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he stunning and beautiful creating an enchanting atmosphere for TGreat Hall with its Minstrel’s your special day and a lovely backdrop Gallery is the favourite choice for for those special photographs. Civil Ceremonies and can easily Dress designed by Amy Phillips There are also facilities for you to accommodate up to 120 guests. For have a Champagne Reception. It’s more intimate occasions, the Regency a civilised way of entertaining your and White and Gold Drawing Rooms guests while your photographer gets are available. the perfect pictures. To ensure your day is as exclusive as The Champagne Reception can be possible, we only book one wedding in the Walled Garden, in the Great ceremony and one marquee reception Hall, or other areas of the garden. We a day. provide a stylish service area of draped Marquees are set up on the north table and parasol, two members of lawn of the castle. This is a sheltered staff and champagne flutes. You area opening onto the castle lawns, provide the champagne

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edding days are special at Picton everything runs smoothly in these WCastle and we will help with all elegant surroundings. those little details to make the day The Registrar uses the intimate 18th memorable. century Library for the private, pre On the Big Day, the grand wrought ceremony conversations with the iron gates between the lodges are bridal couple. opened so guests and wedding party The acoustics in the Great Hall are can drive down the front drive straight perfect so, whatever your choice of onto the Castle forecourt, for a stylish music, it will sound glorious. start to a special occasion. It’s your day. Enjoy it as you will. Our dedicated staff are on hand to greet early guests and to make sure

Civil Ceremony Marquee Reception For a civil ceremony, you have The north lawn is a large exclusive use of the Great Hall and flexible space which has for up to 120 people for two accommodated marquees for hours. (Before you book, please weddings ranging from 90 to check with local registrar for 300 guests and your guests will available dates; contact details be free to relax and enjoy the provided on information sheet glorious grounds and gardens attached). around the castle.

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rganising a wedding is a suppliers, themes and individual Catering Flowers Ohuge project, which some finishing touches. It is your day Picton Castle catering is run by Maria We have an excellent “in house” florist, people thoroughly enjoy and and we can help you to make it Grimwood, one of Pembrokeshire’s favourite Elsa Sharp, who can help you design those others would prefer to delegate. perfect. caterers, with an excellent reputation for essential floral decorations and bouquets to Whichever kind of person you are, If you think you would like help providing exciting and delicious food. Maria’s match your dreams for the castle and the you will find exactly what you are with your wedding plans our passion for food starts with selecting the best marquee for your memorable day. looking for at Picton Castle. wedding planner can provide quality ingredients, skillfully blending the best If you’re looking forward to a Complete Wedding Planning of Pembrokeshire Produce with the finest of creating your own dream day, Service, Wedding Day Co- Spanish and Mediterranean specialities. at Picton Castle you have the Ordination or just a Wedding Maria will provide sample menus and wine freedom to choose all your own Consultation. lists to suit your personal taste and budget.

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for your special day for your special day Bluestone National Park Resort Practical Considerations

Bluestone National Park Resort is a five-star short-break destination that offers guests luxurious accommodation, superb facilities and exceptional customer service.

Just six miles from Picton Castle, Bluestone is an ideal venue for families, couples and individuals seeking to get away from it all. With a wide range of accommodation, from one bedroom studios and cottages, to luxurious lodges that can sleep between two and 14 people, Bluestone can cater for any size of party.

Guests have access to a wide range of facilities, including The Well Spa and its range of treatments and thermal rooms, then there’s a selection of restaurants, including fine dining at Carreg Las which uses the best local produce for exquisite evening meals. For the more adventurous we have a whole host of activities from our 300ft zip wire and high wire course at the Steep Ravine, to Woodland Warrior Laser combat, archery and laser clay shooting. Then there’s the now famous Blue Lagoon water park with a host of splashtastic adventures, water slides, spa pools and much more. For those who want to chill out and enjoy the stunning scenery and tranquil surroundings, why not try one of our numerous nature trails or cycle paths. uring your wedding If you have a wedding ceremony ceremony and reception in the castle, you have exclusive D Bluestone can tailor make your stay to suit at Picton Castle we will ensure use of the room for up to two your party size and requirements. A three night your special day runs smoothly. hours, starting one hour before weekend break starts from just £249 in one of However, because of the unique the time of the ceremony. nature of the venue, we ask you our lodges. Our Studio Apartments, ideal for Fireworks are only permitted if singles or couples, start at just £99 per night on to be aware of a few practical they are booked with West Coast considerations: a room only basis or £130 for two with dinner, Fireworks of Narberth bed and breakfast. From March to October, the Regrettably we cannot allow gardens are open to visitors, confetti, rose petals, rice or similar closing at 5.00pm. The site for the showers. Bluestone, The Grange, Canaston Wood, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8DE marquee is on a secluded lawned area adjacent to the castle. www.bluestonewales.com Telephone: 01834 888 679

