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From Bermuda to Northumberland for a Sensational Summer Wedding

Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

The couple met while they were both studying Accounting Finance at Sunderland University. As a result, the North East region has always held a special place in their hearts.

“We’ve always had an affinity with the region,” says Callum, whose family live in Saltburn and Scotland. “Northumberland just made sense location wise as it’s not too close to the city and was easy for my family to converge. It’s very expensive to marry in Bermuda so it all made sense, especially as we plan on moving back to the North East in the future.”

LeChé says that with the extreme heat in Bermuda, she wanted her family to travel to cooler climes for their wedding. But the autumn and winter months in the UK are too chilly to get outdoors, so we opted for a summer wedding in Northumberland.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

How was your Wedding Day?

Callum: I was extremely nervous but my family from Scotland just told me to have a wee dram and everything would be fine. Our wedding day went by so fast from that point, and it felt like there was no time before the DJ was announcing the last song. I was shocked how quickly our wedding day passed.

LeChé: The wedding morning went so swiftly for me, especially with all my girls in Lady B’s wedding suite getting ready and enjoying toast drinks. But that was great fun. After the formalities of the wedding ceremony, it was great to relax a little. Our violinist, Charlotte, was flawless for the whole day. She even stayed with the DJ for the evening reception too, as well as for the cocktail hour. We also booked a harpist, Helena and the two musicians worked together so well. It was brilliant. And Callum’s cousin sang too, which was lovely.

Callum: We had a lot of entertainment for guests including arcade games, a 360 photo booth and lots of other fun stuff. I think that added an extra element to the day. We had an ice cream cycle too, which was great during the drink’s reception.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

 

 

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

Wedding Day Suppliers 

Photographer – Claire at Sean Elliot Photography
Videographer – Adam Chetter Wedding Films
Content Creator – @theannaplanner
Registrar – Northumberland Registrars 
Florals & Decor – Sprig and Thistle
Bridal Gown – Marrime Bridal
MUA – Irene Mua
Hair – @sophiepunshonweddinghair
Bridesmaids Dresses – Club L London 
DJ & Entertainment – A G Events
Harpist – Helena Pearson Harpist
Violinist – @charlotte.violinist
Stationary – Rosewood Co.
Cake – @cook.withkei 

Ice Cream Bicycle – Ice Cycles Weddings 

Groom Suit – Hackett London

Groomsmen Suits – Moss Bros

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Five Reasons to choose a Spring Wedding

Spring weddings in the UK are increasing in popularity. Summer may still be the most sought after season for most couples, but latest statistics show that March, April and May are seeing increasing numbers of wedding bookings.

One of the main reasons for the increasing number of spring weddings is cost. The peak summer months are more expensive due to demand, but the weather is also a factor.

In recent years, the spring and summer seasons haven’t experienced the usual variation in weather. And that has influenced more couples to consider spring when planning their wedding.

Beautiful Backdrop

Spring is often when wedding venues really start to shine. Spring flowers boast some of the most stunning colour palettes, from blossoming trees to bulbs bursting with colour. At Ellingham Hall the creeping Virginia on the Hall starts to flourish providing a beautiful plush backdrop. Also, the spring sunshine isn’t as strong, so you’ll often get softer images with dappled lighting.

Be inspired by our spring weddings here

Tip – Consider a venue which offers you a wide choice of photography beauty spots. If you choose a small venue that can’t offer a pretty space indoors for your group shot, then it could spoil your wedding album if the weather doesn’t hold up.

spring wedding

Weather

Whilst there can be a chance of April showers, the British weather is unpredictable during any season and the sun isn’t guaranteed in summer. Spring weather can be perfect for you and your guests, as the milder temperatures mean you don’t get the hot and uncomfortable conditions which some guests may struggle with.

Once the clocks go forward, you can enjoy longer days and that gives you an opportunity to enjoy more time outdoors. Ellingham Hall is set in 8-acres of countryside grounds. Many couples opt for alfresco dining the night before with a sizzling BBQ on the Chapel terrace or they choose an outdoor ceremony to say ‘I Do’.

Check out our choice of indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces here

Tip – If an outdoor wedding is part of your dream, make sure you choose a venue that can offer you a plan B if the weather takes a turn. When looking at potential venues, ask if you can bring everything indoors if you need to escape from the rain

outdoor spring wedding

Cost

Spring weddings are trending, with more couples moving away from the most expensive peak summer months and looking for more cost-effective dates.

