Here at The Normans we're rather fed up of February (be gone wind and rain!) and are getting all excited about the year ahead. Our 2017 wedding season kicks off this very March, but before we turn our attention to spring, we owe you all an overdue look at our late 2016 weddings!
Cue local love birds, Bethany and Matt who tied the knot in Bethany's village church, Healaugh, in November, before arriving in style at The Normans for a reception to remember.
The couple held reception drinks - miniature bottles of Prosecco with gold straws, naturally - in The Normans 18th-century threshing barn, which was filled to the rafters with romantic tunes, courtesy of a string quartet.
While Bethany wowed in her off-the-shoulder gown, made by Brides of York, her gorgeous gaggle of girls showed off the day's colour scheme - blush pink and gold - in the most fabulous fashion: full tulle skirts and glittery knitwear. [Insert serious outfit envy here.]
But it was The Normans marquee where Bethany and Matt's pink and gold colour scheme really came to life.
Many an 'ooh' and an 'aah' were heard from guests as they entered our walkway, beneath a ceiling of gold balloons - after all, who doesn't love a balloon after a few too many Proseccos?
Inside, we just loved the floral centrepieces by super florist Kate Mell, which comprised cream roses and gorgeous greenery atop tall, brass candelabra.
Feeling the urge to steal bride Bethany's style? Why not have a bash at this DIY table plan, which adorned a full-length mirror (also handy for lip gloss top ups.)
Even the couple's cake dazzled: displayed on top of one of The Normans rustic barrels, it was created by Iced Yorkshire
For extra sparkle, Bethany and Matt's 'Pimp Your Prosecco' station went down a storm. Sloe Gin, you say? Don't mind if we do...
Bethany and Matt ensured the speeches dazzled guests - for all the right reasons - by hiring oversized letter lights - 'M&B' - from Leeds-based company, Marvellous Glow. They took prime position behind the top table.
After a sit-down main course, followed by a dessert table filled with the couple's favourite sugary treats, the wedding party had ingested enough E-numbers and wine to hit the dancefloor. Tunes were courtesy of The Normans party regulars, Jonny Ross Music.
All that's left for us to say is a heartfelt, 'Congratulations Mr and Mrs Fitchie!'
“Matthew and I were truly blessed to hold our wedding at The Normans. The venue is different to anything we’d seen before - we still have guests saying how amazing it was! A huge thank you to Oliver and Laura for all their support too - they really ensured it all ran so smoothly!”
Lumiere Photographic took these fab photos of Bethany and Matt's wedding. Their details can be found on our Suppliers page. For yet more photos from the day (yes, they are well worth a look!) check out our Gallery page.
