Wedding suppliers in Yorkshire

Planning a wedding in Yorkshire

England's largest historic county gives couples a lot of choice. Yorkshire has two national parks, a dramatic coastline, historic cities and lively urban centres, and its suppliers cover all of them.

Four very different areas

North Yorkshire is the most rural, with the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Howardian Hills, plus coastal towns such as Whitby and Scarborough. York has its medieval walls and York Minster, and Harrogate is known for its spa-town architecture. West Yorkshire centres on Leeds and Bradford, with mill buildings and Pennine villages nearby. South Yorkshire has Sheffield, which sits on the edge of the Peak District. East Yorkshire covers Hull, Beverley and the Yorkshire Wolds.

Popular venue types include barns, country houses, converted mills, city hotels and marquees on farmland.

Travel for guests

The A1(M) and M1 run north to south, with the M62 crossing the county. The East Coast Main Line serves York, Leeds and Doncaster, and Leeds Bradford Airport serves the region. Venues in the Dales and Moors can involve long, narrow roads, so give guests clear directions and consider arranging a coach.

Things to keep in mind

Tourist areas such as York, the coast and the national parks are busy in summer and during school holidays, and accommodation can fill up quickly. Upland weather can turn quickly too, so plan an indoor alternative.

Prices vary with the day of the week and season. Couples who can be flexible on dates often find more availability for popular venues and suppliers.

Legal points

Civil ceremonies in England must be held at a register office or approved premises, and you give notice at your local register office. Check the details with the register office covering your venue.

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