As well as seaside scenery and stunning national parks, South Wales offers some of the best UK destination wedding venues. Add in the unique Welsh culture, and the diverse and fascinating cities of Swansea and Cardiff, and the region makes the perfect wedding destination. Here are some of our favourite venues in South Wales...
Oldwalls Gower
Oldwalls Gower is an exclusive-use, 50-acre wedding paradise in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Its luxury facilities include a state-of-the-art marquee. This chic space allows the venue to host up to 300 guests for an evening reception. Oldwalls also boasts an elegant Oakroom for your ceremony and luxury accommodation. This includes a lavish honeymoon suite complete with a private garden and hot tub or a quirky glamping village! Oldwalls makes sure that every detail of your South Wales wedding is perfect.
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Fairyhill
Situated in Britain’s first designated area of natural beauty, Fairyhill’s surroundings are equally as eye-catching as the Georgian house itself. The venue offers couples exclusive use of the house and its glorious gardens. So, you can have complete privacy on your special day! Fairyhill can host up to 300 guests for a lavish affair. Fairyhill also has a unique blend of contemporary and traditional architecture. We particularly love the K Room, a contemporary glass event space, ideal for your dream ceremony. This sleek, stylish space has breath-taking views of Fairyhill's heritage grounds. With sweeping lawns, a walled garden, enchanting woodland and glistening lakes, Fairyhill is an enchanting venue that truly lives up to its name!
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Wern-Y-Cwm Farm
With gorgeous views and fun interior decor, this beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse is warm and inviting. Wern-Y-Cwm Farm has all the facilities you need for a stay-on-site wedding. With a capacity for up to 200 guests, this is a delightful and unique wedding destination. Also, the venue caters for self-managed weddings, making it a cost-effective alternative to other venues. This gives you greater flexibility and control over everything from your decoration to your catering! This South Wales wedding venue is a truly enchanting place, perfect for a cosy, family wedding.Â
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Caer Llan
Caer Llan is a beautiful country house close to Monmouth, and it’s perfect for intimate weddings. The house can host up to 88 guests in its exclusive-use grounds, meaning that your wedding will be a perfect private event. The house also offers incredible views of the countryside. Our favourite feature is the immaculately-kept gardens, which provide a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photographer to capture your big day.
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Hensol Castle
A venue that can bring your very own fairytale wedding dreams to reality, Hensol Castle is a picturesque and magical location. Steeped in history and opulence with turrets, gothic towers, sweeping staircases and original architecture, the gorgeous castle offers couples luxury and comfort for your big day. Â Capable of hosting up to 220 guests, you can enjoy a custom menu and red carpet arrival. You can also relax as Hensol ensures that even the very smallest details are spot-on.
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Vale Resort
Vale Resort is an idyllic location, set in 650 acres of beautiful South Wales countryside. It is the perfect venue for your wedding, no matter what size. You and up to 400 guests will be treated to a red carpet reception, before taking in the splendour of the exquisitely-decorated space. With great attention to detail, the dedicated team will work hard to make sure that your day is absolutely unforgettable - a goal that will be helped enormously by the expanse of the gorgeous countryside surrounding Vale.
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Portland House
With capacity for up to 500 guests, Portland House makes the ideal choice for any couple looking for a large celebration for their wedding. Not only is the vintage Banking Hall impressive in size, but it’s also dazzlingly decorated and oozes luxury. With incredible chandeliers, marble pillars and a stunning arched glass roof, the opulence of Portland House will make your special day in South Wales that bit more wonderful.
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Temple of Peace
Located in the unique city of Cardiff, Temple of Peace is a standout venue for a number of reasons. It has two magnificent spaces for your wedding ceremony, steeped in history. The venue is also owned and run by a charity, meaning that you will be helping to support a great cause by booking. The historic building makes a terrific venue for any wedding. With capacity for up to 200 guests, you can be sure that your special day will be an unforgettable occasion.
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Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
If you’re having a large wedding in Cardiff, Holland House Hotel and Spa is the perfect venue for you. Located in the middle of the city, the hotel can host celebrations of up to 500 people. It has a team dedicated to making your day unique and unforgettable. We love the capacity and flexibility of Holland House as a wedding venue, as well as the understated, yet beautiful decor.
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Swansea Marriott Hotel
Situated on the Swansea Seafront, this terrific hotel is a great venue for your special wedding day. The stylish decoration and picturesque setting provide countless opportunities for some perfect wedding photos, and the hotel can help you plan the perfect celebration for up to 200 guests.
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