Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

How was your Church Ceremony?

Rachael: I really loved the fact that the church was separate from the Hall as it gave us two different places to enjoy on the day. It was also handy for guests as they only had to walk a few minutes through the secret door in Ellingham’s grounds and down a country lane to St Maurice Church. There was a lovely little gate where the confetti was thrown and I thought the setting was gorgeous.

Gareth: We hired a string quartet to play during the ceremony which provided a lovely ambience. Once the ceremony in the church finished, the quartet then headed to Ellingham and played outdoors while we enjoyed cocktails and canapés on the lawn before the wedding breakfast. It was a lovely sunny day, and we made the right choice to have the live music in both the church and at the Hall.

Did you like the idea of a Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Gareth: We didn’t know Two Night Weddings were a thing before visiting Ellingham Hall. They chatted to us about their two-night wedding experience, and we knew it would be perfect. We viewed four or five venues including Ellingham Hall’s sister venue Lemmington Hall. It too was beautiful, but we needed more accommodation as we had so many family members wanting to stay over for the wedding. Ellingham Hall was the perfect choice, as if we’d chosen one of the other venues, a lot of our guests would have had to stay offsite, which wouldn’t have been ideal.

What did your Guests think about your Venue?

Rachael: I don’t think many of our guests knew what to expect. I think they thought it would be the same as staying in a hotel. However, on arrival, when they found out that we had Exclusive Use of the Hall and grounds, they absolutely loved it. Having the whole place to yourselves is great because you can relax as if it’s your own home.

Gareth: Everyone was so relaxed for the whole weekend. It was lovely to chill on the wedding morning with my best man and groomsmen and enjoy a beer out on the private roof terrace before heading down to the church for our wedding ceremony

You also had a Special Guest…

Rachael: Yes, our dog Finley was at the wedding. He’s a golden retriever and he wore a little bow tie, though it was hidden under his fur most of the time! We hired a dog chaperone to bring him to the venue, as he was only about nine months old at the time, so very excitable. It was a good thing that he was able to come along and interact with our guests and we could get photos with him.

Tell us about your Personal Touches

Rachael: We go on lots of holidays and our tables were named after places we’d visited with the guests who were sitting on those tables. One table was named Bali, a place where we’d met some of our friends. Our top table was named Rome as that was the city where Gareth proposed to me. All the table names meant something personal to us both.

What’s your Wedding Planning Advice for Couples?

 Rachael: Do all the planning beforehand, but on the day don’t worry about anything because it’s all in the hands of your weddings team. Just relax and enjoy your special day.

Gareth: I’d say to write everything down about what you want and add little bits as you go. We put our own personal touches on things, for example we arranged a game of rounders because Ellingham Hall has great grounds for outdoor activities. We played the game between the wedding breakfast and evening party. We made sure we had written down that we needed a rounders kit. Most importantly, enjoy the whole experience!

If you are looking for an weekend wedding venue in Northumberland or a dog friendly wedding venue, contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall as your North East Location Venue?  

Abbie Jeffrey, Social and Content Manager for Humes said “It was the impressive rooms and beautiful décor that first caught our eye. With many unique rooms that told their own story, we knew that there would be many amazing photo opportunities, but Ellingham Hall exceeded our expectations. The overall grand, luxurious feel of the venue and its location in the picturesque Northumberland countryside captured the essence of our photoshoot perfectly.”

Tell us about the Spaces you used for the Shoot

 We shot in the two stunning Reception Rooms (the Entrance Hall and Drawing Room), Lady B’s Wedding Suite, Grand Staircase and the exterior manicured Grounds. Each space provided a new visual and ambience, with so many vibrant colours, pieces of unique furniture, textures and natural lighting to give our catalogue the variety we were looking for.

Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

If you’re looking for a North East Location Venue for film or photoshoot work, contact the team at Ellingham Hall today to book a private tour.

Tell us about the Spaces you used for the Shoot

 We shot in the two stunning Reception Rooms (the Entrance Hall and Drawing Room), Lady B’s Wedding Suite, Grand Staircase and the exterior manicured Grounds. Each space provided a new visual and ambience, with so many vibrant colours, pieces of unique furniture, textures and natural lighting to give our catalogue the variety we were looking for.

Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

How was your Church Ceremony?

Rachael: I really loved the fact that the church was separate from the Hall as it gave us two different places to enjoy on the day. It was also handy for guests as they only had to walk a few minutes through the secret door in Ellingham’s grounds and down a country lane to St Maurice Church. There was a lovely little gate where the confetti was thrown and I thought the setting was gorgeous.

Gareth: We hired a string quartet to play during the ceremony which provided a lovely ambience. Once the ceremony in the church finished, the quartet then headed to Ellingham and played outdoors while we enjoyed cocktails and canapés on the lawn before the wedding breakfast. It was a lovely sunny day, and we made the right choice to have the live music in both the church and at the Hall.

