DATES FOR THE DIARY Looking for the perfect suppliers for your big day? The multi-awardwinning Welsh National Wedding Fayres are the go-to events for everything and anything for your nuptials. Each show is full of tips, ideas, and inspiration from companies covering bridalwear, cakes, flowers, photography, jewellery, wedding entertainment, and much more. The Welsh National Wedding Fayres have helped thousands of couples plan their dream day over the years, from quirky vintage weddings right through to celebrity designer weddings. They only host one wedding fair per season in each of the regions, ensuring you have a truly exceptional selection of quality wedding suppliers and experts. To make it an extra special experience, each show includes a free glass of bubbly, an arrival bag, a stunning catwalk show, live entertainment, hair and make-up demos, discounts, and one couple will win £250 to spend with any exhibitor at the fair, all completely free of charge! Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, will be holding a show on Sunday 24th September, 2023, from 11am to 3pm. The United Counties Showground, Carmarthen, show will take place on Sunday 8th October, 2023 from 11am to 3pm. Visit www.welshweddingfayre.co.uk to get your free tickets. A RELAXING MINI-MOON The Dreaming, a new wellness retreat founded by singer Charlotte Church, is nestled in the spectacular surroundings of the Elan Valley in the heart of Wales. The grounds of the former home of Laura Ashley boast waterfalls, rocks, caves, and, quite simply, an abundance of natural beauty. Rhydoldog House has been transformed from a rundown property into a stunning wellness retreat that works both with and for nature. From short retreats with daily wellness activities to longer breaks with specialist practitioners, The Dreaming delivers an exciting and nourishing menu of activities in keeping with the seasons. These include yoga, a sound healing ceremony, foraging, mythic storytelling, stargazing, cold water immersion, singing at dawn, den building and sensory portal building. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also painting, dancing, an outdoor cinema, herbalism, woodwork, meditation, a silent disco, and nighttime forest bathing. Guests are invited to participate in as many or as few of these offerings as they like. They can enjoy a very full three days or simply curl up somewhere comfortable in the beautiful surroundings and read a book. Charlotte Church tells us: “I have regularly tried to use my platform to campaign for climate action, economic equity, and wellbeing for all. Some of that has turned out to be effective and meaningful, but I always felt that there was more I could be doing. I think that’s why I fell so utterly in love with Rhydoldog House, as it gave me a vision of an integrated healing centre in line with my most deeply held values. The realisation of that vision has completely changed my life, and I hope that we can help our guests change their lives too, even if it’s just in small ways.” Head over to www.thedreaming.co.uk for more information. WEDDING FAIR ALERT! Swansea’s four-star Morgans Hotel is hosting a wedding fair on Saturday 14th October, 2023. This stunning venue will be open to the public from 1pm to 5.30pm with lots of local wedding suppliers to chat with. View the beautiful, fully licensed wedding rooms in their full glory, speak to the in-house wedding coordinators about your special day, and enjoy a selection of complimentary treats courtesy of Morgans Hotel. First opening its doors in 1902 as the Swansea Harbour Trust Building, Morgans Hotel is a luxurious wedding venue located just minutes from the Maritime Quarter. A short drive from the Mumbles and Gower coastline, this Grade II* listed boutique venue has 42 individual bedrooms, a restaurant situated on the first floor with access via a champagne bar, and a Greek statue-clad clock outside that is sure to wow your guests. No booking is required; simply arrive and register with the team, then browse at your leisure. For more information, visit www.morganshotel.co.uk REST AND RELAXATION Penmaenuchaf Hotel in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, has completed the first phase of its ambitious two-part refurbishment project. This charming mountain retreat has unveiled four beautifully designed suites on the top floor, as well as new kitchens, perfect for pre-wedding getaways. Founder and owner of Seren, Neil Kedward, said: “We’re delighted to have completed the first exciting phase of our refurbishment work at Penmaenuchaf, with our four newly designed suites now ready for guests to enjoy. The design vision was to create a true sense of ‘hiraeth’, a Welsh term that describes a longing for a place that holds some nostalgia deep in your soul. I hope Penmaenuchaf already represents the true definition of ‘hiraeth’, and we hope it’s a feeling our guests fondly take away with them.” The second phase of Penmaenuchaf’s restoration project will commence in January 2024, with the aim of a late spring completion, and will include extensive work on the remainder of the bedrooms and ground-floor lounge spaces. It will also set in motion the beginning of a much larger project to restore and recover the grounds and historic gardens. Discover more at www.penmaenuchaf.co.uk Getty Images 10
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