A couple will become the first to tie the knot at a 'stunning' national park later this month when they get married overlooking the North York Moors. John Ashby and Michelle Ismay will say 'I do' on Saturday, June 22, when they arrive at Sutton Bank National Park surrounded by friends, family, and even a few strangers mixed in. The couple, who are thought to be the first to get married at the location, have selected the beautiful location - in what is expected to be a special occasion for the pair.
John Ashby and Michelle Ismay (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) Guests attending the ceremony will have a short walk along the Cleveland Way towards Garbutt Wood, with John and Michelle getting married overlooking Lake Gormire. While some might be worried about members of the public walking through the route, the couple are embracing it and have prepared for walkers passing by the wedding, or even joining the congregation at Sutton Bank. Sutton Bank (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) The ceremony will be performed by wedding celebrant Simon Baker, who will be overseeing a service for the first time on June 22 when he marries Michelle and John; something that he says he is "excited" and "honoured" about.
He said: "I'm looking forward to being the celebrant at the wedding - it will be a very special occasion, and I'm so happy for John and Michelle. John and Michelle (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) "I always wanted to do weddings and be a celebrant because I'm a romantic at heart. I love to see couples happy, and I've g.
