ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA, CF10 3ER www.instagram.com/rwcmdweddings | www.rwcmd.ac.uk Situated in the heart of Cardiff is The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Surrounded by white Portland-stone 19th-century civic buildings on one side and the grounds of the magnificent Cardiff Castle on the other, it’s positioned at the end of an impressive tree-lined avenue. The college is made up of two buildings encompassing both historic and contemporary styles. The Anthony Hopkins centre is the original Cardiff Castle Stables and boasts a historic open-air courtyard. In addition, the contemporary glass-walled entrance hall and open-air terrace overlooking the Grade I listed Bute Park, creates a stunning backdrop for photographs. Celebrate in style The Anthony Hopkins Centre has two elegant rooms that are available for ceremonies, one can seat 80 loved ones, and the other can hold 50. Whereas, The World-Class Concert Hall can accommodate up to 200 loved ones, and the Richard Burton Theatre has room for 180. Intimate receptions take place in the Stables with 50 nearest and dearest, and large celebrations are held in the glass-walled entrance hall and open-air terrace with 200 guests. Up to 300 friends and family can dance the night away in the Atrium, which has a fully-stocked and licensed bar as well as a dancing area, cloakroom and bridge decorated with fairylights. We love... The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama offers a Hire a Performer Scheme where the staff will help couples find the perfect musicians for their evening entertainment. VALE RESORT, CF72 8JY 01443 665 803 | www.valeresort.com Home to 143 on-site bedrooms, two championship golf courses, an award-winning restaurant, sports facilities and Wales’ largest spa is The Vale Resort. The hotel is located within 650 acres of countryside and boasts landscaped gardens, sweeping staircases, classic terraces and a light and contemporary interior with large windows that offer stunning views of the grounds. Celebrate in style There are nine deluxe suites to choose from: The Castle Suite is ideal for large celebrations, with high ceilings, grand windows, a private bar, terrace balcony and space for 400 loved ones throughout the day. Alternatively, the Morgannwg Suite is available for up to 130 nearest and dearest for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the reception. This popular space is located on the first floor and has a bar, impressive views of the golf course and a spiral staircase. The Conservatory is full of natural light with doors that open out onto a terrace and room for 120 friends and family for the vows, 60 for the meal and 80 for the evening celebration. Small nuptials are held in the Cowbridge Lounge, which can accommodate 50 people. We love... The Vale Resort offers a free bedroom on the night of the wedding, an anniversary dinner, a month’s membership to the health club, a round of golf for the groom and three friends and a 20 per cent discount at the Vale Spa. www.joeclarkphotography.co.uk www.sachamiller.co.uk www.ramphoto.co.uk THEMED VENUES 27
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