Yorkshire & Humberside

Lots of couples look for ways to surprise their guests at the wedding and couples in Yorkshire are no different. Luckily, Yorkshire is full of some brilliant suppliers on hand to assist with any surprises from a surprise first dance to surprise entertainment.

Here are some of our favourite ideas that can be incorporated into your venue that will surprise and delight your guests.

• Make a Surprise Entrance - Everyone loves a surprise entrance whether this means you dancing in with your new partner, or perhaps wearing a second dress to match the party mood.
• Add some wild entertainment - You can find and hire a whole host of different acts to wow your guests from Ice sculptures to fire breathers, to magicians and caricaturists, the options are endless.
• Take Song Requests - Ensure all your guests are boogying away on the dancefloor by surprising them with their favourite songs throughout the night.
• Hire a Mixologist - get the party atmosphere going and hire a mixologist to surprise your guests and tickle their tastebuds with some cocktail creations personalised to you.

Contacting the vicar of the church where you want to get married is the best approach to make arrangements for a church wedding in Yorkshire because different churches may have somewhat varied policies regarding weddings there. Most of the time, four weeks before the wedding, the banns must be read out, where you should be in attendance. Additionally, each church will have its own fees for hosting weddings, so it's essential to be aware of these before making a reservation there.

The majority of couples choose one of the breathtaking wedding venues in and around Yorkshire to celebrate their union with family and friends after a church ceremony.

Marquee weddings are the ideal opportunity to put your own unique spin on things and are a great way to express your creativity, but planning one has its own unique set of challenges that must be taken into account. As Yorkshire is home to some particularly stunning venues, many couples will look to take advantage of the manicured lawns and set up a marquee for their guests to enjoy celebrating.

You will find plenty of hire companies who are experts in setting up marquees for your big day. Before you book, just be sure to ask all the key questions to your venue and hire company such as heating and lighting arrangements and how bar and catering setups work on the day.