How did you first meet?
We already knew of each other through mutual friends but it was Gareth who made the first step and messaged me on Instagram... The rest is history.
How did you propose?
We were in Las Vegas and Gareth proposed in front of the Bellagio fountains. I had a feeling something was going on because he was acting a bit strange! On our second evening, we went for a walk along the strip and he suggested stopping to watch the fountains, that’s when he got down on one knee.
Where did you get married?
Sant Ffraed House
What attracted you to the venue?
It just stood out. There’s nowhere else like it. We only looked at one other venue over the bridge near the Cotswolds, but I’m not really into the country style, I wanted something modern. I used to be a bridal makeup artist, so I’d seen so many venues before and knew I wanted something that looked different. As soon as we saw Sant Ffraed House, we signed there and then. For me it’s the best venue in the country.
What was your first dance song?
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things. I’m a massive Benson Boone fan and we both love that song. It quickly became our song.
What made your wedding unique?
Our flowers were next level, absolutely incredible. I wanted to make a statement and the florist completely smashed it. We also set our outdoor ceremony up more like a catwalk rather than the traditional layout, which our guests loved. I surprised Gareth with a tattooist to get matching tattoos, which he had no idea about! The tattooist also stayed for our guests for two hours, which everyone loved.
What did you wear?
My main dress was from All About Eve in Newport, which I absolutely loved. In the evening, I changed into a mini dress from Eva Ashley in Cardiff, which was perfect for the party.
What advice do you have for others?
Get a wedding planner if you can. The team at Sant Ffraed House were amazing, but having a planner meant I didn’t feel stressed at all. And honestly if you really want something, just do it and worry about the cost after.
Any final words about your venue?
Our coordinator Jessica was fab and we specifically requested Greg on the day, we got on so well. The whole team was super professional, everything ran to plan and on time. Everyone went above and beyond, especially with my gramps who’s in his 90s, they were incredible. The venue itself looks amazing, but what truly makes it special is the amazing team behind the scenes.
