Your Yorkshire Wedding - Page number 16 - September/October 2021 (Issue 50)

THE PRINCIPAL YORK 01904 653 681 | https://theprincipalyork.ihg.com Set immediately adjacent to York railway station, and a short walk into the beautiful cathedral city, The Principal York boasts three acres of landscaped gardens and jaw-dropping views of the 13 th -century Minster. The hotel was built in 1978 of honey-coloured Scarborough brick and local Tadcaster stone to accommodate the aristocracy of the North. Perfect for weddings, from the light and airy Garden room where guests can enjoy a glass of champagne, to the elegant interiors of the Crown, Wedgewood and Ebor rooms, the grandeur of the Klondyke Wing featuring the magnificent Oak room, there are certainly interiors to suit all tastes. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the following spaces; The Oak Room, this opulent space boasts some of the most beautifully crafted rooms in the entire hotel, it combines oak panels and decorative carvings with double-height sash windows and sweeping views of the hotel gardens and Minster. Suited for ceremonies of up to 160 guests and wedding breakfast of up to 100 loved ones. Located on the first floor of the hotel, the elegant Crown and Wedgewood rooms provide a neutral yet sophisticated backdrop. A charming blend of old and new, the Crown is panelled while the neighbouring Wedgewood has ornate plaster decorations in an Adams style – suitable for 80 ceremony guests and 50 for a sit-down meal. Finally, if you’re looking for a more intimate room in which to hold a small wedding, the Ebor room is perfect. Just off the lobby of the ground floor, it overlooks the hotel’s landscaped gardens with views of the Minster and suits 50 day guests and 30 for a seated wedding breakfast. Steeped in history, the Principal has been the setting for wedding couples celebrating their nuptials for generations, in fact three generations of the same family have posed for their wedding photographs on the same spot of the breathtaking, grand staircase that sweeps down into the lobby. There are a variety of packages to choose from while the events team can also create bespoke packages to meet requirements. Some of the special services included in the packages are: glass of prosecco on arrival for each guest, with another glass to toast the happy couple, white table linen, candelabras, table plans, menus and place cards, banqueting manager to act as a toastmaster,and complimentary bridal suite for the bride and groom on their wedding night. CRAB MANOR HOTEL, CRAB & LOBSTER RESTAURANT 01845 577 286 | www.crabandlobster.co.uk In the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside the twinned establishments, Crab Manor and The Crab & Lobster Restaurant, are set in seven acres of picture-perfect countryside, and boast breathtaking tended gardens, terraces and for the more active visitor, a golf hole and practice tee. There’s even a courtyard hot tub and sauna – just perfect for that spot of well-earned self-indulgence – and the restaurant is accredited with a two AA Rosette. The stunning 18 th -century manor house offers luxurious accommodation where guests have the choice of 20 uniquely themed rooms, all designed and decorated to reflect a famous hotel from around the world – from Raffles in Singapore to Bellagio in Las Vegas! When tying the knot here, ceremonies take place in the manor house conservatory, or weather permitting al fresco, with the capacity of 60 loved ones inside seated, 90 standing or 110 outside. Post-vows, receptions take place in the Private Seafood Room for 16 loved ones, the Pavilion (60), the Restaurant & Pavilion (110) or the Restaurant, Pavilion & Bar combined for up to 140 guests. The planning of a wedding can be quite stressful, but the venue provides a professional and efficient service, as well as wedding coordinators to ensure your individual requirements are catered for. 16