Ellingham Hall Wedding Event Team is best in the UK!

1st March 2024

TWIA National Winner!
Best Event Team 2024

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

Picking up the National award at a glittering gala ceremony in London in January was a great start to the year.

And being a TWIA award, makes it even more special, because their judges make their decision on feedback from couples. It is the only client-voted wedding industry awards in the UK.

So, it was a real thrill for every member of our team to know that the work they do is appreciated so highly by our couples. Indeed, their focus on couples is such a priority that some of the team couldn’t pick up their award because they were welcoming another happy couple to their wedding venue in Northumberland.

It was left to three of our management team to represent the Event Team and collect their award. But, as our Head of Weddings Debbie Armstrong, explains, no-one minded because the team’s focus is always on our couples.

Big Achievement for our Event Team!

She says, “Due to a wedding taking place at Ellingham Hall, I was unable to attend the National awards ceremony personally. I sat with my phone in my hand repeatedly refreshing the screen waiting to hear if we had won the TWIA National Event Team of the Year – it was so nerve-racking! When my phone vibrated with the news we had won, it felt amazing.

It has taken three years and a lot of hard work to win this accolade and to know that we have been voted the best in the country, feels a phenomenal achievement!

Debbie adds “It’s not just about choosing the right venue, it’s also about choosing to trust a stranger with one of the most important days of your life. This is both a huge responsibility but also an absolute honour and pleasure. I care about our couples and their Ellingham journey and after reading the feedback from this last year, it is fantastic to see that our couples have had the best of times here. We each play our part in the collective that is Ellingham Hall and the recognition that comes with winning this TWIA Award makes me very proud indeed.”

One Big Family

For Head Chef David Munro, working at Ellingham Hall is not just being part of a team, it’s being part of a family.

He says, “Winning the TWIA award shows how hard all the team works to deliver every wedding at Ellingham Hall. It gives me a great sense of pride to be part of such a special team, which feels more like one big family.

David adds “From planning which canapés to showcase on our Open House events to the attention to all the detail at our complimentary menu tastings, we put our all into every wedding touch point. This provides our couples with an unforgettable experience. The kitchen team and I pride ourselves on serving every table with the same level of enthusiasm and passion as the top table. In our eyes, everyone is a VIP. The fantastic feedback we have received from our couples via TWIA has given us even more determination to achieve this goal.”

A Huge Thank You!

Ellingham Hall General Manager David Fordham-Scott, who attended the National awards ceremony, points out that their commitment to couples is what makes him so proud of every member of the team.

“I’m incredibly proud of not only the Wedding Events Team for achieving this accolade, but everyone who works at Ellingham Hall. They are a fantastic team who pull together to ensure our couples experience an unforgettable wedding, which is why they are being deservedly recognised.

General Manager, David adds “Sadly, not everyone could join us for the awards ceremony, as they were helping one of our couples celebrate their wedding back in Northumberland. That just sums up their dedication to ensuring our Bride and Groom had a wedding to remember, which was their number one priority. As they couldn’t make it, I’d like to publicly thank our amazing team for everything they do.”

“I would also like to thank every single one of our couples who not only took the time to vote but showered the team in such well-deserved praise in the comments section. As a General Manager who genuinely cares about our couples’ experience, it was overwhelming to read such heartfelt reflection from them. “

Read more about how Ellingham Hall became the Best Wedding Events Team in the UK which featured in Northumberland Gazette and The Evening Chronicle & Journal.

If you are looking for an exclusive, unforgettable Two-Night Wedding Experience, contact the Event team at Ellingham Hall or book your private viewing appointment.

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
We just wanted to say thank you so much for our incredible wedding. The day was an absolute dream and everything we could have wished for. From our first visit to the day of, every person we interacted with us on your team was friendly, so welcoming and professional. We couldn’t be happier with how it all went.

The venue looked absolutely exquisite, our guests were amazed!! I kept giving tours to the bridal suite 😂 Hopefully we’ll visit again one day!

Camilla & James Allan, 10th May 2025
“I booked a lunch party at Ellingham Hall for a very discerning group comprising of generous supporters of a local charity. We were 27 people and we enjoyed a Champagne reception before a delicious three course lunch. Wendy and her team could not do enough for us, our every request was granted. Dietary requirements were very efficiently and creatively dealt with and the result was a most enjoyable event at a price I was very satisfied with. I would definitely use Ellingham Hall again for a function like this.”

Jon Radgick
“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 can’t begin to thank everyone at Ellingham hall for making our wedding the most beautiful and memorable day.

We got married at the beginning of December and went for a 3 day wedding, Friday-Sunday. Ellingham was transformed into a winter wonderland with its beautiful Christmas decor. The Friday night was so lovely to be able to spend time with all our loved ones together before the big day.

The team were so friendly and really felt like an extension of our wedding party/guests. You’re truly made to feel like the venue is your home. Everyone was so attentive and the whole weekend was stress free and the wedding ran smoothly despite the threat of a storm!

We loved how the wedding day didn’t have to end at 12am and could continue the celebrations into the night in the Hall’s secret club/den which was highlight for us.

We also have to mention how incredible the food was the whole weekend and how easily they catered for our guests dietary requirements.

Everyone who attended the wedding continues to speak about how it was the most beautiful wedding they had experienced. Ellingham hall is truly a magical place and we wish we could do it all again!

Thank you again for everything”

Abbie & Joseph James, 7th December 2024
“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

Ellingham Hall Wedding Event Team is best in the UK!