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

A HOME FROM HOME As well as the already incredible offering at Spicer Manor, the venue has announced its newest addition, the Coach House, which will be completed in mid-2020. A versatile and stylish new space, it will provide beautiful surroundings for up to 160 wedding guests. Taking influence from the modern farmhouse style of the main house, it will give larger groups the chance to celebrate against a backdrop of the breathtaking Yorkshire countryside. Boasting excellent facilities such as underfloor heating, rustic wooden wall panels and atmospheric lighting, the new space is the perfect setting, with Spicer Manor sleeping up to 34 guests next door when the party is over. Visit www.spicermanor.co.uk TO DINE FOR The food you serve at your wedding is an important factor in bringing everyone together and creating an exciting talking point, which is why The Arches at Dean Clough Mills provide in-house catering options at an exceptionally high standard. Its multi-award-winning chef, Mark York, heads up True North Restaurant (https://truenorthrestaurant.co.uk), wh ich is the newest addition to the prestigious Dean Clough Mills complex where The Arches is based. Not only does this provide the perfect location for menu tastings, but it means couples and their loved ones can now book pre-wedding get-together dining packages and breakfasts at True North. Check out https://thearchesdeanclough.com fo r more information. PULLING TOGETHER… The coronavirus pandemic has affected every single one of us, and for those of you planning a wedding for summer 2020 it’s been a particularly stressful journey to navigate. However, we have heard so many heart- warming stories over the past few weeks that have put a smile on our faces and reminded us why we love the Yorkshire wedding industry so much. From venues that have set up food-delivery services and creative companies offering pick-me-up parcels to small business owners who have worked tirelessly to rearrange their clients’ big days, everyone has played their part. We’ve been banging this drum for seven years, but recent events really have shown that when it comes to planning the biggest day of your life, local suppliers are always the best. YOUR ESSENTIALS 9