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Attwo-nightsstay ser gem) in the Lake District, worth £1,500 “Sy Vrs > e inspired by three Yorkshire couples MAY/JUN 2022 Fresh trengs tor your big day fi BEAUTY, FASHION, GROOMS, HONEYMOONS AND MUCH MORE LISTER HORSFALL MOMENTS IN TIME SINCE 1902 NOW OPEN NEW JEWELLERY SHOWROOM & BRIDAL BOUTIQUE HALIFAX WOOLSHOPS SHOPPING CENTRE, HALIFAX HX1 1RU MAY/JUNE 2022 REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Rachel Westall gives the lowdown on what to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 79 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice 90 COMPETITION Win a two-night stay in the Lake District, worth £1,500 VENUES 15 LOCAL LOVELIES York and Harrogate venues that wow! 21 GLORIOUS GARDENS Venues with fantastic outdoor spaces On the court... This issue's cover has been sponsored by Spicer Manor, a luxury wedding venue nestled on the edge of the stunning Peak District National Park, (www.spicermanor.co.uk). The image was captured by Tom Beynon Photography (www.tombeynonphotography.com) at the beautiful wedding of Christophe and Erin. FEATURES 45 BLUSHING BRIDE Transform your venue with tones of blush and berry 51 LOST IN THE MISTS OF TIME This shoot was set up to give a touch of whimsy magic to winter weddings 53 FABULOUS FLORALS Bouquets, centerpieces and showstoppers — we've got you covered! 76 WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? County Wedding Magazines' senior editor, Melissa Barker, shares her wedding planning journey 83 CATERING COLLECTIVE An A to Z guide to solve all your culinary related questions pu 4 Sy. Sias=2 ee ty Tieares ft eT et eS I { PEARS - a + < Za Pas = FASHION & BEAUTY 59 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 60 CITY GIRL New wedding start-up business P.S. Bridal has collaborated with a team of talented suppliers to create this fashionable shoot 65 THE FINER DETAILS This season's wedding dresses are boasting statement straps that will never go out of fashion 70 HONEYMOON LUST-HAVES These bright and bold pieces are suitcase essentials 72 TRESSES TO IMPRESS Whatever challenges your hair throws at you, there’s a product to help you conquer all and we've put some of them to the test 73 BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your problems 74 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 4 REAL WEDDINGS 27 MAGICAL MOMENTS Rose and Fin Pickford’s wedding had floral touches throughout and a sprinkle of magic! 32 I'VE GOT YOU BABE With hints of autumn tones throughout, Tabs and Nick went full country glam for their day 39 A FAMILY UNIT Matt and Michelle tied the knot at The Arches, Dean Clough Mill with their two daughters, Lauren and Fern with them every step of the way GROOMS 87 GROOMS’ NEWS Grooms editor Melissa Barker reveals the latest best buys and product launches 88 HUE COMPLETE ME Pastel hues are a popular trend for spring and summer nuptials li HONEYMOONS 92 HONEYMOON NEWS Travel editor Melissa Barker reveals new openings and honeymoon essentials 94 A ROMANTIC ESCAPE Melissa Barker explains why Mauritius is the perfect honeymoon destination 96 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Sarah Gallivan discovers a Sherwood Hideaway in Nottinghamshire Pasa Py Cwlmn COUNTY WEDDING MAGAZINES EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Rachel Westall | Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Melissa Barker | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 [email protected] Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 [email protected] Account Manager Penny Potter | 01376 538 482 [email protected] Subscriptions 01376 514 000 [email protected] ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 [email protected] Accounting Manager | Derrick James rf) @CountyWeddingMagazines ry) @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Your Yorkshire Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of aclvertisers or by the editorial contributions. ‘The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Yorkshire Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl, p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Dour Yorkshire Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands M8 2AP. Drive, Witham, Essex ISSN 2052-0522 EVENTS & PUBLISHING ‘cerrwsomcman hatever stage of wedding planning you're at, we've got a great issue packed with tips, advice and inspiration. If you're just weeks away from your big day we hope it's everything you want and more. If you'd like to see your W-day pics _ splashed over the pages of Your Yorkshire Wedding then please do just pop me an email or submit it on the link below. This edition we have three amazing local weddings all so different in style and personality — we really love to read about your days. If you're just starting your planning journey, then sit back and relax. Starting on page 15, you've six pages of wedding venues to discover, whether you want to say ‘I do’ in York or Harrogate, or you're an outdoorsy couple and want a venue with an amazing outdoor space. If it’s food inspo you want then we have a catering feature with our A to Z on all things food and drink from afternoon teas to Zinfandel! There’s so much choice these days so ask your venue if they’re open to ideas. Maybe there’s a specific food item you want to eat on your big day or you want to drink