--- title: "Carlton Towers Wedding – Cindy & Dal" date: 2023-10-20 author: "Kirsty Mattsson" featured_image: "https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-127.jpg" categories: - name: "East Yorkshire Weddings" url: "/category/east-yorkshire-weddings.md" tags: - name: "Carlton Towers" url: "/tag/carlton-towers.md" --- # Carlton Towers Wedding – Cindy & Dal ## A Magical Carlton Towers Wedding Cindy and Dal’s wedding day was nothing short of magical, filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The celebrations began at the luxurious Principal Hotel in York, where Cindy prepared for her special day. The atmosphere in her suite was a blend of excitement and anticipation as she got ready with her bridesmaids. The room buzzed with the hum of hairdryers, the clink of champagne glasses, and the rustle of silk and lace. Cindy looked breathtaking in her elegant gown as I took some photographs of her and her bridesmaids on the magnificent staircase. The wedding ceremony took place at the historic [Selby Abbey](https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk), a grand and majestic setting that perfectly matched the significance of the occasion. As Cindy walked down the aisle, Dal’s eyes filled with emotion as he saw his bride approaching, and the couple exchanged vows surrounded by the warmth and support of their family and friends. The solemnity of the Abbey, with its soaring ceilings and centuries-old architecture, added a timeless quality to their vows and the delivery of the rings by the family pet dog added some fun to the proceedings. After the ceremony, the newlyweds were whisked away to their reception at [Carlton Towers](https://www.carltontowers.co.uk) in a charming, fairytale, horse-drawn cart. The journey gave Cindy and Dal a precious few moments of quiet reflection and joy, surrounded by the lush, rolling [Yorkshire](https://kmattssonphotography.com/ "Yorkshire") countryside . Their smiles and laughter filled the air as they waved to well-wishers as they travelled through the dramatic gateway to the Carlton Towers estate. Carlton Towers, with its opulent interiors and stunning grounds, was the perfect venue for their celebration. Guests were greeted with a grand entrance into the magnificent hall, adorned with flowers and elegant decorations. Cindy had a surprise change into a second stunning dress. This one was a show stopper of a lavender ruffle ballgown and she certainly made an impression on her guests. The reception was a blend of traditional and contemporary, with heartfelt speeches, delicious cuisine, and a lively dance floor. I particularly loved all the performances put on by the guests for the couple at the end of their meal. These had the couple and their guests in stitches! The couple’s first dance was a beautifully moment as Dal whisked his bride into the room under the stunning chandelier, setting the tone for an evening of joy and celebration. The night ended with a spectacular fireworks display, lighting up the sky over Carlton Towers and providing a dazzling finale to a perfect day. Cindy and Dal’s wedding was a true celebration of their love, marked by beautiful locations, thoughtful details, and the presence of their loved ones. It was a day that they, and everyone who attended will remember for a very long time. If you are looking for a [Carlton Towers wedding photographer](https://kmattssonphotography.com/carlton-towers-wedding-photographer/) or a photographer for Selby Abbey, check out some of my favourite images from Cindy and Dal’s day below. For more information about my photography style please see the [Approach](https://kmattssonphotography.com/my-approach/) page and the [Portfolios](https://kmattssonphotography.com/portfolio/) page or feel free to get in touch below. I’d love to talk to you about your plans for your upcoming wedding day and see if I could be the photographer for you. [Get In Touch](https://kmattssonphotography.com/contact/) - > The photos look amazing, all of them are fantastic! thank you so much for getting them online so quickly ! Cindy & Dal - ![Bride adjusting tiara in dressing room.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-1.jpg) - ![Bride and bridesmaids enjoying time together, reflected in mirror.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-2.jpg) - ![Bride preparing for wedding with friends.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-3.jpg) - ![Bride with bridesmaids in matching robes before wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-4.jpg) - ![Bride in dress with assistant in elegant room at the Principal Hotel](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-5.jpg) - ![Bride in elegant dress gazing out of manor window at the Principal Hotel in York](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-6.jpg) - ![Bride in elegant wedding dress indoors](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-7.jpg) - ![Bride in gown reflecting in mirror.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-8.jpg) - ![Bridal hair styling reflected in mirror.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-9.jpg) - ![Bride with veil being adjusted before wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-10.jpg) - ![Father hugging bride affectionately in black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-12.jpg) - ![Bride and father sharing moment in black and white.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-13.jpg) - ![Bride with bridesmaids on elegant staircase at the Principal Hotel in York before wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-14.jpg) - ![Bride at the top of Elegant staircase with chandelier in monochrome.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-15.jpg) - ![Bride with bridesmaids on ornate staircase, elegant venue](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-16.jpg) - ![Bride with bridesmaids in pink dresses.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-17.jpg) - ![Bridesmaids walking in park with wedding decorations.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-18.jpg) - ![Bride in car at town square on wedding day.