Your Yorkshire Wedding - May/June 2024 (Issue 66)

ASTON HALL HOTEL 0114 287 2309 | www.astonhallhotel.co.uk Aston Hall Hotel, built in 1772 and steeped in history, offers the best of everything. It has been lovingly restored and updated with a contemporary design, which is high in style yet retains its neutral backdrop for your wedding, keeping the original features intact. Surrounded by 55 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, only one minute from junction 31 of the M1 and right on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, the venue offers a stunning setting that’s ideally located. The Hotel is licensed to hold indoor civil ceremonies and partnerships, and for outdoor “I dos” between April and September in the Pagoda on the front lawn. Aston Hall is also the only wedding venue in the area with a church in its grounds, ideal if you prefer a church ceremony. The Lagonda (250 guests) is the ultimate suite for any wedding, offering flexibility in both set-up and size. Boasting a large dancefloor, contemporary neutral tones and its own bar this space offers privacy in stylish surroundings. Virage (100 dining and 150 evening guests) opened in 2018 and although located in a separate building, is in keeping with the look of the Hotel and its original character, as well as being finished to a high specification with its own individual design. There’s a spacious bar area leading through to the main function room, which has floor-to-ceiling windows and a skylight stretching the width of one end of the room. The venue also offers 52 en-suite bedrooms to accommodate your nearest and dearest, one of which you can choose for your bridal suite. There are a variety of packages available to suit all requirements and budgets. HUTTON WANDESLEY STABLES, BOTANICUM & WALLED GARDEN 07789 861 710 | https://huttonwandesleystables.co.uk Hutton Wandesley is an incredible events location in the Vale of York, with a two-and-a-half acre landscaped Walled Garden, beautifully designed and planted. Plus, Botanicum is an event barn like no other. Large bifolding doors lead out onto a terrace and into the walled garden, while crittal style windows and doors open out onto a private courtyard, which leads to the Victorian stable block; recently converted into luxury accommodation with nine en suite bedrooms and large open-plan living. The venue is available for an exclusive three-day hire of the entire site. Alongside the Stables, you’ll find a beautiful cottage where you and your wedding party can get ready for the big day, and you can later spend your wedding night as newlyweds. The Stables have been finished to the highest standard, offering luxury accommodation for you and your party. They’re also designed to be as green as possible with ground source heating. Ceremonies are held within the restored Walled Garden with lawned area for a marquee of your choice. There are further options here too including the stunning Greenhouse, Old Glasshouse Barn and central Arbour. The event barn has seating for a maximum for 120 dining guests for your wedding breakfast, and up to 160 in total for the evening celebrations. Alternatively, you’re welcome to choose a marquee or tipi for your reception and the venue team will provide you with a list of recommended suppliers. 22

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