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for your special day for your special day Daphne’s Hair Salon

Daphne’s Hair Salon can provide a professional and personalised service in the comfort of our relaxing salon.

For your Wedding, we can create tailor-made hair designs suited to your own individual style, and transform you with a look that will make you feel amazing.

150 Portfield, , Dyfed SA61 1DZ Telephone: 01437 779677 Email: [email protected]

Kismet Crafts Canaston Oaks The Wedding Stationery Specialist Kismet Crafts is a small Better than you ever imagined… family run business that specialises in luxury bespoke handmade wedding Five star luxury boutique B&B set in the comfort in a restful environment. The coveted stationery. beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside ‘Visit Wales’ Gold Award (now given for the We believe that your fourth consecutive year to Canaston Oaks) wedding stationery is a Canaston Oaks is the home of David and indicates how successfully Eleanor has used her very important part of your Eleanor Lewis, who will welcome you and care wedding and is usually one for you during your stay. The buildings are design skills to achieve her aim. The result is of the first decisions you a skillful blend of converted traditional farm accommodation that is truly five star: luxurious make. stables with modern additions, all designed beds and furnishings with special touches and built by Pembrokeshire craftsmen. The that make all the difference, superb bathroom Therefore why not let us decor blends traditional and contemporary suites, every need catered for. Boutique bed help you to create the elements to produce the highest level of and breakfast as it should be! wedding you’ve always dreamed of, beginning with the perfect stationery! Canaston Oaks, Canaston Bridge, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8DE Tel: 01437 541254 Kismet Crafts, 40 Main Street, Pembroke SA71 4NP Email: [email protected] Tel: 01646 622005 | Email: [email protected] www.canastonoaks.co.uk www.kismet-cards.co.uk Hotel Mariners Haverfordwest

East Hook Farm Bed and Breakfast

We offer high standard 4 star Visit Wales farmhouse Bed & Breakfast accommodation with large en-suite well equipped rooms. Start your day off with a traditional breakfast including homemade bread & preserves and a wide selection for your main course. Return at the end of your day, unwind and relax in one of Pembrokeshire’s most beautiful farmhouses. The Hotel Mariners is a family run hotel that offers good quality accommodation in the centre of Spacious bedrooms offer comfort where you can relax and unwind. All bedrooms have en suite Haverfordwest. The hotel has 28 rooms, including family rooms, all with en-suite facilities and a large or private bathroom facilities. All of our bed and breakfast rooms are tastefully decorated and private car park. A wide ranging menu and a selection of real ales are available in our restaurant and bar. furnished with antiques and traditional furniture. Ground floor rooms are available. We are located only a short distance from Picton Castle. Please mention Picton weddings when booking. East Hook Farm, Portfield Gate, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 3LN Hotel Mariners, Mariners Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 2DU Tel: 01437 762211 | Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01437 763353 | [email protected] | www.hotelmariners.co.uk www.easthookfarmhouse.co.uk

Chilvers Roadshow Gotta Go West Wales’ Top Mobile Disco Portable Toilet Hire

Make the grand finale to your Whatever your special occasion, let special day a truly memorable the Smith Pembrokeshire Group celebration. provide you the perfect toilet facility to make your occasion a With our 30 years’ experience memorable success. of wedding entertainment you can be completely confident We provide quality units to that the dance floor will be complement that special day from packed from the first dance to weddings and private functions to the last! corporate and hospitality events. You can be assured of a professional • Spectacular professional personal service tailored to your light show with lasers individual requirements. and smoke Portaloo Hire with Luxury • Free party photos and Our units are suitable for any online picture gallery occasion, and can be made for of your event single sex use if so required.

