Kirsty and James chose their favourite historic city, York, as the destination for their intimate May microwedding. With just sixteen guests, they happily prioritised connection and experience over tradition and formality, and every moment of the day reflected exactly who they are.

Yorkshire has so many lush wedding venues ready to welcome international couples for weddings, commitment ceremonies and elopements.

Here are some of my favourite wedding venues for anyone who dreams of marrying in an English castle, surrounded by history, tradition and romance!

Planning a wedding in York? As a local wedding celebrant, I spill the tea on why this city has it all for couples seeking meaningful, romantic weddings with real emotional depth and beauty.

Some of the best non-religious, funny, poignant, feminist, Humanist wedding readings around!

Ways to incorporate your culture into your unique wedding ceremony, including Greek, Persian, Scottish and other wedding traditions.

Lauren + George’s colourful, stylish, intentional and sincere wedding ceremony at The Arches, Dean Clough, Halifax in West Yorkshire.

What do wedding planners actually do? Do I need one? I sat down with Hannah of Hannah Rachael Weddings and found out all about wedding planning!

Humanist celebrant Ceremonies with Rachael shares ways of making your wedding more environmentally sustainable while still being joyful, intentional and beautiful. Tips on choosing ethical wedding suppliers, thinking about sustainable wedding flowers, sourcing wedding decor and more.

Mark and Nicole travelled from Los Angeles to North Yorkshire for their destination wedding: an intimate elopement in an English castle, attended by their closest family members. Their Humanist wedding ceremony and handfasting was the heart of their wedding day.

Wedding photographer Claire McClean shares why she loves attending and photographing celebrant-led weddings.

Listen to North Yorkshire based Humanist wedding celebrant Rachael Bowers on the All About Weddings podcast, discussing the benefits of a celebrant-led wedding ceremony.

A deeply romantic open air wedding in the shadow of Almscliffe Crag, near Harrogate.

Katie + Craig’s beautiful Autumn wedding in the gardens of Crayke Manor, near Easingwold in North Yorkshire

Tasha + Raef’s Humanist handfasting had nods to their cultural backgrounds, whilst making the most of the traditional surroundings of Gray’s Court, just a stone’s throw away from York Minster.

Abi + Jack celebrated their wedding with a laidback Humanist ceremony featuring ring exchange, personal vows and a wine box ceremony. Eden Barn in Penrith, Cumbria was the perfect venue for their boho wedding party.

Wedding inspiration from Natalie and Matthew’s handfasting and Humanist wedding ceremony.

Ben and Kate’s beautiful Humanist wedding ceremony at Burtonfields Hall, Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.

Childhood sweethearts Hannah + James finally celebrated their wedding at Woodstock Weddings, North Yorkshire.