Ian and I got engaged in October 2018, two years and a day after our first date. In March 2019, a whole year before the Coronavirus pandemic, we set a date and booked our wedding ceremony at Skipton Castle. Neither of us had been to the castle before, but it felt like the perfect place to say our vows. They don’t do many weddings there so it felt rather exclusive and very special.
We liaised with Janet Simmonds throughout the planning process. She was absolutely excellent, particularly the day before the wedding at the rehearsal. She told us everything we needed to know and mentioned that in case of emergency, she has a ready supply of safety pins, a sewing kit, water and a whole host of other things we may need. It turned out that we needed the safety pins…
Our wedding ceremony at Skipton Castle
We had our wedding ceremony in the Banqueting Hall which will seat up to 80 guests. It’s a beautiful, authentic, simple space with wonderful acoustics. Apart from a slight wardrobe malfunction with the strap on one of the bridesmaid dresses, (hence needing the safety pins), everything went swimmingly.
These photographs were taken by our brilliant photographer, Jenna Meeking. We’re absolutely overjoyed with them.
I get so emotional looking at our photos. It truly was the best day of our lives. The photographs of our wedding reception at Beck Hall in Malham are equally stunning. I’ll share those as soon as I can.
Notes
Click here to read about and see my wedding dress from first try-on to final fitting.
For weddings at Skipton Castle, please see the website and contact Janet Simmonds.
For enquiries about Beck Hall, please see the website and contact Louise Macbeth.
Flowers: Keelham Farm Shop.
Wedding photographer: Jenna Meeking.
Wedding Band: The Upstarts. (Acoustic two-piece for the Castle. They played as their usual four-piece at our wedding reception).
Wedding car: Aston Martin DB11, Supercar Experiences.
Bride and bridesmaids’ hair: Chic Hair Studio Skipton.
6 comments
Liz I’ll never get over how utterly beautiful you looked and what a perfect day it was… as I said to Lisa you’re the happiest bride I’ve ever seen!! You made the best choices in everything from your dress to the venue to the flowers and, OF COURSE, to your choice of husband. Ian was as lovely as we knew he’d be and I honestly couldn’t be happier for you (especially when I think back to The Day of Sushi in Selfridges, what a long way you’ve come 😉)…!
Thank you so much for asking us to be a part of your special day, may you have a long and happy life together xxxxxxx
Aww, thank you Catherine. It was such a perfect day in every way- the best day of my life. I’m so glad you and Lisa came. I just wish we’d have got a photo together. How on earth did three bloggers and three Instagram husbands manage not to take a photo!!! And yes, sushi in Selfridges seems like a lifetime ago! xxx
Oh Liz, I’m crying…No words can relay my happiness for you but your photos most certainly do. My friend, you are exquisite inside and out xxx
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I only wish you could have been there with Catherine and Lisa xxxx
What a wonderful post Lizzy, that looks like a truly wonderful and emotional day – I bet you had a ball. Nice to see all the family dressed up, but you were the star of the show in that divine dress. Thanks for sharing lovely. Jacqui x
Lizzie, thanks so much for sharing your special day with us! These photos are utterly magnificent and you are the image of the most beautiful and perfect bride ever!
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