Are you planning on getting married in Wales? If you are, you’re in the right place! We’ve collected 19 of our favourite wedding venues in Wales to inspire your wedding dreams. So if you’re looking for a quirky or unique Welsh wedding venues, you’ll want to keep reading.
These wedding venues in Wales are perfect for memorable wedding photos that you will be able to look back on fondly for years to come. A few of them even have themes like medieval times and Doctor Who! How fun is that?
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Without further ado, let’s get into the top quirky wedding venues in Wales!
2 Unique Wedding Venues in North East Wales
1. Tower Hill Barns
If you’re looking for a luxurious but rustic wedding venues, Tower Hill Barns is perfect for you. The barns have been recently renovated and now features beautiful details like floor to ceiling windows and wooden beams.
Tower Hill Barns is located less than 20 minutes outside of Wrexham, meaning it’s a quick journey for your local guests! If you’re based in England, the venue is less than an hour outside of Liverpool. That sounds pretty convenient to us!
Location: Trevor
Capacity: enquire for details
2. Ruthin Castle
If you or your beau is interested in medieval times, why not host a themed wedding? When you get married at Ruthin Castle, you can say your vows in medieval garb in a medieval castle. Your medieval wedding package also includes a medieval feast!
HRH Prince Charles stayed at The Castle on his way to his investiture as Prince of Wales, so you could stay in the Prince of Wales suite if you’d like.
Location: Ruthin
Capacity: up to 225 guests
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2 Special Wedding Venues in North West Wales
1. Bodnant Garden
This National Trust property is perfect for an outdoor wedding during the spring or summer. It’s full of lush greenery and beautiful flowers, making it an ideal spot for wedding photos with your loved ones. When it comes to wedding photography, we recommend visiting your venue with your photographer ahead of time so that they can get a feel for the venue.
Location: Conwy
Capacity: up to 60 guests
2. Tros yr Afon
For a beautiful marquee wedding, Tros yr Afon is a great choice. They are licenced to hold ceremonies, meaning that you can host your ceremony and reception at the same location. Your wedding photos will have the beautiful backdrop of the Manor House and gardens of Tros yr Afon.
Location: Beaumaris
Capacity: enquire for details
6 Unusual Wedding Venues in South East Wales
1. St Donats Arts Centre
This renovated barn is now a part of UWC Atlantic College, and it’s a beautiful venue for weddings and events of any kind. When you get married at St Donats Arts Centre, you can enjoy the rustic feeling of a barn while looking through floor-to-ceiling windows looking towards St Donats Bay. How beautiful does that sound?
Location: Llantwit Major
Capacity: up to 120 guests
2. Llechwen Hall Hotel
This romantic and intimate venue is perfect for weddings of up to 300 guests, leaving you plenty of room to expand your guest list. Llechwen Hall Hotel sits on a hill overlooking the Welsh countryside, making it a perfect spot for your wedding photos.
Location: Pontypridd
Capacity: up to 300 guests
3. Hensol Castle
Who hasn’t dreamt of having a fairytale wedding at a gothic castle? This beautiful castle would be the perfect spot for your wedding photos. Better yet, you can stay at the castle before and after you say your vows. Hensol Castle is a Grade I Listed Building, meaning it is of exceptional interest.
Location: Hensol
Capacity: up to 180 guests
4. Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle is another Grade I Listed Building, and it is surrounded by artificial lakes. It’s been a part of the BBC series Merlin and Doctor Who. If you’d like to get married in a beautiful castle, Caerphilly Castle is perfect for you. Your wedding photos are sure to be beautiful at this venue.
Location: Caerphilly
Capacity: enquire for details
5. Canada Lodge and Lake
Would you like to get married in a Canadian chalet but don’t want to trek across the pond? If so, Canada Lodge and Lake is perfect for you. This beautiful lodge sits on Canada Lake and can accommodate up to 250 of your wedding guests. In addition to the lodge, the venue has log cabins that serve as bridal suites. You can say your vows in a truly rustic and unique location when you choose Canada Lodge and Lake as your wedding venue.
