The Very Best Wedding Suppliers Across the North East and Yorkshire for Your Dream Day
It can be tough to know who to trust with the delicate details of your wedding day
Suited and Booted
A groom’s suit is (almost) as important as the bride’s dress, and no one knows this better than Skopes. Set up by Sydney Cope in 1948, the business has stayed in the family and they remain dedicated to providing the finest ready-to-wear suits for grooms, groomsmen and wedding guests in a wide range of colours and sizes. They have all the accessories to match too, from pocket squares and ties to cufflinks. skopes.com
Say Yes to the Dress
The Bridal Affair in the village of Easingwold offer a carefully-curated range of gorgeous designer gowns for the stylish bride. The shop is also home to Curvy Bridal, a plus-size bridal boutique who have specialised in curvy brides for more than 11 years. They stock a truly inclusive range, with more than 180 gowns from a size six to a 32 available in store, and offer one-on-one consultations, private fittings and personalised styling advice to help brides find their dream dress. thebridalaffair.co.uk
Sustainable Style
As a wedding guest, the dress you wear to a wedding is often worn just once, which is bad news for both your wallet and the planet. So, why not hire one? Hirestreet are the environmentally and importantly very economically-friendly option, with designer brands and everything from minis to maxis in all colours available to hire. You can either pay as you rent or subscribe for just £45 a month for an unlimited wardrobe, allowing indecisive guests multiple options to wear on the big day. Perfect! hirestreetuk.com
Mood Music
As the North East’s leading string quartet and string trio, Aurora Strings have more than 20 years of experience setting the mood for wedding ceremonies and celebrations. As an acoustic set-up they can move easily between rooms, allowing them to seamlessly provide music as required throughout the day, from pre-ceremony drinks to the wedding breakfast. Their repertoire is extensive, ranging from classical music to pop and film scores and they can even write arrangements for you. aurorastrings.org.uk
Celebratory Catering
Ginger Snap are a sustainable, family-run event catering business, focused on using the best of Britain’s seasonal produce. They grow many of their own herbs including wild garlic and meadowsweet, and their passionate chefs also forage ingredients from local hedgerows, such as brambles and damsons, and are always pushing the boundaries of traditional cuisine. Ginger Snap can cater to parties of all sizes and are there to guide you right through the process. ginger-snap.co.uk
Easy Elegance
Get sharp suits for your groom and groomsmen without the hefty price tag by renting them from Rathbones. Their curated collection doesn’t compromise on quality – all their suits are made from premium fabrics and boast the very best tailoring. They’ve hand-picked perfectly paired wedding suits, black tie, tuxedos and Highland wear in a range of colours to eliminate any guesswork and ensure the look is cohesive and on-trend. Simply choose a suit, wear it and then return it, for a fraction of the price of committing to ownership. rathbonestailor.com
The Jewellery
For engagement and wedding rings and bridal jewellery that not only looks stunning, but is also handcrafted in Yorkshire, no one does it better than Phillip Stoner. Since 1982 they have produced stunningly beautiful, stylish jewellery using only the highest quality diamonds. They also offer a bespoke jewellery design service so you can create something unique, and restoration services to make something old, new. phillipstoner.com
A Soft Touch
Whether you decide to book a makeup artist or create the look yourself on your wedding day, the Jo Leversuch makeup brushes are an essential for the big day. Jo has a long career as a successful makeup artist, famously creating makeup that looks like second skin. Carefully-weighted handles give even distribution and ensure comfort and perfect control with every stroke. Soft but precise brush heads are encased in a sleek, nickel-plated brass ferrule and the lacquered FSC birch wood handle ensures a luxurious feel that doesn’t cost the earth. joleversuch.co.uk
Arrive in Style
With a longstanding reputation for reliability and quality, AB Wedding Cars have a beautiful fleet of 1930s to 1960s vintage-style and classic cars. You can arrive (and leave) in style on your wedding day in a range of vehicles including limousines and convertibles, or even a 1962 VW Campervan or 1966 Landrover Series II. Company-owned and chauffeur-driven, you’ll be comfortable in the knowledge that you’ll arrive on time and in safe hands – and whatever your requirements, there’s never a compromise on service. abweddingcars.com
Mood Music
The talented Hyde Family Jam are Yorkshire’s premier function band and will inject a huge shot of energy into your big day, playing pop covers with a folky twist. The band started out as buskers and now stay true to their roots with folk instruments and punk energy, playing songs we all know and love. They put their heart and soul into every performance, and are happy to learn new songs that mean the most to you for your first dance. hydefamilyjam.com
A Little Bit of Sparkle
Whether it’s finding the right jewellery to add the finishing touch to your bridal look, or picking out precious wedding rings for you and your partner, David Summerfield have it all. A first-choice since 1914, this family-run business’ passion for fine jewellery is second-to-none. Their wedding and engagement rings come with free cleaning for life, a testament to how much they care about their customers and the longevity of their high-quality pieces. davidsummerfield.co.uk
Outstanding Occasionwear
Find that special Mother of the Bride outfit at Evie Black, who specialise in beautifully-tailored occasionwear at an affordable price. Run by a mother-daughter team, their curated range of styles are contemporary and on-trend, and can be easily worn again for other special occasions. Private appointments can be booked at their Durham showroom to browse and try on the full collection. evieblack.co.uk
Fascinating Headwear
Perfect for the stylish mother-of-the-bride or wedding guest looking to stand-out, Get Smart II in Blagdon offer an extensive range of hats, fascinators and hatinators in every colour imaginable. They also stock accessories including jewellery, belts and hairbands to complement your wedding outfit. Some of their range is available to shop on their website, though visiting in store is recommended to try on their entire selection and ensure you find the right look for you. getsmarttwo.co.uk
