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Nicola and Ian met at school back in the 80s. “We then went to the same college, where Ian asked me out on the steps in front of his friends – and I said, 'No!'” says Nicola. “Years passed, then one day Ian popped up on Facebook as a friend suggestion. Messaging each other, he explained he was getting divorced, so being a lawyer I offered my help and suggested a coffee date. That first coffee was lovely; a great catch up while talking about the legal stuff. The next time we met was to get his divorce and conveyancing moving. Ian then asked me out for a third time for no reason, saying we should go for a walk the next morning. We talked for hours, then as we said goodbye he kissed me. Boom – that's when I knew this was something special.”

Find out more about Nicola and Ian's big date at Whitely Hall (www.whitleyhall.com) in the current issue, available now. Read Your Yorkshire Wedding magazine for free!

Aston Hall Hotel, built in 1772 and steeped in history, offers the best of everything. It has been lovingly restored and updated with a contemporary design, which is high in style yet retains its neutral backdrop for your wedding, keeping the original features intact. Surrounded by 55 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, only one minute from junction 31 of the M1 and right on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, the venue offers a stunning setting that's ideally located.

For more venues in Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham check out the latest issue, available now. Read Your Yorkshire Wedding magazine for free!

"Inspired by the strong history and breathtaking beauty of Birdsall House, I wanted to design a Vanity Fair floral wedding shoot to create a timeless and elegant feel,” says Helen Emson of Willow & Bear Floral Design. “The focus was on empowering our bride to be strong, independent and individual in her wedding styling and choices. Having three different styling and floral looks reflected different sides of her personality, with a consistent strong classical look from her groom standing strong by her side. I used classical summer pastel ingredients with lots of roses, peonies, hydrangeas and seasonal British blooms for a bold contemporary look that blended with the stunning surroundings. The asymmetrical arch at the front is a bold representation of combining strength and beauty through florals; designed to set the trends rather than follow them. The table is set for an intimate celebration with a refined classical look and a contemporary edge to honour the couples' love and devotion to each other.”

The shoot is featured in full in our Nov/Dec issue available now to read online for FREE

How incredible are these images from a shoot coordinated by Tamara Howard from Howards Events? The Rotherham-based wedding and events planner headed to Doncaster's Unique Occasions At Loversall Farm for the perfect venue; teaming up with Kayleigh Stone Photography for some amazing wedding inspo. We're sure you can appreciate their beauty as much as we do!

The shoot is featured in full in our Nov/Dec23 issue. Read your FREE COPY of Your Yorkshire Wedding now