Your Yorkshire Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 41)

THE PARSONAGE HOTEL & SPA 01904 728 111 | parsonagehotel.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Situated just six miles from York, this idyllic venue stands in three acres of beautiful gardens and enchanting woodland. Built in the early 1840s, this wow-factor historic building creates a romantic place for weddings. Inside, couples will find it retains many of its original features, while modern touches provide added luxury. TIME TO CELEBRATE! The Castania (110 guests) is where ceremonies are held. The half-conservatory room allows glorious vistas of the grounds. Parties then move to the Crystal Suite (150 guests) to eat, drink and be merry against a backdrop of panoramic views from its two fully glazed walls. WE LOVE… When the party’s over, couples can retire to their complimentary bridal suite for the night. Pure Photography joannebphotography.co.uk joannebphotography.co.uk YE OLDE BELL HOTEL & SPA 01777 705 121 | yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the extensive gardens at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa feature the fairytale Oak Pavilion and contemporary Mediterranean-style Garden Terrace Bar. Dating back to the 17 th century, the venue blends classic and contemporary touches for a quintessentially English venue in every season. The hotel combines traditional features such as oak panelling, open fires and chandeliers with contemporary finishes. There are numerous function spaces, 59 bedrooms, suites and luxury lodges, two dining venues and a luxury multi-million pound spa. TIME TO CELEBRATE! All sizes of events are catered for here, from an intimate celebration for two to a grand affair for up to 250 people. Outside, brides- and grooms-to-be can choose from the fairytale Oak Pavilion (30 guests) with its pretty box-hedge aisle or the gardens for bigger outdoor events. The Bradgate and Wiseton Suites (180 guests) boast ornate moulded ceilings, oak panelling and fifteen twinkling chandeliers. With direct access to the gardens it brings the outdoors in. The Nielsen and Levack Suites (120 guests) are bright elegant spaces, while smaller gatherings will suit the Restaurant Bar 1650 (40 guests) or the very intimate Victoria Suite (14 guests), which is named after the young queen who visited during her reign. WE LOVE… Wedding-night accommodation is complimentary for newlyweds and they’ll also receive a free 30-minute facial each. THEMED VENUES 27