My Top 10+ South Wales Wedding Venues
Welcome to my guide. If you’re planning a wedding and your’re looking at South Wales, below is a curated list picked by me. I’ve added some quick info as an overview and then a slightly more in depth section under neath. I’ve spent some time putting my personal thoughts together so it’s more of a guide then a directory. I’ll have links to real weddings from the venues live soon. If you would like a chat about hiring me for wedding photography and videography feel free to drop me a message and I’ll get right back to you. Hope you find it useful.
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Top 10 South Wales Wedding Venues
More South Wales Wedding Venue’s I love
Canada Lodge and Lake
Canada Lodge and Lake Key Features
Perfect for small to medium sized weddings
Close to Cardiff City
Close to Cardiff Airport
Large capacity onsite accommodation available
One of my favourite South Wales wedding venues. Tucked away but very near Cardiff it’s great for transport links. Cardiff Airport is only around the corner as well if you have any international guests flying to Wales. It offers rustic cosy cabins and the main building is the perfect size for mid size weddings and smaller guest lists as well. It looks beautiful all year round but particularly in the Autumn.
Website
https://canadalodgeandlake.com/
Address
Heol Pant-Y-Gored, Creigiau, Cardiff CF15 9NF
Caer Llan
Caer Llan Key Features
Tucked away near Monmouthshire good links from M4, M50, Cardiff Newport Midlands and Bristol
Stunning grounds and great sunset
Onsite accommodation available
Family run independent business Vicky and Jake are amazing, legit the best
One of my absolute favourite South Wales wedding venues hands down. Before I list off all the things I personally love about this venue and the people behind it we can tick off the logistics. Caer Llan is prob the best on this list for transport. Although your looking at getting married in South Wales some people aren’t lucky enough to be here, and driving or getting transport from outside of South Wales is super easy because you have the M4, M5 and M50 taking everyone from the rest of the UK to Caer Llan super easily.
The house itself has loads of character and Vicky and Jake are like family to you, constantly helping you make the day go exactly how you want. Every time I’ve been there it’s looked completely different. You can put your photos and decor up and it looks really nice and homely. You have loads of space to mingle about both inside and out so that’s a huge tick for both wet and dry weather. I love the grounds for portraits it’s one of my favourites. The evening always works out well as well and the patio terrace areas are great with the guests in the summer evenings. The views from balcony are epic with the rolling Monmouthshire hills and stunning sunsets.
Website
Address
Caer Llan Conference Centre
Caer Llan,
Monmouth NP25 4JS
The Orangery at Margam
The Orangery at Margam Park Key features
Onsite accomadation available through cottages.
Close to both Swansea and Cardiff with rail links at Port Talbot which will then be a short taxi.
Big bright function room a real photographers delight
I’ve been lucky enough to photograph a lot of weddings at The Orangery, which is one of my favourite South Wales wedding venues. Steeped in history it’s long beautifully lit main room is an absolute treat to photograph. The grounds are awesome with the old ruins of the abbey and also the castle, yep a castle on site too. Perfect for medium and larger weddings and you can put your own touches on it too.
Website
http://www.margamorangery.com/1285
Address
Margam Country Park,
The Orangery,
Port Talbot
SA13 2TJ
Insole Court
Insole Court Key Features
Close to Cardiff City transport links
Intimate setting perfect for smaller to mid size weddings
Unique and bespoke, with the ability to make it your own
I have some many awesome memories at Insole Court. I really do think that this could be one of the best intimate wedding venues close to Cardiff. I met Heledd who is in charge, and she is truly awesome. They cannot do enough for any couple that chooses to get married there. It has plenty of grounds which are beautiful and a lot of different rooms which make it a great experience being able to mingle around in those parts of the day between the big events. Love this place.