Spring weddings at Ellingham Hall generally fall into mid-season pricing which can offer huge savings. However, for 2026 if you opt for a wedding in March, you can benefit from a further discount, as March 2026 falls into low season pricing.

Check out all our pricing here

Tip – By choosing a mid or low season wedding, this will leave you with more money to spend on all the other wedding day essentials such as outfits,  entertainment and event dressing etc.

spring wedding breakfast

Date Availability

Wedding venues and suppliers are busiest in the summer months, which means you may have to compromise on your desired date. But choosing a glorious spring wedding could mean more flexibility when it comes to selecting your dream venue and choice of dates.

Spring has many public holidays, which some couples choose because it makes it easier for guests to take time off. Unlike some venues, at Ellingham we don’t increase pricing during the school holidays, which is an added benefit for couples looking for a term time date.

Contact us today to check date availability or to arrange a viewing

Tip – If you’re looking to save money on a wedding, why not consider our late availability weddings

Pretty Colour Palettes

The colours in spring are by far some of our favourites. Soft pastels, subtle hues, and lush greenery make for a beautifully elegant wedding palette. Ellingham’s indoor ceremony spaces both offer a neutral backdrop so this will complement your spring colours perfectly.

Pastels are perfect for springtime, but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from strong bold colour options.

For inspiration check out our Spring wedding gallery here

Tip – Once you have chosen your venue, try visiting in the spring so you can see what colours are in our gardens. This may help you when choosing your bouquet & dresses.

If a spring wedding your dream, or you are flexible on season –  contact us today and we’ll show you how Ellingham Hall can fit in with your spring wedding plans.

Distance is no object when planning a Spring Wedding

Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

The couple met while they were both studying Accounting Finance at Sunderland University. As a result, the North East region has always held a special place in their hearts.

“We’ve always had an affinity with the region,” says Callum, whose family live in Saltburn and Scotland. “Northumberland just made sense location wise as it’s not too close to the city and was easy for my family to converge. It’s very expensive to marry in Bermuda so it all made sense, especially as we plan on moving back to the North East in the future.”

LeChé says that with the extreme heat in Bermuda, she wanted her family to travel to cooler climes for their wedding. But the autumn and winter months in the UK are too chilly to get outdoors, so we opted for a summer wedding in Northumberland.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

How was your Wedding Day?

Callum: I was extremely nervous but my family from Scotland just told me to have a wee dram and everything would be fine. Our wedding day went by so fast from that point, and it felt like there was no time before the DJ was announcing the last song. I was shocked how quickly our wedding day passed.

LeChé: The wedding morning went so swiftly for me, especially with all my girls in Lady B’s wedding suite getting ready and enjoying toast drinks. But that was great fun. After the formalities of the wedding ceremony, it was great to relax a little. Our violinist, Charlotte, was flawless for the whole day. She even stayed with the DJ for the evening reception too, as well as for the cocktail hour. We also booked a harpist, Helena and the two musicians worked together so well. It was brilliant. And Callum’s cousin sang too, which was lovely.

Callum: We had a lot of entertainment for guests including arcade games, a 360 photo booth and lots of other fun stuff. I think that added an extra element to the day. We had an ice cream cycle too, which was great during the drink’s reception.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

Wedding Day Suppliers 

Photographer – Claire at Sean Elliot Photography
Videographer – Adam Chetter Wedding Films
Content Creator – @theannaplanner
Registrar – Northumberland Registrars 
Florals & Decor – Sprig and Thistle
Bridal Gown – Marrime Bridal
MUA – Irene Mua
Hair – @sophiepunshonweddinghair
Bridesmaids Dresses – Club L London 
DJ & Entertainment – A G Events
Harpist – Helena Pearson Harpist
Violinist – @charlotte.violinist
Stationary – Rosewood Co.
Cake – @cook.withkei 

Ice Cream Bicycle – Ice Cycles Weddings 

Groom Suit – Hackett London

Groomsmen Suits – Moss Bros

Filter by keywords

Filter by category

1st March 2024

Featured News Weddings

We were absolutely delighted when our Wedding Event Team at Ellingham Hall was named the UK’s best in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

Read More

22nd April 2025

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

It was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Read More

20th April 2025

About Inspiration News Weddings

Spring weddings in the UK are increasing in popularity, check out our five reasons to choose a spring wedding!

