Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2022 (Issue 88)

TALL JOHN’S WEDDINGS, LD3 7PX 01239 821 143 | www.talljohnshouse.com Situated within acres of exquisite grounds with mature trees and breathtaking views across the valley, Tall John’s Weddings is a charming wedding venue in Brecon. The gardens at Tall John’s House are the brainchild of Willow Cracroft, who transformed it from an overgrown and neglected space into an amazing garden with features such as a rill, rose arbour, silver birch circle and a splendid display of flowers, shrubs, fruits and vegetables. There is a restored Welsh barn available for weddings which looks across the Black Mountains with an enchanting courtyard and a wooden gazebo that can be decorated with flowers and covered in Perspex if the weather is unkind. Inside are electric points, underfloor heating, insulation, hard floors and a catering area. Celebrate in style The split level Granary, with its canopied beams and light-stone floor, can accommodate 80 guests downstairs, but there is space in the gallery above for extra friends and family. Large celebrations are held in the barn, which is licensed for 160 loved ones. Those wanting to enjoy the great outdoors can tie the knot anywhere in the gardens or underneath the wooden gazebo. We love... Included in the venue hire is two nights in the Honeysuckle Cottage, which sleeps eight people on a self-catering basis, and the happy couple will be able to spend the wedding night in The Coachmans. The house is also available for up to 27 guests on a staffed basis, with breakfast included. ST PIERRE MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, NP16 6YA 01291 625 261 | www.marriottstpierre.co.uk St Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club is a four-star venue that’s easily accessible from Newport, Cardiff, Bristol and Bath. Nestled within 400 acres of picturesque parkland in the rolling hills of the Wye Valley, this 14th-century manor is accessible via a grand tree-lined driveway and offers a range of leisure facilities, perfect for pre-wedding celebrations, including a spa, treatment rooms, fitness classes and a swimming pool. Celebrate in style There are several areas available for weddings, including The St Pierre Suite, which boasts a foyer, bar, ornate ceiling, a chandelier, impressive views of the surrounding golf course and space for 200 guests. The idyllic 11th-century St Peter Church is available for couples wanting a religious ceremony. Intimate celebrations take place in St Davids. Boasting a private patio overlooking the croquet lawn, it’s capable of holding 40 nearest and dearest throughout the day. We love... The venue’s grounds and two championship golf courses create wonderful photograph opportunities. www.andrewmiller.photography 20

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