Website
Address
Insole Court
Cardiff
CF5 2LF
Gileston Manor
Gileston Manor Key Features
Near Cardiff Airport and good access from Swansea, Bridgend, Brecon, and Cardiff
Set in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan countryside
Secluded estate with plenty of onsite accommodation
Amazing gardens for portraits
Secluded, luxurious and perfectly placed right in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan. Gileston Manor estate is great for access. I find that venues more central and east ward make a big difference for people travelling in from the rest of the UK. The grounds are stunning and it’s a very private affair with the main entrance approaching the venue down a country lane. I had the privilege of meeting the owners who were lovely. The views at the end of the day when the sun goes down are epic. The grounds give you an ability to have a festival vibe easily with lawn games and all that fun.
Website
https://gilestonmanor.co.uk/
Address
Gileston Manor
Gileston,
Barry CF62 4HX
St Tewdrics House
St Tewdrics House Key Features
Close to Newport and Bristol
Perfect for small to mid size weddings
Stunning grounds
Further west and very well established after hitting it out the park from the get go, St Tewdrics house is a great South Wales Wedding Venue. Tucked away behind the stunning grounds and tall trees the buildings offer an amazing expereince. The first thing you’ll notice inside the building are the iconic stairs, you’ll have seen a lot of wedding photos with couples on the stairs. It’s beautifully lit with a sky light (another tick for wedding photographers yay) and also has tall windows in the reception rooms downstairs. The staff are next level amazing and I always love catching up when I’m there.
Website
https://sttewdricshouse.co.uk/
Address
St Tewdrics House,
Mathern Rd,
Chepstow
NP16 6HX
Holm House
Holm House Key Features
Close to Penarth Pier for Portraits
Walking distance from Penarth Train Station
Onsite accommodation available
One of my favourite caterers in house
Holm House is an amazing place to both get married and to be a wedding photographer. It has a modern contemporary feel to the building with a really nice flowing garden that people enjoy canapés on. It works brilliant all year round with the main reception room being big enough and light enough to ensure everyone is having a great time. The caterers are amazing and really tick in my memory every time I’ve had food there. The staff in general are great. You’ve got some parking out front and accommodation on site with really nice rooms. If you’re feeling fancy and wanted to treat yourself to a spa they have one on site. There’s plenty of accommodation and shops within walking distance to Penarth Town as well. You have Penarth Pier and really pretty gardens on route to it both of which make great places to get some nice portraits at some point on the day.
Website
https://www.holmhousehotel.com/weddings/
Address
Holm House
Marine Parade,
Penarth
CF64 3BG
Nash Point Light House
Nash Point Light House Key Features
On the beach
Has a Light House which is unique
Potential for Marquee, and festival wedding set up with fields near by (not guaranteed from my knowledge but has definitely happened)
Beautiful South Wales Sunsets over looking the sea
I absolutely love weddings at Nash Point Light House. You have the beautiful South Wales Coast right on your doorstep.
The Light house building itself is really an amazing building, it’s been beautiful decorated and it’s light airy and also homely the perfect balance for feeling right at home when getting ready for the big day. There is plenty of room for the bridal party to get ready and it is really relaxing, which is the perfect atmosphere for when you’re about to get married.
One wedding that I shot here was in the Summer and had an awesome marquee set up in the field with the wedding breakfast seated inside and then canapés and lawn games out side. It’s a perfect tiny walk away from the cliffs and the beach for portraits and it really is a special place, also personally to me growing up around here.
You never forget the beautiful sunsets here a true gem in the Vale of Glamorgan for your South Wales wedding venue.
Website
https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/asset/22
Address
Nash Point Light House
Marcross
CF61 1ZH
Penarth Pier Pavillion
Penarth Pier Pavillion Key Features
Right on the beautiful South Wales Coast
Access to the pier for awesome portraits
Lots of accommodation available a short walk away
Good transport links with train station nearby
Penarth Pier is an iconic victorian building that sits proudly on the seafront in South Wales’ cute town of Penarth. It’s unique and quirky, with and ideally placed close to accommodation, train links to Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. I love the views that you get from the top room as well as the access you can get to the pier itself. It works all year round and is run by the Vale of Glamorgan council. I particularly like Penarth Pier Pavilion in the autumn and winter. The board walks make an ideal spot for portraits and the rooms upstairs with a view are also a great option if the weather isn’t great. If the weather is awesome you have the gardens that overlook Penarth Beach just around the corner. A brilliant venue that you can make your own and has shed loads of character.
