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

All the latest from around the region N earlywed NEWS THE NEW NORMAL We caught up with the lovely Katherine Armstrong Bisson of florist Fleur Adamo to find out how she’s been helping to-be-weds throughout the pandemic. “Getting married in these difficult times continues to be a rollercoaster,” Katherine says. “Finding understanding suppliers is a huge part of keeping your emotions (and finances!) together. Since last spring I have shared frustration, anger and tears with my couples, but also relief, joy and a huge sense of satisfaction when intimate weddings have gone ahead – showing that love conquers all.” “Working closely with couples is a privilege,” Katherine continues. “Smaller weddings give us the chance to add more to the day to reflect you as a couple. This could be including jewellery in your bouquet to remember someone who can’t be there or being able to dress the venue yourself using flowers, vases and props that I provide.” One of Katherine’s couples, Lizzie and Adam, finally got married in autumn, after the stresses of having to postpone and reorganise. “With a shared vision and the determination of both the couple and the suppliers, it was a beautiful heart-warming day filled with love and happiness,” Katherine says. Visit www.fleuradamo.co.uk  NEW VENUE ALERT! Set to open in April 2021, Carlton Manor is a bespoke wedding venue in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Recently acquired by Nic Marshall and Simon Spinks, it will be completely overhauled and rebranded into a stunning multi-use site. With the help of Yorkshire interior designers Matthew Mee Limited, the £2million renovation will transform the venue into a stylish destination for weddings and domestic travel, with the design promising to complement its stunning East Yorkshire location. After the pandemic, a huge wedding boom is expected for late 2021 and 2022, and the private-hire Carlton Manor will help handle the demand and reward patient couples with their long-awaited dream day. Plans for the site include a magnificent master tipi (150 guests) and a charming eight-room manor house, with a secluded two-bedroom hideaway. Why not extend celebrations with a staycation in the ten luxury accommodation pods? Nic Marshall says, “I am incredibly proud and excited to launch Carlton Manor and start welcoming couples from spring – providing it is safe to do so and government guidelines permit. It will be a creative canvas for couples to put their stamp on and make the place their own.” Check out https://experiencecarltonmanor.co.uk ONCE UPON A TIME… Fairytale venue Bolton Castle has been named as Best of Britain Wedding Venue 2020, as voted for by its couples. “Every couple’s wedding at Bolton Castle is bespoke,” general manager Jacqueline Naylor says. “We work hard to ensure their day is the wedding of their dreams. The venue is brilliant for winter weddings, with fire pits, candlelight and evergreen table decorations making the castle absolutely breathtaking. Summer offers exceptional views across the valley from our very own maze, and the castle bathed in sunlight is such a beautiful backdrop. Every wedding is special to us, and we’re grateful to our couples for nominating the venue.” This hidden gem in the Wensleydale valley offers delicious locally sourced menus and a service worthy of its historic royal connections. To find out more about this memorable setting, visit www.boltoncastle.co.uk www.dra wnbylight.co.uk @mic k.jackson YOUR ESSENTIALS 9