When & where
Everything you need to know about the day
The venue
The Old Barn at Esholt
123 Example Lane
Baildon, West Yorkshire
BD17 7RJ
Both the ceremony and reception are at the same venue, so once you're in, you're in. No convoy required.
The day at a glance
Arrive
Arrive, settle in, find the best seats.
Ceremony
Watch us roll for initiative.
Drinks & photos
Celebrate with a glass of something cold while we sneak off for photos.
Wedding breakfast
Good company, speeches and a second breakfast.
Evening do
Dancing, drinks, and celebrating the happy couple.
Carriages
Quest complete. Time to hearth home.
Getting there
By car
There's limited free parking on-site. The venue postcode will get you there on sat nav. If it tries to send you through a field, that's wrong.
By train
The nearest station is Shipley, about 10 minutes by taxi from the venue. Trains run regularly from Leeds and Bradford.
By taxi
We'd recommend booking in advance, especially for the return journey.
Where to stay
If you're making a night (or weekend) of it, here are a few places nearby. We'd recommend booking early — September in Yorkshire is surprisingly popular.
Hollins Hall Hotel
Hollins Hill, Shipley, BD17 7QW
~5 min drive from venue
01274 530053
IBIS Shipley
Salts Mill Road, Shipley, BD18 3ST
~10 min drive from venue
01274 589333
Abbey Lodge
62 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3EL
~10 minutes drive from venue
01274 583854
Ford House Farm B&B
Buck Lane, Bauldon, BD17 7RW
~5 minutes drive from venue
01274 584489
Vivo Hotel Apartments
Victoria Mills, Salts Mill Road, Shipley, BD17 7EF
~10 minutes drive from venue
08700 607044
Airbnb
We recommend staying in BD17, BD18, LS20 areas, which will keep you within 15 minute drive of the venue.
Children
We are delighted to welcome children to celebrate with us.
What to wear
Summer formal, attire fit for a joyful gathering.
No need to go full black tie, but please leave the flip-flops at the inn.
Colours to avoid: white/white-adjacent. Wearing solid pale or forest green could have you mistaken for a member of the wedding party.
Food & drink
There will be plenty of food and drink throughout the day. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know on your RSVP and we'll make sure you're well fed.
Gifts
As we begin married life together, a contribution towards our future would be appreciated, though never expected.