CONGRATULATIONS! Stacey Williams, a hairstylist in Swansea, has won gold at The British Hair and Beauty Awards for Best Bridal/Special Occasion Hair Styles of the Year. We spoke to Stacey to find out more: “I started hairdressing almost 18 years ago at the age of 15 and have focused on weddings a lot more in the last nine years. I love everything about a wedding, from the first conversation with the bride to the morning of the big day. I try my best to make sure my bride is relaxed and stress-free about her hair. I stay until she’s ready to leave for the aisle or until she is happy that I’m no longer needed, I also help the bridesmaids into their dresses and help the bride get buttoned up. “I truly wasn’t expecting to win the award, but it means the absolute world to me. I have genuinely never felt more proud of my achievements and my work. It shows how far I’ve come in the wedding industry and how much I have improved over the years. I take great pride in my designs, and I’m constantly trying new ways to better myself and create new looks for future brides. I have opened up a separate Instagram page to help my couples find my creations a lot easier called www.instagram.com/bridal_braids” Visit www.facebook.com/staceyatnewimage for more information. A LUXURIOUS STAY Hensol Castle has launched 23 new design-led bedrooms, each of which blends contemporary opulence with the splendor and heritage of a listed castle. The beauty of the new accommodation is that no two rooms are the same – a deliberate design feature to make every guest’s stay that little more special. All rooms have large en suites furnished with freestanding baths for some indulgent pampering on either side of the wedding celebration, while others boast dressing rooms and separate lounges. Many have stunning views across the castle parkland and serpentine lake – ideal for those looking for a quiet space to retreat among the excitement of the occasion. Stephanie Metson, the marketing manager, said: “Weddings are the most special of events and it’s really important that guests, as well as the happy couple, are well looked after and enjoy every moment. We are confident this sumptuous new accommodation will perfect our wedding package for couples who want to hire a venue exclusively and have everyone celebrating together in one location. We have spent a lot of time, care, and attention in creating something truly special that is both luxurious and sympathetic to the history of the castle.” Check out www.hensolcastle.com for more information. WANT EVEN MORE INSPIRATION? Here at CWM HQ we’re literally never satisfied when it comes to providing our readers with enough wedspiration. Because, really, what is enough? We’d go on forever if we could. So, with that in mind, we’ve created our very own County Wedding Magazines YouTube channel, just for you. It’s full of tons of big-day ideas from venue tours to dream dresses. Catch up on beauty reviews and how tos from our beauty editor and peek behind the scenes of styled shoots featured in our titles past and present. You can even be a fly on the wall at some real weddings – after all, if we’re honest, who doesn’t love being a bit nosey! And we haven’t stopped there, as you’ll also find local supplier interviews packed with tips and tricks. We’re adding more content all the time, so why not hit subscribe so you never miss a thing? It’s your one-stop shop for wedding vid-spiration! Simply head to YouTube and search ’County Wedding Magazines’ or click here www.youtube.com/channel/ UCMAChACKNanShdZwI5QGXMQ DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY SGDJ and SG Discos, a collective of professional DJs in Cardiff, have been nominated for Entertainer of the Year at The Welsh Wedding Awards. Established in 1999, the company offers a range of services, including entertainment for the ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening celebration. Moving seamlessly through each part of the day, the team is dedicated to ensuring you have the perfect wedding. Each of SGDJ and SG Disco’s packages can be customised to include a master of ceremonies, customisable background music for the meal, PA hire for the speeches, a recording of the speeches and vows, uplighting, dancefloors, and a selfie wizard. Discover more at www.sgdjweddings.com 10
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