Your South Wales Wedding - Page number 3 - September/October 2021 (Issue 81)

REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 8 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around South Wales 11 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 45 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions 72 COMPETITION Win a minimoon in Provence, France worth up to £1,500 CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 VENUES 13 SPOTLIGHT ON VALE OF GLAMORGAN Discover some of the best venues in the area 19 HISTORY IN THE MAKING Tie the knot in a historic venue FEATURES 41 READY, SET, PLAN! Our guide to creating the perfect wedding 49 GLORIOUS GARDENS Fall in love with these images taken at Dewstow Gardens & Grottoes 52 LOVE IS IN THE AIR County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 55 A STARRY NIGHT These beautiful images were taken at the romantic Rosedew Farm 59 A DREAMY SETTING The latest styling trends 63 MODERN BOHO Be inspired by these gorgeous images taken at Cobbles Kitchen & Deli On the cover This issue’s front cover has been sponsored by celebrant Claire Mountain of Mountain Celebrations (www.mountaincelebrations.co.uk). It captures Kayleigh and Rhys on their big day at Elmore Court (www.elmorecourt.com) - a wedding venue just over the Welsh border - and was beautifully shot by Fire & Ice Photography (https://fireandice.co.uk). 49 19 63 www.itpie.co.uk www.oliverreesphotography.com www.weddingsbygouldphotography.co.uk 3