Your South Wales Wedding - January/February 2026 (Issue 107)

Congratulations The Welsh National Wedding Awards, now in its 15th year, shines a light on the incredible Welsh wedding industry, with categories ranging from Best Bridal Retailer to Best Venue. Throughout the summer, thousands of votes were cast by couples and their families, who took time out of their busy lives to thank the suppliers that helped make their dream day extra special. Almost 400 shortlisted businesses from every region of Wales attended the Welsh National Wedding Awards ceremony at Brangwyn Hall. The event was opened by awards founder Jessica Rice, who then handed proceedings over to broadcaster and mental health activist Matt Johnson. Jessica said, “Having hosted the Welsh National Wedding Awards for 15 years, we are passionate about shining a light on the industry, recognising and celebrating suppliers from every corner of Wales — many of whom work incredibly long hours, providing exceptional services for a day that will be one of the most special in a couple’s lives together.” To find out more, visit welshnationalweddingawards.co.uk Just opened SK:N Clinics, one of the UK’s leading skin and dermatology specialists, is delighted to announce the launch of its newest clinic in the heart of Swansea. The Swansea clinic marks the latest step in SK:N’s continued expansion, bringing skin health and dermatological expertise to South Wales. With a mission to make skin confidence accessible to all, the new clinic will offer a comprehensive range of treatments delivered by qualified medical practitioners and skin experts. These treatments are designed to rejuvenate, refresh, and restore skin health, offering solutions for concerns such as dullness, pigmentation, texture, and congestion. Early in the new year, the Swansea clinic will expand its services to offer a full medical and aesthetic dermatology programme led by Dr Simon Harris and Dr Amna Mukhtar. Discover more about SK:N Clinics at sknclinics.co.uk/clinics A DREAMY SETTING Car hire specialists Avis analysed social media trends and found a 23 per cent increase in couples searching for castle weddings. To identify Europe’s most magical castles, they compiled a shortlist of 50 locations and created a “Secluded Score,” with higher scores indicating greater remoteness and a more peaceful experience. Caernarfon Castle ranked among the most secluded, with a score of 46. Cerys Keneally from South Wales embraced this trend, bringing her fairytale to life with a dream castle wedding at Craig Y Nos Castle. Visit avis.co.uk for more information. NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news from around South Wales behindthelensmedia.co.uk unsplash.com/@yanagirl2020 1visionphotography.com LATEST NEWS 7

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