Read More

26th March 2025

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

The 300 mile distance between home & Ellingham Hall was no obstacle for Rachel & Jordan’s beautiful Spring Wedding

Read More

28th February 2025

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Alanah and Scott Wallace were planning their spring wedding, Alanah already had the perfect wedding venue in mind but everything changed!

Read More

23rd January 2025

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Rachel and Michael Moran headed south from Scotland for their dream wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

Read More

31st December 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

Natasha & Phil lived the American Dream when they chose to have their amazing two night wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

Read More

29th November 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

Ellingham Hall’s creeping Virginia gave a gorgeous glow to the Hall, providing a perfect backdrop for Alexandra and David’s Autumn Wedding.

Read More

29th October 2024

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Fun, bright colours met a traditional elegant backdrop for Lewis and Rebecca’s stylish summer wedding weekend at Ellingham Hall.

Read More

30th September 2024

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

Rachael had dreamed of a Church wedding, but the couple also needed a venue with plenty accommodation for family and friends – Ellingham Hall ticked every box.

Read More

24th September 2024

Corporate News Private Hire

Humes Outfitters found their perfect North East Location Venue, Ellingham Hall for their Autumn Winter Countrywear Campaign.

Read More

24th August 2024

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Read More

5th July 2024

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Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

How was your Wedding Day?

Callum: I was extremely nervous but my family from Scotland just told me to have a wee dram and everything would be fine. Our wedding day went by so fast from that point, and it felt like there was no time before the DJ was announcing the last song. I was shocked how quickly our wedding day passed.

LeChé: The wedding morning went so swiftly for me, especially with all my girls in Lady B’s wedding suite getting ready and enjoying toast drinks. But that was great fun. After the formalities of the wedding ceremony, it was great to relax a little. Our violinist, Charlotte, was flawless for the whole day. She even stayed with the DJ for the evening reception too, as well as for the cocktail hour. We also booked a harpist, Helena and the two musicians worked together so well. It was brilliant. And Callum’s cousin sang too, which was lovely.

Callum: We had a lot of entertainment for guests including arcade games, a 360 photo booth and lots of other fun stuff. I think that added an extra element to the day. We had an ice cream cycle too, which was great during the drink’s reception.

What’s your Advice to anyone Planning a Wedding?

Be organised. As soon as we got engaged, I wrote down the suppliers I wanted to use. I listed everything that needed to be organised. It included even small touches such as name cards for the tables. You don’t want to miss anything, which may happen if you don’t start your list early. It takes away all the stress!

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

Wedding Day Suppliers 

Photographer – Claire at Sean Elliot Photography
Videographer – Adam Chetter Wedding Films
Content Creator – @theannaplanner
Registrar – Northumberland Registrars 
Florals & Decor – Sprig and Thistle
Bridal Gown – Marrime Bridal
MUA – Irene Mua
Hair – @sophiepunshonweddinghair
Bridesmaids Dresses – Club L London 
DJ & Entertainment – A G Events
Harpist – Helena Pearson Harpist
Violinist – @charlotte.violinist
Stationary – Rosewood Co.
Cake – @cook.withkei 

Ice Cream Bicycle – Ice Cycles Weddings 

Groom Suit – Hackett London

Groomsmen Suits – Moss Bros

Filter by keywords

Filter by category

1st March 2024

Featured News Weddings

We were absolutely delighted when our Wedding Event Team at Ellingham Hall was named the UK’s best in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

Read More

22nd April 2025

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

It was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Read More

20th April 2025

About Inspiration News Weddings

Spring weddings in the UK are increasing in popularity, check out our five reasons to choose a spring wedding!

Read More

26th March 2025

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

The 300 mile distance between home & Ellingham Hall was no obstacle for Rachel & Jordan’s beautiful Spring Wedding

Read More

28th February 2025

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

Alanah and Scott Wallace were planning their spring wedding, Alanah already had the perfect wedding venue in mind but everything changed!

