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Kat comes home for her Fairy Tale Wedding!

Kat & Andrew

7th April 2022

When Kat decided to marry at Ellingham Hall it was just like coming home! But this time as a blushing bride for her Fairy Tale Wedding, and not to work behind the scenes.

After gaining work experience with us, Kat came back again and worked at Ellingham Hall. As well as supporting the wedding and events team, she carried out market research which helped her gain valuable experience until she entered the wider world of work.

So, when it came to choosing an exclusive wedding venue in Northumberland, there was only one place to tie the knot with husband Andrew.

It might have been ten years since working at Ellingham Hall, but Kat felt right at home, the minute she entered the picturesque tree-lined driveway.

NOTES FROM THE BRIDE…

What was it like to be back?

It was great to see everybody and meet some new faces. The team were so helpful, and they couldn’t do enough for us, it was just so lovely and relaxed.

What was it like being the bride rather than working behind the scenes?

It was an interesting dynamic really, because I know what goes on in the background. I also know what doors lead to the offices and staff areas, so it was difficult for me not to just go and help myself to things. I couldn’t just wander into the kitchen if I wanted an extra bacon butty as we often did, when I was working at the venue!

You know what happens, then. How was it for you?

Everything has changed so much since I worked at Ellingham Hall. It’s great to see all the wonderful improvements that have been made to the venue, for couples and guests to experience. I know what hard work goes on in the background to ensure everything is perfect, and our wedding ran perfectly. If there were any issues, we had no idea. The team were fantastic, and it was seamlessly smooth. So many guests commented on how smooth the couple of days went.

Was Ellingham Hall the only venue for you?

Absolutely! From the second Andrew proposed there was nowhere else. We didn’t look at any other wedding venue in the North East! Ellingham Hall means so much to me, it’s a fantastic venue and it’s lovely that it means so much to Andrew now.

Any standout moments?

It was walking down the aisle knowing that the pressure was off, and it was now time to celebrate and have a laugh with family and friends.

You have a young baby son, how did you manage on the day?

Having exclusive use was really important to us as we have a young son who was only 3 months old. Having privacy with only our family, close friends and the Ellingham team, was great because he was safe in his pram or in the cot and everyone helped to check in on him and look out for him.

Ten years since you worked here. How has it changed?

The wedding suites and guest bedrooms have all changed a lot, with each room now having its own personality. They all have a lovely modern feel but with all the original features. Outdoors the firepit was great for both day and night and our guests enjoyed sitting around it during the drinks reception.

We also had the After Dark experience to extend the party until 2am, which was not available when I worked at Ellingham Hall. We didn’t tell our guests that we were having it, so it was a nice surprise for them when the bar closed and we said, “We’ve got a surprise for you. Everyone downstairs!”

The After Dark experience is unique to Ellingham Hall and not something you would expect in a Country House Wedding Venue, and it certainly gives your wedding a different edge. Our guests all thought it was fabulous and couldn’t stop talking about it!

If you would like to know more about getting married at Northumberland’s most exclusive wedding venue, contact our wedding planning team today.

Credits

Photographer – Fyzal Photography

Registrar – Northumberland Registrar

Hair – Lisa Jones

MUA – Laura Megan Beauty

Dress & Veil – Stella York by Bluebow Bridal

Suits – Moss Bros

Florist & Cake – Lovingly made by family members

Dancefloor | Light Up Letters | Flower Wall | Uplighters – AG Events UK

DJ & Band – Nashville Heat

A poignant moment makes woodland wedding special!

Kat & Andrew

7th April 2022

When Kat decided to marry at Ellingham Hall it was just like coming home! But this time as a blushing bride for her Fairy Tale Wedding, and not to work behind the scenes.

So, when it came to choosing an exclusive wedding venue in Northumberland, there was only one place to tie the knot with husband Andrew.

It might have been ten years since working at Ellingham Hall, but Kat felt right at home, the minute she entered the picturesque tree-lined driveway.

You know what happens, then. How was it for you?

Was Ellingham Hall the only venue for you?

Any standout moments?

It was walking down the aisle knowing that the pressure was off, and it was now time to celebrate and have a laugh with family and friends.

You have a young baby son, how did you manage on the day?

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.

If you would like to know more about getting married at Northumberland’s most exclusive wedding venue, contact our wedding planning team today.

