Your Yorkshire Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 45)

BOLTON CASTLE 01969 623 981 | www.boltoncastle.co.uk What can you expect? Situated in the Dales, this impressive Medieval castle overlooks the Wensleydale Hills. Found in beautiful gardens, there are plenty of picture- perfect spots including a maze and flower arches. There’s real wow factor as guests enter through the portcullis into the cobbled courtyard and the view from the battlements is truly breathtaking. Inside, the castle has been protected to show how it would have looked when it was a luxurious Medieval home, complete with working fireplaces and spiral staircases. Guests will also love seeing the armoury and dungeon. Time to celebrate! There are many areas to explore and rooms to suit up to 120 day guests and 200 evening guests. The Old Kitchen (up to 70 guests) is a popular space for smaller weddings or reception drinks with its beams and working fireplaces. Once Mary Queen of Scots’ day room, the light and airy Solar (120 guests) is where most ceremonies are held. The Great Chamber can seat up to 120 guests for a meal, and is a brilliant party space for 200 friends and family in the evening. Couples will be glad to know the venue is available the day before the wedding for stress-free set-up. They’ll also receive a free menu tasting. We love… The resident birds of prey can provide a falconry display or even deliver the wedding rings. BOWCLIFFE HALL 01937 541 111 | https://bowcliffehall.co.uk What can you expect? The perfectly manicured gardens at Bowcliffe Hall give a sense of tranquility. The Bowcliffe Estate offers 28 acres of spectacular grounds, with availability for a select number of marquee weddings. Built between 1805 and 1825, Bowcliffe retains the stately atmosphere of a country house, which is steeped in history. A modern contrast is provided by the multi-award-winning Blackburn Wing – a 2,000-square-foot treehouse shaped like an aeroplane wing nestled in ancient woodland. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the copper-and-glass masterpiece makes a spectacular venue. Time to celebrate! Couples can choose from two opulent ceremony spaces. The Bowcliffe Room (80 guests) offers the chance to walk down the aisle in a room that’s the epitome of Georgian elegance, with its period features, high ceilings and double doors to a south-facing terrace. The Ballroom (135 guests) provides all-out glamour with its incredible chandelier and 23.5-carat gold gilded ceiling. It can also be transformed into the perfect reception space with its phenomenal sound system and hidden oak dancefloor set against beautiful garden views. The contemporary Blackburn Wing (60 dinner guests and 120 reception guests) provides an exquisite setting for celebrations. Built as a tribute to Robert Blackburn, a Yorkshireman and aviation pioneer, this architectural showstopper is home to state-of-the-art facilities and will provide a memorable big-day backdrop. We love… Couples marrying here will receive a 12-month membership to Bowcliffe Drivers Club. This private member’s club is set in a grandiose space inspired by the 1920s and the golden age of motoring. It’s also a stunning place for a drinks reception. www.amo reweddingplanning.co.uk 20