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ONCE UPON A TIME
a time... ONCE UPON
The wedding of Sam and Victoria McKay at Ripley Castle, Harrogate was what dreams are made of!
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Sam and Victoria met at work. Victoria tells us, “We realised we had a lot in common, liked the same things and found ourselves eating pizza and drinking wine at the local restaurant shortly after.” During lockdown, on Christmas morning Sam proposed. Of course, Victoria said yes, and wedding planning began! On 28th May 2022, at Ripley Castle, Harrogate, the pair said their vows.
Here, Victoria tells us more about their day...
SETTING THE SCENE
Traditional, beautiful, classic. That was the couple’s order of the day and that’s exactly what they found with Ripley Castle in Harrogate. Victoria reminisces, “The venue was breathtaking. When we walked into the castle grounds there was no turning back and after meeting Rebecca and the team and seeing inside, it was everything we could’ve wished for. The vision of the drink’s reception on the terrace and the various rooms in the castle for different sections of the day – it was just perfect.”
With such a fabulous venue, Victoria and Sam were keen to carry the classy theme throughout the day and chose neutral tones and decorated the tables with beautiful white roses and dark foliage. Blossom Tree Cake Company in Harrogate designed the cake – a three-tier white and light champagne icing with ruffled bottom adorned with iced white roses.
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Victoria looked picture perfect. She chose her dream dress from Ava Rose Hamilton in Silsden – a Stella York design in head-to-toe lace with a statement train. Her bridesmaids all wore individually made, peach, floorlength dresses with a design chosen by them to suit their shape and style.
Sam wore a charcoal suit from Hawes & Curtis with a white shirt, white paisley tie from Eton, finished with a white pocket square and white rose buttonhole. The groomsmen also had a charcoal suit from Owen Scott in Huddersfield with the same accessories but instead with a grey paisley tie.
TIME TO CELEBRATE
For Victoria and Sam, there was only one way to celebrate! Victoria explains, “I was previously a professional Latin dancer and so for our first dance, I taught Sam a routine, inclusive of lifts and tricks to entertain the guests.” Of course, this went down a storm! Following this, the party continued with a DJ playing popular songs, all part of their wedding package from Ripley Castle.
She adds, “It was truly the best day of our lives. Everyone said they’d never been to a more sincere, genuine wedding and it felt that two families were coming together forever.”
A SUIT FOR E V E R Y OCCASION.
Congratulations! May we take this opportunity of offering you our congratulations on your forthcoming celebration.Our aim is to make your wedding day, the most memorable occasion. Our experienced team will be pleased to advise you on your choice of wines, seating arrangements and all other items that have to be organised for you special day.
We suggest that a visit to the hotel is an essential prerequisite for you to fully appreciate the high standards.We require that you book in advance so that we can ensure one of our dedicated team can be available to discuss your individual requirements.
Originally built in 1850n the hotel is a fine example of early Victorian architecture. The building has been sympathetically extended to include 27 en-suite rooms, enhancing its original character and features. We offer special rates for yourself and any guest wishing to stay the night before your big day. All rates include a full English breakfast. The hotel can be fully exclusive if you so wish. This will have special Terms & Conditions. The hotel also offers a charming patio and landscaped gardens providing a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photographs.
Heath cottage is ideally situated within three miles of the M1 and M62 motorway networks, with Dewsbury train station less than 5 minutes away.
Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8ET www.heathcottagehotel.co.uk info@heathcottage.co.uk | 01924 465399
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VICTORIA’S TOP TIP! Plan ahead and on the day relax into every second, absorb every magic moment and cherish the people that are there to celebrate you. It’ll be the best day of your life!
VICTORIA AND SAM’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK
Venue, www.ripleycastle.co.uk | Photographer, www.nataliehamiltonphotography.com Dress & accessories, www.avarosehamilton.co.uk | Groom suit, www.hawesandcurtis.co.uk/stores/leeds Groomsmen suits, www.owenscott.co.uk | Bridesmaid dresses, www.bridesmaidbyjb.com Hair stylist, www.facebook.com/22Bridal | Make-up artist, www.instagram.com/bridalmakeupbyholly Cake, www.blossomtreecakeco.co.uk | Flowers, www.regalflowers.co.uk | Chair sashes, www.llwe.co.uk
