Your Yorkshire Wedding - May/June 2025 (Issue 72)

THE OLD SWAN HOTEL 01423 500 055 www.classiclodges.co.uk/the-old-swan/weddings Set in a quiet quarter of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, The Old Swan Hotel combines traditional charm with modern elegance and impeccable service. With grand architecture that dates back to 1840, peaceful manicured gardens as the backdrop for your photographs, a choice of beautiful function rooms, and 136 bedrooms and suites for your guests, the Hotel offers everything you could need for your big day. The Old Swan can offer one of the few outdoor wedding venues in Yorkshire – a beautiful Wedding Pavilion where you can make your commitment to each other, surrounded by family and friends. Set in the Hotel’s private gardens, the Pavilion will accommodate you both, your witnesses, and the registrar with 120 loved ones able to look on from their sashed chairs on the lawn. Inside, ceremonies can be held in the Garden Room for up to 180. This is the largest space at the venue surrounded by windows letting natural light flood in from all directions. The addition of the Garden Ballroom (400 ceremony, 380 wedding breakfast and 500 evening guests), means your entertainment can perform from the stage and there’s a large dancefloor for partying the night away. For more intimate “I dos” the Red Lounge can accommodate 80 nearest and dearest. This room, located just off the Garden Room, boasts its very own listed fireplace, large chandeliers and window, so it’s always light and airy no matter the season. The Rose Room can also host 80 and has been beautifully redecorated to a high standard with plenty of space to create your perfect ceremony space. Finally, for a truly intimate ceremony, the Library can play host to 20 of your nearest and dearest. This room boasts a beautiful stained-glass window, making it a memorable spot indeed. The venue’s couples are offered a complimentary stay in the Bridal Suite on the night of the wedding, along with preferential room rates for guests. DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT YORK 01904 701 000 | www.marriott.com/lbayd Nestled amid lush gardens with views of York racecourse, the outdoor terrace and gazebo at Delta Hotels by Marriott York set a magical stage for ceremonies and receptions. Along with its other captivating outdoor spaces, including further terraces and landscaped grounds, the Hotel offers picturesque backdrops for your special day. What’s more, its dedicated team ensures every detail is meticulously taken care of, from “I dos” to celebrations, and pride themselves on creating cherished memories for their couples. With a commitment to excellence, the chefs here craft delectable cuisine to delight you and your guests. Whether you’re planing an intimate gathering or grand affair, the choice of luxury event spaces caters to every vision. Beyond the plentiful gardens of Delta Hotels York are abundant views of Knavesmire parkland and York Racecourse, making the outside spaces here a beautiful choice for your vows. With plenty of space for 120 guests, and a vintage-style wedding gazebo, this is an idyllic setting for the all-important moment. The gardens also make the ideal spot for a drinks reception and lawn games. Perfect for larger weddings, the Classic Suite (190 guests) is the natural choice for your wedding breakfast (120 at round tables) or reception following a garden ceremony. With floor-to-ceiling windows and views over the nearby parkland, this room allows you to bring the outside in. It also has its own bar giving it a more exclusive feel. 14

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