Did you like the idea of a Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Gareth: We didn’t know Two Night Weddings were a thing before visiting Ellingham Hall. They chatted to us about their two-night wedding experience, and we knew it would be perfect. We viewed four or five venues including Ellingham Hall’s sister venue Lemmington Hall. It too was beautiful, but we needed more accommodation as we had so many family members wanting to stay over for the wedding. Ellingham Hall was the perfect choice, as if we’d chosen one of the other venues, a lot of our guests would have had to stay offsite, which wouldn’t have been ideal.

What did your Guests think about your Venue?

Rachael: I don’t think many of our guests knew what to expect. I think they thought it would be the same as staying in a hotel. However, on arrival, when they found out that we had Exclusive Use of the Hall and grounds, they absolutely loved it. Having the whole place to yourselves is great because you can relax as if it’s your own home.

Gareth: Everyone was so relaxed for the whole weekend. It was lovely to chill on the wedding morning with my best man and groomsmen and enjoy a beer out on the private roof terrace before heading down to the church for our wedding ceremony

You also had a Special Guest…

Rachael: Yes, our dog Finley was at the wedding. He’s a golden retriever and he wore a little bow tie, though it was hidden under his fur most of the time! We hired a dog chaperone to bring him to the venue, as he was only about nine months old at the time, so very excitable. It was a good thing that he was able to come along and interact with our guests and we could get photos with him.

Tell us about your Personal Touches

Rachael: We go on lots of holidays and our tables were named after places we’d visited with the guests who were sitting on those tables. One table was named Bali, a place where we’d met some of our friends. Our top table was named Rome as that was the city where Gareth proposed to me. All the table names meant something personal to us both.

If you are looking for winter wedding venues in Northumberland or an exclusive two night wedding, contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

Tell us about the Spaces you used for the Shoot

 We shot in the two stunning Reception Rooms (the Entrance Hall and Drawing Room), Lady B’s Wedding Suite, Grand Staircase and the exterior manicured Grounds. Each space provided a new visual and ambience, with so many vibrant colours, pieces of unique furniture, textures and natural lighting to give our catalogue the variety we were looking for.

Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

How was your Church Ceremony?

Rachael: I really loved the fact that the church was separate from the Hall as it gave us two different places to enjoy on the day. It was also handy for guests as they only had to walk a few minutes through the secret door in Ellingham’s grounds and down a country lane to St Maurice Church. There was a lovely little gate where the confetti was thrown and I thought the setting was gorgeous.

Gareth: We hired a string quartet to play during the ceremony which provided a lovely ambience. Once the ceremony in the church finished, the quartet then headed to Ellingham and played outdoors while we enjoyed cocktails and canapés on the lawn before the wedding breakfast. It was a lovely sunny day, and we made the right choice to have the live music in both the church and at the Hall.

Did you like the idea of a Two-Night Wedding Experience?

Gareth: We didn’t know Two Night Weddings were a thing before visiting Ellingham Hall. They chatted to us about their two-night wedding experience, and we knew it would be perfect. We viewed four or five venues including Ellingham Hall’s sister venue Lemmington Hall. It too was beautiful, but we needed more accommodation as we had so many family members wanting to stay over for the wedding. Ellingham Hall was the perfect choice, as if we’d chosen one of the other venues, a lot of our guests would have had to stay offsite, which wouldn’t have been ideal.

What did your Guests think about your Venue?

Rachael: I don’t think many of our guests knew what to expect. I think they thought it would be the same as staying in a hotel. However, on arrival, when they found out that we had Exclusive Use of the Hall and grounds, they absolutely loved it. Having the whole place to yourselves is great because you can relax as if it’s your own home.

Gareth: Everyone was so relaxed for the whole weekend. It was lovely to chill on the wedding morning with my best man and groomsmen and enjoy a beer out on the private roof terrace before heading down to the church for our wedding ceremony

You also had a Special Guest…

Rachael: Yes, our dog Finley was at the wedding. He’s a golden retriever and he wore a little bow tie, though it was hidden under his fur most of the time! We hired a dog chaperone to bring him to the venue, as he was only about nine months old at the time, so very excitable. It was a good thing that he was able to come along and interact with our guests and we could get photos with him.

Tell us about your Personal Touches

Rachael: We go on lots of holidays and our tables were named after places we’d visited with the guests who were sitting on those tables. One table was named Bali, a place where we’d met some of our friends. Our top table was named Rome as that was the city where Gareth proposed to me. All the table names meant something personal to us both.

If you are looking for winter wedding venues in Northumberland or an exclusive two night wedding, contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

Are you looking for a Northumberland wedding venue with a difference? If so, you may wish to consider Ellingham Hall – because we are the specialists of the ‘Two Night Wedding’.

