Special Memory

As well as finding the ideal venue, Ellingham Hall was able to host Jordan and Jack’s wedding the day before the second anniversary of Jordan’s grandma’s passing.

“She really wanted us to get engaged and we were sad she couldn’t see us get married,” Jordan explains. “But we wanted March to have happy memories and the dates aligned perfectly. It was a lovely tribute to my grandma, too. ”

Notes from the Couple

How did you find Ellingham Hall?

Jordan: We came across Ellingham’s sister venue Lemmington Hall on Instagram and loved it, so we went for a viewing. While we were there, the team asked if we would also like to view Ellingham Hall as it is only a 10 minute drive from Lemmington. We were so set on Lemmington Hall, but we went to view Ellingham while we were in the area and we absolutely loved it.

Jack: It had a nice vibe. I loved how all the guest rooms were different. The staff were just kind and helpful. It was just amazing!

Jordan: We wanted a home from home, where we felt like the venue was ours. Ellingham Hall was unique because other venues hosted up to three weddings in one day. But Ellingham is exclusively yours for two nights!

Why did you travel so far for your Venue?

Jordan: We were considering getting married abroad, but there are not a lot of places that offer legal gay weddings. So, we decided a stay-at-home wedding was better for us. We wanted a venue with plenty accommodation as most family members would be travelling.

Did you view many venues?

Jordan: We viewed about 10 wedding venues before going to Lemmington and Ellingham Hall. But none took our fancy as some looked dated and had old fashioned carpets etc. We loved Ellingham, especially as it was it has modern touches but also has the original features of the building.

Why did you choose a Spring Wedding?

Jordan: We chose a spring wedding because we wanted a shorter engagement. March marked almost two years since grandma’s passing, we thought it would be nice to remember her as part of our wedding celebration. It was perfect because we were able to get married the day before her anniversary.

Although the UK weather is unpredictable, we looked out at blue skies on our wedding morning. It was so warm that some of our guests were taking off their extra layers during the photos!. We opted for a weekday wedding as you do not need to get married on a weekend anymore and it does save money for the same experience. Our guests made it part of a holiday. Some guests stayed in Northumberland after our wedding too.

How did you find Planning your Wedding from so far away?

Jack: We trusted the team at Ellingham Hall for the planning and recommended suppliers. We really enjoyed the food tasting evening and made a bit of a holiday out of that! We love the beaches in the area and visited Holy Island because we love watching the TV show Vera.

Jordan: The staff were very helpful. They didn’t just deal with suppliers; they came up with ideas to support our vision. They couldn’t have done more. We also went to the venue’s open day, which really helped and gave us the chance to chat face-to-face with suppliers.

What did you all think about your Two Night Wedding?

Jack: With a lot of our family and friends meeting for the first time at our wedding, our guests all said they loved the night before celebration. It was a perfect icebreaker to get to know each other before the big day, so when the ceremony commenced, everyone was really relaxed.

Jordan: We also loved the variety of photo spots available at Ellingham from the iconic Chapel window to the bridge over the stream, the locations gave us some incredible photos.

You also had Four-Legged Guests…

Jordan: We did. It was amazing that our dogs could join us. We didn’t know if we would be able to, but when Ellingham Hall told us they are a dog-friendly wedding venue, we were so happy. Their Dog Parlour was a game-changer. Other venues wouldn’t let the dogs stay overnight, but at Ellingham, they were part of the whole experience and acted as ring bearers during our ceremony. They were also able to run around and enjoy the grounds while we were having our photos taken. A highlight for us was taking them for a walk around the grounds the morning after the wedding, before we relaxed in our private hot tub, just the two of us taking in everything that had happened. The rest of the time the dogs were looked after by our superb dog chaperone. It was amazing!

Have you any advice for Couples planning a wedding?

Jordan: Try not to stress. Hannah operations manager at Ellingham Hall offered us great advice – your guests don’t know what you have planned and what to expect, so don’t worry about the details and just enjoy every moment.

Jack: If you choose Ellingham Hall, I’d recommend you go to their open days. You get some great ideas from their recommended suppliers. That’s how we found our dog chaperone.

If you are looking for your dream wedding venue in Northumberland contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

Wedding Day Suppliers

Photographer – Dru Dodd

Videographer – DGM Productions

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars

Rings – Beaverbrooks

Suits – Slaters Menswear & Moss Bros

Make Up – Carly Michelle Make Up and Hair

Hair – Hairbydiinsta

Groomsmaid Dresses – Wed4less

Event Stylist – Made Simply Perfect

Dog Chaperone – Walk & Woof

DJ – Steven Maddison

String Quartet – Andrelli

Wedding Cake – Bake That and Party

As they arrived at Ellingham Hall, the grand aesthetic of the Hall and the scenic grounds looked perfect for their plans. However, they thought it may be too expensive.