Website
Address
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The Esplanade,
Penarth CF64 3AU
Rosedew Farm
Rosedew Key Features
On a farm !
Really close to the Coast for awesome portraits
Beautifully lit ceremony room, a wedding photographers dream
Close to Cardiff Airport
Onsite accomodation available
Rosedew Farm is an awesome wedding venue here in South Wales. A true wedding photographers dream with so many awesome spots on site and close for portraits. The building is a popular mix of traditional meets contemporary with tall windows in the new extension that pours light throughout the room. The owners are real salt of the earth people and couldn’t do enough for the couples I’ve spoken to and seen for myself. As you’d expect from a farm wedding venue you have plenty of space outside to mingle with guests and watch the sun go down behind the rolling hills with that golden light shimmering over the sea. Another amazing wedding venue for sure.
Website
https://rosedewfarm.co.uk/wedding-information
Address
Rosedew Farm Holiday Cottages & Wedding Venue
Rosedew Farm,
Llantwit Major
CF61 1PZ
After My Top 10, There Are More Awesome Wedding Venues
Although I put the above South Wales Wedding Venues into a top ten, I wanted to put in more of my favourite venues below. Think of this guide as a personal piece where I’m sharing my thoughts on these wedding venues as a professional photographer that has worked at them and had experience seeing weddings. The wedding venues below are awesome as well and I’ve had an amazing time at all of them. I’d love to hear from you even if you’re in the early stages of booking, if you think I could be your guy then drop me a message and let me know. I hope you are finding the guide helpful.
St. Fagans National Museum of History
St. Fagans National Museum of History Key Features
A legit Museum of Welsh Heritage
Multiple options for Ceremony rooms
Lots of options for different set ups
Distinctly Unique
St Fagans National History Museum is distinctly unique. I can’t think of another place like it let alone a wedding venue. With a Church within walking distance and also the Plymouth arms an amazing old traditional pub as well it has so many options for your wedding day. You can get married on site and there are also options to hire a marquee as well. They allow outside caterers and a corkage fee if you want to arrange your own drinks. Huge grounds with beautifully kept gardens its a real treat in summer.
Website
https://museum.wales/stfagans/hire/wedding/
Address
St. Fagans National Museum
Cardiff
CF5 6XB
The Secret Garden at Dyffryn Mawr
The Secret Garden at Dyffryn Mawr Key Features
Super unique venue
Festival vibe setup with Marquee
Church Nearby
Onsite accomodation availble
Perfect for smaller weddings
Perhaps one of the most magical wedding venues I’ve ever photographed. I say magical in a sense that it you could drive past it and not know it’s there and then when you are it’s really impressive how well they use the space. I’d say it’s for smaller to mid size weddings but I can remember one wedding that had an impressive amount of guests there. It worked brilliantly as well. Another wedding venue that scores super high with the owners and staff being next level amazing. The marquee set up is really cool and a lovely bride of mine Claire dressed her marquee amazingly with lots of other cool touches from bespoke suppliers, there’s more info on them all in a serrate blog post just under this section. They have some accomodation available and it’s not far from Cardiff, Bridgend, Swansea or even Bristol really. Nestled in rural Vale of Glamorgan it really is worth having a look especially if you plan on getting quite involved with dressing the venue and decor. Love it.
Website
https://forbetterforworse.co.uk/venue/secret-garden/
Address
The Secret Garden,
Duffryn Mawr
Cottages
CF71 7UP
Pencoed House Estate
Pencoed House Estate Key Features
Onsite accommodation available
Close to M4 and Cardiff Airport couples travelling in
Mix of traditional and contemporary spaces with lots of space
I’ve been photographing and filming wedding videography at Pencoed House for close to a decade now and every time I visit I’m still smiling from ear to ear. The location is awesome, it’s close to Cardiff Swansea and Newport, Bristol. It’s got accommodation on site for your wedding party and potential extra guests, great for when you have a few families travelling far to stay. The grounds are beautifully kept and give lots of opportunities for portraits right on site. The owners and staff really care about what they are doing and make sure you have the best time. A recent upgrade to Pencoed House which I really love is the new ‘Cwrt Clive’ Glass house. It’s a wedding photographers dream to shoot wedding photos in . In the day it pours all that beautiful light through getting great shots of guests and wedding party at the canapés and afternoon. It also works amazing in Winter or when it rains. When people need some cover it allows nice photographs to be taken with happy warm guests able to mingle with plenty of space. I love it.
