Your Yorkshire Wedding - January/February 2025 (Issue 70)

LEEDS AND BRADFORD Spotlight on... Tie the knot in a local hotspot BOWCLIFFE HALL 01937 541 111 | https://bowcliffehall.co.uk Located just off of the A1(M) near Wetherby in West Yorkshire, Bowcliffe Hall is a stately country estate that is both charming and beautiful. Available for exclusive hire for any occasion, Bowcliffe Hall boasts eight different venues across the magnificent estate that will take your breath away. From the awe-inspiring grande Ballroom to the modern, contemporary Blackburn Wing, there is an abundance of choice of rooms and spaces to be exclusively hired. The venue is situated on 28 acres of award-winning gardens, perfectlymanicured lawns and ancient woodland, which creates the perfect backdrop for any wedding at the estate. Its impeccable grounds can also accommodate marquees and tipis on either the south or east lawns for those hoping for a large wedding reception. With spectacular views and breathtaking gardens, weddings at Bowcliffe Hall will always have a picturesque setting for those all-important photos. Ceremonies can be held in The Bowcliffe Room with 58 guests. Retaining many of its original Georgian features, this space is light and airy, perfect for your “I dos.” With doors leading directly out onto a sunny south-facing terrace and the formal gardens beyond, it’s located in the ideal spot to enjoy both the outdoor setting and extraordinary interiors. It can be transformed to cater for your wedding breakfast for 60 too and layouts are fully customisable. The Blackburn Wing (60 guests) is nestled in the ancient woodland in the heart of the Bowcliffe Estate. A 2,000 sq ft modern-day treehouse, it boasts contemporary design – an architectural masterpiece bound to stun guests. This too can be swtiched up for dinner to dancefloor, allowing your whole day to unfold in one space. It can host 60 for dinner and 120 for the evening. The Ballroom (120 guests) is classic, timeless and magnificent. Meticulously restored to its former glory, it’s a spectacular backdrop for your wedding shots. With 23.5 carat gold gilded ceiling and a breathtaking chandelier, the Ballroom is romantic and equipped with everything you need including a fully integrated sound system and real oak flooring. It can accommodate 80 for dinner and 150 for the evening. The Chapel (12 guests), although not licensed for civil ceremonies, is nevertheless the ideal place if you’re wishing for an intimate wedding blessing surrounded by nearest and dearest. Tucked away among the dreamy gardens this idyllic chapel will hold a special place in your heart. Bowcliffe Hall offers the chance to indulge in creating your own bespoke menu with executive chef, Darren Collinson, as well as to access the exclusive Private Members Club for a year after the big day. www.barnabyaldrick.com https://kmattssonphotography.com www.johnhopephotography.com 13 LOCAL VENUES

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