It is a little known fact that YSP is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships, and with it’s amazing surroundings why wouldn’t you want to get married here?

The stunning five hundred acre setting and intimate function spaces make Yorkshire Sculpture Park an outstanding location. Whether it’s a civil wedding ceremony in the Auditorium, an intimate dinner in the YSP Restaurant or celebration drinks and canapés on the outdoor terrace, enjoy your special day in the unforgettable surroundings of Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The ceremony itself is held in the Roger Evans Auditorium: The Auditorium is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships and is situated in the award winning Visitor Centre. This contemporary space has been designed to offer maximum flexibility for intimate gatherings of 30 or large celebrations of up to 120. This versatile space can be adapted and dressed for every occasion.

The reception is then held at the YSP Centre and Restaurant: The entire YSP Centre can be exclusively hired for special evening entertaining, including the beautiful 18th century terrace in the formal Garden. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés on the Centre concourse or outdoor terrace overlooking YSP’s rolling landscape. Enjoy a delicious evening meal for up to 130 guests in the fabulous licensed restaurant, which opens up panoramic views of the Country Park and Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures.

Sally The wedding and Events Manager advices that weddings are held later on in the day, ideally at about 4pm-5pm. The Park outlets are shut at 5pm and the park it self at 6pm so this then leaves the wedding party complete exclusivity to the whole venue.
There is also the option for a small cost of hiring the underground gallery for an exclusive viewing, this is a fantastic option for the art loving couple who want to offer their guests something a bit different.

The parks award winning restaurant will cater for the wedding breakfast and offers a huge amount of variety in it’s menus. You can choose from a 3 course sit down wedding breakfast, a hot fork buffet, snack menu, canepes and a large selection of drinks packages.
As well as the food the park offers an alternative gift list. The couple are able to make up their gift list from the parks shop, which is full of art, individually made jewelery pottery and a selection of books.

And if you are looking for a photographer, the park has it’s own official photographer Lee Allen. Of course they allow you to use whom ever you like, but Lee has been given exclusive access to all of the parks grounds and has the insider knowledge of the best places for those amazing shots!

Since my meeting with Sally, Boho has been put on their prefered supplier list for wedding planning, so if you have any questions, or need help for you big day I am the person to speak to.

A big thanks to Sally for meeting up with me and taking time out of her busy day to show me around the grounds. It really is an amazing venue, and certainly on top of my list if I were to renew my vows. The grounds are amazing and the ceremony and reception it self, modern, light and really offers something different for your wedding day.

For more information go to www.ysp.co.uk
or mail Sally at: weddings@ysp.co.uk or call 01924 832 508.
More more information on Lee Allen and his photography go to www.leeallenphotography.com.

Museums Sheffield holds 3 venues, Millennium Gallery and Winter Garden, Weston Park and Bishops’ House all completely different, so offering a wide variety of choice for each bride and groom.
With a wedding and civil partnership license from Sheffield City Council, Museums Sheffield can now offer everything from intimate ceremonies for a few family and friends to fully catered celebrations for up to 300 people. You can surround your self with Art, during the wedding ceremony, history or even high glass walls the choice is yours!

As well as Weddings Museums Sheffield is also a fantastic place to hold an event or corporate function, with the choice of many locations.

The first venue I looked at was:
The Millennium Gallery and Winter Garden I LOVE this Venue, and if I were to get married again, or renew my vows I think i would do it here!
The room is light, bright, modern with clean lines and a glass front, with high ceilings, A venue with a real ideal of space. As well as access to this amazing building guests are then invited across to the Winter Gardens for drinks and canapes, what better place to have your wedding photographs than your own giant green house!!

The Millennium Gallery and Winter Garden have won national awards for their elegant, contemporary architecture and exotic plants from around the world. If you are looking for a unique, stylish venue with a difference for your big day then this is the place for you!
Within the elegant Millennium Gallery there is a variety of superb spaces for entertaining. The main one for hire is the Long Gallery which is available to host your wedding breakfast and reception. This room can seat up to 120 for a traditional wedding breakfast and up to 200 for a more informal reception.
As well as this there is always the option of one of the other galleries (depending on exhibitions at the time) The Craft Design Gallery or the Metal Work gallery. The Winter Garden can be booked from 18.00 after it has closed to the public and can be an ideal location for photographs.
Within the next few months there is also the option of having an even larger space for your wedding reception for more information contact kelly.hodges@museums-sheffield.org.uk

The second Venue is:
Weston Park .This has rapidly become a favourite destination for all the family so it makes it a fabulous option for a wedding. The ceremony usually takes place in the elegant and intimate About Art gallery, which retains many original 19th century features from the historic City museum. This combination of listed building character with modern facilities makes the Museum a very attractive choice for wedding parties.
After the service, let the children explore the many exotic and colourful Museum displays before enjoying an exclusive meal in the dining area and adjoining outdoor terrace. If the weather is fine, the newly restored grounds of Weston Park itself provide a beautiful backdrop for photos and an afternoon stroll.

The third venue is:
Bishops’ House and is the best preserved timber framed house in Sheffield. Over 500 years old, it is a living, breathing time capsule. Inside, the house has kept many of its original features and looks just as it would have done in the 17th century, giving a great flavour of life in Tudor and Stuart England.
As a wedding venue, Bishops’ House is completely unique and well-suited to a smaller, more intimate celebration. Its smooth floors, wooden panelling, low ceilings and small doorways make the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. You really will feel like you’ve turned back the clock.

I was very impressed that everything Kelly at Museums Sheffield had to tell me, I love the flexibility and variety of venues on offer. It is refreshing to know there is an alternative option for couples looking for a less traditional approach to their wedding day, and great to see that Museums Sheffield are thinking outside the box.
From the locally sourced food to the variety of sized venues. Museum Sheffield have got it exactly right!……………..perfect for any of my Boho Brides!

For more information go to:
Museums Sheffield or contact Kelly on
kelly.hodges@museums-sheffield.org.uk
or call 0114 278 2715