Events

Step-by-step plan to arrange a surprise private riverside proposal by the ouse using local suppliers

Arranging a surprise private riverside proposal along the Ouse is one of my favourite kinds of secret mission. The river has a gentle, timeless mood that makes even the simplest moments feel cinematic. Below I’ll walk you through a practical, step-by-step plan — from the first idea through to the big “yes” and the immediate aftermath — using trusted local suppliers and realistic timelines. I write this from experience scouting...

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Step-by-step checklist to organise a private anniversary dinner by the ouse with local suppliers

I’ve organised a few quiet, riverside dinners along the Ouse for friends and guests staying at Fevershamlodge Co, and each one taught me something new about how to make an intimate anniversary feel effortless and truly local. Below is the step-by-step checklist I now use whenever I plan a private anniversary dinner by the river — focused on working with local suppliers, keeping things calm, and making the most of York’s evening light and...

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