NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the county FROM RUBBLE TO RICHES In the summer of 2020 a couple from North Yorkshire undertook the mammoth task of transforming an abandoned Grade I listed manor house and barns into a luxury wedding venue. What you see today is a far cry from the dirt floors, rotten roofs and smashed windows that faced Naomi and Byron when they first moved into Camblesforth Hall. With a strong vision, determination and a lot of hard work assisted by a small team of specialist tradespeople, they created a dream venue for couples. Owner Naomi says, “Our main aim was to create an exclusive venue that couples could truly make their own, from their catering options to activities for their guests and being completely dog friendly. We want to ensure our couples’ weddings are exactly what they envisaged and that they could really relax and enjoy a weekend of cerebrations and, most importantly, feel at home here.” Camblesforth Hall and Grange has been recognised for its excellence as a finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards in 2022 and 2023 in both the Barn Wedding Venue and Newcomer categories as well as being awarded Highly Commended Barn Wedding Venue. Not resting on their laurels though, Naomi and Byron have now turned their attention to renovating the top floor of the house to provide further guest accommodation for couples, which they hope to have completed by April 2024 – so watch this space! Find out more about Camblesforth Hall at www.camblesforth-hall.co.uk Five minutes with... THE WEDDINGS TEAM AT BOWCLIFFE HALL We recently caught up with the weddings team at Bowcliffe Hall, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, to learn more about the venue as well as asking the ladies’ advice on venue hunting, assembling a bigday team and styling a historical venue. Click play or scan the QR code to see the full interview. Check out https://bowcliffehall.co.uk to find out more about tying the knot in this beautiful spot. Nearlywed Scan to view video https://vickybengephotography.co.uk 8 ONWARDS AND UPWARDS After almost a decade of welcoming brides to its beautiful premises in Holmfirth, the new year will see Bijou Bridal Boutique relocate just up the road to an equally charming spot in Honley. Owner Kerensa is currently super-busy, along with her hubby, getting the new space refurbished and ready to open its doors in 2024. The new boutique will be more spacious allowing Kerensa to offer her brides much more choice. But she plans never to lose the personal, one-to-one, award-winning customer service and friendly vibe of the store, which is what makes it so special. For the latest updates on opening date, address, and more follow Bijou Bridal Boutique on social media at @bijoubridalboutique and @bijoubridalboutiqueholmfirth Also check out https://bijoubridalboutique.com OLIVE OR A TWIST? Carlton Towers has partnered with Fairfax Distillery to launch its very own botanical gin, a delicious blend of elderflower, lemon verbena and thyme. The gin has been created using botanicals from the Carlton Towers estate selected by owners Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard in conjunction with the family-owned Yorkshire-based distillery. The idea for the gin began in June 2023 when Lord and Lady Fitzalan Howard invited Kelly McCarthy from Fairfax Distillery to spend the day at Carlton Towers where they learned about the distillation process and foraged ingredients from the estate and herb garden creating the stately home’s first exclusive gin. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our homespun gin enhanced by self-foraged botanicals. Our gin would make the perfect gift, a souvenir for wedding couples to remember their special day or just as a treat,” says Lady Emma Fitzalan Howard. Priced at £45 per bottle, the gin is available for purchase and will be stocked in Carlton Towers’ in-house bar. Find out more at www.carltontowers.co.uk
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