The Gower hotel that started out hosting weddings in a marquee in its grounds has been named the best wedding venue in Wales.
The King Arthur Hotel in Reynoldston took the national title at the Welsh National Wedding Awards on Sunday 8 November.
It also won its regional award for the fourth year in a row, and its wedding manager says it has taken the national title before.
The awards are in their 15th year, and the hotel says it has been nominated every time.
From a marquee in the grounds to Avalon
Weddings at the King Arthur began when local couples asked owners Kim and Len if they could hold their receptions there.
The first were held in a marquee in the grounds. Demand grew, and the couple decided to build a dedicated venue.
Work on Avalon started in 2002, but Len died before it was finished.
Kim and the family carried on, and it opened in June 2003. More than two decades later she is still there, working with Alex and the rest of the team.
‘This award reflects everyone’s hard work’
Rhian, the hotel’s wedding manager, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been named Best Wedding Venue in Wales.”
She added: “Winning our regional award for the fourth consecutive year was already such a proud moment, but to then take home the national title again is just incredible.”
She said the award belonged to the whole staff, “from our chefs and housekeeping team to our gardeners and wedding team”.
Rhian said: “We know how much trust couples place in us when choosing their wedding venue, and we never take that for granted.”
Judges look at product quality, customer service, feedback from couples, commitment to the wedding industry and value for money, the hotel says.
Since Avalon opened, the hotel says it has put money into its accommodation and created outdoor ceremony spaces.
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