Your Yorkshire Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 28)

Rudding Park, Harrogate Ancient oak trees continue to flourish within the beautiful grounds of this Grade I listed, regency-styled country house, which also boasts a spa and a golf course. Couples have the option of a wedding blessing in the onsite 19th-century chapel, and whether you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary celebration, options are in abundance. Celebrations get underway in the Radcliffe Room, which can host between 80 and 200 guests, while the hotel’s Crosby Suite is perfect for a guest list of between 50 to 72 guests. Those looking for a more intimate day have a range of options to choose from including The Breeze House, which is a stunning al fresco option and provides the opportunity to have your guests seated on the picturesque lawn. A marquee can also be used for larger receptions. Offering a range of accommodation including rooms with their own terrace, balcony or roll top baths, you can rest assured that your guests will be well looked after. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01423 871 350 ruddingpark.co.uk We love... that there’s a private cinema available at this venue! Hazlewood Castle, West Yorkshire First mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, Hazlewood Castle today stands as a fairytale wedding venue. Couples are invited to tie the knot in one of four private rooms, the largest of the options, holding 160 for your nuptials, is the spectacular Great Hall, which overlooks Towton Moor. Great columns, a marble fireplace, alcoves framing large statues and a high ceiling are just some of the notable features in this room. The Old Dining Room is the second largest option with a capacity of 80 ceremony guests while the Drawing Room and Victoria Rooms accommodate 50 and 25 respectively. R&R is the order of the day for guests thanks to the castle’s on-site ‘Imagine’ facilities, which include four treatment rooms, a manicure station, relaxation room, Mud Serail Chamber and bell tent relaxation area. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01937 535 353 hazlewood-castle.co.uk We love... that you can enjoy some pre-wedding pampering at the on-site Imagine Day Spa. firehorsephotography.co.uk 27 HISTORIC VENUES