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Packing for your honeymoon? It's time to dial up the fun with these pink beaded flamingo earrings, £14 from next.co.uk

For more honeymoon essentials, check out the Jul/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

Hot off the runway! This new Claude ballgown is from Ines di Santo's (inesdisanto.com) latest spring 2026 collection, unveiled at Barcelona Bridal Week. It features a plunging V-neck and a tiered ombre blue skirt. For more red-carpet ready gowns, check out the July/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

With many of us gearing up for an autumn of ceremonies, receptions, and dress codes; Nicola Barker, head of buying at Suit Direct, has teamed up with etiquette expert Jo Hayes and dating coach Emily Thompson, to unveil the list of things that wedding guests should never do. The standard rules are pretty straightforward and only require you to be conscientious of the couple and their planning process. However, there are some of us out there, who fall victim to the same wedding guest mistakes... 

Find out more in the Jul/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

ChloBo, renowned for its timeless and meaningful jewellery, has unveiled six exquisite new pearl pieces made using the highest quality freshwater pearls, hand-selected for their unique charm. Wedding-worthy items include this ethereal multi-pearl drop necklace, £95, and purse-friendly prices start from just £52, https://chlobo.co.uk

Fore more fashion tips and best buys, download the Jul/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

We've always known that country is cool, but the rest of the world caught on more recently with the cowboycore fashion trend taking hold thanks to music icons such as Beyoncé, Lana Del Ray and old school Taylor Swift. Even ride or die Harry Styles fans identify with the vibe having made cowboy hats a signature over the past couple of years. The bottom line is cowboy's cool and you know it!

Whether any of this has inspired you or you've fallen head-over heels for Kevin Costner's portrayal of John Dutton in Yellowstone, it may delight you to know that more and more are choosing to express their cowboy era though their wedding venue styling. We think it's 2025's boho chic!

With a wealth of barn venues throughout the region, this vibe is an absolute breeze to pull off since its roots lie in rustic, countryside elements. So, what are your easy-to-access, traditionally rustic elements that can work here? Think milk churns filled with florals, macrame hanging installations, hay bales, festoon lighting and mismatched wooden furniture. Then, sprinkle with a few motifs to elevate it to cowboycore luxe: horseshoes, neon signs, cowboy boots, horsebox bar, cartwheels, star-shaped paper lanterns mirroring the stars and stripes, and cactus favours or centrepieces, and you're away!

For more venue styling tips and trends, download the Jul/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding free at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

There are so many wedding traditions that nowadays, we often don't have any idea why we still adhere to them. Indeed, many couples are choosing not to. A wedding cake may be one such custom that's raising a few question marks for you. Unless of course you just love cake and wouldn't ever question the opportunity to opt for a showstopper on your big day. That being the case, go right ahead and do what makes you happy. For those of you less sure whether a cake is money well spent, we've taken a stroll through the world of wedding cakes in the Jul/Aug issue to help you decide.

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"My vision for the day was to create something floral and whimsical with a focus on pastel tones," photographer Sophie Waghorne tells us, "Perfect for a springtime vibe." Whirlow Brook Hall was the ideal space to capture the local suppliers' creative spirit. Located in the centre of Sheffield, it's set in gorgeous parkland space away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Meanwhile, the large windows allowed for Sophie to play with plenty of natural light. “The team at Whirlow Brook were fab to work with and I'm very grateful to them for letting us use the space on the day,” she continues.

The project's dream team was comprised entirely of talented Yorkshire lasses, and Sophie found herself proud to work alongside such strong, independent business women. “Everyone involved is so talented and worked super hard to bring my vision to life just from the mood boards I'd shared with them a few months prior," Sophie says. "We met through the world of Instagram and have built great friendships as a result."

The aim for the day was to capture a variety of bridal looks modelled by Katie and Irini from the classic to the fun. The gowns were provided by Dorothy Eloise Bridal, while the chic two pieces were designed and handmade by No.17 Edit.

Keen to showcase the suppliers' latest launches, the shoot also features new signs and newspaper by Rose Designs, as well as bridal earrings and clip-in veils by Laura Fernandez.

We're sure you'll love the result as much as we do. Sophie concludes, “We hope this inspires couples not to be afraid to incorporate colour or something a bit different into their days!”

Check out the full shoot in the Jul/Aug25 issue, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

Star and Ben's is a modern-day romance having met on a dating app. Star is from Hull, where we're told everyone knows everyone else, so it was a surprise to her to come across someone who she'd never met, was her age and in the same radius!

Ben proposed in 2022 after four years together. The couple love a spa trip and one of the earliest in their relationship had been at Rudding Park. So, it was here that Ben decided to pop the question after a lovely day of relaxation together. “It was just the two of us, which was perfect,” Star remembers.

Find out about their big day in the Jul/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

Charlotte and Matt met on Tinder. After chatting on the phone, they decided to meet for a first date at a pub in Wakefield. The two talked and laughed non-stop and even sat in the car together after the pub had closed to continue their conversation. As Covid hit not long after they found themselves thrown together in scenarios that might otherwise have taken months, or even years, but Charlotte believes this helped to strengthen their relationship.

Matt proposed one Christmas Eve. Charlotte had just managed to get their son Blake down for a nap when Matt handed her a scratch card. Nothing particularly unusual as they have scratch cards every year at Christmas, that was until Charlotte matched three rings and started to realise something different was happening. She scratched off the prize panel and Matt got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, just as the card revealed.

Initially, the couple were looking to get married abroad but after some research they were still unsure so decided to look at some UK venues to be sure. “Temple Newsam was an absolute wildcard for us as we didn't know they did weddings,” Charlotte shares. “We've always loved visiting stately homes and have spent a lot of time at Temple Newsam either with friends or together as a family. When we met Josh and looked around, we were blown away by what it had to offer.” Josh then told them about a new room available for hire, so they went to take a look. “As soon as we set foot in The Picture Gallery, we knew it was the place for us,” Charlotte explains. “A jaw-dropping room, the Gallery was the perfect backdrop for our wedding and suited us as a couple.”

So, with all thoughts of an overseas wedding dismissed, the date was set for 26th April 2025. 

Find out more about the big day in the Jul/Aug25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download

For all your gorgeous grooms out there, there's a bold new fragrance on the block: Coach For Men Eau de Parfum. Inspired by the unique layers that make us who we are, this scent packs a delightful punch. The top notes are, bergamot oil and cardamom, followed by the heart notes of geranium and cedarwood, and finished perfectly with base notes of Saffiano leather and vetiver. More than a fragrance, this new intense version of the iconic Coach For Men Eau de Toilette is an invitation to truly be yourself on your wedding day. Priced £78, for 100ml. Visit www.johnlewis.com for more details.

For more groom's news and fashion, download the latest issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download