But what makes our weddings stand out from the crowd?

Our Two Night Wedding experience allows you to enjoy a more relaxing wedding celebration, as you and your guests take over the Hall and grounds from late afternoon the night before, until you’ve said your farewells, the morning after your ‘big day’.

This means you don’t have the stress of getting to the venue on the day you tie the knot. And because the night before allows friends and family from both sides to break the ice and mingle, this sets the atmosphere on the wedding day off to the perfect start!

Over the past 17 years, Ellingham Hall has become renowned for its unforgettable two-night weddings and has set the trend for such an experience.

A lot of our success is thanks to our multi award-winning team, who feel like part of your family during your stay. The teams passion and wealth of experience in planning and delivering dream weddings is highly praised by couples. Nothing is too much trouble, and as a result, our couples have a wedding they and their guests will always remember.

From the luxurious accommodation, homely reception rooms, underground party Den and an array of alfresco terraces and luscious lawns and woodland, we offer something for every family member to enjoy.

For us, it’s the small details that make a big difference to your wedding.

Do you want to know more?

If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional one day wedding and are searching for weekend wedding venues, then why not arrange a private viewing? Contact us today and find out how we can help you enjoy a Two Night Wedding Experience that you and your guests will never forget!

Why not check out our sister venue Lemmington Hall, which offers a summer Two Night Wedding Experience during the months of July to September.

Top Tips on choosing Wedding Music for your Big Day! 

Remember your wedding day is all about you! So why not have the songs that mean the most to you played romantically and ambiently. Whether it’s a song that played when you
first met, a band you both love, a 90’s dance classic from a memorable holiday together – you don’t have to stick with the traditional and this can evoke real emotion and lasting memories.

Jane has a vast and varied repertoire. She plays a broad range of music and will learn YOUR most treasured songs for your important wedding day moments such as your wedding ceremony aisle walk. She can personalise your day to reflect you both as a couple.

The piano is a universal sign of romance, and having piano music for any part of your wedding day, from your Guest Arrival right through to your Wedding Breakfast, can add that touch of class
and charm to really wow your guests.

Images captured by Claire McGowan Photography

If you are looking for a professional North East Wedding Pianist, contact Jane Gray today to discuss your bespoke requirements. Jane takes bookings years in advance due to high demand, so be sure to request your free personalised quote now to ensure you can have her there on your date!

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

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall as your North East Location Venue?  

Abbie Jeffrey, Social and Content Manager for Humes said “It was the impressive rooms and beautiful décor that first caught our eye. With many unique rooms that told their own story, we knew that there would be many amazing photo opportunities, but Ellingham Hall exceeded our expectations. The overall grand, luxurious feel of the venue and its location in the picturesque Northumberland countryside captured the essence of our photoshoot perfectly.”

Tell us about the Spaces you used for the Shoot

 We shot in the two stunning Reception Rooms (the Entrance Hall and Drawing Room), Lady B’s Wedding Suite, Grand Staircase and the exterior manicured Grounds. Each space provided a new visual and ambience, with so many vibrant colours, pieces of unique furniture, textures and natural lighting to give our catalogue the variety we were looking for.

Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

How was your Church Ceremony?

Rachael: I really loved the fact that the church was separate from the Hall as it gave us two different places to enjoy on the day. It was also handy for guests as they only had to walk a few minutes through the secret door in Ellingham’s grounds and down a country lane to St Maurice Church. There was a lovely little gate where the confetti was thrown and I thought the setting was gorgeous.

Gareth: We hired a string quartet to play during the ceremony which provided a lovely ambience. Once the ceremony in the church finished, the quartet then headed to Ellingham and played outdoors while we enjoyed cocktails and canapés on the lawn before the wedding breakfast. It was a lovely sunny day, and we made the right choice to have the live music in both the church and at the Hall.

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

If you are considering a wedding venue in the North East contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall as your North East Location Venue?  

Abbie Jeffrey, Social and Content Manager for Humes said “It was the impressive rooms and beautiful décor that first caught our eye. With many unique rooms that told their own story, we knew that there would be many amazing photo opportunities, but Ellingham Hall exceeded our expectations. The overall grand, luxurious feel of the venue and its location in the picturesque Northumberland countryside captured the essence of our photoshoot perfectly.”

Tell us about the Spaces you used for the Shoot

 We shot in the two stunning Reception Rooms (the Entrance Hall and Drawing Room), Lady B’s Wedding Suite, Grand Staircase and the exterior manicured Grounds. Each space provided a new visual and ambience, with so many vibrant colours, pieces of unique furniture, textures and natural lighting to give our catalogue the variety we were looking for.

Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

How was your Church Ceremony?