Tel: 01437 710 286 Unit 45, Honeyborough Industrial Estate, Neyland, Milford Haven SA73 1SE Mob: 07774 242 814 Tel: 01646 602162 www.chilversroadshow.co.uk Mob: 07599 081797 Castle Photography Little Cherubs We provide a childcare service during your special day, offering quality childcare with fun, games and laughter. Castle Photography are well established photographers We provide a professional service to suit your needs. C.R.B checked. Fully Insured, CSSIW Registered. situated in Pembrokeshire a few miles from Picton Castle. Photographers David and Edward Perkins offer a relaxed, formal and candid photographic record of your wedding. Their aim is to blend into the proceedings, be unobtrusive and help you relax to enjoy the whole experience. You will have fun and a superb photographic record of the day captured for posterity.

Telephone: 01437 766 858 Keri Evans: 01437 899820 / 079703 31763 [email protected] Skomar, 13 River View, Llangwm, Pembrokeshire SA624JW www.castlephotography.co.uk Email: [email protected] | Amy John: 07969 671030

The City Inn Picton Castle Restaurant

Picton Castle Restaurant is run by Maria Grimwood, one of Pembrokeshire’s favourite caterers, with an excellent reputation. She is the popular choice for most of our wedding parties but you can engage your own caterer if you prefer.

Maria can design menus to suit your personal taste and budget. She We are a small, friendly inn trading since 1995 with a 3 star guest accommodation grading from Visit also has an excellent selection of wines and is licensed to run a pay bar Wales. We have 11 letting rooms, nine of which are en-suite and all have TV and tea and coffee making if required. facilities. We are two miles from the beach and a ten minute walk from the famous St. David’s Cathedral. Meals are served in our spacious lounge or dining room, we have our own car park and are also the 19th hole for St. David’s Golf Club. Maria Grimwood, Picton Castle, Picton SA67 4AS New Street, St. David’s, Pembrokeshire SA62 6SU Tel: 01437 751 346 Telephone: 01437 720829 | www.cityinnstdavids.co.uk

Grandiflora- Plant and Garden Centre Cuckoo Mill Farm The best in the West for warm welcome and farmhouse food

Cuckoo Mill Farm is 3 star accommodation looked after by myself Margaret Davies. The mixed livestock farm is worked by the present three generations of our family. We are conveniently situated in central Pembrokeshire on the A487 just two miles out of Haverfordwest towards St. David’s. We are approximately 300 yards off the main road and passing traffic. Cuckoo Mill is well decorated having good quality furniture, really comfortable and welcoming. The bedrooms are pretty, one is doubled bedded and the other with double, single serving as a double twin room.

With a huge range of mature and semi-mature tress and shrubs as well as the best plants for Cuckoo Mill Farm, Pelcomb Bridge, Haverfordwest SA62 6EA seasonal colour we can transform a marquee into a work of art, both inside and out. Telephone: 01437 762139 Tel: 01834 871500 | Email: [email protected] www.cuckoomillfarm.co.uk Elsa Sharp - Wedding Flowers Notes for the Inspired by nature to produce floral arrangements for your special day. The in-house florist of Picton Castle Telephone: 07792 971207 Groom Bride �

Conroy’s Inflatable & Slides

Any events catered for • Bouncy Castles • Slides • Helter Skelter • Rodeo Bulls • Trampolines Other types of Fairground Equipment available. Please ring for details.

Telephone: 07964 125099

Norchard Farmhouse Boulston, Haverfordwest SA62 4AH | Tel: 01437 765 596 - Sarah Miles

Picton Castle would like to thank Susanne Ryder Photography who supplied images used throughout this brochure. www.susanneryder-photography.co.uk

We are very grateful to the businesses whose advertisements appear in this publication. As a mark of our gratitude we would like to draw the attention of the readers to their details and announcements. We are required to make it clear however that neither Network UK nor the distributor can accept responsibility for any services or workmanship that they may undertake. A 4★ (Visit Wales) Georgian farmhouse, attractively furnished, set in landscaped gardens, situated in This brochure was produced by Network UK, Communications House, Hillhouse Business Park, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD a quiet rural location with easy access to the A40 and 4.5 miles from Picton Castle. We have 2 en-suite, Tel: 01253 820011 Fax: 01253 682201 Email: [email protected] Web: www.networkuk.net double bedrooms and private parking. Prices start from £30 per person bed and breakfast. V070 Picton Castle Haverfordwest • Dyfed • SA62 4AS

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