Eleanor says, “It looked amazing travelling up the driveway and seeing the reveal of the Hall. We thought it would be out of our price range. But after looking at other venues, Matthew was clear: he didn’t care how much it cost! He wanted to get married at Ellingham Hall.

“We loved it. It’s got an upmarket feel, but at the same time, it’s homely and not pretentious. It’s amazing. And we chose to marry on a Tuesday as it was easier for our family who were travelling from all over. It turned out that it wasn’t as expensive as other venues we’d looked at which was a real surprise to us.”

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

What Special Touches did you add to your day?

The entertainment we booked was fantastic. We heard from all our guests that the archery and axe throwing were so unusual to have at a wedding; not many people had tried it before! This went down really well with our guests and as a bonus it was in keeping with our theme.

Our band was another highlight. The feedback from guests was that it was one of, if not the best band they’d seen at a wedding. We would go to watch them again whenever they perform!

Did you enjoy your Two-Night Wedding Experience? 

Absolutely! It really elevated the whole experience. Having all our nearest and dearest gather on the night before enabled everyone to meet and mingle, making new friends and breaking the ice before the wedding ceremony. We organised a quiz for the night before and this was a brilliant way to get guests talking and bonding as a whole group. We also enjoyed stretching the experience out over the two nights. Everyone should have a two-night wedding, it is a big celebration after all!

What did your guests think about your Enchanting Woodland Wedding?

They said it was magical, very well executed and very ‘us’. The feedback we received was that it looked beautiful and was so befitting with the look and feel we were going for. It wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill wedding; it really was Eleanor and Matthew’s day.

People especially loved the trees and candelabras in the Chapel, as they really made it feel like you were dining (and later dancing) in an enchanted woodland grove.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

If you are looking for a woodland wedding venue in Northumberland for an exclusive two night wedding, contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

Wedding Day Suppliers 

Photographer –  Thatweddings

Videographers – Big Day Productions

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars

Florist – The Enchanted Florist Durham

Tree Supplier – The Whole Schbang

Bridal Gown – Nuziale Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses –The Pretty Infinity

MUA – Nichola Hope Makeup

Hair – Mink Studios

Suit – Hotspur 1364

Cake – Fathima’s Cakes

Musicians – Paul & Cath (friends of friends)

Axe Throwing & Archery – Battleaxe Sheffield

Band – AMV: Union Street

Hannah explains, “Unfortunately it wasn’t a great weather in 2023. But for our weekend wedding celebration, the sun was shining, which was perfect!

The team at Ellingham Hall said it was the first chance they’d had that year to use the barbecue the night before, so we were incredibly lucky to be able to enjoy that.”

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

What Special Touches did you add to your day?

The entertainment we booked was fantastic. We heard from all our guests that the archery and axe throwing were so unusual to have at a wedding; not many people had tried it before! This went down really well with our guests and as a bonus it was in keeping with our theme.

Our band was another highlight. The feedback from guests was that it was one of, if not the best band they’d seen at a wedding. We would go to watch them again whenever they perform!

Did you enjoy your Two-Night Wedding Experience? 

Absolutely! It really elevated the whole experience. Having all our nearest and dearest gather on the night before enabled everyone to meet and mingle, making new friends and breaking the ice before the wedding ceremony. We organised a quiz for the night before and this was a brilliant way to get guests talking and bonding as a whole group. We also enjoyed stretching the experience out over the two nights. Everyone should have a two-night wedding, it is a big celebration after all!

What’s your advice for anyone planning an Outdoor Wedding?

Pray for good weather! Honestly, though, you can’t do much about that. But if you have a vision, just go for it. We were lucky to be getting married at Ellingham Hall because every single member of the team would bend over backwards to help you get what we wanted. They team always have a back-up plan to be married indoors, should it rain, which is so important, too. Plan for it and hope the weather behaves!

If you are looking for outdoor wedding venues in Northumberland or an exclusive two night wedding, contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

Laura says that the classic looks and stunning, modern interior captivated them from the moment they visited.

And while they picked one North East wedding venue each to visit while planning their wedding, Ellingham Hall stole their hearts.

“Anthony had picked Ellingham Hall, and it was the first place we visited,” says Laura. “We fell in love with it straight away!”

Hannah explains, “Unfortunately it wasn’t a great weather in 2023. But for our weekend wedding celebration, the sun was shining, which was perfect!

The team at Ellingham Hall said it was the first chance they’d had that year to use the barbecue the night before, so we were incredibly lucky to be able to enjoy that.”

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

If you are searching for a North East Wedding Venue contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

Laura says that the classic looks and stunning, modern interior captivated them from the moment they visited.

And while they picked one North East wedding venue each to visit while planning their wedding, Ellingham Hall stole their hearts.

“Anthony had picked Ellingham Hall, and it was the first place we visited,” says Laura. “We fell in love with it straight away!”

Hannah explains, “Unfortunately it wasn’t a great weather in 2023. But for our weekend wedding celebration, the sun was shining, which was perfect!

