Your Yorkshire Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 47)

27 couple’s grandparents who were no longer with them and one of their beloved cocker spaniels, Barney. The pair chose a four-tier white iced cake; the natural look and pretty fresh flowers fit with the day perfectly. Inside was delicious sponge cake in raspberry and vanilla, red velvet, lemon and passionfruit and coconut. To make sure they arrived in style, two matching cream wedding carriages transported Briony and her party from her mum’s house, where they got ready, to the venue. Mark and his groomsmen all met in the bridal room at Wharfedale Grange, where the venue laid on a delicious breakfast for them. LOOKING THE PART Briony went on a girls’ day out with her mum, aunty and cousins to try on dresses and get an idea of what style would suit her. “I had no intention of getting my dress that day,” she says. “I thought I wanted a fitted, boho style, but when I tried on my ballgown I knew it was the one . The structured bodice and sleeves gave me the classic feel I wanted, whereas the tulle skirt and soft colour were not at all what I thought I’d go for!” Her style was completed with a classic-glam make-up look and gorgeous locks with plenty of volume. Briony’s bridesmaids looked stunning in silver embroidered dresses from ChiChi London. Mark had his suit tailor made at Moss Bros, and opted for a navy skinny-fit three-piece suit with a subtle check, finished with a champagne- coloured lining with the couple’s wedding date embroidered on it. IT’S A CELEBRATION The couple aren’t huge party animals, so it was a relaxed vibe they were going for. “Guests could design their own cocktails from the bespoke gin bar,” Briony says. “To set the scene we had a string quartet; I entered to Secrets by Dallas String Quartet and we left to Beyoncé’s Halo . They also performed at our drinks reception.” The evening reception kicked off with the newlyweds’ first dance to Hold My Girl by George Ezra, complete with a confetti canon! “It was a moment we’ll never forget,” Briony says. “We were under the amazing mirror ball while confetti poured down over us.” Jonny Ross Music then provided the entertainment with a saxophonist and DJ. ON REFLECTION The couple are so happy that they have some amazing photos to look back on for years to come. “The photographs were one of the most important aspects of our wedding planning,” Briony tells us. “Hayley Baxter is so talented and managed to capture everything perfectly. From the moment she arrived to when she left we felt at ease, and I truly believe this is why our photographs are so beautiful.” The couple also invested in videographer Jason Lynch to capture the day. “We wanted the film to look cinematic, and that’s exactly what we got. Jason and his colleague shot everything so naturally, a lot of guests didn’t even notice them filming!” The day was not without its nerves. “I could barely eat my breakfast,” Briony says. “As soon as I was waiting to walk down the aisle my nerves just disappeared and I was so excited to be getting married to Mark. He was the opposite, he wasn’t anxious at all in the run-up to the day, but admitted when he was waiting at the end of the aisle his heart was pounding. When I appeared, he said it took his breath away and he got really emotional; it was such a lovely moment.” So what did the newlyweds take away from their perfect wedding? “Our whole day was so special,” Briony says. “It was like being in a dream and we never wanted it to end. We will never forget it and we’re so lucky we got to share it with our closest family and friends.” BRIONY’S TOP TIP : “Stick to the vision you’ve always had and you’ll create the most special day of your life.” REAL WEDDINGS