A Unique Wedding Venue in South Wales - Craig Y Nos Castle

When it comes to the location of our wedding, we usually want a special setting that none of our loved ones have been to before, somewhere that sparks a light in our heart and just feels unusual.

Well, if you are on the hunt for a unique wedding venue in South Wales, I may have just the perfect spot for you. Look no further than the majestic, Craig Y Nos Castle near Swansea, in beautiful South Wales.

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An Unusual Castle Wedding Venue in South Wales

Nestled in the striking landscape of the Brecon Beacons, Craig Y Nos Castle stands proudly with its historic towers. Craig Y Nos Castle translates as ‘Rock Of The Night’ and is a Gothic castle built in the 1840s. Now fully renovated it hosts weddings and events beside the river Tawe on the edge of the Black Mountain.

The views are magical which makes for a fairytale wedding day. Just imagine looking out onto the mountains and rolling greenery as you sip on your drink as a newly married couple, it really doesn’t get better.

The Castle’s Spaces

Adelina Patti Theatre

Having been owned in the past by 19th-century opera singer Adelina Patti, one of the star spaces for your ceremony has to be the Grade I listed historic opera house theatre. This ornate room has oodles of grandeur and opulence. So much so that you and your guests are sure to be wowed by the incredibly detailed decoration. What a way to start your marriage!

The Conservatory & Terrace

Allow the breathtaking views overlooking the country park to do the talking on your day. Stunning vistas will envelop you as you enjoy your wedding breakfast, no matter the weather or season. It’s the ideal blank canvas to really stamp your personality too.

Nicolini Lounge

For a relaxing drinks reception, the castle’s lounge and bar area is an ideal mingling space. Guests can sit by the roaring fire on a cold evening and cosy up with a warming tipple.

Function Suite

Connecting to the Nicolini Lounge, the function room is the place for the evening party to get started. Plus Craig Y Nos Castle can even source a DJ to keep the tunes going late into the night.

Castle Grounds & Country Park

For a slice of peace and tranquillity, explore the castle grounds and get some romantic portraits together. Craig Y Nos Castle is also adjacent to the Craig Y Nos Country Park for even more photographic opportunities and views. Wow, what a setting!

 

 

Flexible Wedding Packages

I love that Craig Y Nos Castle has fully transparent pricing on their website, with itemised costings and options for many budgets, which is refreshing to see. Their packages start at £3,741.75 (2024) to the option for a full VIP weekend package.

Plus they only have one wedding per day, so the castle is exclusively yours and there is no chance of running into another couple on your wedding day. Hoorah! Here are their all-inclusive wedding packages and base prices (pricing for 2024):

• Twilight Wedding Package
• Afternoon Tea & Evening Buffet Wedding Package (starts at £3,741.75)
• Last Minute Wedding Package (starts at £4,350)
• Intimate Wedding Package ( starts at £4,500)
• NHS & Armed Forces Wedding Package (starts at £4,652.50)
• Mid-Week Wedding Package (starts at £5,925)
• Friday Wedding Package (starts at £7,210)
• Saturday Wedding Package (starts at £8,495)
• Ultimate Wedding Package (starts at £16,046.50)
• Full Weekend Exclusive Wedding Deal (starts at £20,785.50)

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Many of their packages include extras on top of food and drinks, such as flowers and decor hire! They even offer a price match guarantee for couples to ensure the very best value.

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Onsite Wedding Accommodation

Craig Y Nos Castle also boasts ample accommodation for you and your guests, which means you can host your whole day or weekend, all in one place for a super special Welsh destination wedding!

They offer lots of options from double ensuite, family and accessible rooms to a self-contained cottage for multiple guests away from the hotel.

Food & Drink Choices

Of course, Craig Y Nos Castle has an array of food and drink options. With wedding breakfast menus catering for kids, vegan and vegetarian diets, plus a wide-ranging evening buffet and canape menu. Here’s a taster of the delicious evening buffet options:

• Finger buffet
• Fish and chips
• Wing bar
• Build your own burger
• Hog roast
• Curry buffet
• Hot buffet
• Desserts
• Cheeseboard

They really have thought of everything.

Why Get Married In Wales?

Having a Welsh wedding can be truly beautiful; the countryside, the epic landscapes and the feeling of getting away from it all. Despite its picturesque and rural location Craig Y Nos Castle has great road links, with plenty of beauty spots to explore over a whole weekend.

Situated between rugged mountains and glorious beaches, why not make a week of your wedding and start your married life off to an adventurous start?

Not to mention that hosting a wedding at Craig Y Nos Castle could turn out to be great value compared to costlier locations. All in all, Wales is a stunning place to say I do and does it get better than in a castle?

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