Read More

23rd January 2025

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Rachel and Michael Moran headed south from Scotland for their dream wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

Read More

31st December 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

Natasha & Phil lived the American Dream when they chose to have their amazing two night wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

Read More

29th November 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

Ellingham Hall’s creeping Virginia gave a gorgeous glow to the Hall, providing a perfect backdrop for Alexandra and David’s Autumn Wedding.

Read More

29th October 2024

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Fun, bright colours met a traditional elegant backdrop for Lewis and Rebecca’s stylish summer wedding weekend at Ellingham Hall.

Read More

30th September 2024

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

Rachael had dreamed of a Church wedding, but the couple also needed a venue with plenty accommodation for family and friends – Ellingham Hall ticked every box.

Read More

24th September 2024

Corporate News Private Hire

Humes Outfitters found their perfect North East Location Venue, Ellingham Hall for their Autumn Winter Countrywear Campaign.

Read More

24th August 2024

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

When Dominic and Mark decided a weekend wedding in Northumberland was their dream, they found their perfect wedding venue, Ellingham Hall.

Read More

5th July 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

You can’t help but fall in love with Amy & Sean’s perfect autumn wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

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Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

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29th November 2024

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Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

Did the Venue look perfect on your Big Day?

David: I wasn’t expecting it to be as vibrant as what it was. To be honest, it was above and beyond expectations. Every single person that walked through the door said they couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue is. I kind of knew what it was going to look great because we’d seen the venue at that time of year at the viewing. It was one of the reasons why we chose it. There is a unique colour to Ellingham Hall that stands out for an Autumn Wedding!

How was your Wedding Day?

David: Every guest we spoke to said it was amazing. From the food, the fire pits, the overnight stay, the wedding ceremony… everything was perfect.

Alexandra: I feel like we just want to plan it all over again! I don’t think either of us felt much stress in the lead up to the wedding, I think, because we had two years to plan, and pay for everything. Our guests said the environment was exceptional. There was lots of space to relax and they had everything they needed.

David: And they all said they had the best level of service from the Wedding Team at
Ellingham Hall. Everything was above and beyond what we expected. I can’t give the staff enough praise and we are truly grateful.

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

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1st March 2024

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We were absolutely delighted when our Wedding Event Team at Ellingham Hall was named the UK’s best in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

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22nd April 2025

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23rd January 2025

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31st December 2024

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29th November 2024

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Ellingham Hall’s creeping Virginia gave a gorgeous glow to the Hall, providing a perfect backdrop for Alexandra and David’s Autumn Wedding.

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29th October 2024

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30th September 2024

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24th September 2024

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24th August 2024

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5th July 2024

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A Colourful Infusion for a Summer Wedding Weekend

Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

Did the Venue look perfect on your Big Day?

David: I wasn’t expecting it to be as vibrant as what it was. To be honest, it was above and beyond expectations. Every single person that walked through the door said they couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue is. I kind of knew what it was going to look great because we’d seen the venue at that time of year at the viewing. It was one of the reasons why we chose it. There is a unique colour to Ellingham Hall that stands out for an Autumn Wedding!

How was your Wedding Day?

David: Every guest we spoke to said it was amazing. From the food, the fire pits, the overnight stay, the wedding ceremony… everything was perfect.

Alexandra: I feel like we just want to plan it all over again! I don’t think either of us felt much stress in the lead up to the wedding, I think, because we had two years to plan, and pay for everything. Our guests said the environment was exceptional. There was lots of space to relax and they had everything they needed.

David: And they all said they had the best level of service from the Wedding Team at
Ellingham Hall. Everything was above and beyond what we expected. I can’t give the staff enough praise and we are truly grateful.

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

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1st March 2024

Featured News Weddings

We were absolutely delighted when our Wedding Event Team at Ellingham Hall was named the UK’s best in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

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22nd April 2025

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It was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

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28th February 2025

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23rd January 2025

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31st December 2024

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Natasha & Phil lived the American Dream when they chose to have their amazing two night wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

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29th November 2024

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Ellingham Hall’s creeping Virginia gave a gorgeous glow to the Hall, providing a perfect backdrop for Alexandra and David’s Autumn Wedding.

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29th October 2024

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Fun, bright colours met a traditional elegant backdrop for Lewis and Rebecca’s stylish summer wedding weekend at Ellingham Hall.

Read More

30th September 2024

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

Rachael had dreamed of a Church wedding, but the couple also needed a venue with plenty accommodation for family and friends – Ellingham Hall ticked every box.