the cocktail you made on your hen do as you celebrate with loved ones following your vows. It’s your day, so make sure you love every part! Finally, don’t forget to enter our fab competition, where you can win a minimoon in the Lake District on p90. And remember, to submit your own nuptials to grace the pages of Your Yorkshire Wedding, get in touch via our website https://www.youryorkshire.wedding/get-involved Happy planning! Cachel « Rachel Westall, Editor Wha ell, a | love bright fashion jewellery — how perfect are these for a hen do or honeymoon? Check out page 70 for more holiday must-haves! The rust tones in these bouquets are just stunning WI N a two-night stay in the Lake District worth £1,500 on page 90 o —€ nV M4 The new bridal collection prnand-crafted shoes from Charlotte Mills features flats and mid-heel heights, as well as high block heels How perfect is this dining area at The Normans? n.com I'm blown away by the drama of these images from this Kirkham Can | be part of your girl gang? Check out more pics from this real Abbey shoot, page 50. wedding on page 32 ©) Tabs and Nick chose Birdsall 7 House for their wedding venue and isn’t it just perfection! Fao www.sophiemort.com www.melissabeattie.com Rae, Bn. ed, i aes A f Exquisite décor touches in this styled shoot at The Majestic Hotel UNIQUE WEDDING STATIONERY, o SIGNAGE & DECOR We are in the business of making wedding day’s memorable. Want to create something unique for your special day? We can help. With love, care and attention we create laser cut acrylic, wood and UV printed personalised wedding products. We have a huge selection to choose from, and we also offer a bespoke service if you are wanting something completely unique. Laser Made Occasions 01226 395309 f [email protected] laser made occasions www.lasermadeoccasions.co.uk ~ ~ 1) laser_made_occasions Unit 16, Claycliffe Industrial Estate, Cannon Way, Barnsley S75 1JU ~~ Simply Devine has ore than 18 years’ experience in dressing mothers of the bride ‘Yor groom. With a bespoke collection of pecial occasion wear, and hundreds of hats, hatinators and fascinators in every Olour of the rainbow, To advertise here call owner Liz Devine- Sales on Vright will help you 01376 538492 or visit ee “Ook and feel a million youryorkshire.wedding =. : Meilars for that special day. Di NpYCHUIPE CToux YORKSHIRE WEDDING laqar tre i See our website: Please mention SAAS e www.simplydevine.co.uk “Your Yorkshire Wedding” M ~ ; % 83 York Road, Tadcaster LS24 8AR h lling advert ; when. calling S0verlDels GDIEWIING 3 snvospescces FE: ie@sinmludevine caulk Looking for a relaxing pre- or post-wedding getaway with friends or loved ones? Classic Lodges has recently launched its new cottages at Grinkle Park. Grinkle Park Hotel is a stunning and luxurious baronial country house set in 35 acres of land between the North Yorkshire Moors and villages and beaches of the coast. There are three new cottages: Gatekeepers, Low Moor House and Gardeners Rest. All have been creatively designed and furnished to a high standard offering comfort and luxury. They benefit from an outside patio area where you can enjoy a cooked pizza or barbeque surrounded by wooded valleys. Guests staying will also receive a welcome hamper and have access to free Wi-Fi throughout. Tucked away between Whitby and Guisborough just of the A171, the three cottages are set in the perfect location for exploring the Yorkshire coastline, the Moors, or to travel on the North Yorkshire Railway, with York only just over an hour away. WOODMAN INN CELEBRATES WIN The team at Woodman Inn, Thunderbridge are celebrating their recent win, when they were crowned ‘West Yorkshire Wedding Venue of the Year’ in Hitched, the online wedding planner. It’s a great start for 2022 for The Woodman, which celebrated a record-breaking year for the number of weddings held at its two beautiful wedding venues — the intimate setting of the Country Room, perfect for 40 day and 80 evening guests and the sumptuous Garden Room, which can comfortably cater for 60 day and 100 evening guests. As the team rev up for another record-breaking year for wonderful weddings, event director, Jordan Thomas, said: “This award is fantastic recognition of the great work of the team and our outstanding network of talented and trusted suppliers from florists and photographers to DJs and pianists. It’s always great to be recognised for your work but the fact that these awards are based on reviews from happy couples is doubly rewarding. We can’t thank our newly-wed couples enough for saying such nice things about us and we're looking forward to another exceptional year for weddings at The Woodman.” For further information, visit www.woodman-inn.com LOCAL NEWS All the latest from the region beat The Grand, York, is delighted to announce it has won ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at this year’s Visit York Tourism Awards. The prestigious Visit York Tourism Awards ceremony returned on Thursday 3 March, 2022 with the best of York’s businesses going head-to-head to win one of 15 trophies. The Grand, York, is located in one of the historic city’s most iconic buildings. A destination for memorable experiences and unforgettable service, The Grand delivers fine Yorkshire hospitality, from locally sourced food and beverage to bespoke experiential packages, including its highly popular Dark Skies