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There is so<\/em> much that I love about Hannah and Dan’s York Register Office wedding. Their attitude to wedding planning, their thrifty budget-friendly<\/a> approach and their family-friendly focus. All just brilliant.<\/p>\n

They decided to tie the knot on the 21st April 2021 in York<\/a>. After their ceremony they wandered the pretty cobbled streets to get some historic and memorable images. They then had an intimate family meal to celebrate.<\/p>\n

I also adore their outfits choices. Hannah wore a gorgeous preloved gown teamed with a dried flower bouquet, while Dan wore a smart grey suit and camel tie.<\/p>\n

Such a special day! Big thanks to\u00a0 Hannah Brooke Photography<\/a> for sharing with us these stunning images.<\/p>\n

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York Register Office Wedding<\/h2>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

Daniel proposed on my birthday in a restaurant in Harrogate back in 2016 \u2013 we\u2019d been together for 3 years and it was a complete surprise.<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

A simple, intimate ceremony that was just about us and our children. We originally planned it for 2018, but I fell pregnant and then along came covid. It suited us well to keep things simple and just about us, though.<\/p>\n

Budget<\/h3>\n

\u00a31200 \u2013 this was a massive thing for us, we like to be savvy, my dress came eBay and Dan\u2019s suit was an investment piece that he\u2019d already worn to two other weddings.<\/p>\n

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The Venue<\/h3>\n

York Register office with our parents, my brother and of course the kids. Followed by a family meal at Ate O\u2019Clock restaurant in York \u2013 we were at least allowed to sit outside when we got married and the sun shone for us!<\/p>\n

Your Outfits<\/h3>\n

My dress was by Phase Eight from eBay. Dan\u2019s suit was from Moss Bros.<\/p>\n

The Ceremony & Music<\/h3>\n

We weren\u2019t allowed to choose our own music \u2013 they chose an instrumental of a Thousand years but Christina Perri which was perfect actually. The ceremony was a straightforward exchange of vows \u2013 our kids are 4 & 2 so we needed to keep things simple before their attention spans ran out!<\/p>\n

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Your Photographer & Filmmaker<\/h3>\n

Hannah Brooke Photography \u2013 we stumbled across her profile on Instagram because she had taken doorstep photos of some of our friends during the first lockdown. We really liked her style, so we asked her if she could tailor a package towards our small lockdown wedding.<\/p>\n

The Styling & Decor<\/h3>\n

Flowers were from InBloom.co \u2013 this is my cousin\u2019s new business and she specialises in fresh and dried flowers. I chose dried so I could keep them longer.<\/p>\n

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Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

Exchanging vows \u2013 I remember panicking that I wouldn\u2019t remember it all, but thankfully it was just a few words at a time.<\/p>\n

And having our photos taken \u2013 we\u2019re both quite camera shy so we felt really nervous about it but we actually really enjoyed it. It was just the two of us and our photographer and she made it fun. We walked around York, which was much quieter than usual.<\/p>\n

My favourite photos are the one in the doorway of York Minster (we wouldn\u2019t have got that if it had been open), the one of us kissing on the shambles, and the family picture where we eventually got our little boy to smile.<\/p>\n

Advice For Other Couples<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t stress about anything on the day \u2013 there\u2019s nothing you can do at that point about the weather, things not quite running to plan or if the kids play up.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s your only chance to enjoy your big day so just soak it all up. Also, do what feels right for you and don\u2019t worry about trying to please everyone else!<\/p>\n

\"Dried<\/p>\n

Credit Where Credit Is Due<\/h5>\n
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Photographer
\nHannah Brooke Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue
\nYork Register Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Florist
\nIn Bloom<\/a><\/p>\n

Dress
\nPhase Eight<\/a> via eBay<\/a><\/p>\n

Suit
\nMoss Bros<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Wow, so gorgeous!<\/p>\n

Hannah and Dan thank you so much for sharing your York Register Office wedding with us today. It was a pleasure to share.<\/p>\n

Further Reading<\/h4>\n