Website
https://www.pencoedhouseestate.co.uk/
Address
Pencoed House Estate,
Llantrisant Rd,
Pentyrch,
Cardiff CF5 6JR
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle Key Features
Ideal for large weddings
Fit for a king ! (literally, I couldn’t not write that sorry)
Grand setting set in the city center
Great access with Cardiff Central train and bus station within walking distance
Lots of accommodation available within the city
Cardiff Castle is unique in that it’s massive and official, used for state events, it’s also got a charming side to it. It’s more likely aimed for mid to larger weddings, and there are lots of options for room hire and setups. I forget that here in South Wales we have castle’s everywhere and it would make a great venue for couples who want exactly that. You could travel from all over Wales, the UK or overseas for this venue and it would cater you perfectly. You are slap bang in the middle of the city centre believe it or not. You have tons of accommodation and transport links with Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen St train station 15 mins walking distance. You also have Cardiff international airport 30 mins drive away. The grounds themselves are amazing and the back onto Coopers fields which sprawls for miles and is a huge green heart for everyone that lives nearby. Cardiff was voted one of the UK’s greenest cities because of it.
Website
https://www.cardiffcastle.com/weddings/wedding-spaces/
Address
Castle St,
Cardiff CF10 3RB
Fairy Hill
Fairy Hill Key Features
Tucked away in the stunning Gower Area of Outstanding Beauty
Mix of old Georgian House and modern glass extensions
Main room is really spacious and light with full glass circular design ( another photographer favourite)
Lots of accommodation on site up to 60 guests
Fairy Hill is a great wedding venue in South West Wales. Located in the Gower Area of Outstanding Beauty, it’s nestled amongst stunning scenery. The venue itself is run by an established company, ‘Oldwalls Collection’ and they knock it out of the park with Old Walls as well. Anyway, what do I love about this venue as a photographer? The main reception room is a really well thought out design with nice lighting and lots of glass. The terraced areas and lawn are great for guests to hang out and I particularly love this venue in the Autumn. Some amazing surf spots nearby as well with Fresh Water West being one of them, (in case you surf like me you could make a trip before or after) .
Website
https://oldwallscollection.com/venue/fairyhill-intro/
Address
Reynoldston,
Swansea SA3 1BS
Gellifawr Woodland Retreat
Gellilfawr Woodland Retreat Key Features
Located in the beautiful ‘Pembrokeshire National Park‘
A whole ‘Wedding Village’
Huge grounds lots of places for portraits
Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
Accommodation for up to 80 guests (approx)
Gellifawr Woodland retreat is unique on this list for the reason that it’s a ‘Wedding Village’. Located in the stunning Pembrokeshire National Park, it’s prob the most West Wales venue to make it to the South Wales Wedding venue list. Tucked away with some beautiful country roads to get to it is worth every sec of the drive. The grounds themselves are huge and they have lots of accommodation for large amounts of guests. I’ve always had an amazing time when I’ve been there and it’s a real favourite.
Website
Address
Gellifawr Woodland Retreat
Pontfaen Rd,
Fishguard SA65 9TX
Oldwalls
Oldwalls Key Features
Located in the stunning Gower ‘Area Of Outstanding Beauty’
Huge estate
Ideal for larger weddings
Stage area and lighting for the night well thought out another photographers dream
Oldwalls is the premiere venue for the group, I mentioned Fairyhill and they have a few others all run by the same company. Oldwalls is the original of the group. It’s ideal for larger weddings and is located in the stunning Gower (AONB). You can accommodate 40 guests in the cottages and an extra 33 in their garden rooms. It’s super flexible with different options for layouts and ceremony rooms.
