A new chapter of luxury weddings Built in 1864 and reimagined in 2022, The Highfield, in Driffield, invites you to experience its magic first-hand at a wedding showcase on 18th January 2026 – an immersive open day featuring trusted suppliers, styled spaces, and personal consultations. A series of Open House Evenings throughout the winter will also offer a relaxed way to explore the venue and discuss bespoke plans with the team. Sitting within eight acres of gardens and woodlands, the venue offers couples exclusive use of the house, gardens, and accommodation for more than 24 guests. Find out more at thehighfield.uk Among the clouds Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards has introduced Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity, as its Colour of the Year selection for 2026, and it’s a total wedding vibe! An ethereal white hue, Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection. Similar to a blank canvas, Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start. We can’t wait to see our local wedding afficionados embrace this trending hue throughout 2026! A PLACE TO REST YOUR HEAD Bowburn Hall Hotel near Durham has unveiled plans for the Cottage Suite, available for bookings for the night before wedding ceremonies. The former staff accommodation block is currently undergoing a transformation and, when complete, will sleep up to eight people. The cottage includes a large dressing area with makeup and hair stations, stateof-the-art bathrooms with rainfall showers and copper baths, three bedrooms and a stylish living area with a fold-out sofa bed. It will also boast an incredible private courtyard with an outdoor sauna, hot tub, barbecue and fire pits. Bowburn Hall Hotel hosts one wedding a day and has a number of different packages available, as well as exclusive-use deals including the Hall’s 20 bedrooms plus its five garden lodges. Find out more at bowburnhallhotel.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around the county LATEST NEWS 7
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