Over the next few minutes we will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Leeds and Bradford in full detail. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Leeds & Bradford Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Leeds & Bradford
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Leeds and Bradford will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for Britain are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Leeds & Bradford Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Leeds and Bradford might be the most important decision you will make:
- The Mansion at Mansion Ln, Roundhay
- The Faversham at 1-5 Springfield Mount, Woodhouse
- Lineham Farm Weddings at Swan Ln, Eccup
- Oulton Hall Hotel at Rothwell Ln, Oulton
- Rio Grande at 144 Woodhead Rd, Bradford
- The Madisson at 210 City Rd, Bradford
- Mirage Banqueting Suite at Commercial Centre, Legrams Ln, Bradford
- HQ Banqueting Suite at Bolling Rd, Broomfields, Bradford
- Holdsworth House at Holdsworth Rd, Holdsworth, Halifax
- The Moorlands Inn at Keighley Rd, Halifax
The Mansion can hold 134 people for dinner and wedding ceremonies near you and it can also hold as many as 220 people standing for a party or evening reception.
The Faversham can accommodate your ceremony for 120 persons in the Main Hall or up to 85 individuals in the Conservatory. They can provide catering for evening receptions for 300 individuals as well as wedding breakfasts for 60 to 140 guests.
The regular package at Lineham Farm includes usage of all important areas as well as lodging for 50 guests in the farmhouse and cottages and it offers an outdoor ceremony space as well.
The beautiful Repton Room at Oulton Hall is perfect for small gatherings, while the Upper Claret Jug can comfortably fit 100 people and boasts a breathtaking view of the golf course. Their magnificent Oulton Suite can be used for larger local weddings for up to 220 guests with a private bar and dancefloor to party the night away.
Rio Grande provides two suites and each has a dance floor and a theater stage. These spaces may be furnished to your specifications and can hold 700 people.
The Madisson is a specially designed wedding and events location in your area with numerous function rooms that can accommodate 1,200 guests.
One of Bradford’s largest banqueting halls the HQ Banqueting Suite can host gatherings for as many as 1,000 guests.
In addition to five indoor spaces Holdsworth House in West Yorkshire also gives you the one-of-a-kind option of getting married outdoors in either the lovely Colonnade Courtyard or the Garden Gazebo.
Up to 200 seated or 300 standing guests may be accommodated in The Moorlands Inn in Halifax plus there is also a ceremony area outside.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Bridal Emporium at 4/5 Grand Arcade, Vicar Ln
- Milan Bridal at 9 Queens Arcade
- Abbey Wedding Warehouse at 2B Commercial Rd, Kirkstall
- Angel Brides at 158 Low Ln, Horsforth
- The Bridal House at 11 Regent St
- Wed2B at Ground Floor The Dry House, 471 Kirkstall Rd
- Brides To Be Bridal Shop at 4A Northfield Terrace, Queensbury, Bradford
- Darling Brides at Leeds Rd, Thackley, Shipley, Bradford
- Purity Bridal at #1 Lower Brear, Leeds Rd, Halifax
- Alyona Malai at Ashfield Dr, Halifax
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Gray Starling Designs at Elmete Walk, Roundhay
- Shell Windsor Stationery at 1 Old Rd, Stanningley, Pudsey
- Shaadi Cards Bradford at 10 Nesfield St, Bradford
- The Wedding Card Company at 141B Woodhead Rd, Bradford
- Amber Invitations Bradford at Allerton, Bradford
- Julia Eastwood at Croft Myl, Halifax
- Blush & Blossom Paper
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Leeds or Bradford wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Arts & Flowers at 25 Austhorpe Rd
- The Flower House at 62B Main St, Garforth
- Leonora Rose at 31A Oldfield Ln
- The Perfumed Garden at 19 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton
- Frames For Flowers at 13-15 Clayton Rd, Bradford
