A REVAMP FOR RURAL WEDDING VENUE A Yorkshire couple have restored the magic and romance to a timeless rural wedding venue with the support of the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans Programme. Birdforth Hall is a charming estate with more than 350 years of history, nestled between Thirsk and York. But when Paul and Sue Sadler took over the property, its holiday cottages and leisure complex were in need of extensive refurbishment. Initially, the four large barn conversions were revamped throughout, with modern appliances, smart new décor, and hot tubs in individual garden areas. Next, a redundant barn was converted into a smart, fully licensed wedding venue space. The refurb has already proven popular for wedding weekends. This is when the couple turned to the Business Enterprise Fund to support the next stage of their journey. With the area now covered, the sun terrace has a 15-metre sliding glass door, which opens onto the rear lawned area, ideal for outdoor weddings even when the weather isn’t kind. Now, the venue has bookings into 2028, and Birdforth Hall is steadily growing a reputation for relaxed country weddings. Find out more at birdforthhallholidaycottages.co.uk Avoid costly wedding surprises While wedding planning excitement is high, wedding experts warn that many couples only realise certain crucial details after they’ve booked their venue, often leading to unexpected costs, stress and last-minute compromises. Imogen D’Cruz, wedding coordinator at The Milner York, has revealed the most common things couples say they wish they’d known before committing to their dream wedding venue, offering timely advice for those still finalising plans, which you can read over on our website news pages at www.youryorkshire.wedding/news The biggest pitfall to avoid is not assuming everything comes with the venue. “Items like tables, chairs, linens or even glassware aren’t always included in the venue hire, even at beautiful high-end spaces,” Imogen explains. “Knowing exactly what’s included, and what’s an extra, helps to avoid budget shocks later down the line.” Don’t miss the full story over on our news pages and find out more about the venue at themilneryork.com Danida, Rolling in Roses (L-R) Sue and Paul Sadler Trendsetters Yorkshire brand Rolling in Roses recently hosted its 2026 press presentation, exclusively unveiling new, unreleased styles. Beyond the gowns, it also offered the opportunity to gain insights into the trends that the brand has observed from its 2026 bridal appointments, and we’re here to share them! The Beatrice dress has been the bestseller year-to-date, as well as the brand’s more structured silhouettes, like Juliet and Titania, which boast beautiful bodices and basque waists. There has also been an increasing pull towards low-back cuts in all styles and sizes – something brand founder and designer Hayley Neil attributes to all the incredible ‘invisible’ underwear options available these days that remove the support limitations that backless cuts place on fuller-busted women. The new collection, Sinners, will launch in June, and is inspired by forms of sculpture throughout the ages, manipulating fabric to echo folds of sculpted marble. Find out more at rollinginroses.co.uk LATEST NEWS 7
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