Your Yorkshire Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 35)

Yorkshire Booth Brothers provided a photo booth in the bar and we had lawn games outside to keep the kids entertained. Our magician, Mark Waddington, was a highlight for me – his tricks blew everyone away. During the ceremony, a close friend of ours sang Your Song by Elton John; she had half the congregation in tears. In the evening, there was an acoustic guitarist called Matt Baxter who played Budapest for our first dance. I then got changed into my evening dress and came back down to the DJ playing Get Busy by Sean Paul – my favourite party tune! I never dreamed I’d have Michelin-star food at my wedding, but the amazing Box Tree Events is the exclusive caterer for the venue. The warm blackberry and hazelnut tart was the best dessert I’ve ever tasted. Walking around, I saw nothing but clean plates. At night, we enjoyed yummy wood-fired pizzas from a converted horsebox. My biggest regret is not eating more! It sounds like a cliché, but I wanted to be a princess for the day. I found a beautiful Stella York dress, which had a full tulle skirt, a lace and sequin bodice and an illusion back. I’m quite big-busted so didn’t think I’d be able to wear that style, but the lovely ladies at Abigail’s Bridal Boutique advised me I could have a bra sewn in to the front. The boys all looked handsome in dark blue suits, grey waistcoats and pink accessories to match the bridesmaids. My best girls wowed in dusky pink floor-length gowns. Originally they were strapless but we asked a seamstress to make delicate spaghetti straps for them. The hall is so stunning we didn’t need lots of décor. We had a 6ft welcome banner and there was a lovely ambience courtesy of Wedding Venue Lighting, which provided fairylight curtains and pink uplighters. Louis also made a whiskey and cigar station for the evening. REAL WEDDINGS 39 