Your South Wales Wedding - Page number 8 - September/October 2021 (Issue 81)

NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around South Wales THE GREAT OUTDOORS Wilde Lodge is a newly-restored wedding venue in Wales. Perched on the River Teme and surrounded by breathtaking views of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Wales, the property is perfect for intimate and large weddings. Couples can take a stroll to the private river, play lawn games on the vast grounds and have photos taken against the dramatic hillside backdrop. Every element of your day can be provided by the team, from locally grown flowers to seasonal menus that are influenced by the ever-changing countryside. The property centres around a stunning 19 th -century lodge and barn that’s licensed for wedding ceremonies and a luxurious safari tent nestled within the barn’s walls. With access to a private wild swimming area, stunning walks and a new cinema room, there’s lots of activities to keep the wedding party entertained before and after the big day. To find out more, visit www.wildelodge.com THE WINGS OF LOVE The British Bird of Prey Centre in Llanarthney has helped couples during the pandemic, including one client who required evening entertainment. The director, Emma Hill, tells us more: “Last month we received an email from a young couple who, due to COVID-19, had to cancel all their wedding entertainment and were asking if we could do something for them. We don’t normally do evening entertainment and stick to just afternoons, but we decided to do our good deed! It was a beautiful sunny evening, and The Coach House in Neath was lovely. We flew a falcon, hawk and owl and all the guests had a chance to have a go and even meet a baby owl.” The company offer fun-packed packages, including the morning of the wedding where the groom can take an exciting hawk walk, an owl can fly down the aisle to bring you your wedding rings, and birds of prey can provide the ultimate entertainment for the wedding reception. Discover more at www.britishbirdofpreycentre.co.uk WHATEVER THE WEATHER SGDJ and SG Discos, a collective of professional DJs in Cardiff, is offering couples who book their DJ services a complimentary umbrella, perfect for any weather. The company was established in 1999 and offers a range of services. The team can provide entertainment for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebration moving through each part of the day seamlessly. Each package can be customised to include a master of ceremonies, customisable background music for the meal, PA hire for speeches, a recording of the speeches and vows, uplighting, dancefloors and a selfie wizard. Visit www.sgdjweddings.com for more information. www.awi lliamsphotography.co.uk 8