Credits

Photographer – Fyzal Photography

Registrar – Northumberland Registrar

Hair – Lisa Jones

MUA – Laura Megan Beauty

Dress & Veil – Stella York by Bluebow Bridal

Suits – Moss Bros

Florist & Cake – Lovingly made by family members

Dancefloor | Light Up Letters | Flower Wall | Uplighters – AG Events UK

DJ & Band – Nashville Heat

Ellingham Hall proves weddings are Child’s Play!

Charlene & Brett

2nd September 2021

A family friendly wedding venue was essential when Charlene and Brett decided to tie the knot. As parents of three gorgeous young boys, it was vital that they were a central part of the wedding celebrations.

So, the couple’s choice of venue had to have enough space for Roco, Teddy and Kitt to let off some energy! Ellingham Hall’s fun treehouses, woodland and lawns all set in the private grounds, were the perfect place for the boys to have fun on mum and dad’s special day.

Charlene says that having exclusive use of a venue was also a key factor in their decision when it came to finding their dream venue.

CHARLENE SAYS…

How did Ellingham Hall stand out for you as parents?

It’s a long day and we wanted our boys to be part of it. Unlike a big hotel, where they could end up goodness knows where or mixed up with other hotel guests, we were comfortable that Ellingham Hall had enough space available for them to play and have fun. What really helped was that the venue was completely private to our family and friends for two days and that it felt relaxed like home.

Did they come to the viewing?

We took Roco with us and he had such an exciting time he already felt at ease at the viewing! It’s the warmth of the place that made us feel really relaxed and that helped make our decision.

Your photos show the treehouse featured in your day.

The boys spent a lot of time at the treehouses, even on the morning of the wedding. As I was getting ready, I didn’t have much time to spend with the boys, so my dad took them along to play. The photographer used it in our photos, too, as it was such a great memory for them to look back on! My dress was in a bit of state after that…

Stand out wedding moments?

We were really well cared and catered for. We had a casino the night before and the Ellingham Hall team made sure there was room for it. Nothing seemed to be any problem. We really enjoyed having our photographs taken and the 3-course wedding breakfast was delicious. We had booked our original date in July, but Covid restrictions meant we had to push it back to September as it was the date when all the entertainment, we booked was available again. We had a wonderful time.

What was your guest’s feedback?

Every one of our guests enjoyed the two days, including the evening before. They were pleased to get quality time together. Also, I didn’t feel pressured to see everyone on the wedding day as I’d already spent time with them which was great. We had a lot of guests staying the night before and the cottages were also lovely. It’s nice that they’re set behind the main Hall, so you don’t feel like everyone’s getting under each other’s feet.

If the idea of an exclusive family friendly wedding venue in the heart of Northumberland is your dream destination, then contact our team today.

CREDITS

Photographer – Sarah Jane Ethan

Videographer – Unified Films

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars

Flowers & Décor – The Whole Schbang

Cake – The Master Cakesmith

Wedding Dress – The Wedding Dress Company

Evening dress – Marrime

Bridal Hair – Waves and Veil

Make Up – Beauty Box Studio

Studio DJ – Beat Boutique

Saxophonist – Steve Bone Sax

Rings – Angelic Diamonds

Breathtaking background makes Autumn Wedding perfect!

Charlene & Brett

2nd September 2021

Charlene says that having exclusive use of a venue was also a key factor in their decision when it came to finding their dream venue.

Notes from the Bride

AMY SAYS….

How was your switch to an autumn wedding?

It couldn’t have been more perfect. Looking at our photos, the colours of the leaves of the hall outside are just amazing. I felt so lucky that they were still there in November when we got married. It had such a different vibe!

We had planned to get married in July 2020, but the restrictions meant we moved it to June 2021. But with restrictions still in place, we couldn’t have all our guests with us. We then decided to move the date again to November!

So, it worked out ok?

Definitely. It was even more cosy and homely, with the red and gold leaves and the deck all lit up with fairy lights. We had autumn sunshine and it was quite a mild day. The photographer loved how the light was coming into the Wedding Suite. They said it was fantastic for our photos, which look amazing.

What was your guests experience?

They said the same about it being such a welcoming place. It was so relaxing, and a couple of people commented on the relaxed and warm vibe. There was a range of ages, and they were all happy. As we had exclusive use, it was nice and easy for everyone, and it suited those who are parents. We had about five children in our party. All our guests loved the food!

Were you both happy with the food?

