Who should win each of our Listener Choice Awards?  You can vote now in as many categories as you wish. Here are the six finalists.

York Pavilion Hotel

About Them

Whatever ideas you have for your big day, our dedicated Pavilion Hotel team can handhold you from beginning to end. 

The Pavilion is able to accommodate up to 120 reception and evening guests in the Sandy Richardson Suite, with adjacent Fountain Courtyard. The Bridal Suite offers sumptuous and romantic accommodation for the new bride and groom and the other delightful rooms will ensure that up to 120 guests can stay over in luxury too, followed by a hearty, full Yorkshire breakfast!

The beautiful interior and grounds make the perfect backdrop for the photos you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Why Should They Win?

York Pavilion Hotel is a family-run hotel that has been owned by the Cossins Family for over 30 years.

Once a country house, now a 62 roomed hotel with stunning gardens and many original features creating a perfect backdrop to any wedding.

The comments and feedback we get from brides and grooms on a regular basis is testament enough as to why we would love this award. 

Our dedicated wedding team deserves the recognition for their hard work and dedication to the job, they will often go above and beyond to make the day special for every single bride.

Carlton Towers

About Them

The home of Lord & Lady Fitzalan-Howard, truly is Yorkshires most beautiful hidden gem. Set in 250 acres of picturesque park land, nothing quote prepares you for your first encounter of Carlton Towers. Mixing the grace of Downton Abbey with the magic of Hogwarts, the Victorian, gothic-style country house is as thrilling as it is unique. We want all of our guests to feel like family; whatever the occasion you can be sure you can relax in the most elegant of historic surroundings, with a friendly welcome.

Not just a wedding venue; we offer copious facilities for corporate events including 4x4 experience days, beer brewing and our home-grown vineyard etc., as well as hosting our own in-house public events, to share the magnificence of the Towers with all. From our larger outdoor events like Gin & Jazz and our Open Air Cinema Events to our weekly Open Houses, there is something for everyone.

Why Should They Win?

With 30 years' experience in staging weddings at Carlton Towers, we are experts in our field. Our friendly, unflappable team take all the stress out of wedding preparations and ensure everything runs smoothly, so you are free to fully enjoy a day of joy and laughter.

You and your guests will be enchanted by the elegance and beauty of this 17th century hidden gem. Set in 250 acres of parkland, Carlton Towers is an historic treasure and it is all yours for the most special day of your life. With exclusive use of the house and gardens, you and your guests will love exploring. From the epic grandeur of the staterooms to the informality of the bar tucked under the Minstrel Gallery, it is filled with secrets to discover. A spectacular backdrop, wonderful accommodation, the finest food and drink and your own dedicated wedding team: Carlton Towers will stage the day of your dreams.

We see it as our job to make your vision come true with perhaps with a few enhancements that you hadn't even thought of. You design the day. We make it happen. 

Together we will create memories that will live with you forever.

The Amazing Wedding Company at York Maze

About Them

We have hosted many amazing weddings here at York Maze over the last 6 years, each one special and unique reflecting the bride and grooms personality. Set in open countryside close to the city, York Maze is a fantastic rural venue, perfect for the less formal wedding or reception.

Our aim is to give you the wedding you wish for! Our exclusive venue is licensed for civil ceremonies and can seat up to 150 people for the ceremony and dining but many more for the evening function if you wish! When you hire the maze you effectively get a 3 day hire, the day before to set up and the day after to take down any decorations. Guests are welcome to camp on site if they wish too! We can provide any type of catering you want, we do not have prescriptive menus, we would rather give you exactly what you want and work to your budget.

From decorating the site in your own style, to your very own personalised menu, you have the freedom to create your special day as you wish at York Maze!  If you have the imagination, we can make it happen!

Why Should They Win?

We believe our venue is unique and special, offering something very different to other typical wedding venues. Our main focus is to ensure couples have the freedom to create their own special day, in their own unique style, from decorations, to a personalised menu. It is an honour and a privilege to be able to be a part of the special day they share with their family & friends.

The team are so committed to each wedding ensuring it's a perfect day for all. Our amazing Wedding Coordinator, Vikki is hands on with the couple throughout the entire process, and our Catering Manager Jason, will help the couple to plan their own menu, ranging from afternoon tea to fine dining! All the dishes are prepared in house using local suppliers wherever possible.

Nothing is too big or small of an ask. We are passionate about weddings and about delivering the perfect day, for each and every special and unique couple!

York Marriott Hotel

About Them

The York Marriott Hotel offers a beautiful setting for both civil ceremonies and wedding receptions, with beautiful, sweeping views across the racecourse and the leafy Knavesmire Parkland, the York Marriott Hotel is the ideal venue to host such a special day. 

Our hotel is set within 5 acres of grounds, which has beautifully landscaped Victorian gardens perfect for the drinks reception, to relax in and have photographs taken against an impressive backdrop. To continue the party, guests are directed to our function room with an abundance of natural light and leads out onto our landscaped gardens and decking area.

