Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 43)

EDITOR LOVES… During these tumultuous times, we’ve all wanted to do something special for a loved one that we can’t visit. I love these super-cute Send A Hug Gift Sets from The Pretty Little Treat Co. Made from natural ingredients in sustainable packaging, you can choose your own treats to go inside. Visit www.prettylittletreats.co.uk, an d check out our Freebies and Offers feature (page 12) for a reader discount. LOOKING FORWARD Leeds wedding venue Wharfedale Grange has paid tribute to our heroic NHS staff and key workers by illuminating the barn in NHS-blue light, to be seen from all around the local area. “It was important to us to salvage some positives from the situation,” Zachary Williamson says. “We’ve also been working hard to create a framework in which we can postpone our couples’ weddings free of charge. Our team have worked around the clock to find alternative dates and arrangements for all our brides and grooms.” In addition, the team that live on-site have been maintaining the venue and grounds of the estate and adding new features so the setting will be even better than ever. “Our cleaning team have also put in place strict cleaning and disinfection protocols for when restrictions lift,” Zachary adds. To find out more, visit https://wharfedalegrange.co.uk NEW LOOK We can’t wait until all our favourite bridal boutiques are back open for business. Kerensa Dyson of Bijou Bridal Boutique is already working hard to make the boutique even more fabulous when it can reopen. “We’re getting ready for life after COVID-19,” Kerensa says. “There will be plenty of improvements in store, so watch this space!” We’re loving this gorgeous Alan Hannah gown, and we’re hoping it won’t be long until brides can see it in person. Visit www.bijoubridalboutique.co.uk Alan Hannah https://ham ishirvine.com A HITCH IN TIME We wanted to share with you the story of Yorkshire couple Lorien Devonport and Anthony Martlew, who had been planning their wedding at The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa on 21 st March, 2020, for more than a year. Drawing closer to the date, excitement turned to stress as uncertainty grew because of the coronavirus outbreak. On the eve of their wedding, the prime minister addressed the nation and explained that restaurants and pubs needed to close. This meant the venue could not host their celebration, and the guests who were travelling to be there had to return home. The Coniston’s senior wedding coordinator, Sharon Hurst, had a plan. “I could see how devastated the couple were that they couldn’t celebrate with their friends and family,” Sharon says. “But the worst thing was not becoming husband and wife.” Sharon set about planning a pared-back day with just a registrar and a few key suppliers, which adhered to guidelines. “It wasn’t the day we planned for, but it was still our dream wedding,” Lorien says. “We can’t thank The Coniston enough for making it happen. The room was beautifully decorated and we even had some fizz to celebrate and photographs overlooking the beautiful estate.” Head to www.theconistonhotel.com http://www .paulchantrey.co.uk 10