Your Yorkshire Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 39)

16 Paul James Photography KINGS CROFT HOTEL 01977 600 550 | kingscrofthotel.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Surrounded by well-manicured lawns and abundant plants, this Grade II listed building is approached via a dramatic driveway. A warm welcome awaits visitors as they enter the hotel to find décor that reflects its era. There are plentiful picture-perfect backdrops including beautifully restored features such as stained-glass windows, decorative ceilings and grand fireplaces. TIME TO CELEBRATE! The hotel’s one-of-a-kind Wedding Pavilion (80 guests) can be used year-round. Vows can be taken here with views across the gardens, and a wonderful drinks reception can be held on the lawns when the weather is fine. Receptions are held in the Queens Suite (120 guests) or the Kings Suite (300 guests) for larger gatherings. WE LOVE… Wedding parties can enjoy the stunning sunsets over rolling Yorkshire countryside from the venue’s landscaped grounds. HOLIDAY INN BARNSLEY 01226 299 571 | hibarnsley.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Holiday Inn Barnsley is a contemporary hotel boasting excellent cuisine and outstanding service from dedicated wedding planners. Inside, visitors find a luxuriously spacious lobby leading to a number of different ceremony areas holding up to 200 loved ones. There’s also plenty of choice for post-vow parties for up to 340 people. TIME TO CELEBRATE! The impressive O’Hara Suite is the main function room; able to be divided into two large rooms, it offers a private bar, portable dancefloor and air conditioning. Scarlett’s is a cool and classy cabaret-style suite featuring leather seating, a cocktail bar and stylish décor. The Wilkes Suite and Hamilton Suite are tastefully decorated, mid-sized function rooms. WE LOVE… The venue’s pièce de résistance is the Secret Garden. A picture- perfect backdrop for ceremonies, the area was inspired by the gardens of Italy and offers bright flowerbeds, a stone gazebo and pretty walkways – ideal for couples’ portraits and to enjoy a fabulous drinks reception.