The food was out of this world! We had a lemon theme because we got engaged in Sorrento, so we wanted an Italian vibe. I’d put out lemons on the tables to go with the flowers, and I guess you couldn’t do that in a hotel! We noticed that even though we didn’t mention the lemon theme to the Ellingham Hall team, the chef had put candied lemon on our sticky toffee pudding dessert, which was such a lovely thoughtful touch. It was that attention to detail that made it so special. And we were also able to tweak our drinks package to include limoncello for our toast, which was very good of the team.

Did you manage to relax?

Oh yes. We drove up from Sunderland the night before and I was quite nervous but also excited. But as soon as got unpacked and put our comfy clothes on we felt relaxed. It was lovely to be here the night before with our guests especially with it being autumn and that made i t feel even more cosy inside.

Why did you choose to travel to a venue?

We wanted to get married in the stunning Northumberland countryside and we had looked at a few venues around the area. But as soon as we got to Ellingham Hall and pulled up in front of the Hall we just knew this was going to be the right place. It has a “wow” factor, and the rooms are modern, but not too modern that it spoils the history of the Hall. We noticed it was surrounded by all those lovely trees, which turned out to feature more in our wedding than we expected them to.

CREDITS

Photographer – Sarah Jane Ethan

Videographer – Unified Films

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars

Flowers & Décor – The Whole Schbang

Cake – The Master Cakesmith

Wedding Dress – The Wedding Dress Company

Evening dress – Marrime

Bridal Hair – Waves and Veil

Make Up – Beauty Box Studio

Studio DJ – Beat Boutique

Saxophonist – Steve Bone Sax

Rings – Angelic Diamonds

If you are interested in a dream autumn wedding, then contact our weddings team today.

A Tail with a Happy Ending!

Kat & Andrew

7th April 2022

When Kat decided to marry at Ellingham Hall it was just like coming home! But this time as a blushing bride for her Fairy Tale Wedding, and not to work behind the scenes.

So, when it came to choosing an exclusive wedding venue in Northumberland, there was only one place to tie the knot with husband Andrew.

It might have been ten years since working at Ellingham Hall, but Kat felt right at home, the minute she entered the picturesque tree-lined driveway.

Notes from the Bride

DEBORAH SAYS….

What was the response to Loki?

“I think everyone was shocked! He is such an important part of our life and like a child, so to have him at our wedding was amazing. Our family was over the moon that he was there, too. Everyone was impressed with him as he is so well behaved. No one knew until the ceremony about Loki being a ring bearer until he was introduced!”

What were your venue requirements?

“We wanted somewhere we could have exclusively. That limited our choices and Ellingham Hall was only the second place we visited, but we knew it felt right straight away. We were advised to visit other venues, which we did, but none of them compared to Ellingham Hall.”

Why is exclusivity important?

“I didn’t like the idea of seeing other wedding parties. I’ve been to weddings where you get mingled in with other wedding parties and I just didn’t like the atmosphere. Having the venue, the night before and for the day of the wedding made it more perfect. The first night gave everyone time to get to know each other. It meant everyone was relaxed on the day of the wedding as they had already caught up or got to know each other. It meant the day of the wedding was focused on the ceremony… it was really nice.

What did your guests think?

“They loved it. I got asked many times during the day how we’d found the venue. There were so many compliments about Ellingham Hall, it’s just stunning. We are from Stockton, which is about two hours drive, so the fact everyone could stay over, too, meant it wasn’t too much travelling in one day for our guests, who are from the same area.”

Did you honeymoon?

“I’m a full time student so couldn’t take time off, but we stayed in a hotel nearby for one night and then went to some cabins. The honeymoon will happen after I graduate. We don’t know where yet, maybe the Maldives.

Your advice to future brides?

“Relax because it all comes together in the end! People used to say that to me, and it turns out they were right! It all falls into place.”

If you are looking for a dog friendly wedding venue in Northumberland, contact us today, our wedding team are here to help.

Credits

Photographer – Fyzal Photography

Registrar – Northumberland Registrar

Hair – Lisa Jones

MUA – Laura Megan Beauty

Dress & Veil – Stella York by Bluebow Bridal

Suits – Moss Bros

Florist & Cake – Lovingly made by family members

Dancefloor | Light Up Letters | Flower Wall | Uplighters – AG Events UK

DJ & Band – Nashville Heat

Couple drive 400 miles to beat Lockdown restrictions

Ami and Kam

Original Wedding Date : Saturday 7th November 2020
Wedding Status : Married 4th November 2020

Amy and Kam drove 400 miles to their dream Northumberland Wedding Venue, only hours before Covid restrictions were put in place.