The team at Ellingham Hall said it was the first chance they’d had that year to use the barbecue the night before, so we were incredibly lucky to be able to enjoy that.”

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

If you are searching for a North East Wedding Venue contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

The couple, who live just 12 miles from Ellingham, were also unsure whether their families would want to choose to stay for two nights. Georgia explains, “We weren’t sure if people would stay as, it’s so close, but we were wrong to think that. Everybody was there for the two nights, and it was fantastic because we got to make the most of our weekend wedding celebration. And it meant everyone relaxed the night before and got to know each other.”

Hannah explains, “Unfortunately it wasn’t a great weather in 2023. But for our weekend wedding celebration, the sun was shining, which was perfect!

The team at Ellingham Hall said it was the first chance they’d had that year to use the barbecue the night before, so we were incredibly lucky to be able to enjoy that.”

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

What’s your Advice to Couple’s planning a Wedding?

Get a good photographer and videographer because the wedding’s over so quickly that you’re just left with memories. Being able to look at photos and watch your day back means you get a different perspective from the day. Also, don’t try to please everyone. It’s YOUR special day!

To see more stunning photos of Georgia and Gareth’s Two Night Wedding Celebration, check out Geoff Love’s Real Wedding Blog.

If you are searching for a North East Wedding Venue contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

If you are searching for a North East Wedding Venue contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

Notes from the Bride

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

One aspect that we really appreciated about Ellingham Hall was that they made the effort to appeal to the groom as well as the bride. It has real character and a bold vibe. It is perfect as it has dedicated areas for the groom/groomsmen along with the Ellingham Suite, a place for straightening ties and beers with the boys’ pre-ceremony. Lady B’s bridal suite was spectacular. I really felt like a princess in there and having all that beautiful space for my girls to get ready and enjoy bubbles was a nice touch too. It was also clearly a stunning looking venue: glam, classy, unique, grand, it really ticked all the boxes. There were fantastic outdoor areas for guests to mingle, too

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

What’s your Advice to Brides planning a Wedding?

Like us, incorporate your personality into your wedding. We really wanted entertainment, but if you love sports, include sports or if you love PlayStations, set some up.

Ellingham Hall’s exclusive use means it’s easy to do that, so look at the venue and see if they can offer what you want. Be true to yourself and whatever you want out of your wedding.

If you are searching for a North East Wedding Venue contact our wedding planning team today to book a viewing appointment.

What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.

What did you think about the Two-Night Wedding Experience?

We loved the two-night wedding experience and felt the whole event was great value, given all we got and the setting. We also felt the Ellingham team were professional, attentive and knew exactly how to run a good wedding! This was important to us as this wasn’t something we had planned before. Feeling we were in good hands was reassuring.

Why did you choose a Lord of the Rings Theme?

Lord of the Rings is a huge passion for both of us, as it’s a story of friendship, goodness and perseverance. These themes are deeply meaningful and symbolic and are such a great source of immersion and joy. We wanted to incorporate this into the day to really make it our own.

The aesthetic was whimsical, ethereal and natural. The musical score is so beautiful it was easy to include much of this in the ceremony, wedding breakfast and general background music. We especially loved our table names of Middle Earth locations; our ceremony set to ‘Concerning Hobbits’ and our spectacular cake – complete with Middle Earth map and elven writing!

While the couple live in Northumberland, guests travelled from around the world including America, Switzerland and Germany to attend our wedding venue. Even those closer to home appreciated having exclusive use of Ellingham Hall.

“My mam and dad stayed in one of the cottages and they picked it because it was like a really homely, nice place to be. They said it felt like a bit of a holiday as well,” explains Jack.

Having exclusive use of the venue was another reason their wedding felt so special, the couple say.

Jack says, “Other venues are usually churning out wedding after wedding, with sometimes two or three on the same day. We wanted the place to ourselves because we knew we were going to have lots of our friends and family there and we wanted it to be a special and intimate celebration.”

“We didn’t want to see random people walking past. We wanted it to be about us and our family and our friends and not have anybody else there,” adds Emma.

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What’s your Advice to couples planning a Themed Wedding?

Build up a robust base of ideas/knowledge to work from – the more detail, the better. Enlist the help of arty types! My Mother (who is an artist) was crucial in helping with designing and creating pieces that we used on our woodland wedding.

Be honest and descriptive to your suppliers, they want to help you create your vision. Make use of their expertise and communicate with them the direction you want things to go in. Visual inspiration is key.

If budget is an issue, try to create things like table decorations, flowers and favours yourself, or just stick to key elements of your theme to give an overall look, small nods to your chosen theme across the whole day can be very effective.

Throw yourself into it! All the funky little details and idiosyncrasies are where the magic happens. Embrace each element of your chosen theme, it’s a great way to express your personalities as a couple. And it gives guests an amazing, unique experience that will stick in the memories for years to come.