Website
https://oldwallscollection.com/venue/oldwalls-gower-intro/
Address
Oldwalls
Swansea
SA3 1HA
Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel Key Features
Unique Boutique venue
Close to Swansea city and the Mumbles; a beautiful part of South Wales.
Accommodation on site
Norton House Hotel is a super cute venue that’s half way between Swansea City and the Mumbles. So you have all the great perks of the city for transport hubs and accommodation for guests along with the awesome popular holiday destination of the Mumbles as well. You can accommodate people right there on site and make the venue your own with little touches to the decor.
Website
https://www.nortonhousehotel.co.uk/weddings/
Address
Norton Rd,
Mumbles,
Swansea SA3 5TQ
St Donat’s Castle
St Donat’s Castle Key Features
St Donat’s Castle . A Castle !
Located on the South Wales coastline near Llantwit Major
Less than 60 min Drive from Swansea and Cardiff
Large capacity
Short walk to the beach for portraits
St Donat’s Castle is right on the coast and boasts some stunning sea views. It’s grand and can cater a large capacity of people. It’s also fairly secluded and gated off with private security on the main gate to drive in. I’ve always had a great time there and I particularly love that the beach is a 5 min walk away and it’s great for portraits.
Website
https://www.uwcatlanticexperience.com/experiences/wedding-private-hire/weddings/
Address
UWC Atlantic College,
St Donats,
Llantwit Major
CF61 1WF
Bryngarw House
Bryngarw House Key Features
Close to Swansea and Cardiff with M4 Links
Stunning grounds with woodland trails, and wild flower meadows.
Tall windows for a nice light ceremony room.
Interestingly Bryngarw House used to be a farm house in the 15th Century. It’s been transformed into a lager building with well kept grounds and beautiful decor. It has it’s own character and the grounds are awesome. My favourite time of year to shoot weddings has to be spring because of the bluebells and and stunning flowers everywhere.
Website
https://www.bryngarwhouse.com/weddings/
Address
Brynmenyn,
Bridgend
CF32 8UU
Portland House
Portland House Key Features
5 min walk to Cardiff Bay
Great transport links via Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central train station
Unique venue with old bank vault inside
City and Urban vibe wedding venue
This venue use to be a bank vaults and has a huge main hall with pillars that stretch to the high ceilings. It’s ideal for medium to large size weddings and really shines out in the evening. I’ve always had a great time here and the management are the best and cannot do enough for you. You have the city centre a 10 min walk away but your in the popular Cardiff Bay area with accommodation there as well. Perfect for when you have lots of guests travelling in it really is helpful to have Cardiff City Center and Cardiff bay right there to sleep your guests. It’s also a great venue if you’re planning on partying hard into the night it’s setup perfectly for a large dance floor and every time I’ve been I’ve had a blast.
Website
https://www.portlandhousecardiff.com/weddings/
Address
Portland House
Bute St,
Cardiff
CF10 5AB
Bryn Meadows Golf and Spa Hotel
Bryn Meadows Golf and Spa Hotel Key Features
Set in a beautiful rural South Wales valleys
Lots of space with accommodation on site
Golf course part of estate if you’re into golf
Bryn Meadows is sat on top of a valley in Ystrad Mynach. It over looks the lush Welsh landscapes all around and is a real treat at sunset. It has it’s own golf course and a few weddings that I’ve shot have had couples really into golf and that’s how they came to look at it. That aside it’s a really awesome venue with loads of accommodation for everyone and plenty of space with the marquee and hall options. I had loads fun shooting portraits in the little nooks on the golf course. Loads of fun, great accommodation options and plenty of space in case of rain it works all year round.
Website
https://www.brynmeadows.co.uk/weddings/
Address
Bryn Meadows Golf and Spa Hotel
Maesycwmmer,
Ystrad Mynach
NP12 2RB
Coed Y Mwstwr
Coed Y Mwstwr Key Features
Multiple ceremony room options
Mix of Victorian buildings with newly added modern glass ‘Folly’ building
Great links to Cardiff and Swansea located near Bridgend
I love Coed y Mwstr, and I especially love asking my non Welsh friends to pronounce it. Jokes aside, it is a beautiful venue that works for small all the way through to large weddings. You get a mix of traditional Victorian architecture some a few modern twists with the newly added Glass ‘Folly’ building. There’s loads of options to have the day exactly how you want it and it’s another south wales wedding venue that has awesome sunsets perfect for portraits.