experience, which launched last year, offering guests the opportunity for an unforgettable stargazing experience in partnership with the North York Moors. The award-winning hotel features 207 rooms alongside a relaxing spa, state- of-the-art cookery school, world-class event facilities and exclusive food and beverage outlets including The Rise Restaurant Terrace & Bar for all-day dining, The 1906 Bar and Hudsons for intimate dining. With multi-functional rooms, The Grand is also one of the top wedding venues in the north for both intimate and grand affairs. For further information, visit www.thegrandyork.co.uk oo WIN FOR SIMPLY DEVINE Tadcaster hat shop Simply Devine is celebrating in style. Liz Devine- Wright has taken the overall titles of Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year and Wedding Boutique & Accessories Supplier of the Year in the English Wedding Awards 2022. Liz collected her two trophies at a ceremony held in the Mercure Piccadilly Manchester Hotel. This is the fourth win for Liz at the English Wedding Awards, as she took the overall titles after winning the Yorkshire regional heats, beating competition from suppliers from the north east and north west. She has previously won a number of the awards at the events in recent years, but this year’s final came on the anniversary of the opening of her Simply Devine shop 18 years ago. Liz explains, “It's double celebrations for us this week after what has been a very difficult two years for all of us servicing the wedding industry. Government regulations forcing us to close, and heavy restrictions on wedding guest numbers, coupled with race meeting closures has severely impacted our business and the hospitality and wedding industries. Fortunately, we've come through this and are celebrating our win and our milestone of completing 18 years in business.” For further information about the shop visit: https://simplydevine.co.uk BUTLERS IN THE BUFF IN DEMAND Are you a young male working hard on that buff physique over the last two years? Are you eager to show the world the fruits of your labour? Are you down to earth and like to be the centre of attention? If the answer is ‘yes’, then there may be an exciting new career waiting for you just around the corner. Yorkshire-based company, Buff Boyz, has announced it’s on the lookout for fitness-loving males to meet a UK-wide resurgence in demand for its butler in the buff service. The s pike in demand comes as more hen parties have got underway with the easing of social- distancing rules. The entertainment company is looking for fun-loving males between the ages of 21-38, who are in good physical shape, have a gentlemanly manner, and are up for creating party experiences to remember. Each recruit will receive free training in the art of etiquette, service excellence, and mixology. In addition, they'll also be presented with their very own bow-tie, collar and cuffs, and one of the company’s prestigious serving aprons. David Walsh, Director of Buff Boyz, said, “We're an ambitious company that wants to give people fun, exciting and memorable experiences. As restrictions have eased, demand for our butlers in the buff package has gone through the roof, meaning we need many more sophisticated gentlemen on our books to meet the surge. If you’re an open-minded, down to earth gentleman that will take pride in providing others with first-class service and entertainment, then we want to hear from you. Joining Buff Boyz as one of our buff butlers will see you earn a minimum of £35 an hour, including travel expenses; receive free training, and be provided with an exciting side-hustle to boost your income. It'll do wonders for your self- confidence and will see you meet some incredibly interesting people.” If you'd like to become a Buff Boyz butler, visit: https: ///buffboyz.co.uk/buff-butlers-jobs 10 Meadows & Mulberry wedding focus In 2018, florist Karon : ] : Breckon decided to focus on weddings. Karon explains, “I'd been inspired when | attended a Wedding Business Retreat with Tallulah Rose Flower School down in Bath. | was completely smitten by the style and ethos of the teaching. | was also introduced to British flowers and a more sustainable way of creating flower designs. | love this style of floristry design. And so Meadows and Mulberry Weddings was born.” During the intervening time, 2018 to 2021, Karon has learned her craft, taken part in workshops, created wedding flowers with British flowers at every opportunity as well as get involved in wedding shoots to further enhance her skill set, adopting a more eco-friendly method of creating flowers, avoiding single use plastic. Karon continues, “As a result of this drive to be a wedding florist, I've become busier and busier with weddings. And so this year the decision to close my flower shop in Sheffield made absolute sense and focus solely on my wedding couples. “| now have the flexibility to be able to take on weddings throughout Yorkshire and the surrounding counties. Already I’m creating weddings in Northumberland, as well as north Yorkshire whilst my base is still in Sheffield. This will change at the end of 2022. | will be moving my business to north Yorkshire due to relocation. So 2022 has lots in store!” We wish Karon lots of luck with her venture. Weddings really are a lovely area to work in. For further information, visit www.meadowsandmulberry.co.uk