WIN A HONEYMOON IN THAILAND! Regulars 3 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 7 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around South Wales 85 COMPETITION Win a five-night stay at Banyan Tree Phuket in a Banyan Pool Villa In this issue... MAY/JUNE 2026 Venues 17 SPOTLIGHT ON CAERPHILLY & BLAENAU GWENT Tie the knot in a local hotspot Features 34 WHERE LOVE BLOOMS A celebration of the season’s first light, this styled shoot at Nolton Coast pairs coastal beauty with the warm, timberframed charm of its wedding barn 38 FOREVER BEGINS HERE Turn your wedding into days of love, laughter, and memories to treasure 41 A TASTE OF THE DAY From the first bite to the final sweet treat, wedding food plays a central role in how the day unfolds 44 WEDDINGS REIMAGINED Couples now have more freedom than ever to personalise their big day, with flexible venues, inclusive ceremonies, and creative themes 57 STYLED TO SHINE From coastal breezes to soft lighting, discover tips and tricks to keep your bridal beauty flawless in every season and setting 79 TOAST IN STYLE Raise a glass to love with these weddingready cocktails and mocktails Win 85 17 57 Real weddings 20 MEANT TO BE High school sweethearts Rose and Tom found their way back to each other and celebrated with a vibrant, Aperol-inspired wedding at the place that always felt like home 26 SPARKLE AND VOWS Chloe and Josh had a glamorous New Year’s Eve wedding at Craig Y Nos Castle that brought together festive elegance, stunning scenery and joyful entertainment lauramaerees.com 34 unsplash.com/@gettyimages unsplash.com/@mutecevvil 4
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