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28th February 2025
30th March 2024
When Alanah and Scott Wallace were planning their spring wedding, Alanah already had the perfect wedding venue in mind that she wanted to marry in. But then she visited Ellingham Hall and everything changed!
“I’d seen pictures online of my first-choice venue. I was absolutely sure that was where I wanted to get married,” says Alanah. “We booked a viewing, but beforehand we attended a wedding showcase at Ellingham Hall, and we fell in love with it.
“We both got emotional while looking around, especially when we stood in the beautiful Ceremony Room. It just felt right. As we hadn’t yet visited the other venue, we thought we’d still go and see it to be sure.
“But when we got there, we couldn’t help comparing it to Ellingham Hall. No matter what we looked at, we’d say, ‘But Ellingham Hall is much nicer.’ Or, ‘Ellingham Hall does this better.’”
So the decision was made. And they loved Ellingham Hall so much, they even returned 11 months after their wedding for a special Valentine’s Day treat.
To be honest, it was a lot to do with it being the Easter weekend. We knew that if we chose Easter everyone would be off work on Good Friday. That meant they could drive up (we’re only an hour away) without taking time off, and they could go home on the Sunday knowing they had Monday off. It just made life a lot easier for our guests. When they arrived on the Friday they were already chilled out and had a full evening to enjoy before our wedding day.
We’d never heard of a two-night wedding until we visited Ellingham Hall. Of all the weddings we’ve attended, it’s always been a one-day event. Debbie explained how the three days’ work and we thought, “Why wouldn’t you want to celebrate your wedding for longer than one day?” Everyone I’d spoken to said your wedding day goes over too quickly, so making it a longer celebration was perfect as it didn’t go over as quickly and it gave us more time to spend with family and friends.
Our wedding was amazing. Having exclusive use was perfect for our young son, Alfie, and our little nephews. It meant they could mosey around without getting lost or ending up in another wedding party or event. Everyone got really comfortable, and it was just like a home from home. It worked well for all ages. My Auntie Shirley is 86 and as everything is at ground level she could get around easily. If things got a bit loud, the older guests could find a quiet space in one of the comfortable reception rooms to relax.
Yes. We wanted to put our own stamp on our special day. We had a magician in the afternoon. We weren’t planning on that, however the magician lives in our village and had just started his business, so he asked if he could come along and entertain our guests. It turned out to be great as he entertained them while we were having our photos taken. We also hired a 360 photo booth and set up a sweet table. After the evening reception we booked the After Dark underground wedding after party. We love dancing and music, so it was perfect. We didn’t tell our guests about it, but we did send whispers on the Saturday that there was something extra happening. The underground was buzzing and everyone enjoyed it. Even Auntie Shirley came down – it was so much fun!
Yes, we came for the Valentine’s Dine & Stay event. It was a Christmas present from Scott, which was a lovely sentiment. We got married in March 2024, so it was 11 months after our wedding. It was like being back home. It was a great opportunity to speak to the other couples who had also been married at Ellingham and to hear about their experience and to see their photos. One couple we spoke to was married 10 years ago, and it was nice to hear how the Hall has changed since then. It gave us both a chance to reminisce about our wedding as we walked around the Hall.
Don’t be afraid to put your own stamp on it. Make it your own and enjoy it. The wedding day goes by so quickly. And if you choose Ellingham Hall, try not to cry too much when you depart after your wedding. I didn’t cry on my wedding day but on the Sunday, it really got to me as we packed up to leave. The floodgates opened when I got in the car – the wedding blues really set in as it was incredible!
If you are looking for a Spring Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book a viewing appointment here.
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Photographer – Leopard Prints Photography
Videographer – Laura Films
Registrar – Northumberland Registrars
Bridal Gown – The Wedding Dress Company
Suits – Moss Bros
Bridesmaids Dresses – Wed 4 Less
Hair – J & E Hair & Hair by Leigh
Mua – Anna Mcclen Makeup
Cake – The Canny Cakemaker
Florist – Jasmine and Pear Flowers
DJ – AG Events
Magician – Paul Innes Magic Man
Rings – The Glamorous Owl
1st March 2024
We were absolutely delighted when our Wedding Event Team at Ellingham Hall was named the UK’s best in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).
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23rd October 2025
A unique wedding in winter in beautiful Northumberland with a horse-drawn carriage was the order of the day for Hannah and Ryan Fletcher. As was the decision to choose TWO dresses for the day!
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1st October 2025
A traditional summer church wedding ceremony was essential for Katherine and Stephen during their two night wedding at Ellingham Hall.
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6th August 2025
Devyn & Jeremy Wright travelled thousands of miles for their two-night micro wedding celebration at Ellingham Hall.
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14th July 2025
A Lord of the Rings wedding theme isn’t something you see every day. And with Eleanor and Matthew Nesbit unable to travel to Middle Earth, they chose Northumberland’s Ellingham Hall for their enchanted woodland wedding instead!
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30th June 2025
TV show Bridgerton was the inspiration behind the suits worn by Kyle and John Blackburn-Wood for their Autumn wedding at Ellingham Hall.
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22nd April 2025
It was the extreme heat and high wedding costs in Bermuda that saw Callum and LeChé Kerr decide to marry at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland rather than on their sun-kissed archipelago.
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20th April 2025
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26th March 2025
The 300 mile distance between home & Ellingham Hall was no obstacle for Rachel & Jordan’s beautiful Spring Wedding
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28th February 2025
Alanah and Scott Wallace were planning their spring wedding, Alanah already had the perfect wedding venue in mind but everything changed!
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23rd January 2025
Rachel and Michael Moran headed south from Scotland for their dream wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.
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31st December 2024
Natasha & Phil lived the American Dream when they chose to have their amazing two night wedding at Ellingham Hall in Northumberland.
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29th November 2024
Ellingham Hall’s creeping Virginia gave a gorgeous glow to the Hall, providing a perfect backdrop for Alexandra and David’s Autumn Wedding.
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Holly & Fraser Handley, 27th 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
Lauren & Eddie Liddle, 27th February 2025
Elle-Lea & Tom Richards, 24th July 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
“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)