Notes from the Couple…

As soon as we walked through the door, we knew Ellingham was the right venue for us. It was really warm and cosy, with all the fires roaring and Anthony, the Managing Director who we met on our first visit, was just so lovely and down-to-earth! We were greeted with big mugs of hot tea and sat by the fire in the blue room for our initial conversation and didn’t want to leave. The service we received from our very first visit at Ellingham Hall wildly outdid any other venue we saw…and we saw a lot!

Our original plan was a huge 130 guest Autumn wedding so we could share our big day with all our family and friends from Northumberland (where I am from) and Dorset (where Kamron’s family are from and where we now live). We had booked a band, almost sorted out everyone’s accommodation and were very excited to enjoy a weekend of festivities at the stunning venue.

Once the pandemic hit and as our wedding date got closer, the team at the Hall guided us through what our various options were when restrictions changed, and changed again!

Our original date was 07.11.2020, until less than a week before this, Boris announced Lockdown 3.0 was to come into effect from 05.11.2020. That put a stopper on our original date! But, by nothing short of a miracle, we were able to reschedule our day at our dream Northumberland Wedding Venue to the 4th November. Our calls with Anthony on the run up to the wedding kept us sane. When we did decide to move our wedding forward by a couple of days at very short notice – they really pulled out all the stops and worked through the night to make it happen for us and we will forever be grateful.

Our family have described our wedding day as “magical”, “a fairy tale” and “just the best day”! Not having over 100 guests present meant our two families really got to know each other, which really means a lot to us as they live a seven-hour car journey apart.

Despite all the last-minute changes, and the stresses of the last year-and-a-bit of planning a wedding during a global pandemic, our wedding really was the best day of our lives – and we wouldn’t have changed a thing! Apart from maybe booking our string trio, Aurora Strings, for longer than we did – they were simply incredible and filled the hall with the most enchanting music!

If there’s any advice we could give to couples it would be 100% be to just go for it! Go ahead, stick to your date and have the best day of your lives with the people around you who you care about most. We only had two small concerns on the days running up to the wedding which was would 15 people look out of place at Ellingham? i.e. reception rooms would look empty with our restricted numbers? Not at all! Even the large airy chapel, where we chose to have our wedding ceremony worked so well.

One of our other concerns was that there wouldn’t be much we could do to keep guests (and ourselves!) entertained for a full day, but we didn’t stop – in the best way! In the absence of an evening of dancing, we had our first dance outside surrounded by sparklers before we all gathered round the newly installed firepit where the Ellingham team surprised us with hot chocolates, marshmallows and extendable forks for melting them! We then retreated inside for a game of “Mr & Mrs” and later in the evening we settled down in the “blue room” for a movie night on a gigantic projector screen with comfy sofas and beanbags, drinks, popcorn, sweets and wedding cake. It was a blissfully busy day!

From the very outset, the amazing Ellingham team could not do enough for us. David and Wendy were fantastic and couldn’t have done any more for us throughout the day itself, nothing was a bother and they felt like an extension of our guestlist!

You won’t regret it one little bit. Secondly choose an amazing photographer and videographer to capture your day in all of its glory – you can then share all the best bits with all the people who weren’t able to attend on the day and they will feel like they were there anyway! We would highly recommend Carn Patrick Photography and Abigail Grace Videography – they were the actual dream team!

If you are looking for your dream Northumberland Wedding Venue, contact our team today.

Credits:

Photographer Carn Patrick Photography

Videographer Abigail Grace Videography

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars

Florist Zoe the Wedding Florist

String Trio Aurora Strings

The Statement Dress that puts the ‘Black’ in Black Tie!

Alex & David

Tuesday 16th Dec 2021

When Alex and David Reed began looking for the ideal place to celebrate their wedding; it became apparent that they’d need to look further afield than their home turf in Lancashire and decided on a picturesque Northumberland Wedding Venue.

They quickly realised that they were looking for something timeless; but with a quirky twist. With a strong affinity to the North East (Alex studied in Newcastle for 4 years and they both love the area), they discovered Ellingham Hall and the rest is history.

