximum of two weddings a month, which meant we were given the time needed by our coordinator to ensure everything was perfect. We also loved that the cost of our ceremony was paid directly into the restoration fund, which helps to maintain the beautiful Grade II listed mansion and surrounding landscaped gardens. Kris and I have a mutual love for travelling. We wanted to incorporate the Colonial era into our décor but also add a few modern touches. For our transport, we opted for a tuk tuk. As you can imagine, there isn’t a huge demand in Wales, so we had to source ours from a couple who, like us, love travelling and brought back one from Mumbai. We used the tuk tuk as a photo booth for the evening reception, and the company provided a huge range of props. Our flowers were classic, with lots of whites, dusky pinks and greenery from Pinc. We sourced blooms that are used all over the world to tie in with our travel theme. We lined the aisle with gold lanterns filled with candles and a luxurious red carpet. Although we adore our dog, Vixen, and wanted her to attend our nuptials, she would have been far too excited. She spent the day with our dog-sitter, but we decided to purchase a brass fox statue that looks like her to take pride of place on the top table. The other centrepieces were small tropical houseplants with postcards, souvenirs and guidebooks from our travels. 56