Why Should They Win?

Our dedicated team are on hand to offer their expert knowledge and advice, from the initial enquiry through to the day itself, ensuring that everything goes smoothly.

Gail our wedding coordinator recently won Wedding Coordinator of the Year for Yorkshire and Humber by Wedding Dates 

Recent feedback includes -  Claire & Rich, Gail made our day so special, keeping us all calm and relaxed.

Hannah & Kirk has high praises for our team who described their wedding day as amazing and a memory they will “cherish for many years.

The team also like to work with the local community and are currently working with St Leonards Hospice on a Win a Wedding Competition - proof that they frequently like to go above and beyond not just for our couples but also the wider community,

The National Railway Museum

About Them

The National Railway Museum (NRM) is the world's largest railway museum and houses over a million objects celebrating train travel. The museum is part of the Science Museum Group the world's leading alliance of science museums and is firmly established as one of Yorkshire's most prominent wedding venues, offering a unique destination for weddings by transporting guests back to a luxurious era of European rail travel.

The unique spaces on offer at The National Railway Museum provide a truly special, one-of-a-kind experience for couples who hold their weddings here. 

Weddings can be held in Station Hall, which features the museum's famous royal carriages and can accommodate up to 500 for a wedding breakfast or 600 for a wedding reception. Intimate receptions can also be held in the Countess of York, a beautifully restored luxurious Pullman-style carriage which has been converted to host up to 30 people during the day and evening. 

Why Should They Win?

The venue can be transformed effortlessly from a public museum space to an exclusive and magical setting, with atmospheric lighting, elegant touches and awe-inspiring backdrops creating the perfect platform to say I Do. 

Couples are granted use of the Royal antique table and chairs for their wedding ceremony, incorporating their own individual history with the Royals of the past. The wedding party can also enjoy an exclusive tour of the museum to explore the unique collection of artefacts and make use of the stunning photo opportunities, such as the inspiring backdrops of the impressive Chinese locomotive, the world-famous Mallard and the Duchess in the Great Hall.

The individuality of the venue space is also reflected in the bespoke services offered to help create the most memorable, enjoyable day for couples. Each couple benefits from a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to help plan their wedding and make sure every detail is taken care of so that the day runs like clockwork. 

The whole events team continually goes above and beyond, and are experts in finding innovative ways to cater for bespoke needs, such as collaborating closely with couples to create bespoke wedding breakfast menus tailored to their individual wishes.

The Principal York

About Them

The landmark Principal York stands proud against the historic backdrop of York Minister and is just steps away from the train station.

The Principal York which elegantly combines stylish and luxurious interiors with the grandeur of many original Victorian features including a grand sweeping staircase and glittering chandeliers, is the perfect romantic and sophisticated wedding venue.

With 155 beautiful guest rooms that offer more than just a peaceful night's rest, The Principal York is set within 3 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and grounds, which with the iconic York Minster and roman walls in the distance, provides the perfect picturesque setting for adding an outdoor element, or even holding an entire wedding outside. From marquees on the lawn for large-scale weddings, to more intimate parties, The Principal York outdoor space offers more than just a pretty wedding backdrop. Inside are a range of ceremony and wedding breakfast rooms to choose from to suite any wedding style and budget.

Why Should They Win?

At The Principal York, we love a love story! 

Creating a day as unique as the couple themselves, is something the team of Principal expert Wedding Planners do with passion and pride.  From recommending and booking trusted florists, entertainment and photographers to ensuring everything goes smoothly on the day, no detail of this magical chapter of our couples love story is left to chance.

Within The Principal are so many perfect spots for capturing a special moment to savour for a lifetime. From whispering sweet nothings at the foot of the grand sweeping staircase to walking hand in hand away from the crowd to share a quiet moment together in the beautifully manicured gardens overlooked by the stunning York Minster. 

Vote In All The Categories

To vote in our other categories please click which category you would like to vote in and then choose which business you want to win. Remember you can vote in as many categories as you wish!

Best Cafe or Tearoom

Best Hair & Beauty

Best Place To Stay

Best Tradesperson

Best Pub or Bar

Best Restaurant

Best Fish & Chip Shop

Best Wedding Venue

Best Entertainment Venue

Best Event

Best Charity Event

Best Small Gym

Best Large Gym

Best Under 18s Activity Group

Best Legal/Financial/Estate Agent Service

Best Independent High Street Business

Best New Business

Best Small Attraction

Best Large Attraction

Charity of the Year

Terms and Conditions

• The business must be within the Minster FM broadcast area which details can be found here.
• This competition is also governed by the offical terms and conditions of Minster FM which can be found here.
• In the event of a tie, all tied businesses will share the accolade or move forward to the next round of voting.
• The top six best performing businesses in each category will be shortlisted on Tuesday 17th September.

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