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24th September 2024

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Humes Outfitters found their perfect North East Location Venue, Ellingham Hall for their Autumn Winter Countrywear Campaign.

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24th August 2024

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When Dominic and Mark decided a weekend wedding in Northumberland was their dream, they found their perfect wedding venue, Ellingham Hall.

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5th July 2024

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Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

Did the Venue look perfect on your Big Day?

David: I wasn’t expecting it to be as vibrant as what it was. To be honest, it was above and beyond expectations. Every single person that walked through the door said they couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue is. I kind of knew what it was going to look great because we’d seen the venue at that time of year at the viewing. It was one of the reasons why we chose it. There is a unique colour to Ellingham Hall that stands out for an Autumn Wedding!

How was your Wedding Day?

David: Every guest we spoke to said it was amazing. From the food, the fire pits, the overnight stay, the wedding ceremony… everything was perfect.

Alexandra: I feel like we just want to plan it all over again! I don’t think either of us felt much stress in the lead up to the wedding, I think, because we had two years to plan, and pay for everything. Our guests said the environment was exceptional. There was lots of space to relax and they had everything they needed.

David: And they all said they had the best level of service from the Wedding Team at
Ellingham Hall. Everything was above and beyond what we expected. I can’t give the staff enough praise and we are truly grateful.

If you are looking for a Summer Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.

What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

Filter by keywords

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1st March 2024

Featured News Weddings

We were absolutely delighted when our Wedding Event Team at Ellingham Hall was named the UK’s best in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

Read More

22nd April 2025

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

It was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Read More

20th April 2025

About Inspiration News Weddings

Spring weddings in the UK are increasing in popularity, check out our five reasons to choose a spring wedding!

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26th March 2025

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

The 300 mile distance between home & Ellingham Hall was no obstacle for Rachel & Jordan’s beautiful Spring Wedding

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28th February 2025

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

Alanah and Scott Wallace were planning their spring wedding, Alanah already had the perfect wedding venue in mind but everything changed!

Read More

23rd January 2025

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Rachel and Michael Moran headed south from Scotland for their dream wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

Read More

31st December 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

Natasha & Phil lived the American Dream when they chose to have their amazing two night wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

Read More

29th November 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

Ellingham Hall’s creeping Virginia gave a gorgeous glow to the Hall, providing a perfect backdrop for Alexandra and David’s Autumn Wedding.

Read More

29th October 2024

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

Fun, bright colours met a traditional elegant backdrop for Lewis and Rebecca’s stylish summer wedding weekend at Ellingham Hall.

Read More

30th September 2024

News Real Weddings Spring Weddings Weddings

Rachael had dreamed of a Church wedding, but the couple also needed a venue with plenty accommodation for family and friends – Ellingham Hall ticked every box.

Read More

24th September 2024

Corporate News Private Hire

Humes Outfitters found their perfect North East Location Venue, Ellingham Hall for their Autumn Winter Countrywear Campaign.

Read More

24th August 2024

News Real Weddings Summer Weddings Weddings

When Dominic and Mark decided a weekend wedding in Northumberland was their dream, they found their perfect wedding venue, Ellingham Hall.

Read More

5th July 2024

Autumn Weddings News Real Weddings Weddings

You can’t help but fall in love with Amy & Sean’s perfect autumn wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.

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Fall in Love with this stunning Autumn Wedding at Ellingham Hall

Summer Wedding

LeChé & Callum

15th August 2024

Some couples looking for a summer wedding may prefer to travel to warmer Islands such as Bermuda! With temperatures around 19C in winter and averaging 29C in summer, it’s hardly surprising!

However, it was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.

Notes from the Couple

How did you find your Venue Search from Bermuda?

Callum: It was straight forward with Google, and we put aside a couple of days to visit a lot of venues. We wanted a manor house or something similar, so we could house all our family, especially those travelling from Bermuda.

LeChé: We had a look at some venues and while we were driving around, I looked at what other venues were in the area and Ellingham Hall popped up. So, we tried our luck and turned up at the Hall. Hats off to Lynn because she was so welcoming and took the time to show us the venue even though we hadn’t booked a viewing. It was so beautiful and exactly what we had been thinking about. But the fact that you have the venue for two nights of wedding celebrations was perfect. With everyone travelling and needing to stay over, having a two-night wedding was exactly what we needed. We had a bit of back and forth on other venues, but Ellingham Hall was the first one we both loved straight away.