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-19.jpg) - ![Bride and bridal car in quaint town square.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-20.jpg) - ![Bridesmaids in pink dresses at a historical venue.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-21.jpg) - ![Bride and her father walking together on wedding day.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-22.jpg) - ![Bride waving on street, silhouetted figure in foreground.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-23.jpg) - ![Bridesmaids walking down the aisle at church wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-24.jpg) - ![Bride and father walking down aisle at Selby Abbey](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-25.jpg) - ![Bride walking down aisle with father at wedding ceremony at Selby Abbey](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-26.jpg) - ![Groom in tuxedo smiling in the church](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-27.jpg) - ![Bride laughing at groom during wedding ceremony in church.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-28.jpg) - ![Wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and officiant inside church.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-29.jpg) - ![Bride reaching out to dog at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-30.jpg) - ![Corgi in tuxedo at wedding on red carpet.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-31.jpg) - ![Bride and groom exchanging rings at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-32.jpg) - ![Bride and groom exchanging rings at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-33.jpg) - ![Joyful wedding ceremony in grand church setting](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-34.jpg) - ![Guests with dog applauding at ceremony](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-35.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walking in church, black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-36.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walking down aisle in Selby Abbey](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-37.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walking in church aisle after wedding at Selby Abbey](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-38.jpg) - ![Bride and groom silhouette in cathedral with stained glass.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-39.jpg) - ![Bride and groom exiting church, guests tossing petals.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-40.jpg) - ![Bride and groom smiling during confetti toss at wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-41.jpg) - ![Couple exiting church with guests throwing confetti.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-42.jpg) - ![Multicultural wedding procession in joyous celebration.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-43.jpg) - ![Guests smiling at the bride at outdoor wedding event.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-45.jpg) - ![Bridesmaid smiling with bouquet at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-46.jpg) - ![Groom embraces his grandfather, black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-44.jpg) - ![Couple celebrating wedding outside Selby Abbey](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-48.jpg) - ![Joyful bride and groom with bouquet, black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-49.jpg) - ![Bride and groom smiling in horse-drawn carriage with chauffeur.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-50.jpg) - ![Bride and groom toasting in horse-drawn carriage.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-51.jpg) - ![Bride and groom in horse-drawn carriage, countryside wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-52.jpg) - ![Horse-drawn carriage outside Carlton Towers under blue sky.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-53.jpg) - ![Wedding carriage arrival at Carlton Towers with guests](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-54.jpg) - ![Bride and groom in horse-drawn carriage arrive at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-55.jpg) - ![Wedding group outside historic ivy-covered manor under blue sky.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-56.jpg) - ![Bride and groom kissing at gothic entrance to Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-57.jpg) - ![Bride and groom at entrance of Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-58.jpg) - ![Bride and groom posing on elegant staircase.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-59.jpg) - ![Bride approaches groomsmen outdoors at wedding ceremony.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-60.jpg) - ![Groomsmen in suits walking and laughing outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-61.jpg) - ![Groom and guest in formal wear smiling outdoors](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-62.jpg) - ![Newlyweds walking in front of Carlton Towers on sunny day.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-63.jpg) - ![Couple walking in front of Carlton Towers under blue sky.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-64.jpg) - ![Bride and groom in sunlit park.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-65.jpg) - ![Bride and groom sharing intimate moment outdoors.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-66.jpg) - ![Couple walking in park on wedding day.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-67.jpg) - ![Couple holding hands by the Carlton Towers gate in scenic estate.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-72.jpg) - ![Couple walking at historic estate wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-73.jpg) - ![Group enjoying sunny park under large tree.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-77.jpg) - ![Bride throwing bouquet to guests at Carlton Towers wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-78.jpg) - ![Bride and bridesmaid laughing with bouquet, wedding celebration.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-79.jpg) - ![Women clapping at wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-80.jpg) - ![Couple in elegant attire inside ornate vintage hall at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-81.jpg) - ![Elegant wedding menu on table with fine cutlery.