Your Yorkshire Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 38)

LOCAL VENUES 15 Durker Roods Hotel 01484 851 413 | durkerroodshotel.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Built in 1870, Durker Roods manor house is found in Meltham surrounded by beautiful manicured gardens. Once the private residence of Huddersfield entrepreneur Sir David Brown, its stunning exterior and breathtaking views now make this quintessentially English home a luxurious location for weddings. Inside, it retains many of its original features from the historical lobby to the sweeping staircase. TIME TO CELEBRATE! The Restaurant (75 guests) is normally used for ceremonies. It boasts an original fireplace, while large bay windows give couples the chance to say their vows against a backdrop of the gardens. The Garden Suite (95 seated guests and 150 standing) is used for the wedding breakfast and party. This function room benefits from pretty vistas and a private bar. We love… The venue offers a free menu tasting and the celebrations continue long after the big day with a complimentary first-anniversary stay with dinner. HUDDERSFIELD AND AROUND Spotlight on… Fixby Hall 01484 426 203 | fixbyhall.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Approached by a half-mile drive through lush green woods, this Grade II listed Georgian-style building boasts charm, character and a rich history. With spectacular surroundings, the venue has a number of rooms available for celebrations as well as the option for couples to make use of the stunning marquee lawn. TIME TO CELEBRATE! Nuptials take place in the peaceful Fixby Room, which offers panoramic views across the golf course while the wedding breakfast and reception can take place in either the spacious Centenary Hall (120 guests) or The Fallon Dining Room (50 guests.) Couples can enjoy the venue’s delightful terrace area, which is perfect for a drinks reception in summer. If the weather hasn’t quite gone to plan, the light-filled conservatory entrance works perfectly as an attractive alternative. We love… This venue is rumoured to be the inspiration behind Charles Dickens’ Haversham Hall. 