Location: Creigiau
Capacity: up to 130 guests for a daytime wedding
6. West Usk Lighthouse
This venue is perfect if you’re looking for a small, intimate space for your wedding. West Usk Lighthouse can accommodate up to 23 wedding guests for a small reception. The venue features beautiful views of the River Usk and is less than an hour away from Cardiff.
Location: Newport
Capacity: up to 23 guests for a reception, 2 witnesses for a ceremony
7 Quirky Wedding Venues in South West Wales
1. Sketty Hall
This Georgian mansion can play host to marquee or indoor weddings, providing soon-to-be-wed couples with plenty of options. When you get married at Sketty Hall, you can rest assured that you will have exclusive use of the venue. Sketty Hall is located in Swansea, adjacent to the campus of Swansea University.
Location: Swansea
Capacity: up to 150 guests
2. Craig-y-Nos Castle
Craig-y-Nos Castle is a beautiful castle located in Brecon Beacons National Park. It is close to the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which we featured in our post on unusual wedding venues in the UK.
This venue used to be a tuberculosis hospital and has been featured in many “most haunted” lists. If you’re interested in the supernatural, this could be the perfect venue for you.
Location: Swansea
Capacity: up to 150 guests
3. Sosban Restaurant
Like many venues on this list, Sosban Restaurant is located in a restored stone building. The pumphouse at Sosban Restaurant is perfect if you’re looking for a bespoke and rustic wedding experience. The natural lighting flowing into the building will make your wedding photos look beautiful, and you’ll be able to look back on them with fondness.
Location: Llanelli
Capacity: up to 100 guests
4. National Botanic Gardens
When you say “I do” at the National Botanic Gardens, you won’t have to worry if the weather is less than perfect! This venue is home to the largest single-span glass greenhouse in the world, and it’s the perfect spot for natural and modern wedding photos. There are many spots within the grounds of the Gardens for a wedding ceremony, too.
Location: Carmarthen
Capacity: up to 150 guests
5. Margam Orangery
This gothic style house is quite an elegant wedding venue and is a great spot for indoor or outdoor wedding photos. Your wedding ceremony and reception will have a beautiful setting within the building.
Also located on the grounds of Margam Orangery are Margam Castle and the Chapter House. With buildings like these in the background of your wedding photos, you’re sure to have beautiful memories to look back on.
Location: Port Talbot
Capacity: enquire for details
6. Fairyhill
This luxurious venue is nestled in a fairytale location less than an hour outside of Swansea. For couples looking for an enchanting wedding venue, Fairyhill is second to none. The venue can host ceremonies and receptions depending on your needs.
Location: Swansea
Capacity: up to 200 guests
7. Manorbier Castle
Have you always dreamt of saying “I do” in a Norman castle? If you have, Manorbier Castle is the perfect wedding venue for you. It sits less than 100 yards from the beach and overlooks the Bristol Channel. That sounds like a winning combination for wedding photos to us!
Location: Tenby
Capacity: up to 180 guests
2 Unique Wedding Venues in Cardiff
1. Cardiff City Hall
City Hall weddings are often thought of as basic or a bit boring, but Cardiff City Hall stands apart from the rest! This beautiful wedding venue is in the city centre of Cardiff and is one of the finest city centres in the world. Cardiff City Hall is another Grade I listed building, so you’re sure to get beautiful photos of your wedding.
Location: Cardiff
Capacity: up to 500 guests
2. The Doctor Who Experience
If you’re looking for a truly unique wedding venue, the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff might be right up your alley. This venue is ideal for couples who are equally interested in the classic BBC series Doctor Who. You can say your vows while surrounded by TARDISes, a true dream for any Doctor Who fan.
Location: Cardiff
Capacity: enquire for details
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