ALMOST 4,000 plates of food and more than 2,500 glasses of prosecco have been enjoyed by 1,280 happy couples and guests in the month of July and since restrictions were lifted at North Wales wedding venue.

Celebrations have been in full swing at Tyn Dwr Hall which has also welcomed three ring bearing dogs, two doves and even four singing waiters.

The 34 strong team lead by four wedding managers also created 64 personalised cocktails for newlywed couples, whilst housekeeping prepped their beautiful 27 bedrooms 486 times and helped to calm nerves of groomsmen before more than 50 speeches were made during long-awaited wedding receptions, since they fully reopened.

Tracey Owen, managing director at the Llangollen country hall said she was “overjoyed” to welcome weddings back.

She said: “The last 18 months have been extremely tough for all involved in the Welsh wedding industry and us here at the hall, but particularly our couples. It has been heart-wrenching to have to deliver a continuous stream of bad news to our couples and whilst there has been patience and understanding, it hasn’t softened the blow.

“However, since a large element of restrictions lifted earlier this month, we have been delighted to welcome couples and their guests to the hall with the necessary measures in place with their safety prioritised.” added Tracey.

From Saturday, July 17, organised events indoors for up to 1,000 people standing or 200 people seated could take place following a risk assessment, whilst there are no longer restrictions on outdoor numbers. Set in seven acres, Tyn Dwr has facilities for outdoor weddings as well as indoor, helping couples to find their perfect setting with the current restrictions in place.

Tracey, who was a founding member of the Wedding Venue Alliance Wales, campaigned alongside forty other venue managers for clarity from the Welsh Government since a series of lockdowns began 18 months ago. Tracey and members from across Wales have continued to seek transparency on legislative changes and a definitive road map as the pandemic continues.

The First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed in his announcement earlier this month, that there would no longer be social distancing measures in place from next month if Wales can enter Alert Level Zero on August 7.

Tracey added: “It’s hard to forget the past 18 months, but these stats show that we have made the most of our opportunity to re-open the hall and do everything we can to ensure couples have theday they have always dreamed of.

“Whilst the safety of our staff and guests is of paramount importance, so many couples have had to postpone not once, but two times and we are so thrilled that ceremonies and celebrations at the hall can finally resume under more ‘normal’ circumstances.”

July Stats from Tyn Dwr Hall:

  • 16 weddings
  • 14 traditional cakes
  • 2 cakes of cheese
  • 4 wedding managers
  • 1,280 guests
  • 3 dogs
  • 2 doves
  • 2,560 glasses of prosecco or 426 bottles
  • 3,840 plates of food (starter, main, dessert)
  • 3,840 canapes served
  • 16 wedding boxs
  • 1 church ceremony
  • 64 personalised cocktails
  • 32 rings exchanged
  • 32 registrars
  • 34 Tyn Dwr Hall staff members
  • 16 wedding dresses
  • 16 Best Men + 16 Maid of Honour
  • 54 speeches
  • 48 blossom trees
  • 16 bands / DJs
  • 16 first dances
  • 2 Gin Bars
  • 4 garden games
  • 80 sparklers
  • 12 ducks
  • 1 cat
  • 80 button holes
  • 80 bouquets
  • 4 singing waiters
  • 3 harpists
  • 2 pianists
  • 27 bedrooms
  • 1 amazing country hall venue