The Wedding Guide

WEDDING SUPERSTITIONS

Wedding Superstitions

Old wedding traditions can be strange, practical or simply funny. At Thief Hall, horseshoes are fixed above the bar and one Yorkshire weather ritual starts with a sausage in the ground.

FOR THE GUEST LIST

Ten Ways to Be the Best Guest

A good guest protects the ceremony, helps the photographs and knows how they are getting home. These ten notes come from Thief Hall's own magazine and guest guidance.

AFTER THE WEDDING

Life After I Do

The party ends, the guests head home and the pace changes. Thief Hall gives the couple a fourth night alone, then the magazine's post-wedding list takes over.

WEDDING BREAKFAST

What Is a Wedding Breakfast?

A wedding breakfast is the meal served after the ceremony, at whatever time the wedding reaches the table. The modern meaning is clear. The history of the name is less certain.

CATERING

Bringing Your Own Caterer

Yes. Thief Hall has no required caterer list and no supplier restriction. Caterers can use the kitchen, food vans are welcome, and the stocked bar remains with the venue.

VENUE COSTS

Wedding Venue Costs

Current Thief Hall wedding prices are available on enquiry. A useful comparison begins with what the hire figure covers.

THE THREE-DAY FORMAT

How Three-Day Hire Works

Exclusive hire runs from 10am the day before until 12 noon the day after. Arrive with your guests, hold the wedding without another event behind it, then keep the fourth night for yourselves.

Claire Hirst X Thief Hall – Are you looking for your Wedding Photographer?

Looking for a Yorkshire wedding photographer? Claire Hirst captures magical moments like Rachel and Matthew's beautiful wedding at Thief Hall

How to plan your church ceremony

Are you planning a church ceremony? Thief Hall gives you key points to consider when getting married in a church.

10 Irish Wedding Traditions to include in your Big Day

Thief Hall look at Irish wedding traditions that you can include to pay homage to your roots or just because you love the Celtic customs.

Wedding Finances

Thief Hall shares wedding budgeting ideas, from setting priorities and tracking costs to choosing where to save and what matters most to you.

How to Ease Wedding Day Nerves – Groom Edition

Practical advice for grooms on easing wedding-day nerves, preparing for the morning, choosing your bridal party and enjoying the celebrations.

Top Tips when Creating your Table Plan

Plan your wedding seating with advice on table shapes, guest groups, dietary requirements and the practical details that help your meal run smoothly.

How to plan your entire wedding online

Explore ways to plan your wedding online, including researching venues and suppliers, gathering inspiration and keeping your plans organised.

How To Style a Barn Wedding

Find ideas for styling a barn wedding, from choosing your colours and flowers to lighting, table details and making the space feel like your own.

How to get the best from your wedding photos

Make the most of your wedding photography with advice on choosing a photographer, planning group shots, discussing your wishes and enjoying the day.

10 tips on where to start when it comes to planning your wedding!

Start planning your wedding with ten tips from Thief Hall, covering your priorities, budget, venue search and the decisions to make together.

Dog Blog

Thinking of including your dog in your wedding? Thief Hall shares ideas and practical considerations for making your pet part of the celebration.

Givers Gain

Read Thief Hall's reflections on giving, helping others and the connections that come from supporting the people and businesses around you.

Who you should and shouldn’t get help from

Advice on asking friends, family and your venue for wedding help, choosing the right people for each job and leaving time to enjoy the celebrations.

How do we compare to other venues…. We don’t!! 

The Thief Hall team explains its approach to weddings, from personal coordination and supplier choice to exclusive use and time together on site.

Big End Ceremonies at Thief Hall

Explore how a ceremony in Thief Hall's Big End works, including room styling, live music, the room change and preparing your wedding breakfast tables.

The 5 W’s & 1 H of Writing … Your Wedding Table Plan 

Work through the who, what, when, where, why and how of your wedding table plan, with practical advice from the team at Thief Hall.

Top 10 tips on writing your Wedding Day Timeline

Build your wedding-day timeline with advice on preparation, the ceremony, photographs, food and speeches, leaving space to enjoy each part of the day.

7 reasons to book a midweek wedding…

Considering a midweek wedding? Thief Hall shares seven reasons to explore a weekday celebration, from supplier availability to a different pace.

Band or DJ?

Choosing between a band and a DJ for your wedding? Explore the atmosphere, practical considerations and music choices that could suit your party.

Top 10 Wedding Logistics You Might Not Think Of

Think through the practical details of your wedding with Thief Hall's tips on logistics, helping you prepare for the things that are easy to overlook.

Ways to preserve your Wedding Flowers

Discover ways to preserve your wedding flowers and keep a reminder of your day, with ideas to consider before and after the celebration.

10 Tips on Writing & Delivering a Wedding Speech

Prepare your wedding speech with ten tips on what to say, how to practise and delivering it with confidence while keeping your guests engaged.

Bess’s Bridle Suite – Our new makeup room!

Read the story of Bess's Bridle Suite at Thief Hall and explore the makeup room, its getting-ready spaces and opportunities for wedding photographs.

Top tips if you’re booking a Winter Wedding

Planning a winter wedding? Thief Hall shares ideas for making the most of the season, with practical tips for a warm and welcoming celebration.

Out with the Old Wedding Traditions

Consider which wedding traditions feel right for you, which to adapt and which to leave behind as you plan a celebration that reflects you both.

The Perfect Yorkshire Elopement Wedding

Whether you’re looking to avoid the expense of a big wedding or just want to keep things simple, elopement is becoming increasingly popular.

Top 10 Wedding Planning Tips

Thief Hall shares ten wedding-planning tips to help you organise the details, make decisions together and enjoy the journey towards your wedding.

A venue coordinator or wedding coordinator?

Understand the difference between venue coordination and wedding coordination, and consider the level of planning support that works for you.

Top Tips for the Best Man/Ushers

Advice for best men and ushers on supporting the couple, preparing for your responsibilities and helping the wedding day run smoothly.

10 Top tips for Maid of Honours and Bridesmaids

Ten tips for maids of honour and bridesmaids on supporting the bride, helping with preparations and making the wedding day as relaxed as possible.

Top 10 tips to help your wedding day go smoothly

Help your wedding day run smoothly with Thief Hall's advice on preparation, delegating jobs, organising photographs and making time to enjoy it.

About Thief Hall

Jessica and Phillip share the story of Thief Hall, from opening Thief Hole Cottages to converting their farm barns into a North Yorkshire wedding venue.