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11th November 2022
5th May 2022
As Marie and Rob visited potential wedding venues in Northumberland, one vision became clear – they wanted an exclusive outdoor wedding ceremony and even though a devastating storm meant our team had a bit of unexpected work to do, the couple enjoyed the outdoor wedding of their dreams.
Notes from the couple
Marie explains, “We’re really good friends with our photographer and he gave us a list of potential venues. Ellingham Hall was on the list and the one we liked most because it gave us so many options. I really liked the idea of getting married outside.”
Rob says that we were first on the list, they visited 15 venues and knew Ellingham Hall was the right place. “There were a lot of reasons: how well we got on with our wedding planner, the homely, family feel of the place and the grounds available for an outdoor ceremony. None of the other venues had the outdoor wedding ceremony spaces and they couldn’t guarantee you wouldn’t have people from other weddings wandering around the venue and grounds.
“Ellingham Hall also offered the full package as it’s an exclusive use venue, which we wanted because of the number of guests who wanted to stay.”
Marie adds that unlike other venues, the fact couples have access to the entire estate means you and your guests are always in one place, which makes it less stressful.
“At another venue, the groom and his party had to leave and stay in accommodation down the road, while the bride was getting ready. But Ellingham Hall has two wedding suites and lots of space for everyone, so you can be away from each other but still within the house or grounds.”
And it was the grounds that really convinced Marie and Rob, who married in May 2022, that we were the perfect venue for their outdoor wedding. Even though Storm Arwen meant that a tree at the spot they wanted their ceremony was uprooted leaving residual damage, in true Ellingham style our team pulled out all the stops (and trunk!) to make their dreams come true.
Marie remembers, “We came about five weeks before the wedding and I spotted that there was a problem: a tree had fallen where we wanted our guests to be positioned and we were worried about it not being safe”.
“The team at Ellingham Hall showed us other areas where we could marry, but we had our heart set on that spot. So, the team said they would sort it out for us.”
Rob says that they had dreamt of their ceremony at that spot – and the Ellingham Hall team had made their dream come true.
“Marie had a vision in her head and even though the storm had made things difficult, everything was done to make sure we could use that area,” he says. “It even rained on the day and at one point we weren’t sure if we could go outside.
“David, the General Manager, said he’d wait until the very last minute to make the decision as he was worried about the seats being too wet to sit on and ground softness. In the end, the rain stopped, and the guests all commented on how special it felt being stood throughout the ceremony. It had a very informal feel and guests said they enjoyed being able to move around and mingle.”
Marie agrees that the whole wedding has led to amazing comments from their guests: “The feedback from our guests has been fantastic and we want to thank you all for making our wedding dream come true.”
If you are searching for wedding venues in Northumberland for the perfect wedding celebration with family and friends, contact our wedding planning team today.
Credits
Photographer – Fyzal
Registrar – Northumberland Registrars
Dress – I Do
Hair – Lauren Hornsby
MUA – Nikki Newman
Suits –Woven Durham
Bridesmaids Dresses – Purbelle
Decor – The Whole Sch-Bang
Cake – Mrs Bou-cakes
Cheese Cake – Mouse Trap Cheese
DJ / Lighting – Anthony ‘AJ’ Little
Body & Fitness Transformation – Tactical Transformations
“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
“Thank you all so much for everything you did to help with our Annual Forum and Celebration Concert on Thursday. As usual, I was a bag of nerves for much of the day, but the calm efficiency of Connor and his team helped to get me through. I will definitely recommend Ellingham Hall as a corporate venue. Surprisingly, a lot of the attendees were unaware of the Hall and what you’re able to offer. The fact that we could move from one room to another and have two very different events at the same venue was a big draw for us. “
Catherine Gray, Funding and Communications Officer – Northumberland AONB Partnership
“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
“What stands you out from the rest is how pleasant and accommodating your staff are. What a team! Literally a flawless couple of days. I recommended you to Rosie and will be sure to continue recommending you to other family and friends. I would also add that the food was spectacular. The evening buffet is always lovely but the wedding breakfast was amazing. Thanks again for making her day so special” – Rob Marshall, Brother of the Bride
Rosie & Jiaxing Ma, 8th August 2023
“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
“Nick and I just wanted to say the most enormous thank you for making our day so special. The whole thing felt completely effortless whilst being executed perfectly. We were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived, with a massive thanks to Beth, Debbie, David and Jeff who were all completely faultless. Their attention to detail and acknowledgment of things important to us was exceptional. Debbie, thank you so much for making me feel at ease when I was so nervous!
Chloe & Nick Gardiner, 4th May 2024
