Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 76)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR Local celebrant, Lynda Williams is helping couples personalise their wedding service with a completely bespoke service. She tells us: “By hiring a celebrant you can tie the knot at home, in a marquee, on the beach or in your local pub or restaurant. You can get married in your desired venue even if it’s not licensed for ceremonies. You’ll have complete control of the day and can customise your vows to include a hand-fasting ceremony or even incorporate your beloved pets. Remember, you’ll need to get the legal part done at a register office, but this can be done earlier the same day or a few weeks before the wedding.” To find out more, visit www.ceremoniesbylynda.co.uk GRAND RE-OPENING Llechwen Hall Hotel, a luxurious wedding venue near Pontypridd, has re-opened and is now taking bookings. Perched above Mount Llanfabon and situated in six acres of hilltop countryside, this charming Victorian manor was transformed into a luxurious hotel in 1990 and still retains much of its 17 th -century décor and historical charm. The property recently underwent an extension and boasts 24 new bedrooms (44 in total). Each has a modern yet traditional décor, Welsh toiletries and stylish bedding. There’s also an on-site AA Rosette winning restaurant, a lounge and a bar area that’s decorated with soft furnishings to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Visit www.llechwen.co.uk fo r more information. REST AND RELAXATION Holm House is offering a new spa package exclusively to residents of the Vale of Glamorgan. The Vale Escape is the perfect lockdown lift and includes a three-course dinner from a set menu, a bottle of house wine, an overnight stay in a standard room, continental breakfast, as well as, an hour couples massage, exclusive use of the leisure facilities and a two- course lunch on the day of departure. Priced at £150 per person, the package is ideal for couples looking for a romantic night away. The property sits just outside of Cardiff and is a stone’s throw from Penarth’s restored Art Deco pier. This luxury boutique hotel has a 1AA Rosette restaurant, an award-winning spa and a private garden. In the summer months, a stylish purpose-built outdoor bar is open, which is perfect for drinks in the sun and evening parties. Head over to www.holmhousehotel.com fo r more information. www.rachellambertphotography.co.uk SEARCHING FOR THE ONE The Wedding Dress Shop is returning for a second series. The BBC One Wales show focuses on bespoke dress designer, Samm Buca and her Bridgend boutique, Pink Butterfly Brides. Throughout the series, brides-to-be enter the shop looking for the dress of their dreams. Every visit brings an emotional and uplifting story, while the team try their best to find the perfect gown. To watch the show, visit www.bbc.co.uk/wales an d for more information on the boutique, head over to the website www.pinkbutterflybrides.co.uk 10

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