Your South Wales Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 71)

Joe Clarke Photography ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DRAMA, CF10 3ER 02920 391 440 | rwcmd.ac.uk The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is situated in Cardiff city centre. The venue overlooks the magnificent Grade I listed Bute Park and surrounding 19 th -century civic buildings and was originally known as Cardiff Castle Stables. The college is surrounded by acres of lush countryside, ideal for taking those all-important photographs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Brides and grooms can get married in the world-class Concert Hall, which has room for up to 250 guests for the ceremony. Alternatively, the Richard Burton Theatre can accommodate 130 friends and family for the service. The Anthony Hopkins Centre is also available. Made up of two areas; one has space for 85 loved ones for the vows, and the other can hold 60. Receptions can take place in the glass-walled Atrium. Boasting a private bar, dancing area, cloakroom and bridge decorated in fairylights, it can hold 300 nearest and dearest for the evening celebration. The Entrance Hall and open-air Terrace can also be used, with space for 200 attendees. The Stables are ideal for more intimate celebrations, with room for 50 people. WE LOVE... The venue’s grand exterior. sachamiller.co.uk MANOR PARC, CF14 9UA 02920 693 723 | manorparc.com Manor Parc is a family-run manor house originally built before 1850. The property was formerly known as Y Parc before it was transformed in 1985 to create the current establishment. It has been completely refurbished throughout and has 21 on-site bedrooms, beautiful grounds and a grand exterior. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Ceremonies can take place in the Oragnerie, which boasts a glass-domed ceiling and can hold 110 loved ones for the vows, 80 for the meal and 110 for the reception. Alternatively, The Cedar Room can be used. This area has two large bay windows, which offer stunning views of the two cedar trees and can accommodate up to 80 nearest and dearest for the ceremony, 110 for the meal and 160 for the evening celebration. WE LOVE... Couples will receive a complimentary suite on the night of the wedding and a discounted rate for the night before. 1visionphotography.com 1visionphotography.com 22