Nestled within 50 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Oldwalls is the flagship multi award-winning wedding venue by the Oldwalls Collection, the renowned luxury wedding venue specialists based at the heart of Gower.
A Monmouthshire countryside wedding venue. With a licence for civil ceremonies & in a beautiful setting, this venue is a must for weddings.
Get married in a fairytale castle in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with exclusive use. Our Civil Licensed wedding venue in Pen-y-cae promises to look after you from start to finish ensuring you have the most amazing wedding day!
Nestled in the Swansea Valley, Manor Park is a unique Wedding Venue, steeped in history and character. With its winding driveway and stunning picturesque grounds, the Manor makes the perfect backdrop for your photo’s.
Gileston Manor Estate is your perfect 5* destination wedding venue. With the backdrop of the elegant Georgian Grade 11* listed Manor House, you can create the wedding of your dreams in our exquisite gardens and lotus marquee.
Hotel wedding venue in Cardiff. Available with a license for ceremonies.
This is Cardiff’s most unique wedding venue, a Grade II listed building, steeped with history with two ceremony spaces; Marble Reception Hall and The Council Chamber.
Wedding reception venue in South Wales ,Celtic Manor situated in the beautiful Usk Valley. The perfect backdrop for your special day. Whatever the style or size of your wedding.
A Hotel Wedding Venue, set on an enchanting hilltop location in the heart of the Cynon Valley, surrounded by magnificent views of the Welsh countryside, is a 17th Century building with luxurious Garden Marquee, fully licensed for civil ceremonies.
Forget flimsy tents and dodgy decor - these days, marquees are a seriously stylish wedding venue option. Whether you're having an intimate gathering or a large, lavish wedding reception, a marquee is the perfect choice. They can also be decorated to suit any style or budget of wedding.
If you're hoping to have a small, intimate ceremony in your chosen venue in South Wales but wish to invite lots more guests for the reception, marquee venues are ideal for you, as lots of smaller venues tend to offer space for a marquee reception outside. It may be that your venue has a permanent marquee on their grounds, or there’s simply space for you to choose your own to hire. In this case, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from in South Wales. Will you hire a classic English marquee with roll up sides, or maybe a festival-style yurt or tipi? You may even be able to customise your marquee with patterned linings, different flooring and a bespoke dance floor!
If you're thinking about having your wedding at a venue with a marquee in South Wales, they're perfect for you if:
When it comes to what's included in the price when booking a marquee wedding venue, you will need to speak with the wedding coordinator at that venue. This is because they all differ in what they offer. In some cases, the venue will only charge you for the hire of the grounds, and then you’ll have to arrange the marquee separately with a marquee hire company. Your wedding venue may have recommended marquee suppliers for this, so be sure to check with them.
In other cases, your wedding venue in South Wales may have a permanent marquee in the grounds, or one that is in use throughout the summer month, for example. This may be a simpler choice if you don’t want to arrange your wedding marquee directly.
You may want to double check with your venue what the cost will be for setting up the marquee if they have their own one.
If you're getting married in one of the winter months, this is still an option! The difference is that you won’t be able to roll the sides of the tent up (which is generally an option in the warmer months), and that you’ll have to provide extra heating for your guests to keep your marquee warm. Once you cover the ceiling in fairy lights and add sparking venue decoration, your marquee will fit a winter wedding perfectly
Most marquees in South Wales should be able to withstand wind and rain. However, if heavy storms are forecast for your wedding day you may need a backup. Discuss your wet weather plan with your wedding venue to ensure you’re prepared for any poor weather conditions.
Even in marquees that are permanent throughout the whole year, it's law that you can't have your civil ceremony in a marquee as it needs to be in a permanent and fixed structure to be legal. One way to get around this is to have your ceremony over the threshold of a doorway. This way, your guests can be seated in the marquee while you are technically indoors. A popular option is to have the ceremony in the main building of the venue, or even a church nearby and then just have the wedding reception in the marquee.
It's so easy to add your personality to your wedding venue when getting married in a marquee. This is because you start with a blank canvas so can decorate the space however you wish. Hanging decorations such as lanterns and bunting are a great option. Lighting options such as fairy lights and chandeliers can also help set the mood for your evening reception. On the tables, consider taller arrangements - they can help fill the space and look fantastic spread across your dining space.
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