- Estelles Bouquets Florist at 41 Beacon Rd, Wibsey, Bradford
- Julia’s Florist at 11 St Helena Rd, Bradford
- Scentiments Flowers & Gifts at 110 St. Enoch’s Rd, Wibsey, Bradford
- Flowers By Jade at 97a Ovenden Rd, Halifax
- Flowers By Leigh at Grantham House, Grantham Rd, Boothtown, Halifax
- Daisy Hoban Floral Design
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Howard Barnett Wedding Photographer
- 123 Photography
- John Hope Photography
- Stories of I Do
- Barnaby Aldrick Wedding Photography
- Peter Rollings Photography
- Midgley Wedding Cinematography
- RA Wedding Photography in Bradford
- Nick Calini in Bradford
- Asian Wedding Photographer in Bradford
- Anna Wood Photography in Bradford
- Danny Thompson Photography in Halifax
- Sugarbird Photography in Halifax
- Photography & Films by Charli in Halifax
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- The Rebel Sounds
- Evallance
- Back Chat Brass
- Live Band Entertainment
- Wedding Bands For Hire
- The Undercover Waiters
- Steven Heath in Bradford
- Michael Mulholland in Bradford
- Wired Function Wedding Band in Halifax
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists at 42 Winding Way
- Bridal Makeup by Ayham at St Mark’s Rd, Woodhouse
- Ellie Willans Makeup Artist at 94 Kirkgate
- The Hair & Makeup Stylist at 32 Ridgeway, Roundhay
- Vanity By Mariyam at Dawnay Rd, Bradford
- Room 907 at 905 Harrogate Rd, Apperley Bridge, Bradford
- DollFace Pro Make Up Artist in Bradford
- Ignite Hair, Beauty & Bridal
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Slater Menswear at 83 Albion St
- Hire5 Menswear at 209 Richardshaw Ln, Stanningley, Pudsey
- Owen Scott at 46 King St, Huddersfield
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Leeds and Bradford are available at:
- Sweet Valentine Bakery at 6 Hazel Rd
- The Little Cake Cottage at 99 Lidgett Ln, Roundhay
- Jodie Bakes at #I, Cardigan Workspace, Lennox Rd, Burley
- Sweet Sensations Cakes at 7 Murray View, Middleton
- Patisserie Valerie at 50a Albion St
- The Crafted Cake House at 29 Queen St
- Twinkle Cakes at 562 Thornton Rd, Bradford
- Cakes & Treats at Manningham Ln, Bradford
- Aylas Fairy Cakes at Tyersal Grove, Laisterdyke, Bradford
- Nafees Bakers & Sweets at 872 Manchester Rd, Bradford
- The Cake Emporium at 12 Wade House Rd, Shelf, Halifax
- Cake Box at 230 King Cross Rd, Halifax
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Blue Pepper Catering
- Honest Supper Club
- Bears Pantry Catering
- Relish Food
- The Grazing Guys
- Iqbal Catering in Bradford
- Aziz Catering in Bradford
- Spitting Pig Yorkshire in Bradford
- East West Catering in Halifax
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- The Lost & Found Leeds Club at 3 Albion Pl
- Tattu Restaurant & Bar at Minerva, 29 E Parade
- Ox Club at 19a The Headrow
- Sous Le Nez at The Basement, Quebec House, 9 Quebec St
- Bill’s Leeds Restaurant at 1 Albion Pl
- Mezza Restaurant at Legrams Mill, Bradford
- The 6 Acres Famous Carvery & Dining at 119 Westgate Hill St, Drighlington, Bradford
- The Manor at Bradford Rd, Drighlington, Bradford
- Q Gardens at Stadium Mills, Bradford
- Ricci’s Place at 4 Crossley St, Halifax
- Sapore at 5 Central St, Halifax
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Sian Chaplin Events at 16 Wynford Terrace
- Rosie Green Events at Roundhay
- Jalwa Wedding Décor at 120a Arncliffe Terrace, Bradford
- Red Carpet Events at 26 Girlington Rd, Bradford
- Deqorated Events in Bradford
- Ford Mustang Wedding at Edgefield Grove, Halifax
- Bertie’s at Brook St, Elland
- Linda Abrahams & Co
- Pamella Dunn Events
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Sheffield
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Manchester
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Liverpool
- Florists, Invitations & Cakes In Newcastle upon Tyne
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Leeds & Bradford
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Leeds and Bradford and we wish you the best of luck!