From spending Christmas time in a castle, to saying your vows in the holly decked halls of impeccable hotels, there are amazing places available for a Welsh winter wedding. Read on for a seasonal showcase of some of the finest venues in South Wales when you’re considering walking down the aisle in a winter wonderland.
1. Hensol Castle
A stately home from the 17th Century, the incredible Hensol Castle makes a magical venue for wintry weddings.
You’ll step into the pages of your own fairy tale on a red velvet carpet lined with candle-lanterns to light the way and say your vows in front of one of the castle’s roaring open fireplaces.
Picture perfect all year round, the majestic castle comes into its own in the snowy season. Transforming into a true winter wonderland with white blanketed grounds and the enchanting frosted lake, it’s an inspiring setting for winter wedding photography.
2. Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel
Deep in the heart of the countryside around Monmouthshire stands the stunning Victorian era villa known as the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel. Specialists in winter weddings since 1974, this exceptional venue offers their services to only one event per day, so you can be sure of individual attention.
Always festively decorated for the wintry season, your guests will be welcomed with warm mulled wine and the presence of traditional trees. A starry lit ballroom is available for your after-ceremony reception with bay trees that can be decorated in your choice of winter ribbons. The prestigious hotel even provides a personalised ice sculpture for your occasion.
3. Craig-Y-Nos Castle
A name that has featured on many wedding invitations in South Wales, Craig-Y-Nos is the perfect place for a romantic winter wedding. What better place to tie the knot in winter than a snow capped castle surrounded by enchanting evergreens in the tranquil beauty of white covered countryside?
The idyllic scenery surrounding this beautiful castle makes for enchanting and unforgettable memories and is fabulous for photography. Inside the beautifully decorated halls are a magnificent setting for weddings of all sizes, and if your big day falls close to Christmas, the castle will be decked out in all its festive finery.
In making the location of your special day just as wondrous as the love you share for one and other, you can invite your friends and family to an enchanting winter wedding they’ll never forget.