How did your Families enjoy the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Callum: It was a real icebreaker. A lot of my family hadn’t met LeChé’s family, and I didn’t want to just throw them in a crucible on the day itself. Apart from the beautiful Hall and grounds, it was a real selling point! The Bermudian side of the family really loved it and had more time the night before to meet and get to know everyone. I think LeChé’s dad was the happiest I’ve ever seen him as he mingled!

LeChé: Other venues might now offer multi day weddings, but it is the way Ellingham Hall considers the whole experience from your arrival that’s stands out. You can tell the team have been delivering weddings for many years. The Hall offers plenty of accommodation suitable for the whole family, which was perfect when everyone was travelling so far. It meant we didn’t have to rush anything, and my family really enjoyed it!

How did you Plan your Wedding being so far away?

Callum: Although we were hands-on with the planning, we relied heavily on the Ellingham Hall team, who were great. They recommended wedding suppliers, and we chose those who had worked with the Ellingham Hall team before, so they already knew how it all worked as it seemed the safest way to do it.

LeChé: It was a bit of an eye opener that we had to put so much trust in our wedding team at Ellingham to make our vision come to life, but it all came together perfectly!

How did the Team bring your Vision to Life?

LeChé: I had no idea how our ceremony space was going to look, but we sent lots of photos of what we liked and wanted. We opted for a black and white theme as we wanted it to look classic and elegant. That’s what I told our wedding stylist, Sprig and Thistle, and they brought our vision to life!

Callum: I think everything for our wedding went as perfectly as we had dreamed of, and we can’t thank you all enough!

So, Distance was no Issue?

Callum: It was seamless. The transition between canapés and cocktails to moving indoors for the wedding breakfast to the evening was perfect. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on the morning. The day before we realised the forecast wasn’t looking great, so the team had to use plan B as the ceremony had to move indoors to the 19th century Chapel. But the team always had planned for the change of ceremony spaces.

LeChé: That’s the great thing about Ellingham Hall: they always seem to have a plan B. When they told us they didn’t think it was going to be good weather for an outside wedding, we trusted them and it worked perfectly.

Did the Venue look perfect on your Big Day?

David: I wasn’t expecting it to be as vibrant as what it was. To be honest, it was above and beyond expectations. Every single person that walked through the door said they couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue is. I kind of knew what it was going to look great because we’d seen the venue at that time of year at the viewing. It was one of the reasons why we chose it. There is a unique colour to Ellingham Hall that stands out for an Autumn Wedding!

How was your Wedding Day?

David: Every guest we spoke to said it was amazing. From the food, the fire pits, the overnight stay, the wedding ceremony… everything was perfect.

Alexandra: I feel like we just want to plan it all over again! I don’t think either of us felt much stress in the lead up to the wedding, I think, because we had two years to plan, and pay for everything. Our guests said the environment was exceptional. There was lots of space to relax and they had everything they needed.

David: And they all said they had the best level of service from the Wedding Team at
Ellingham Hall. Everything was above and beyond what we expected. I can’t give the staff enough praise and we are truly grateful.

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What’s your Advice to Couples Planning a Wedding?

 

Callum: If you have booked Ellingham Hall, you can trust the planning process and it will all come good.

LeChé: At first, you’re so busy planning and getting all the suppliers sorted out. Then it seems like it goes very quiet for a while and you wonder if you’ve thought of everything. But just enjoy your day and don’t worry as the planning gets busy again nearer the day and then the wedding goes over so quickly.

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Supplier Spotlight – Walk & Woof Dog Wedding Chaperone

Beautiful Backdrop

Spring is often when wedding venues really start to shine. Spring flowers boast some of the most stunning colour palettes, from blossoming trees to bulbs bursting with colour. At Ellingham Hall the creeping Virginia on the Hall starts to flourish providing a beautiful plush backdrop. Also, the spring sunshine isn’t as strong, so you’ll often get softer images with dappled lighting.

Be inspired by our spring weddings here

Tip – Consider a venue which offers you a wide choice of photography beauty spots. If you choose a small venue that can’t offer a pretty space indoors for your group shot, then it could spoil your wedding album if the weather doesn’t hold up.

