The Perfect Wedding Plan: How to plan a wedding in South Wales

With dramatic coastlines, rolling countryside and characterful venues, South Wales is hard to beat if you’re looking for your dream wedding destination. But at Court Colman, we know there’s a lot more to wedding planning than just choosing the perfect destination for your big day.

So, to help ensure your wedding is all you hope for and more, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide on how to plan a wedding.

The Best Seasonal Cake Ideas for a Wedding

A longstanding symbol of celebration, wedding cakes are both a stylish centrepiece for your reception and a delicious sweet treat for your guests. The best cake ideas for a wedding will embrace the season you are getting married in. This is how you’ll find the best tastes, textures and sumptuous displays. 

10 of the Best Ideas for Autumn Wedding Cakes

There’s something deeply romantic about an autumn wedding. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature puts on its most dramatic show. For couples planning a wedding in South Wales or beyond, autumn is the perfect time to create a cake that feels rich, memorable and rooted in the season.

A Day Out at Dyffryn Gardens Cardiff: South Wales’ Best Kept Secret

Located just a stone’s throw from Court Colman Manor is one of Wales’ top attractions: Dyffryn Gardens. This beautiful Edwardian estate, with its 55 acres of gardens and impressive Victorian garden rooms, is the perfect day out in South Wales.

Our Top 5 Best Seasonal British Summer Wedding Flowers

Longer, brighter days, warmer temperatures and less chance of rain, it’s no wonder summer is the height of wedding season. It’s also the season when the fields and hedgerows burst into colour with an abundance of flowers to choose from. But where do you start?

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Experiences in South Wales

With Mother’s Day, and spring, just around the corner, what better way to spoil your Mum than with an imaginative gift experience in beautiful South Wales?

2025 Wedding Trends: From Vintage Elegance to Modern Glam

In a world where trends constantly evolve, weddings are no exception. As we step into 2025, this year promises an exciting mix of styles—from the timeless charm of vintage elegance to the bold appeal of modern glamour.

At Court Colman Manor, we’re delighted to witness the unique and beautiful weddings planned for the months ahead. Whether you’re actively planning your big day or searching for the perfect venue, this guide to 2025 Wedding Trends: From Vintage Elegance to Modern Glam will inspire and inform your choices.

What’s occurring? The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special at Court Colman, Bridgend

We are delighted to announce that Court Colman in Bridgend was chosen as the wedding venue for the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special in 2024. 

Your Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Wales

The Christmas season is all about giving and what better way to spread joy to your loved ones than with a thoughtfully chosen gift? One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit and indulge in some festive retail therapy is to visit a Christmas market, packed with artisan craft, food and drink stalls.