Having been legally married in October 2020 (after 13 years of being together) the couple were keen to celebrate with their friends and family. Their legal marriage had taken place at the Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy in London as a nod to Alex’s late father who was appointed an MVO (Member of the Royal Victorian Order) in 1990 for his services to the Queen. This honour meant that Alex and David were entitled to marry at the chapel; however due to the Covid pandemic, they were only able to celebrate with 15 people.

Alex explained that “whilst the legal marriage was incredibly special, we really missed having all of our loved ones there – so we knew that we wanted to have a proper celebration.”

The couple, who live in Lytham St. Annes, had originally planned to have their legal marriage and celebration within six weeks of each other; however, Covid had other plans. With their celebration at Ellingham Hall postponed from December 2020 until December 2021, like so many other couples, they had to wait a little longer to celebrate at the Northumberland Wedding Venue with their nearest and dearest!

Notes from the Bride

ALEX SAYS….

Why we chose Ellingham Hall

After looking around a few venues in Lancashire that were very traditional; we quickly knew that we were looking for something that had the wow factor. We were quite picky in the sense that we wanted a venue that was classic, but with some quirky character. We visited Ellingham Hall on one of its open days and we were immediately blown away by the venue. The building itself is just stunning – and teamed with the fact that it offers exclusivity for two nights (which is uncommon); we knew it was perfect. We also loved the fact that the majority of guests were able to stay on site in the Hall itself and in the cottages on-site.

The Statement Dress

When looking for my wedding dress, I didn’t set out with the intention to wear black. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Black is my favourite colour – so the novelty of looking for a white dress was quite exciting. When I arrived at the wedding dress shop (The Ivory Dressing Room) with my mum and Maid of Honour, we immediately saw the black dress hanging up. It was suggested that I try it on as a joke, but when I came out of the fitting room to see my mum starting to tear up; it became less of a joke and more of an actual contender. I did try on a few white dresses that were more traditional; however, nothing felt as ‘me’ as the black wedding dress. With a bit of moral support, I decided to take the plunge and go for something different. It was the very first shop I visited and the very first dress that I tried on – so it was meant to be!

Guests Reaction to the Dress

It definitely had the shock factor! I don’t think anyone was expecting a black wedding dress – despite a little note on our invitations that tried to discourage the ladies from wearing black. It seemed to go down well though – and it really fitted so well with our black tie/winter glam dress code.

Best part of your wedding day

It was all amazing! The best moment was arriving at Ellingham Hall knowing it was going ahead because we had to postpone it 18 months earlier due to the Covid restrictions. It was only meant to be six weeks apart from the legal wedding in London! But I would say that without Ellingham Hall, the day wouldn’t have been what it was. David only wanted a small wedding but after the ceremony, where a mutual friend of ours acted as celebrant, he immediately said it was amazing.

Your overall experience

The Ellingham Hall team are incredible and we can’t praise the team enough – they were absolutely amazing. Some venues can feel like a wedding factory with tight turnarounds and the feeling of it being one in, one out – but we certainly didn’t have that experience at Ellingham. If we could do it all again, we definitely would. It makes us feel sad that we probably won’t ever return to Ellingham for another wedding – but we’re already lining up a trip to stay in one of their gorgeous cottages.

Advice for brides-to-be

Don’t sweat the small stuff. You can have a set vision of what you want, but even if something doesn’t quite go to plan, you’re so in the moment that you won’t even notice it. Just try to focus on the things that really matter – your day will be amazing no matter what!

If your looking for a Northumberland Wedding Venue with the wow factor, contact us to arrange a private viewing appointment.

CREDITS

Esme Whiteside Photography – https://www.esmewhitesidephotography.co.uk

New Venture Wedding Films – https://www.newventureweddingfilms.com

Celebrant – George Jolliffe (friend)

The Ivory Dressing Room (dress by Pronovias) – https://theivorydressingroom.co.uk

Lisa Jones Hair And Make Up – https://lisajoneshairandmakeup.co.uk

The Whole Sch-Bang Venue Styling – https://www.thewholeschbang.co.uk

The Lytham Cake Company – @thelythamcakecompany

Moss Bros Suits – https://www.moss.co.uk

Bridesmaid Dresses TFNC – https://www.tfnclondon.com

AMV Agency (Livewire Band) – https://amvlivemusic.com/artists/livewire

A Quality Christmas Wedding is ‘Streets’ Ahead!

