All the latest from around Yorkshire SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED Couples planning a small wedding can still enjoy their special day on a grand scale thanks to new wedding packages launched by Carlton Towers. The Gothic revival-style stately home in North Yorkshire is offering an Intimate Celebration for a minimum of 30 guests, and a Candlelit Celebration for a minimum of 60 guests. Included in the per person price is a welcome drink, three-course meal, half a bottle of wine per guest and glass of sparkling wine for toasts. The services of a dedicated wedding planner, table linen, use of a silver cake stand and knife, plus a gold mirror and easel to display the table plan, are also included. The Intimate Celebration costs £195 per person and is available now on a Monday to Thursday, while the Candlelit Celebration costs £130 per person and is available Sunday to Thursday between September 2023 and March 2024. Terms and conditions apply, visit www.carltontowers.co.uk for more information. ALL HAIL THE ALE! Want to thank a member of your wedding party for all their help throughout the run-up to your big day? We’ve a Yorkshire business for that! Say hello to Masham’s Black Sheep Brewery, who’ve been busy brewing proper beers independently since 1992. They’ve a great line-up of gift packs to order online, perfect for fathers of the bride or groom, best men or ushers (or bridesmaids; our Editor Claire loves a pint of the good stuff!). We’ve got our eyes on The Deluxe Cheeseboard on their site right now. Priced at £84.95, it includes a whole host of Wensleydale cheeses and biscuits, along with pickle, ales and a branded cheese board and knife set. We’ll drink (and chomp on lots of cheese) to that! Be sure to visit their website www.blacksheepbrewery.com/gifting/gifting-range for info. NEWS Nearlywed GIN’S THE TONIC! Masons of Yorkshire is celebrating 10 years in the business, and its state-of the-art distillery in beautiful Bedale is the perfect place for a party if you and your besties are gin lovers! Start the festivities going with a welcome cocktail on arrival, then be guided through the magic of mixology. Learn the art of distilling, develop your senses with a guided tasting with the in-house mixologist, and enjoy a magical, sophisticated cocktail evening in the lush surroundings of the Masons of Yorkshire bar. The package includes a delicious charcuterie board, packed with fresh, locallysourced ingredients. All dietary requirements are catered for – just organise this in advance with the helpful and passionate team. Bespoke evenings are Masons’ speciality, with this costing from £45pp and lasting around 3.5 hours. For more information and to book, call 01677 426467, email info@masonsofyorkshire.com or visit www.masonsofyorkshire.com/pages/cocktail-experiences for more info. www.chrischambersphotography.co.uk www.chrischambersphotography.co.uk 8
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