Happy New Year, and welcome to our first issue of 2026! This issue is all about celebrating new beginnings. From cosy winter weddings to inspiring trends for the year ahead, we’ve gathered ideas to help you create the perfect day for you and your partner. Whether you received a ring under the Christmas tree or are already deep in planning, we’re here to guide you. Crafting your dream wedding can feel overwhelming – I imagine you’re either embracing the chaos or dreading it. Either way, take a deep breath and remember: this day is all about the two of you. The little details are wonderful ways to make the day personal, but ultimately, it’s your vows and the fact that you get to say “I do” that will matter most. Whether your vision includes personal touches, bold, bright colours, or sustainable options, there’s no right or wrong way to plan your wedding. It’s all about creating a day that reflects your style while staying within your budget. Still feeling a little lost? Don’t worry – we’ve put together a feature, packed with the latest trends, helpful timelines, and plenty more tips. Think of us as your new planning BFF! With love, Melissa Cullen, senior editor New beginnings Melissa x Your South Wales Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your South Wales Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 2054-5231 @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Senior Editor Melissa Cullen | 01376 535 611 melissa.cullen@county.wedding ADVERTISING Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 495 julia.owen@county.wedding On the cover This romantic image was captured by Puddle-Duck Photography (puddle-duckphotography.co.uk) at Glandyfi Castle (glandyficastle.co.uk). To see more images from the styled shoot, turn to page 45. Behind the Scenes Step behind the scenes of this styled shoot at Glandyfi Castle – a day that featured four distinct colour palettes and themes, showcasing the venue’s versatility. Here, we take a closer look at how the ensemble came together. puddle-duckphotography.co.uk puddle-duckphotography.co.uk EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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