Your South Wales Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 78)

BRANGWYN, SA1 4PE 01792 635 432 | www.brangwyn.co.uk The Brangwyn is a Grade II listed property with striking and majestic architecture. Its high panelled ceilings and walls adorned with the historic Empire panels by renowned artist Sir Frank Brangwyn make it a prestigious and grand setting. Built in the 1930s, it’s within walking distance of Victoria Park and Swansea Bay, ideal for couples wanting to explore and take photographs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE There are three spaces available for weddings. The Brangwyn Hall is full of history and boasts high-panelled ceilings and walls. While the George Hall and Lord Mayor’s Reception Room have an Art Deco décor and are ideal for more intimate celebrations. WE LOVE... The venue’s grand architecture and Art Deco décor. CRAIG Y NOS CASTLE, SA9 1GL 01639 731 167 | www.craigynoscastleweddings.com Set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, Craig Y Nos Castle is the ideal location for couples looking for a romantic and rural wedding venue. The property was once home to Adelina Patti, the world- famous opera singer, and offers a range of fascinating historical tours. The castle has 36 en suite bedrooms for guests to choose from and there’s also an on-site gym with weights, running machines, high-quality apparatus and a luxurious hot tub. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Lovebirds can get married in the historic Theatre. This flexible space is one of only eight Grade I listed opera houses in the UK and boasts a beautiful 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 composers, and it can hold up to 120 nearest and dearest. Receptions are held in the Conservatory or The Music and Billard Rooms. The Patti Bar and Nicolini Lounge are located in the centre of the castle and are both available for loved ones to use throughout the day. WE LOVE... The venue’s gym and impressive architecture. www.jenk ins-photography.co.uk 16