KEEP IT COSY Planning a winter wedding? Don’t miss our venue tips and hotspots Sure, summer has its benefits but we here at Your Yorkshire Wedding believe winter can give it a run for its money when it comes to romantic weddings. If you prefer snuggling up under a blanket by the fire, over sunbathing then winter could well be the season to tie the knot in. Christmas and New Year are a key draw for many, particularly for those who became engaged at this time of year. And there are plenty of ways to embrace the festive season when it comes to your theme and venue styling. Think warm, rich colour palettes featuring jewel tones and nods to Christmas with a fairylight glow or oh-so romantic candlelight, a hot chocolate or mulled wine drinks reception, tables named after your favourite Christmas movies and cracker wedding favours. Why not be decadent and serve a Christmas dinner wedding breakfast? Of course, another rather significant benefit to saying “I do” during the winter is the cost. You’ll find venues a lot cheaper during the winter months with many offering some fabulous cost effective special seasonal packages. Goldsborough Hall (www.goldsboroughhall.com) has recently released its winter dates for 2025/6 with packages starting from £8,995 including a sumptuous three-course wedding breakfast for 50 nearest and dearest. Holdsworth House (www.holdsworthhouse.co.uk) too offers an incredible deal with its Winter Pain Free Package at just £4,995 for dates in January to March 2025, any day of the week. It includes use of the Stuart Room or Abraham Brigg Room for your ceremony and use of the Stuart Room and Courtyard for your reception and evening do, along with much, much more. Check out Ox Pasture Hall Hotel (www.oxpasturehallhotel.com), which offers some fabulous winter and Christmas discounts of up to 30 per cent off depending on your choice of day. The mission of the team at The Mill (https://themillwakefield.com) in Wakefield is to make winter nuptials a real feature of the wedding calendar, and strive to make their venue one of the best for weddings at this time of year. A key consideration if you’re getting married when there’s risk of snow and other adverse wedding conditions is accessibility. With The Mill’s West Yorkshire location, it’s easy to get to and from whatever the weather. Plus, your guests will never feel cold here thanks to the eco fitted energy saving measures and modern heating facilities. There’s also a seasonal wedding breakfast menu featuring locallysourced meats and vegetables as well as expertly foraged produce. When you’re on the lookout for a winter wedding venue, you’re looking for somewhere that’ll be equally as radiant in the snow as it is in the sunshine. Think cosy roaring fires and how about a touch of opulence and luxury? Thicket Priory (https://thicketpriory.co.uk) for example is a romantic and ethereal country house, set in 18 acres of idyllic grounds. Bespoke hire includes exclusive use of the grounds and house, and with 35 ensuite bedrooms capable of accommodating up to 72 guests, you and your loves ones don’t need to worry about how to make it home late at night if the weather is nasty. For a magical winter wonderland theme Whirlow Brook Hall (https://whirlowbrook.co.uk) could be perfect for you. Located in 39 acres of grounds and woodland it offers a beautiful backdrop for a winter wedding. The Hall itself is neutrally decorated allowing you to personalise it according to your vision. Lots of white and silver tones or a rustic look with log slices and pine cones would be divine here. The team have also put together various options in their winter wedding packages to make planning as easy as possible. There are plenty of winter-themed add ons available too such as mulled wine, hot chocolate station and snow machine!* Read on to find out about some of our winter wonderland beauties in more detail. *All information correct at time of writing. Please check indicated website for up-to-date information and verify with the venues. Andrej Lisakov on Unsplash 19 WINTER VENUES
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