6 Best Wedding Venues in North Wales
Author: Sue White
Bride to be? North Wales is a great location for your special day. This list of hidden gems would be sure to impress you and your loved ones. We understand that many couples worry about not being able to find the right venue and have the perfect day that they’ve always dreamed of. So we’ve put together the most beautiful wedding venues in North Wales to help you and your partner out.
North Wales… what a magical place. It’s home to stunning scenery with magnificent mountains, endless romantic beaches stretching from Chester to the Lleyn Peninsula and on to the part-tamed wilderness of Anglesey’s interior. If you love the beauty of nature…get married in North Wales.
1) Craig Y Nos Castle
Craig Y Nos Castle is an award winning wedding venue set within the Brecon Beacons and has some of the most impressive views in Wales. The castle houses a Grade I listed opera house theatre, Summer House and a newly refurbished conservatory.
The venue can cater for weddings between 25 to 130 guests, and has plenty of accommodation for up to 100 guests. Craig Y Nos has also been awarded with ‘great service’ and ‘best service’ awards to the wedding planners, team and staff service each year with over 20 years of experience in running weddings.
2) Quay Hotel & Spa
Located on the breathtaking Beganwy Marina, the Quay Hotel and Spa boasts views over the Conway Estuary towards the medieval Conway castle. The hotel is licensed for weddings of up to 220 guests and couples can enjoy the outdoor terrace for their drinks reception.
Quay Hotel and Spa provide a wedding planner service to help with all aspects of the wedding at the hotel, and allow exclusive-use options for couples. The wedding party can even enjoy pre-wedding spa treatments and design exclusive and delicious wedding menus with the Executive Chef.
3) Henblas Country Park
Situated in the heart of the Welsh countryside, Henblas Country Park is the perfect setting for your wedding day. This historical venue is set amongst an impressive 77 acres of Anglesey farmland and has unrivaled views across the Snowdonia Mountains. How magical does that sound?
This family-run venue can be exclusively yours allowing you to roam around their landscaped gardens and function rooms. The White Gallery can seat up to 160 guests for a civil ceremony with stunning views across the mountains. The Breakfast Room has an original fireplace, ideal for cosy winter weddings for up to 60 guests. Their dedicated team will give you a warm welcome because they understand that wedding planning can be stressful and overwhelming so they will help you and your partner plan your dream wedding day in north wales. Planning to extend your celebrations? Henblas Country Park has on-site accommodation, so you and your guests don’t have to travel for an overnight stay!
4) Tyn Dwr Hall
Set in the stunning Dee Valley is Tyn Dwr Hall. This Grade II listed country hall has period features from its 1865 origin with a few modern-day furnishings. Couples can say their vows in The Ballroom or outside surrounded by their beautiful grounds, or if you’d prefer to have a traditional church ceremony there are several local options to choose from. The Ballroom is elegant, light, and airy with room for up to 120 guests to enjoy this special moment with you. When it’s time to toast the newlyweds, you can choose what events space you and your guests will drink, dance, and dine in. The Garden Room is decorated with neutral tones, giving couples the perfect blank canvas ready to decorate for your own taste. Whatever you decide, the experienced wedding planners at Tyn Dwr Hall will be able to help you create your dream day in north wales.
5) Nant Gwrtheyrn
Nant Gwrtheyrn is a Victorian Quarry Village on a 200-acre site surrounded by enchanting woodland and a valley overlooking Porthdinllaen Bay on the Llŷn Peninsula. The venue is managed by a registered charity and has its own mile-long beach, that you and your guests can take advantage of. This unique wedding venue also has its own chapel (Capel Selio) for religious wedding ceremonies or civil ceremonies. Ceremonies can also be held with up to 150 guests in their two ceremony rooms, Ystafell Rhys and Y Sgubor. Ystafell Rhys provides sea views from its decking, whereas Y Sgubor has forest views. Evening receptions can be held in The Hall with up to 300 wedding guests with buffet facilities. This exclusive use venue in North Wales welcomes 2-night weddings as it has a 5* hotel with 42 ensuite bedrooms including family rooms and cottages that guests can book.
6) Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa
Ruthin Castle is a historic wedding venue located in the market town of Ruthin, North Wales. If you’ve been dreaming of exchanging your vows in a romantic setting this magnificent 13th-century castle is the perfect venue. Whatever your style, this castle venue will leave a lasting impression, especially if you love a fairytale wedding. Their expert wedding team will be on hand whenever you need them from the first enquiry until after your wedding day. Their diamond wedding package includes room hire for a wedding breakfast and evening receptions, a 3-course wedding breakfast, a 6-item buffet, canapés, wine, prosecco, a tasting session before the big day, a selection of decor, overnight accommodations for the newlyweds in their luxurious honeymoon suite, and preferential guest room rates for your guests. Ruthin Castle welcomes wedding ceremonies with up to 140 wedding guests and marquee evening receptions with up to 225 guests.
How beautiful are those wedding venues?
We hope this list of our favourite wedding venues in North Wales has given you and your partner some ideas. We understand the pressure of wanting everything to be perfect on your special day, but there is an endless selection of impressive wedding venues out there like the ones on this list, that definitely won’t leave you disappointed. Be sure to check out these options and then you can find out more information if they caught your eye. Remember, it doesn’t hurt to enquire about more than one as you can never have too many options. If sadly none of these venues captured your heart, we have several other blogs that you can use for inspiration!
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