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The Engine Shed is based in the heart of picturesque Wetherby and began its life as a goods shed on the Harrogate to Church Fenton railway line. Now a Grade II listed building, The Engine Shed has been superbly renovated to create a truly unique venue. The Engine Shed Wetherby is a family-run business and is renowned for its friendly service. Your wedding day is only limited by your own creativity and imagination, so let us be a part of the wedding of your dreams.

The Engine Shed is licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies, offering a unique alternative to the Registry Office. The two main areas include:

The Mezzanine

When you’re daydreaming about your big day, do you envisage a festival-style wedding complete with tipis and circus tents? How about having a street-food set up serving Turkish Meze, or a 1930s themed wedding with vintage 7” records for table name markers? Enter Canvas & Stone, the new country house collective offering ‘anything goes’ weddings on the grandest of scales.

The wedding industry is worth in excess of £10bn a year and the big trend for 2016 is personalisation - adding personal touches that make your special day stand out for all the right reasons.

From an intimate ceremony nestled within a private garden to a rooftop wedding with views across Edinburgh, Dundas Castle is offering couples even more spectacular settings to say ‘I do’ in 2016.

As of January next year, along with the existing ceremony spots, couples can opt for a wedding in the stunning Garden of Peace within the Castle grounds, or on the roof of the medieval Auld Keep – which also celebrates its 600th anniversary in 2016.

The Folly, situated in what was once an 18th century farmhouse, is a stylish venue located on the edge of the tranquil Medieval village of Mackworth, the gate way to the Peak District, making it an idyllic space to say ‘I do’.

Positioned next to the newly-refurbished dining destination The Farmhouse At Mackworth, The Folly has its own exclusive entrance and terrace making it the perfect place for your celebration. Each couple has their own experienced and dedicated wedding planner assisting you through the planning process tailor making your own unique day.

Blackwell Grange has a long and fascinating history, having been built as a private home by the Allan family. Building commenced in 1693 and was finally completed in 1717, with the property being passed down through the family until 1953.

From the moment you turn into the long, sweeping driveway and catch your first glimpse of the Georgian façade, you know you are somewhere very special. Set in 9 acres of glorious countryside, the hotel is perfect for capturing those all-important wedding photos. Blackwell Grange also boasts the most stunning Georgian grand staircase.

The Parsonage Hotel & Spa was built in early 1840s and maintains many of its original features. Only six miles from the centre of York nestled in the pretty village of Escrick. The hotel sits in five acres of beautiful garden and woodlands and is the ideal setting for your perfect day. The hotel boasts an award winning restaurant, beautiful conservatory and elegant lounges.

The Parsonage offers 50 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms all with digital televisions, complimentary WIFI and parking with a host of modern touches to make your stay a restful one. We have weekend and midweek packages to suit all budgets.

A wedding day is one that will be joyfully remembered for a lifetime –

Greece’s iconic hotel Domes of Elounda has created an extraordinary setting in which to celebrate the beginning of a new life. From a rose strewn,  private chapel with spectacular views of the sea, to the sprawling wooden decks perched over clear blue water and surrounded by the lush and exotic gardens, this is a day that will be coloured by everlasting memories.