Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2019 (Issue 37)

16 The Mowbray 0114 276 7885 | themowbray.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Originally a steel and iron merchants built in 1889, guests can explore The Mowbray’s 150-year-old rooms before heading upstairs to enjoy its private roof garden complete with British blooms and herbs grown for the kitchen and bar. This historic venue is Sheffield through and through, with even the smallest item holding its own story. Bespoke Sheffield cutlery for your wedding feast, anyone? TIME TO CELEBRATE! Its sister venue, The Chimney House, is licensed for ceremonies for up to 50 people. Receptions at The Mowbray see parties of up to 250 loved ones gather under the ancient beams surrounded by twinkling candlelight, decadent styling and the most delicious feast of food and drink. The kitchen is the heart and soul of any celebration here and it’s developed its own style of catering that features local ingredients and seasonal menus. Everything’s looked after by the team to create weddings with soul. THE LITTLE EXTRAS… Freshly made in its kitchen, Mowbray wedding cakes are magical. Elegantly luxurious with a Sheffield touch, it can be dressed with hand-picked florals by one of the in-house florists. DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel 0114 282 8203 | doubletreesheffield.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Ideally located in Sheffield, this modern hotel boasts a modest but beautiful garden, which is the perfect spot for arrival drinks and big-day photographs. With plenty of accommodation and great transport links, it’s ideally suited to wedding parties. The on-site spa is perfect for last-minute preparations, while the piano restaurant and lounge bar offer a great place to relax the day before. TIME TO CELEBRATE! There are ceremony options here for up to 245 loved ones, and both of the main suites have flexible dividing walls for all party sizes. After the formalities, receptions are held in two areas. The Hadfield Suite (100 guests) is contemporary in design with a neutral palette and artwork inspired by the city’s steel-working heritage. The Devonshire Suite (336 day guests and 370 evening guests) provides an air- conditioned space flooded with natural daylight; its bar, dancefloor and stage make it the perfect party option. THE LITTLE EXTRAS… Free menu tastings are available and packages can include a red-carpet arrival, complimentary guest rooms and a master of ceremonies. bradmatthews.photography departmenttwo.co.uk