Your Yorkshire Wedding news and ideas from around the county

16th-century Woodsome Hall is bursting with charm and character

Woodsome Hall is a Grade I listed manor house steeped in history with the current building dating from the early 1500s. The Hall is bursting with charm and character, and offers a fairytale setting for your wedding with elegant oak-panelled rooms, vistas overlooking the Yorkshire countryside and a warm and welcoming club house. The grounds feature an enclosed courtyard with the original fountain, which is still functional. The greenery the course offers and the outer stonework of the Hall offer the perfect backdrop for your big day. Ceremonies take place in a variety of rooms available for you to choose from. The largest option is the Dining Room with space for 60 loved ones.

Yorkshire’s Titanic Spa shines with three wins at 2024 LUXE Global Awards

West Yorkshire-based Titanic Spa, the UK's first eco-spa, has been honoured with three prestigious awards at the 2024 LUXE Global Awards. The LUXE Global Awards recognise excellence in the hospitality industry, including hotels, spas, restaurants, and travel providers. These awards celebrate establishments that offer exceptional experiences to its guests and strive to elevate the industry as a whole. Titanic Spa is honoured to have received National Winner: Best Luxury Adult Only Spa, National Winner: Best Spa Team and Global Winner: Best Luxury Eco Spa. This recognition is an indication to the hard work and dedication of Titanic Spa's team. Showcasing its commitment to providing its guests with the highest quality spa experiences.

Hetty & Betty embarks on expansion with £25,000 backing from NatWest

Hetty & Betty, a family-run restaurant in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, has received a business loan of £25,000 from NatWest. Lois Kirtlan, Founder and Director of Hetty & Betty dreamed of running a business, and after accumulating 17 years of hospitality experience, took the leap and established Hetty & Betty, named after her daughter Harriett, in 2018. Famous for its Fish and Chip Afternoon Tea, family-run Hetty & Betty is an award-winning local restaurant and wedding venue. The £25,000 business loan has enabled significant investment in the wedding venue, with renovations to maintain the stunning Georgian Ballroom, which has hosted weddings and functions since 1928.

It's Halloween at Spooky Towers!

It's spooky time at Carlton Towers! Bring the little ones in their best fancy dress to the Spooky Kids Disco this Halloween. Taking place on Sunday 27 October between 5pm and 7.30pm youngsters from tots to teens can show off their best dance moves during a set of classic spooky tunes. Entry per child is £10 and includes juice, chocolate, or toffee apple. Adult entry is £5 per person. Food for purchase on the evening includes Woodfired Pizza, plus a bar for the grown-ups. Carlton Towers is also hosting a Halloween Ball for over 18's on Friday 1st November. Guests can get dressed up for the witching hour and enjoy a Halloween inspired three course menu followed by dancing until midnight in the magical Gothic style state rooms.

Broughton Sanctuary to host the opening celebration of the 10th Dark Skies Festival

Broughton Sanctuary is thrilled to announce that it will host the opening celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park's Dark Skies Festival. The event next February promises to be a stellar celebration of the region's breathtaking night skies and the wonders of the cosmos. The Yorkshire Dales - a Dark Sky Reserve The Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to some of the darkest skies in the country, offering stunning views of the Milky Way, planets, meteors and even the Northern Lights. Designated a Dark Sky Reserve by DarkSky International, the park is a haven for stargazers and an area of significant scientific, educational, cultural, heritage and public value.

Make sure your wedding day is protected! 

When you're planning a wedding, getting insured is important to protect yourself against anything that could go awry just before, or on the big day. For those aiming to tie the knot this year, Alex Cross, Insurance Director at Tesco Bank shares his top tips on things to consider for your wedding day and make sure you're covered so things can run as smoothly as possible. Weddings can be a pricey affair, with the average cost of a UK wedding in 2024 coming in at around £20,755. Knowing the total cost of your wedding and how much you're spending on each element of your big day is crucial before choosing your insurance policy. Identifying any big-ticket expenses that you'll want covered should anything go wrong, such as venues, caterers, photographers, or dresses is also key. This can also help you decide if standard insurance policies will be enough or if you'll need something more specific or customised.

How to avoid pre-nups becoming a wedding alarm bell

As one of the most popular seasons for wedding proposals approaches, couples are being reminded to factor pre-nuptials into their plans well ahead of the big day. No longer associated with the rich and famous, people from all walks of life and finance levels are entering into nuptial agreements. And often it's not the couples themselves who initiate the idea to enter into a nuptial agreement, it can often be suggested by their parents. "It's becoming more common for couples to take out an agreement because their parents have helped them financially more than perhaps, they did 5 to 10 years ago," said Sally Ward, a Senior Associate solicitor in Family Law at leading law firm, Ellisons Solicitors.

Donations instead of wedding gifts - support VOW for Girls

From unconventional venues to unique attire choices, modern couples are redefining what it means to celebrate love. But what if one of these unique touches could mean helping change the lives of millions of girls around the world? This is where VOW for Girls steps in. Founded by Princess Mabel van Orange of the Netherlands, a serial entrepreneur for social change and founder of VOW for Girls, this unique charity aims to tackle the urgent issue of child marriage through a creative and powerful funding method. Instead of the usual wedding day traditions, VOW for Girls invites couples to use their special day as a force for good. By saying 'I do,' couples can empower millions of young girls to say 'I do' to a brighter future.

Winter wedding colour trends set to dominate 2024 & 2025

The date has been set, the invitations are out. Have you planned a winter wedding for this season and are still looking for inspiration for your decorations? Trend expert Ella Citron-Thompkins from Diamonds Factory tells us which five colour schemes are ideal...Ice Princess: silver, white, blue, grey: For those who prefer classic elegance, the "Ice Princess" colour scheme is perfect. The cool colour palette of silver, white, blue and grey creates an elegant, frosty look and adds a touch of fairytale magic to your winter wedding. Crystal clear accents such as ice crystals, sparkling fairy lights and shimmering decorations fit perfectly and create a magical, almost arctic atmosphere.