Friday 30th August 2019

Rebecca and Jamie’s August wedding day was beautifully warm and dry. It’s a really lovely time of year in Valley Gardens as the plants are bursting with life and colour which creates a stunning backdrop for a wedding. Rebecca and Jamie married outside on our terrace, surrounded by 60 of their friends and family to witness their vows. Rebecca grew up around Harrogate so felt that the Sun Pavilion, with its beautiful views of the gardens and flowers, was the perfect setting for them. They also chose us for “the relaxed environment but still a professional service with quality food.” When we asked them what made their day really special we were thrilled with their response, “everything ran so smoothly, it was all just perfect.”

For their wedding breakfast Rebecca and Jamie chose roast vine tomato soup to start, followed by sage roasted chicken breast with colcannon and fresh vegetables, all finished off with a classic pavlova with lime and passion fruit curd and summer berries. The couple chose to have their speeches before the meal to stop any nerves from spoiling the enjoyment of the wedding breakfast (a top tip if you’ve got anyone worried about speaking!). The best man, father of the bride, and Jamie all made a speech on the day.

Any advice for couples planning a wedding?

“I kept track of everything that I had ordered and how much it cost. We picked the parts that were important to us and spent money on those, cutting back on other parts that didn’t mean as much to us.”

“Ask for people to help as it can be overwhelming and just enjoy planning and the lead up, it’s over so quickly. Enjoy every minute, people don’t know if you have got anything wrong or if something is missing. Relax and enjoy the day it flies by!“

Suppliers

Photography – Paula Beaumont Photography
Bride’s dress – The Bridal Affair
Bride’s shoes – Debenhams
Groom’s suit – Top Mark Suit Hire
Bridesmaid’s dresses – Oasis
Bridal hair – Meraki Harrogate
Bridal makeup – Hannah Skelley
Florist – Rebecca and Jamie did their own with help from friends
Wedding cake – Marks and Spencer, decorated by Rebecca and her auntie
Venue styling – All by Rebecca and Jamie
Stationery – Pure Invitation
Transport – Yorkshire Chauffer Company
Entertainment – Harrogate Wedding and Event Hire

If you’re looking for a Harrogate wedding venue, find out more about what we have to offer on our weddings page and have a look at our gallery for some more inspiration.