Your South Wales Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 75)

CRAIG Y NOS CASTLE, SA9 1GL 01639 731 167 | www.craigynoscastleweddings.com Set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and surrounded by acres of tranquil countryside is the grand Craig Y Nos Castle. In 1878, the castle captivated the leading opera star of the day, Adelina Patti, who decided to make the property her home. Full of history, the hotel combines historic architecture with luxurious colours to make a standout venue. Guests will be able to arrange a free tour to find out more about its rich history. There are also 36 en suite bedrooms to choose from, a bar, private lounge and a gym. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Couples can get married in the theatre. This flexible space is one of only eight Grade I listed opera houses in the UK and boasts a 125-year-old curtain depicting Madame Patti on a chariot in Rossini’s last Italian opera. The walls are decorated with the names of Patti’s favourite composes and the space can 120 nearest and dearest. The Music Room and Billard Room can be used to create space for a further 120 friends and family. Receptions are held in the Conservatory, with a maximum capacity of 130 loved ones. WE LOVE... The Patti Bar and Nicolini Lounge are located in the centre of the castle and are available for guests to use throughout the night. MANOR PARC COUNTRY HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, CF14 9UA 02920 693 723 | www.manorparc.com Manor Parc was built pre-1850 as a country manor house called Y Parc. The property was sold in 1917 to the Keen family and in 1984, Y Marc was transformed into the Manor Parc restaurant, a family run business which subsequently became the Manor Parc Country Hotel and Restaurant in 1990. There are plenty of places for guests to explore and take photographs, including the beautiful grounds, terrace, balconies, cedar trees and oak staircase. Friends and family can even stay the night in one of the 21 on-site bedrooms. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Cedar Room overlooks two cedar trees that predate the manor. It’s a modern room that’s recently been refurbished to create a neutral colour palette intended to suit all colour schemes. The space can hold 110 loved ones for the ceremony and wedding breakfast and 160 for the reception. Alternatively, the Orangerie can be used. Boasting a glass-domed ceiling, patio doors and a separate bar, it can accommodate 110 guests for the vows, 80 for the meal and 110 for the evening celebration. Smaller nuptials take place in The Oak Lounge. Step back to a bygone area with Victorian decorations, oak panelling and a period fireplace, with room for 16 people. WE LOVE... The happy couple will receive a complimentary suite on the night of the wedding and a discounted rate the night before. www.jenkins-photography.co.uk www.ramphoto.co.uk 22