Range of Services offered by Walk and Woof  

Professional advice, guidance and support during the run up to your big day.

Transportation for your dog, to and from the venue to your chosen location (if required).

An in-person meeting to chat about your wedding plans and to get to know your pooch, helping them feel comfortable and at ease with Jade prior to your wedding day.

On the wedding day Jade will arrive 30 minutes prior to your booked time to walk your pooch ahead of your ceremony. This will rid any excitable energy, so they are happy and calm ready to be part of your big day.

Jade will brush and accessorise your pooch ready for their pictures ensuring they look pawfect.

Liaison with your Photographer and Videographer ensuring they get the best footage of you and your pooch.

 Spending quality time with your pooch, enjoying adventures so they can explore and unwind after their busy day. If they are staying onsite, your pooch will enjoy some playtime and relaxation with belly tickles and cuddles to help them feel at ease and as stress free as possible. Jade can also feed your dog prior to leaving the venue to ensure your pooch is settled and happy for the night.

(Packages can be tailored to suit your specific requirements and you can decide on how long you would like Jade to stay with your dog.)

Why Couples should hire a Dog Chaperone?

Jade highlights the top reasons why couples use her services on their wedding day:

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Weather

Whilst there can be a chance of April showers, the British weather is unpredictable during any season and the sun isn’t guaranteed in summer. Spring weather can be perfect for you and your guests, as the milder temperatures mean you don’t get the hot and uncomfortable conditions which some guests may struggle with.

Once the clocks go forward, you can enjoy longer days and that gives you an opportunity to enjoy more time outdoors. Ellingham Hall is set in 8-acres of countryside grounds. Many couples opt for alfresco dining the night before with a sizzling BBQ on the Chapel terrace or they choose an outdoor ceremony to say ‘I Do’.

Check out our choice of indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces here

Tip – If an outdoor wedding is part of your dream, make sure you choose a venue that can offer you a plan B if the weather takes a turn. When looking at potential venues, ask if you can bring everything indoors if you need to escape from the rain

outdoor spring wedding

Cost

Spring weddings are trending, with more couples moving away from the most expensive peak summer months and looking for more cost-effective dates.

Spring weddings at Ellingham Hall generally fall into mid-season pricing which can offer huge savings. However, for 2026 if you opt for a wedding in March, you can benefit from a further discount, as March 2026 falls into low season pricing.

Check out all our pricing here

Tip – By choosing a mid or low season wedding, this will leave you with more money to spend on all the other wedding day essentials such as outfits,  entertainment and event dressing etc.

dog wedding chaperone

3. Guidance and support for a VIP Job

You can involve them in your wedding ceremony as a ring bearer, flower girl, or dog of honour. Jade will provide helpful advice on the best ways to do this.

Your pooch can also be part of your drinks reception to say hello to all your guests. Jade will ensure your dog is walked and rested in between their important wedding duties.

Credit – Amelia Jane Photography
Featuring – Rosie

4. Stress Free Pooches

A dog wedding chaperone treats your pooches like a VIP. They ensure dogs are stress free, comfortable, walked, fed and enjoying your wedding day just as much as you.

Jade ensures they are walked, ready and well rested prior and in-between their duties, so they are calm, relaxed and as stress free as possible.

Credit – Dan Clark Photography
Featuring – Benji

5. Picture Pawfect Photos & Videos

A dog wedding chaperone ensures you get the best footage of your pooch by helping them to stay calm and relaxed. Jade will liaise with your photographer and videographer to be sure you get those all important wedding snaps.

Jade will ensure the dog is groomed and dressed in their wedding attire. She will also capture precious behind the scenes moments and what your pooches get up to on their adventures during your wedding day.

Credit – Amelia Jane Photo
Featuring – Rosie

6. Help you plan your perfect day

Jade can support you with your wedding planning journey ensuring you get the most out of your magical day with your precious pooch by your side. An in-person meeting will be arranged to meet you and your dog ahead of the big day and discuss all your ideas and requirements, managing expectation.

 

Credit – David Johnson Wedding photography

Featuring – Cooper & Oakley

If you are planning your dream wedding and searching for your perfect dog friendly Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book your viewing appointment to come and explore everything Ellingham Hall has to offer!