Your South Wales Wedding - Page number 24 - May/June 2021 (Issue 79)

LLANCAIACH FAWR MANOR, CF46 6ER 01443 412 248 | https://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/llancaiachfawr Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Grade I listed property that’s steeped in history. Described as one of the finest surviving fortified Tudor manor houses in the country, the venue is located in the heart of the picturesque South Wales Valleys and is a secluded and peaceful setting for weddings. The 16 th -century manor has been restored to how it was during the royal visit of King Charles I in 1645, with plenty of places to stop and take photographs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Parlour provides the perfect setting for an atmospheric candlelit ceremony for up to 30 friends and family, or the splendid Great Hall can be used for 50 people. Large gatherings are held in the light and modern Conservatory, which offers panoramic views across the surrounding countryside and can accommodate 70 guests. The modern yet traditional Mansell Hall, which can hold 120 loved ones for the ceremony or an evening celebration, is ideal for dancing the night away. Receptions for more than 120 people take place in the elegant Marquee situated on the tree-lined meadow. The attractive formal gardens are lovely for a champagne and canapés reception in the summer months or for treasured family photographs. WE LOVE... The venue is located close to the prehistoric landscape of Gelligaer Common, a place of significant historical importance, and is only 15 minutes from Brecon Beacons National Park. www.dav e-powell.com CRAIG Y NOS CASTLE, SA9 1GL 01639 731 167 | www.craigynoscastleweddings.com Craig Y Nos Castle is situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and is ideal for couples looking for a romantic and rural wedding venue. Once home to Adelina Patti, the world-famous opera singer, the historic property offers a range of tours and a plethora of photograph opportunities. Inside are 36 en suite bedrooms for guests to choose from, an on- site gym with weights, running machines and high-quality apparatus and a luxurious hot tub, perfect for pre-wedding celebrations. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The romantic Theatre is one of only eight Grade I listed opera houses in the UK and can accommodate 120 loved ones throughout the day. This flexible space has a beautiful 125-year-old curtain depicting Madame Patti on a chariot in Rossini’s last Italian opera, and the walls are decorated with the names of Patti’s favourite composers. Receptions are held in the Conservatory or The Music and Billard Rooms. Alternatively, The Patti Bar and Nicolini Lounge are located in the centre of the castle and are both available for friends and family to use throughout the day. WE LOVE... The venue’s impressive architecture and rich history. www.jenk ins-photography.co.uk 24