Your South Wales Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 73)

AWARDS special The 2020 Welsh Wedding Awards (www.facebook.com/the-welsh-wedding-awards-280266125755235 ) recently took place, so we’ve rounded up some of the winners to celebrate their success. PICK OF THE BUNCH Allison at The Flower Garden took home Florist of the Year in the South West of Wales. Based in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, the company specialists in exquisite floral arrangements for any occasion. Using high-quality flowers, the warm and friendly staff offer a wide range of products including bouquets, venue styling, centrepieces and buttonholes. What’s more, the team can create designs to suit your chosen theme, colour scheme and budget. Head over to the website www.theflowergarden.org.uk to find out more. PICTURE PERFECT The Vale Resort in Hensol has won Best Wedding Venue in the North. Nestled in more than 650 acres of countryside and manicured gardens, the property boast 143 luxurious bedrooms, two championship golf courses, an award-winning restaurant and extensive leisure facilities. The Vale Spa is the region’s largest and boasts 19 treatment rooms, five relaxation zones and a range of indulgent treatments. To find out more visit www.valeresort.com Planning SOS Wedding planner, TogetherNess Weddings, has won Wedding Planner of the Year. We spoke to the owner, Vanessa Shipman, to find out more about the company: “With more than 15 years’ experience working in events, a deep knowledge and love for Wales, and an ever-growing passion for preserving our natural world and tackling a throw away culture within the wedding industry, TogetherNess Weddings was founded in 2015, and has been helping couples create sustainable events ever since. We strongly believe all events, weddings included, can be unique and inspiring, allowing personality to shine through. By avoiding plastics and single-use products, upcycling, reusing, and working with local producers and suppliers we create bespoke events that support small businesses across Wales as well as keeping their environmental impact to a minimum. We have worked with couples on tiny, intimate hand-fastings to large-scale festival weekends, but no matter the size or setting the personalised and bespoke service we offer is always crammed full of joy, love and individuality.” Visit www.togetherness-creativeweddingsinwales.com for more. CONGRATULATIONS! St Tewdrics House was awarded Wedding Venue of the Year in Cardiff. Set within 10 acres of Welsh countryside, the 19 th -century villa offers breathtaking views over the Severn Estuary. The property has a tree-lined driveway, impressive architectural details, eight en-suite bedrooms for guests to choose from, a kitchen with a range cooker, a large dining area and a snug. Couples can choose from three spaces to tie the knot, including the gorgeous courtyard. Check out www.sttewdricshouse.co.uk for more. STYLED TO PERFECTION Venue styling company Megan & Claude, were awarded Event Decorators of the Year. Based in Carmarthenshire, the company specialise in event styling, props, stationery and catering services. The team offer a wide range of products, including tableware, seating, bars, dressers, faux flowers, frames, signage, lighting and much more. The business can also create bespoke creations to suit your chosen theme or colour scheme. Stylist, Beth Stretton, tells us more about the company: “We believe that every event should be unique and be reflective of its key players. With a little creative advice, every person has the chance to achieve that, no matter the nature of the event, their circumstances or budget.” For more information, visit www.meganandclaude.co.uk www.angharadthomasphotography.co.uk www.philip-warren.com 12