Your Yorkshire Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 44)

REAL WEDDINGS 29  LOOKING THE PART Minju found her dream dress while shopping in Newcastle. Amazingly, the first style she tried fitted perfectly and looked stunning. “It was simple and elegant,” she says. “I kept the accessories pared-back with a hairpiece and pearl earrings.” Barrys adds, “She looked unbelievably beautiful.” Barry had his three-piece suit tailor-made in Qatar. It was light blue, and he teamed it with brown shoes. His groomsman wore a slightly darker shade of blue to complement. The bridesmaid’s dress was gifted by Barry’s sister-in-law. “The night before the wedding, my bridesmaid sent me a picture of her gown with a huge iron burn in it!” Minju remembers. “Everyone’s survival instinct kicked in, and luckily Barry’s sister-in-law, Laura, happened to bring a spare dress. It fitted perfectly and she looked stunning!” TIME TO CELEBRATE The newlyweds wanted to keep thing simple and cater to their friends and family. “We had a great DJ setup in the evening, where lots of people danced,” Minju says. “There was an instant camera set up with a few props and another room was dedicated to those who just wanted to talk and relax.” Their guests could also head out for a walk around the picturesque grounds and take in the stunning Yorkshire scenery. MEMORABLE MOMENTS It was a day focused on being fun and relaxed, which the couple both loved. It was also full of special memories. “The exchanging of the vows in the Library was so intimate,” Minju says. “There were funny speeches by Barry and his best man, and his colleague Susan gave a touching speech.” They both agreed, the best thing was being surrounded by wonderful people. “We feel so lucky that our friends and family came,” Minju says. “My family flew from Korea and Barry’s colleagues came from the U.S. and Qatar. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made the wedding so special.” THE DREAM TEAM The couple’s top tip is to trust the experience and expertise of your suppliers, and just enjoy your day. “Our suppliers came up with great ideas,” Minju explains. “For example, our excellent florist Sheila Danby made the venue look amazing. We also couldn’t be happier with our choice of photographer, Abraham Overvoorde of Abraham Photography. He was well-prepared and organised everyone on the day. It was a big weight off our shoulders knowing we could trust him, and the pictures speak for themselves!”