Your Yorkshire Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 42)

REAL WEDDINGS 27  string quartet performed in the church and then returned with the party to play at the gloriously sunny drinks reception. Friends and family were spoiled for choice when it came to food. There was a choice of crisp belly pork with Asian- style noodles, arancini, Yorkshire beef with dauphinoise potatoes, roast chicken and mini cottage pies. They finished with a classic trio of desserts: Eton mess, strawberry and prosecco posset and chocolate fudge brownie. LOOKING THE PART The bride looked stunning in a simple Pronovias gown from Victoria Robson Bridal, with pretty detailing on the sides and back. “When Victoria first pulled it out, I said it wasn’t for me,” Frances remembers. “She convinced me to try it and I absolutely loved it! When I walked out my mum burst into tears, so I knew it was the one .” She teamed it with a Swarovski Angelic necklace, bracelet and earrings. Coordinating perfectly with the day, the men wore blue tweed suits from Humphrey and Tilly in Thirsk. James wore a gold tie and pocket square to stand out from the groomsmen who wore pink accessories to match the bridesmaids. “My best girls wowed in blush dresses with embellished necklines,” Frances says. MEMORABLE MOMENTS The nerves really kicked in for Frances the night before the wedding. “I felt so sick,” she says. “I was awake from 3am on the day with butterflies in my stomach.” This all soon evaporated when she was surrounded by her nearest and dearest. “There were so many amazing moments,” Frances remembers. “From my parents seeing me in my dress for the first time, to laying eyes on a choked-up James at the altar and the most incredible speeches.” Frances’ top tip: Enjoy every minute, take it all in and party the night away!