Rachael: I really loved the fact that the church was separate from the Hall as it gave us two different places to enjoy on the day. It was also handy for guests as they only had to walk a few minutes through the secret door in Ellingham’s grounds and down a country lane to St Maurice Church. There was a lovely little gate where the confetti was thrown and I thought the setting was gorgeous.

Gareth: We hired a string quartet to play during the ceremony which provided a lovely ambience. Once the ceremony in the church finished, the quartet then headed to Ellingham and played outdoors while we enjoyed cocktails and canapés on the lawn before the wedding breakfast. It was a lovely sunny day, and we made the right choice to have the live music in both the church and at the Hall.

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

If you are considering a wedding venue in the North East contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

The couple, who live just 12 miles from Ellingham, were also unsure whether their families would want to choose to stay for two nights. Georgia explains, “We weren’t sure if people would stay as, it’s so close, but we were wrong to think that. Everybody was there for the two nights, and it was fantastic because we got to make the most of our weekend wedding celebration. And it meant everyone relaxed the night before and got to know each other.”

Tell us about the Spaces you used for the Shoot

 We shot in the two stunning Reception Rooms (the Entrance Hall and Drawing Room), Lady B’s Wedding Suite, Grand Staircase and the exterior manicured Grounds. Each space provided a new visual and ambience, with so many vibrant colours, pieces of unique furniture, textures and natural lighting to give our catalogue the variety we were looking for.

Gareth says, “I’m from the Wirral and Rachael is from Lincolnshire so we needed somewhere with plenty of onsite accommodation as our families were travelling from all over the country.”

Throw in the fact that Rachael had also dreamed of a church wedding, and they both felt there was only one venue that could offer everything they dreamed of

Notes from the Couple

Why did you choose a Church Wedding?

Rachael: We both wanted a traditional wedding, so we decided to book a Church for our wedding ceremony. Ellingham Hall is perfectly situated next to St Maurice Church, and they could also accommodate our families for our two-night wedding celebration.

Gareth: By opting for a church wedding, we had the perfect excuse to hire a vintage car, even though we didn’t have far to travel. We chose a traditional wedding car and wanted to have some photos captured of Rachael’s arrival at the Church and also some portraits taken with the car when we arrived back at the venue for the rest of the wedding celebrations.

How was your Church Ceremony?

Rachael: I really loved the fact that the church was separate from the Hall as it gave us two different places to enjoy on the day. It was also handy for guests as they only had to walk a few minutes through the secret door in Ellingham’s grounds and down a country lane to St Maurice Church. There was a lovely little gate where the confetti was thrown and I thought the setting was gorgeous.

Gareth: We hired a string quartet to play during the ceremony which provided a lovely ambience. Once the ceremony in the church finished, the quartet then headed to Ellingham and played outdoors while we enjoyed cocktails and canapés on the lawn before the wedding breakfast. It was a lovely sunny day, and we made the right choice to have the live music in both the church and at the Hall.

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

What’s your Advice to Couple’s planning a Wedding?

Get a good photographer and videographer because the wedding’s over so quickly that you’re just left with memories. Being able to look at photos and watch your day back means you get a different perspective from the day. Also, don’t try to please everyone. It’s YOUR special day!

To see more stunning photos of Georgia and Gareth’s Two Night Wedding Celebration, check out Geoff Love’s Real Wedding Blog.

If you are considering a wedding venue in the North East contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

Credits

Photo – Phil Smith Photography

Video – Hello There Film

Church – St Maurice Church

Dress – The Ivory Room – design by Justin Alexander

Suits – Moss Bros

Bridesmaids Dresses – Azazie

Hair – Kara Scott Hair

Make Up – Anna McClen & Leanne Allen

Florist – Lavenders Blue

Band  – Chameleon

Wedding Cake –  The Little Cakery

Wedding Car – A B Wedding Cars

Stationary – Walter & Winnie Paper Studio

String Quartet – Simple Strings

Dog Chaperone – Wishbone Weddings

Top Tips on choosing Wedding Music for your Big Day! 

Remember your wedding day is all about you! So why not have the songs that mean the most to you played romantically and ambiently. Whether it’s a song that played when you
first met, a band you both love, a 90’s dance classic from a memorable holiday together – you don’t have to stick with the traditional and this can evoke real emotion and lasting memories.

Jane has a vast and varied repertoire. She plays a broad range of music and will learn YOUR most treasured songs for your important wedding day moments such as your wedding ceremony aisle walk. She can personalise your day to reflect you both as a couple.

The piano is a universal sign of romance, and having piano music for any part of your wedding day, from your Guest Arrival right through to your Wedding Breakfast, can add that touch of class
and charm to really wow your guests.

Images captured by Claire McGowan Photography

If you are looking for a professional North East Wedding Pianist, contact Jane Gray today to discuss your bespoke requirements. Jane takes bookings years in advance due to high demand, so be sure to request your free personalised quote now to ensure you can have her there on your date!

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