Ceremony Only Venues in South Wales
For elegant nuptials in Newport to Tintern, take a look at these ceremony licensed wedding venues in South Wales. With a variety to choose from, like stately homes, ruined castles, and glamorous hotels, you simply don’t need to get married in a church or registry office anymore! To see their prices, packages and pictures, click on a shortlisting below.
Craig y Nos
Situated on the banks of the River Tawe in the Brecon Beacons, Craig y Nos Castle is a majestic wedding venue in the Pen-y-cae countryside. Offering enchanting rooms including a Grade I-listed Opera House and glass conservatory with breath-taking views, this venue can host both your ceremony and grand wedding reception celebrations…
Swansea
Village Hotel Club Swansea sits close to the River Tawe and Jersey Park on the South Coast of Wales, providing a scenic waterfront setting for wedding celebrations. Create your perfect day at this hotel venue, tailoring the packages to suit you. Host the wedding feast in the Inspiration suite complete with a private bar accommodating up to 150 guests…
Port Talbot
Situated in Port Talbot overlooking Swansea Bay, the Aberavon Beach Hotel boasts a beachfront location for your wedding. The elegant Ballroom creates a grand setting to host the reception celebrations and the Quarterdeck perfect for the ceremony. Have a unique dining experience with a wedding breakfast in the hotel’s Greenhouse Restaurant…
Llanelli
Get married nestled in the rolling hillsides of South West Wales. Stradey Park is a converted Edwardian Manor that is now a luxurious hotel and spa, licensed for civil ceremonies and featuring three versatile function suites. Here, couples can hold stunning wedding celebrations of every size, from intimate nuptials of 20 to grandiose affairs of 300 guests...
Bridgend
Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel located in Bridgend South Wales, is a Grade II-listed mansion wedding venue nestled in enchanting woodland. Host your ceremony in this luxurious country manor, celebrate with 150 guests and enjoy the award-winning food and lavish décor. Why not wonder through Coed-y-Mwstwr Fawr Farm nearby once the vows are said and done…
Llanfabon
Located near the South Wales Valleys, Llechwen Hall is an idyllic country house wedding venue on the outskirts of Clifynydd. Offering a bespoke service, the team boast award-winning catering and experienced wedding team. Say your vows in the oak beamed Orangery before moving on to the wedding breakfast and reception in a marquee or in-house suite…
Cowbridge
Host a traditional wedding at The Bear Hotel, located in the market town of Cowbridge, South Wales. The Glamorgan venue offers an 18th century inn, featuring medieval structures to house the celebrations. Host the ceremony in The Georgian Ballroom with 100 day guests and enjoy the surrounding Cowbridge Physic Garden and Bear Field nearby…
Ystrad Mynach
Tucked away within Ystrad Mynach in the ancient county of Glamorgan, this luxury hotel, golf and spa is a stunning wedding venue in the Welsh Valleys. Surrounded by 100-acres of countryside, Bryn Meadows offers two suites, both licenced for civil ceremonies. Whether you’re dreaming of a lavish party or intimate gathering this hotel can cater to you…
St Donats
Nestled in the remote village of St Donats overlooking the Bristol Channel, St Donat’s Castle has survived from the 12th century and is now owned by UWC Atlantic College. The historic castle is a fairy tale wedding venue and can be hired exclusively and offers sea views and romantic gardens, perfect for indoor or outdoor ceremonies…
Llanhilleth
Conveniently located in the centre of Llanhilleth just a stone’s throw away from the train station, Llanhilleth Institute is a Grade II-listed wedding venue rich in history. Originally built by minors in 1909, the venue has been restored to provide modern facilities whilst retaining its history. Licenced for civil ceremonies and providing in-house caterers, couples can enjoy all aspects of their day…
Culverhouse Cross
The four star Copthorne Hotel in the Culverhouse Cross district of Wales' capital has a civil ceremony licence, so all of your wedding can happen under one roof. Situated just inside the Vale of Glamorgan, brides and grooms can enjoy the private lake for wedding photographs after tying the knot in the Caerdydd Suite, and then party the night away in the Castell Suite…
Felindre
Located in Carmarthenshire, the Ceridwen Centre is proud to be a green eco-conscious venue, offering all-inclusive weddings with a difference. Whether you choose to host your nuptials outdoors, or have a festival themed wedding in their large tipi tent, any eco-conscious bride and groom can be assured that their wedding will be one to remember...
Central Cardiff
The Temple of Peace is without a doubt one of the most special and unique wedding venues in the UK. Whilst the façade sets the story of a grand venue and the hall inside expresses great marble opulence, it's the great work done by the charity who owns the building that gives the special sparkle to countless happy wedding days here…
Central Cardiff
Cardiff’s largest hotel-based wedding facility, Holland House Hotel and Spa offers four star amenities in a central city location. Situated in Adamsdown overlooking Howard Gardens, the hotel can cater for ceremony celebrations of up to 500 guests and reception celebrations of up to 550 guests as well as providing a range of package options…
Llanvihangel Crucorney
This Tudor manor house venue is settled in Llanvihangel Crucorney on the Eastern edge of the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons. With period features in the Great Hall and a lawn perfect for a marquee reception, this family home is available for exclusive use hire. Enjoy the lush Welsh countryside whilst you celebrate your bespoke wedding day…
Chepstow
Neighbouring Piercefield Park in the southern region of Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chepstow Racecourse is a unique wedding venue surrounded by picturesque countryside. Exclusive use of the racecourse is available along with luxury marquee weddings in the park and race day weddings, an ideal ceremony and reception location…
Usk
Situated in Usk, one of the most picturesque parts of Monmouthshire, Glen Yr Afon House is a charming mansion with views across the River Usk a fitting setting for a Welsh countryside wedding. With a variety of unique ceremony and reception spaces including The Library with its feature dome ceiling, this venue will impress. With bespoke menu options...
Usk
Providing a beautiful countryside backdrop to any wedding, this historic 16th century manor house is nestled in 50-acres of rolling Monmouthshire landscape. On the outskirts of Llangybi in the valley of the River Usk, Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa is licenced for civil ceremonies and provides ample space for exquisite reception celebrations…
Cardigan
This wonderful Georgian mansion offers environment that perfectly combines elegance with modernism for wedding celebrations. Beautifully located on the borders of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, on the bank of the Afon Teifi and just a stone’s throw from Cardigan, enjoy a ceremony and reception in the striking Ballroom with 160 guests…
Chepstow
Close to the River Severn in Chepstow South Wales, St Pierre Marriott Hotel and Country Club is an idyllic venue to host your wedding day. The venue sits close to the St Pierre Lake and boasts 400 acres of parkland to host your ceremony through to your reception. Enjoy a 14th century manor house and views of the glorious Welsh countryside…