Your South Wales Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 77)

19 REGIONAL VENUES VOCO ST DAVIDS, CARDIFF, CF10 5SD 02920 454 045 | www.stdavids.vocohotels.com Voco St Davids, Cardiff is a luxurious five-star wedding venue that’s surrounded by breathtaking views of Penarth and 19 acres of Cardiff Bay’s wetlands reserve. The property boasts a sleek and elegant interior with a modern style and a glass-fronted façade. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Roald & Dahl Suites, which form part of a larger room, can be used to accommodate 150 loved ones for the ceremony and 180 for the reception. The Dylan & Thomas Suites can also be used to create a larger space with room for 220 friends and family for the vows and 300 for the evening celebration. Penarth Suite is a more intimate setting which can hold 30 guests for the service and 20 for a low key wedding breakfast. Penarth Terrace offers couples the choice of an al fresco blessing or drinks reception with views across the bay. Available to book all year round for 100 people, the space can be decorated with pop up bars, twinkling fairylights and heaters. WE LOVE... The venue offers bespoke packages, free tasting evenings and overnight accommodation on the night of the wedding. ST FAGANS NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY, CF5 6XB 02920 573 322 | www.museum.wales/stfagans Set within St Fagans National Museum of History are several historic and modern buildings, perfect for weddings. These are surrounded by 100 acres of formal gardens which were donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth and are the ideal place to take photographs. HOLM HOUSE HOTEL, CF64 3BG 02902 706 029 | www.holmhousehotel.com Holm House is a four-star property located near Cardiff City Centre. The luxury boutique hotel dates back to 1926 and was designed by JS Neale. It has an elegant and sophisticated interior, an impressive exterior and offers magnificent views across the Bristol Channel. EWENNY PRIORY, CF35 5BW 07778 205 105 | www.ewennypriory.co.uk Ewenny Priory is an impressive 12 th- century Norman building that was originally a fortified Benedictine Priory that was dissolved by Henry VIII in the 16 th -century. The venue boasts stunning views of the surrounding gardens and has original towers and fortifications. COTTRELL PARK GOLF RESORT, CF5 6SJ 01446 781 781 | www.cottrellpark.com Situated in more than 400 acres of historic parkland, Cottrell Park Golf Resort can only be accessed by a kilometre-long driveway, ideal for those wanting to make a grand entrance. The idyllic gardens and patio offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, and there’s a golf course close by. BRYN MEADOWS GOLF HOTEL & SPA, CF82 7SN 01495 225 590 | www.brynmeadows.co.uk Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel & Spa is an award-winning four-star resort situated in more than 100 acres of countryside and manicured gardens. It boasts a sports bar, restaurant, three function rooms, a spa and several en suite bedrooms to choose from. DE COURCEYS MANOR, CF15 9QN 02920 892 232 | www.decourceys.co.uk Situated on top of a hill overlooking the beautiful Welsh countryside is the grand De Courceys Manor. This family-run venue radiates Georgian charm and boasts a traditional décor, crystal chandeliers and French boudoir-style toilets. Also check out... www.ramphoto.co.uk www.tomcurnophotography.com