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-68.jpg) - ![Elegant wedding cake with floral topper and figurines.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-69.jpg) - ![Elegant chairs with white covers and purple flower decorations.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-70.jpg) - ![Elegant banquet table with floral arrangements and crystal glassware.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-71.jpg) - ![Elegant guests at wedding reception indoors](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-82.jpg) - ![Couple walking into the wedding breakfast hall with guests clapping.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-83.jpg) - ![Elegant dining in grand historical hall with chandelier.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-84.jpg) - ![Groom giving speech at elegant wedding with listeners.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-85.jpg) - ![Guests enjoying speech at wedding reception](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-86.jpg) - ![Elegant wedding reception speech in grand dining hall at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-87.jpg) - ![Couple smiling at wedding reception table with flowers in foreground](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-88.jpg) - ![Couple toasting at elegant wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-92.jpg) - ![Emotional wedding guests in black and white photo.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-91.jpg) - ![Man giving speech at elegant wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-93.jpg) - ![Wedding guest giving a speech](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-94.jpg) - ![Couple enjoying banquet in elegant room.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-95.jpg) - ![bride giving speech at elegant banquet at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-97.jpg) - ![Guests clapping at elegant candlelit dinner event.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-98.jpg) - ![Wedding guests smiling at speaker during reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-100.jpg) - ![Groom giving speech at elegant wedding reception at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-99.jpg) - ![Groom giving speech, bride smiling at wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-101.jpg) - ![Elegant wedding toast in historic banquet hall.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-103.jpg) - ![Man speaking at event, bride wiping tear, elegant setting](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-105.jpg) - ![Best man giving speech at wedding reception with guests.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-106.jpg) - ![Two women smiling joyfully at event](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-107.jpg) - ![Guests laughing at wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-108.jpg) - ![Wedding speeches in elegant banquet hall.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-109.jpg) - ![Guests laughing at wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-110.jpg) - ![Three men laughing at a wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-112.jpg) - ![Guests laughing at festive event, black and white photograph.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-113.jpg) - ![Woman speaking at elegant wedding, guests laughing.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-114.jpg) - ![Group of joyful bridesmaids laughing together at wedding](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-115.jpg) - ![Wedding Couple's first dance at ornate wedding reception.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-117.jpg) - ![Couple's first dance at wedding ceremony, guests watching.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-119.jpg) - ![Bride and groom dancing under chandelier in grand ballroom at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-118.jpg) - ![Couple dancing under chandelier at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-120.jpg) - ![Guests at multicultural wedding ceremony, smiling and recording.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-121.jpg) - ![Couple with sparklers at evening wedding celebration.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-122.jpg) - ![Couple watching fireworks at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-124.jpg) - ![Couple kissing under nighttime wedding fireworks display at Carlton Towers](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-125.jpg) - ![Couple silhouette, illuminated Carlton Towers evening wedding venue.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-126.jpg) - ![Couple silhouette outside illuminated Carlton Towers at night, wedding.](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/carlton-towers-wedding-127.jpg) --- ## Other suppliers involved in this wedding - Grooms suits: Hackett - Brides dress designer: Provonias & Millia London - Flowers and Stationary: The Blonde &The Blooms - Cake: Marley Rose Cakes - Catering: Carlton Towers - Car: Stable73 Automotive - Carriage: KRM Carriages - Videographer: Captured Media - Lighting & DJ: Spectra Entertainments - Fireworks: The Fireworkers Ltd ## Carlton Towers Wedding photography If you are you looking for an [Carlton Towers wedding photographer](https://kmattssonphotography.com/wharfedale-grange-wedding-photographer/ "Wharfedale Grange Wedding Photographer") or a photographer for any other venue, I’d love to hear more about your day. I photograph all sorts of weddings from the most lavish events to intimate home weddings and would be very happy to offer you a no-obligation chat by phone or Zoom to talk about your requirements. I also arrange appointments to meet in person at my studio in Pudsey if you would like to look at sample albums. Please get in touch below if you’d like to be sent further information or arrange to have a chat about your day. You can also email kirstyds@gmail.com or call 07564 953262. [Get In Touch](https://kmattssonphotography.com/contact/)