Website
https://townandcountrycollective.co.uk/coed-y-mwstwr-weddings/
Address
Coed Y Mwstwr
Coychurch,
Bridgend CF35 6AF
Court Coleman Manor
Court Coleman Manor Key Features
30 min drive from Cardiff and Swansea
Beautiful Georgian architecture
Huge grounds with landscaped gardens
Court Coleman Manor is super useful if you have a lot of guests travelling in. It is really close to the M4 and they have a lot of car parking for everyone. It’s also really flexible for numbers as well catering from 20 - 180. I really loved Victorian decor it’s a Georgian era building with a lot of character. It has lots of woodlands and well maintained garden within its grounds lots of opportunities for portraits.
Website
https://www.court-colman-manor.com/wedding-venues-south-wales
Address
Court Colman Manor,
Pen-y-fai,
Bridgend
CF31 4NG
Llanerch Vineyard
Llanerch Vineyard Key Features
30 min drive from Cardiff and 45 mins from Swansea
Beautiful grounds for portraits
Obviously wine!
Great food
Onsite accommodation available
Llanerch Vineyard is situated just off the M4 by Llantrisant junction, it’s an ideal spot for anyone with guests travelling from across the country (or anyone living in the South Wales area). Any foodies out there or wine connoisseurs this is the venue for you! A great experience for you and your guests with lots of package options. Perfect for weddings all year round. The grounds are particularly photogenic! There is onsite accommodation and lots of parking available too. Parties here are always awesome.
Website
https://llanerch.co.uk/weddings
Address
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel,
Hensol Rd,
Hensol,
Pontyclun
CF72 8GG
De Courceys Manor
De Courceys Manor Key Features
15 mins from Cardiff City Centre
Independent and family run - Rachel is amazing
Newly added outdoor ceremony space
Several options for different size weddings
De Courceys is a luxury venue with Laura Ashley vibes and lots of chandeliers. You will be well looked after here. Excellent space for small to medium size weddings. There are multiple rooms with break out space for guests throughout the day and private gardens. An added bonus is the option of staying onsite in the chalet next door - it even has a hot tub!
Website
https://www.decourceys.co.uk/weddings
Address
Tyla Morris House,
Pentyrch,
Avenue
CF15 9QN
The West House Llantwit
The West House Llantwit Key Features
Intimate venue perfect for smaller weddings up to 60 guests
Short drive to the beach for portraits
Accommodation available
45 min Drive from Swansea and Cardiff
This one hits different and feels super personal. A historic building set in the middle of Llantwit Major, it has a quaint and cosy vibe. Beautiful gardens, front and back for Spring/Summer weddings. The food here is ace and there is lots for guests to explore locally if they’re staying over or want a wander during the day. It has a homely feel and can be made to feel like your own with DIY vibes or even hiring an event planner.
Website
https://townandcountrycollective.co.uk/west-house-weddings/
Address
The West House
West St,
Llantwit Major
CF61 1SP
Llechwen Hall Hotel
Llechwen Hall Hotel Key Features
Lots of options, can cater for intimate weddings or even up to 300 guests
Multiple ceremony rooms
Located high in the hills with stunning views of the surrounding valleys
Awesome opportunities for portraits a short drive away
30 drive from Cardiff and 60 mins from Swansea
I love valley and rural locations - if you’re keen it’s a great opportunity to jump in the car and get some incredible shots of the surrounding areas. Llechwen hall has wonderful grounds anyway with lots of photo opportunities. There is a really unique option for a ceremony room with balcony space - not something you see everywhere. Lots of room both in and out of the venue (ideal for our unpredictable Welsh weather). There is also accommodation onsite.
Website
Address
Llechwen Hall Hotel
Llanfabon, Nelson,
Pontypridd
CF37 4HP
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