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23rd January 2025
31st August 2024
Rachel and Michael Moran headed south from Scotland for their dream wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.
The couple, who live near Duns on the Scottish border, had originally planned to get married in Italy.
But with so many guests needing to travel and find accommodation, they decided to look a little closer to home.
Rachel said she didn’t know where to concentrate their search for a wedding venue. “We didn’t know if we would look for a wedding venue in Scotland or Northumberland. I saw Ellingham Hall on Instagram and instantly fell in love with everything about it. So, we went for a viewing appointment.”
“I didn’t want to go anywhere that anyone we knew had been married. And I loved the fact Ellingham is an exclusive wedding venue, so you don’t share it with any other bridal parties.”
Ellingham Hall was the first wedding venue they viewed. Rachel said that the idea of a Two-Night Wedding Experience and the Hall’s ambience and idyllic setting exceeded their expectations.
“Michael is not really an emotional person. But during the viewing he got very emotional in the Ceremony Room,” explained Rachel. “I thought, ‘Wow, this is obviously a big deal for him.’ Then when I walked into Lady B’s Wedding Suite, I got emotional. Ellingham Hall had everything we were looking for, and we just knew right away it was the perfect venue for us.”
Rachel said that as well as the weekend wedding experience, she was drawn to Ellingham Hall by its breath-taking grounds.
Ellingham Hall is surrounded by 8 beautiful acres of grounds and woodland. And then there are parading peacocks and a fun underground After Dark party den. It all makes the weekend more than just a wedding day.
I hadn’t, but I loved the idea of a weekend wedding. We wanted a big celebration and this was so much better than a one day wedding. Everyone says your wedding day goes by really fast and I didn’t believe them, but it just flew. Because we had a three-day wedding it was more of a celebration. Plus, my Dad hadn’t met Michael’s friends so it was lovely that he was able to get to
know them the night before. He was relaxed with them by the Friday night and was in a round buying drinks. If it’s just the wedding day, it can be awkward for guests who don’t know each other.
I arranged a lot of musical entertainment for our wedding, as it makes me very emotional. We wanted to make sure our guests were entertained throughout the full day. I studied hotel management at university, before taking my current role as a PA, so I am very organised. One of the girls said I didn’t need all of the entertainment – maybe I did go a little overboard!
Michael is from Scotland, so I arranged a piper to greet our guests. Our harpist played during the ceremony, she travelled down from Glasgow and played a song that reminded me of my grandma. That was a special moment for me. The saxophonist also came from Glasgow. I wanted an Ibiza theme for our summer wedding. He played outside while everyone enjoyed cocktails before our Wedding Breakfast.
We had a singer at the wedding breakfast before Andrelli String Quartet took over. I heard them at an Open Day at Ellingham Hall and they were so beautiful I cried. I knew we had to have them. And we also had a magician. Paul was fantastic and everyone was in awe of him. Then we had a DJ in the evening.
No, we also booked the After Dark Experience. Some people knew about it, but it was a surprise for most. One of our younger guests took charge of the music. It was a lovely way to finish off the wedding day. Michael and I were full of emotions of the day so we didn’t stay up till 2am. Most weddings just finish when people are just getting into party mode, so it was amazing that guests could enjoy the after party until 2am.
They were incredible and made sure I was kept calm. I made backup playlists in case any of the musicians failed to arrive and the team knew what to do. On the night before we prepared two Spotify playlists to enjoy. The team knew exactly the times I wanted them playing and they did everything we requested. I didn’t have to think about a thing, everything was ready and sorted, they were fantastic!
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 Two-night Wedding Venue in Northumberland, contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.
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DJ & Decor – @ageventsuk
Harpist – @sarahmacneilharpist
Singer – Aimee Lambert Hire Aimee Lambert | Singing guitarist in East Boldon
Florist – @timetobloomfloristry
Cake @cakes_bylottiemcphees
String Quartet – @andrellimusic
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Mua – @ameliahuntmua
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Bridemaids Dresses – Circinia
Kilts – Macgregor & Macduff
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“We have hosted a number of corporate events and the staff have always been superb in supporting us. Our guests are always delighted when they walk through the doors and get to spend a day in the beautiful surroundings. “
DIGITAL SPARKLES – NICOLA LITTLE (CHIEF SPARKLER & DIRECTOR)
“We like to do something different, and Ellingham Hall is certainly out of the ordinary. We had a fantastic time for our staff party and team building. The activities were fantastic and enabled us to get our teams mixed up and get everybody bonding and having a good time together in an amazing environment. We would recommend Ellingham Hall to anyone, the guys here are fantastic.”
Ben Quigley, Group Chief Executive – Everything Different Marketing
“I have hosted seminars for over 30 years, all over the country at various well-known venues. At Ellingham Hall you remember everything, from the beautiful quirky venue which has retained its historic features, the friendly staff, great service and the delicious food and amazing coffee! The meeting room had good light and was the perfect size for our event. It was lovely to have use of the comfortable reception rooms too for breaks and lunch. I was very impressed with the extra spaces such as the basement games room and rooftop networking terrace. It is a hidden jewel in the North-East and I am planning to return soon for a private family event”
Amanda Chadwick, Senior Speaker/Presenter, Croner
Elle-Lea & Tom Richards, 24th July 2025
Holly & Fraser Handley, 27th March 2025
Ellingham Hall is the most stunning venue, and we knew it was the one for us the moment we stepped inside. We travelled around 3 hours in search of the perfect venue, and after a long search without finding “”the one,”” Ellingham instantly stood out. The staff are absolutely amazing, they went above and beyond to help us create the most perfect day, and it truly was perfect. We honestly can’t thank them enough. From recommending suppliers (since we lived further away), to answering all our questions, to helping us set up for the big day, they were always there for us. We loved that Ellingham is a two-night wedding venue and that it’s exclusively yours during your stay, which made everything feel so personal and intimate. One of our favourite touches was the Poochie Parlour, our dogs are a huge part of our lives, so having a space for them meant everything to us. We’re really hoping they host another Dine & Stay around Christmas or Valentine’s, any excuse to go back! All our guests had such lovely things to say about the staff and the Hall itself. Thank you again for the most amazing day.
Jordan & Jack, 25th March 2025
