Welsh Wedding Awards 'Romantic Venue of the Year' 2018 Hensol Castle has opened its doors for weddings. Situated on the Hensol Park Estate, close to The Vale Resort, this Castle Wedding Venue in South Wales is an ideal fairytale location.
Sant Ffraed House by Oldwalls is a picturesque grade two listed country house, set within 14 acres of interrupted countryside from every window.
A hidden treasure, this country house wedding venue in Monmouth, is available for with a civil ceremony license for and indoor or outdoor ceremony, and can also accommodate just the celebrations, from Wedding Breakfast to Reception.
If you are wanting a country wedding in South Wales, you can't go wrong with a boutique country house hotel or an elegant mansion house wedding venue.
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you've always wanted to get married in a picture gallery or orangery before heading to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in South Wales could be the perfect wedding venue for you.
As mansions and country manors are houses first and foremost, they can feel like an elegant home-from-home. Some venues will have accommodation on site, usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds, while others may have smaller hotels or B&Bs in the grounds. This means that you’ll have the bonus of a beautiful bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
The surroundings of many mansions and country houses in South Wales create fabulous photo opportunities. Many mansions have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, with many wonderful features like lakes, flower gardens and distinctive fountains and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you’re marrying in the winter.
Having your wedding in the countryside not only means that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The stunning views and composed countryside surroundings make your wedding in South Wales a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! You don’t always need to have an A-list budget to get your own mansion in South Wales for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. A wedding in winter is the perfect fit for a mansion, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
There are a number of mansions and country house wedding venues that will allow you and your guests exclusive use for your special day. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want an exclusive, private retreat for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the ideal weekend for your wedding celebrations. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in South Wales using our venue filters.
Mansion houses in South Wales come with plenty of original features, such as beautiful artwork, glistening chandeliers and impressive decor. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Elegant trains, long veils and ballgown skirts look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Vintage details and classic fabrics like lace are perfect too, as they're reminiscent of English socialites. Whatever dress you decide to wear on your wedding day, you will be able to find your dream mansion in South Wales on Guides for Brides.
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