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 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
“The Hall has such a lovely feeling and having our meeting at the same time as the corporate launch last year, gave a very different feel to what we usually have at other local networking events. The Chamber needs local venues that make the North East stand out, and Ellingham Hall is a venue that is a hidden gem.”

CLARE MCCABE, RELATIONSHIP MANAGER NORTH EAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“The venue was immaculately presented and very welcoming. Easy to find just off the A1, with plenty of parking next to the meeting rooms and closer space to unload equipment. The area provided for breakout/coffee/lunch had plenty of room and was a relaxed environment, which gave delegates the chance to meet each other before the conference. The food and drink was plentiful, and of a good standard. The meeting room itself was well equipped and a nice size for our group, not to feel crowded, but also not lost as can happen in large rooms. The staff were on hand all day and happy to help with any of our requests.”

Karro Food Group Rep
“The venue exceeded our expectations. Not only did it offer uniqueness, but exclusivity was a key factor in booking. The main Hall offered lots of space for us to work and we found the delegate rates very competitive. The venue comes highly recommended. “

Lisa Davidson, HR Director – Connect Health
We’re now back from our honeymoon and we just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so special.
The entire team was incredible from start to finish and we especially appreciate the flexibility you showed in accommodating my wish to have the ceremony outside, it meant the world to me!
Thank you again for helping create such an unforgettable day

Lisandra & Stephen, 26th June 2025

Ellingham Hall Wedding Event Team is best in the UK!