Getting everything right for the perfect wedding usually starts with finding the perfect wedding venue.
And if you’re looking to book a wedding reception in Swansea and Gower then we’ve found some great options.
From small and intimate to bigger parties, feast your eyes on 17 wedding venues in Swansea and Gower which could be the perfect setting for your wedding.
They are in no particular order.
1. Oldwalls
Oldwalls is a unique five-star retreat which you and your party will be given exclusive use of.
The venue has a purpose built, fully-heated marquee which can hold from 55-185 guests for the wedding reception. A hidden dance floor and lighting system are revealed to welcome evening guests of up to 250.
Where: Oldwalls, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1HA
Visit oldwallsgower.com
2. Ocean View Windmill
Two main seasonal packages are available at the Llanrhidian wedding venue.
Their Ocean Room, with oak beams and windows opening into the large celebration marquee, is fully licensed for ceremonies.
The marquee function suite with clear wall panels overlooks the beautiful Gower countryside.
Where: Ocean View, Windmill, Llanrhidian, Gower, SA3 1HB
Visit oceanviewwindmillgower.co.uk
3. Sketty Hall
This Georgian mansion is set within its own grounds and can accommodate up to 100 guests in the day and 150 in the evening.
If you book your wedding at Sketty Hall, the venue will be exclusively yours for the whole day.
Where: Sketty Hall, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8QF
Visit skettyhall.com
4. National Waterfront Museum
The National Waterfront Museum in the city centre caters for up to 240 wedding guests.
Ceremonies and wedding receptions can be held in the Warehouse Gallery, Ocean Room or balcony overlooking Swansea Marina.
There is also the option of the glass canopied Weston Hall overlooking the courtyard gardens for larger receptions, where marquee receptions are also a possibility.
Where: National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 6RD
Visit museum.wales
5. Morgans
Whether you want an intimate wedding or a full traditional wedding with up to 150 guests and exclusive use of the hotel, Morgans can cater to your requirements.
You can have the ceremony at the city centre hotel, or just the evening reception.
Where: Morgans Hotel, Somerset Place, Swansea, SA1 1RR
Visit morganshotel.co.uk
6. Liberty Stadium
A wedding at the Liberty Stadium could be an option, particularly for sports fans.
The venue has a host of different rooms to cater for various sized weddings.
The Platinum Lounge overlooks the ground and can hold up to 80 guests for a civil ceremony, 140 for a wedding breakfast or up to 160 for an evening reception, while the Swansea Suites offer a space catering for up to 660 for a wedding reception, but there are other options available too.
Where: Liberty Stadium, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2FA
Visit liberty-stadium.com
7. Oxwich Bay Hotel
For anyone who is looking for a beach wedding, the Oxwich Bay Hotel has sweeping coastal views.
They cater for up to 250 guests for the evening reception and up to 150 for a civil ceremony and wedding breakfast.
Where: Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, SA3 1LS
Visit oxwichbayhotel.co.uk
8. The Beach House
The Beach House is right on the beach and caters for "small, intimate wedding receptions".
They say they are completely flexible to menus and offer a full and friendly bespoke service to plan your special occasion.
Where: The Beach House, Oxwich Beach, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1LS
Visit beachhouseoxwich.co.uk
9. Swansea Marriott Hotel
This city centre venue’s main function room, the Gower Suite, can accommodate up to 200 guests for a formal wedding breakfast, and 250 guests for an evening reception.
The suite is situated on the ground floor, is fully air conditioned and has the benefit of a private bar facility outside the function room.
For the more intimate wedding breakfast the Tellin Suite can accommodate from 10 to 40 guests.
Where: Swansea Marriott Hotel, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3SS
Visit swanseamarriott.co.uk
10. Dragon Hotel
Situated in the middle of Swansea City Centre and with great transport links, The Dragon Hotel can cater for wedding small, intimate weddings as well as larger ones.
They have a selection od wedding packages you can choose from.
Where: The Dragon Hotel, The Kingsway, Swansea SA1 5LS
Visit dragon-hotel.co.uk
11. Fairyhill
A dedicated wedding venue, Fairyhill can host up to 150 day guests and 300 evening guests
Where: Fairyhill, Reynoldston, Gower, Swansea SA3 1BS
Visit fairyhill.co.uk
12. Grape & Olive
If you’ve got a head for heights, you can celebrate your wedding at Wales’ tallest tower.
It does of course have stunning views stretching from the sandy shores of the bay.
Where: Grape & Olive, Meridian Tower, Trawler Road, Swansea, SA1 1JW
Visit sabrain.com
13. The King Arthur Hotel
The hotel’s function room has a high pitched ceiling supported by an exposed French oak frame and the polished oak floor at the center of the room is bordered by Welsh slate, while the beautiful arched windows overlook the surrounding landscaped gardens.
Where: The King Arthur Hotel, Higher Green, Reynoldston, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1AD
Visit kingarthurhotel.co.uk
14. The Worm’s Head Hotel
If you’re after an amazing view then it doesn’t get much better than Worm’s Head in Gower.
The Worm’s Head Hotel can accommodate up to 80 people, and it is also a licensed venue to perform marriage ceremonies.
Where: The Worm’s Head Hotel, Rhossili, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1PP
Visit thewormshead.co.uk
15. Norton House Hotel
Norton House Hotel is a traditional, classic style building set in spacious gardens and close to Mumbles.
They cater for small, intimate weddings as well as larger parties for up to 90 day guests and 170 evening guests.
Where: Norton House Hotel, Norton Road,Mumbles, Swansea, SA3 5TQ
Visit nortonhousehotel.co.uk
16. Gower Golf Club
With stunning views over the Loughor estuary, there are plenty of photo opportunities at Gower Golf Club.
They have a daytime capacity of 130 people and evening functions cater for up to 200 people.
Where: The Gower Golf Club, Cefn Goleu, Three Crosses, Swansea, SA4 3HS
Visit gowergolf.co.uk
17. The Grand Hotel
A city centre location with a civil ceremony license which lets you have everything under one roof.
They say you can have a small, informal wedding or a full banquet reception for up to 250 guests.
Where: The Grand Hotel, Ivey Place, High Street, Swansea, SA1 1NX
Visit thegrandhotelswansea.co.uk
18. Stouthall
Situated in 16 acres of ancient woodland and grounds, the 17th century Georgian country mansion has been restored to its former glory with original features and character.
The owners say the venue only offers a limited number of weddings a year, "preferring quality over quantity".
They have a static Tipi which they say allows "the perfect mix of traditional, rustic and festival" to really make your day a bespoke experience.
Choose from having a civil ceremony inside the house, or a humanist ceremony in the 16 acres of rolling grounds or Tipi.
Where: Carreg Adventure, Stouthall Country Mansion, Reynoldston, Swansea, SA3 1AN
Visit carregadventure.co.uk
