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

Escrick Park Estate 01904 728 252 | escrick.com Escrick Park Estate offers couples the chance to get back to nature with a woodland ceremony area and grassy parkland space for a bespoke marquee celebration. Brides and grooms can enjoy total flexibility to create their perfect day in a number of spaces including the sheltered walled garden. Civil or celebrant-led services take place at Skipwith Hall, the quaint Little Theatre, or in the glorious al fresco setting of the woods under 18 th -century oak trees. Parties can then dance the night away in their own choice of marquee set in lush, picturesque grounds, benefitting from magnificent views across the Yorkshire countryside. We love… that for those who want to continue the party, camping is available on-site. benwestphotography.co.uk First Choice Marquee Hire 01274 561 902 | firstchoicemarqueehire.co.uk A highly experienced team, the company has been providing wedding marquees across Yorkshire and Lancashire since 1991. Couples are safe in the knowledge that their day will be professionally and efficiently managed. Options are available for up to 250 friends and family for a seated meal or up to 400 people for the evening reception. Kevin, the managing director, manages all wedding bookings with newlyweds-to-be having contact with him throughout the planning process. As well as marquee hire, it also provides a whole host of other items from chairs and lighting, to dancefloors heating, bars and toilets. Top tip from First Choice Marquee Hire’s Kevin Moore – Go with the flow and make the blank- canvas space your own! Also, make sure you provide toilets to accommodate all your guests and suppliers. Shades 0844 880 5445 | shades-canvas.com Founded in 2009, Shades work throughout the UK supplying fine marquees and sailcloth tents for a range of events for up to 400 people. Over the past ten years it has gained a reputation for providing quality tents complemented by a great range of furniture, lighting and accessories. Updating its range regularly, this year saw the addition of a hybrid stretch tent – a combination of a sailcloth tent and a tipi – along with six luxury bell tents. A member of the team will be on-site all day to manage the marquee and assist with any other venue-related tasks such as power distribution, toilets and supplier access. Top tip from Shades’ Paul Styler – When choosing a location, consider where your guests might stay. We can always recommend settings if you’re struggling. ianmartindalephotography.co.uk frostphotography.co.uk 22