Merchant Adventurers’ Hall Wedding Venue

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall situated in the heart of historic York was built over 650 years ago and offers a beautiful and exclusive setting for a wedding.

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Ancient walls & Pagan rites: Ema and Simons Wedding at The Lost Village of Dode

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When it comes to planning an alternative wedding, finding a space that holds energy, history, and intimacy is no small feat. But for Ema & Simon, The Lost Village of Dode provided the perfect sacred ground. With its ancient stone walls, wild Kent countryside, and deeply spiritual atmosphere, it became the setting for a celebration that honoured not just their love — but their shared soul.

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Love in the Shadows: Conscientious Honeymoons to Dark and Sacred Places

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When we think of honeymoons, the usual imagery comes to mind — white sands, clinking cocktails, postcard sunsets. But for some couples, love doesn’t follow a script — and neither should the adventure that follows “I do.” For those who are drawn to history, haunted beauty, or the poignancy of human resilience, a honeymoon can be something deeper: a pilgrimage, a quiet confrontation with the past, or a shared reflection on the world’s raw and remarkable truths.

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Paint It Black (Or Purple, Or Glitter): Redefining Wedding Beauty

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Let’s talk about wedding makeup — not the airbrushed, cookie-cutter kind that clings to glossy magazines and insists every bride should glow like a beige Instagram filter. We mean alternative wedding makeup — expressive, emotive, rule-breaking beauty that dares to be bold, messy, glitter-strewn, goth, punk, witchy, romantic, or whatever you need it to be.

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