Your Yorkshire Wedding - Page number 84 - May/June 2021 (Issue 48)

Our experts answer your burning questions HOT TOPIC A WEDDING TO REMEMBER Q There are so many venues to choose from. How do we narrow down our choices and find the right place for us? The venue and food are without a doubt the most talked-about aspects of any wedding. The venue is the first thing your guests will see, and whether it’s indoors or outdoors, you want it to be serene, comfortable and unforgettable. Look for somewhere that feels welcoming and warm, with character and charm to make it memorable. During the pandemic, you want to know that you and your loved ones are safe. We’re part of the IHG group, so we follow strong brand standards alongside essential health and safety procedures. With so many venues available to see at the touch of a button, we advise you to always view your shortlist in person to get a feel for it. Can you envision your big day there? Does it have everything you need? Is it flexible? Do they offer the food you want for your special day? Another key element is catering. The menu needs to be carefully tailored with a mouth-watering selection to make a statement and leave your guests amazed. Great food will always get people talking! TJ Patel | Holiday Inn Leeds Bradford http://holidayinn.com/leedsbradford STYLE IT OUT Q We love the idea of a tipi wedding, but it feels like a total blank canvas. How do we style it to make it our own? The fabulous thing about a tipi is that not only is it a blank canvas to decorate, but it also looks wonderful with no decoration other than fairylights! However, if you would like to put your own stamp on the structure, then there are lots of ways to do this. We install a hanging point at the centre of each of our tipis for you to use. Our couples often choose to install floral hoops and foliage here, but they also look amazing with a chandelier, a boho macramé hanging or a sparkling glitter ball. There are also lots of draping points throughout the tipi and all the timber poles are exposed and available for you to dress. Outside, we love to have festoon lighting strung between the tops and along your entrance walkway to make the outside look just as magical as the inside. Charlie Land | Totem Tipi | www.totemtipi.co.uk https://swe etbrothers.events Nick Walker Photography 84