Chris and Sarah Quigley

Tuesday 7th Dec 2021

A confectionery treat made the Christmas Wedding of Chris and Sarah Quigley stand out, when they joined us in December. Quality Street was the theme of their wedding cake, which was inspired by their personalised ‘Quigley Street’ tins.

The theme was chosen after Chris proposed to Sarah in Budapest, when she sported nails in the colours of the chocolate’s wrappers. With the sweet treat’s association of Christmas and memories of her nails from the proposal, it was the perfect theme.

Chris and Sarah booked their wedding for December 2020, however lockdown postponed the wedding for a year. Sarah says, “In that time the Hall got even better. I was impressed that you invested so much into improvements, especially when you were forced to turn away weddings.”

Notes from the Bride

SARAH SAYS….

Why we chose Ellingham Hall

We viewed 5 or 6 venues in the Northumberland area and as soon as we walked into Ellingham Hall, we got the feeling it was the right place. It sounds clichéd but it’s true. We were planning a Christmas Wedding and we wanted somewhere that felt warm, and we loved the cosy feeling when we viewed it with all the fires lit. The exclusive hire was one of the big attractions as there wasn’t going to be another wedding going on at the same time; it was totally private.

The dress, cake and flowers

We used local suppliers and found them through word of mouth. Marrime Bridal in Jesmond provided my beautiful dress and veil, and our wintery themed flowers came from Sprig and Thistle who also brought our vision to life with a huge wreath above the fireplace behind the top table, beautiful chair drapes and centre pieces that matched our theme, as did our cake maker Chemily’s Cakes who incorporated our flowers and even some chocolates into the finished design.

Stand out wedding moments

We hired a saxophonist quite late on after seeing something on TikTok that we wanted to do, which was them playing me and Chris into the room before the wedding breakfast. They weaved in and out of the guests playing ‘Freed From Desire’! Everyone was on their feet clapping and that set the tone after the ceremony.

We had a cardboard cutout of our lovely dog! He’s a bouncy Cocker Spaniel and he would have ruined everyone’s dresses if he’d been there. We made sure other dogs of our guests got a little dog goody bag of treats to takeaway.

Sarah dazzled on the dancefloor when she donned a pair of fairy light angel wings. She says, “They were a present from my Mum on the morning of the wedding after seeing another bride-to-be wear them on a hen do!”

Best part of your wedding day

It’s hard to choose one thing but I’d say the most memorable bit was the ceremony itself and saying the vows. Our registrar was so lovely and sincere. It felt like I was in a bubble! Chris would say that too, I think, though he might say the party was the best part!

Your overall experience

The Ellingham Hall team were brilliant. We planned our wedding through lockdown, but everything was seamless and relaxed. I thought there’d be an endless list to tell a venue what we needed, but everything was organised in one meeting. We had the ‘night before’ meeting and it was so relaxed; nothing was too much trouble.

It was so magical because getting married in December meant the Hall was beautifully decorated and the trees were gorgeous. We were also the first couple to have the After Dark experience, it was cool and a really good touch. It was a like a mini-after party with our music because you can plug into your own Spotify list.

Our family and guests loved it, too. The night before our wedding it was great. No one had been to a wedding like it where you have the whole venue to yourself, and it spans across a few nights. It was a nice icebreaker for everyone, and they could make the most of the time off work. Everyone loved the food and we got so much feedback from that.

We enjoyed not having to share the venue with other guests like you would in a hotel, so even breakfast the day after felt personal and intimate.

We loved that because it’s not a hotel where you have to share breakfast with other guests the day after your wedding, and we didn’t have to hurry for a check-out time!

Everyone was really friendly, and your team would always be in touch, even through the difficulties of lockdown. It was like clockwork. You can tell the team arrange 3 weddings a week!

Advice to brides-to-be

Have a spreadsheet so you can keep in line with your budget and plan your day how you want it. Don’t be led by others and keep it to your own vision. You can’t cater for everyone and it’s your day that you want to look back on and have no regrets!

CREDITS

Margarita Hope Photography – https://www.margaritaphotos.com

Dan Lewis from We Were Here – videographer – https://www.wewerehereuk.com

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars

Marrime Bridal – https://marrimebridalwear.co.uk

Chemily Cakes – https://www.chemilyscakes.co.uk

Sprig and Thistle florist and event stylist – https://www.sprigandthistle.co.uk

Suit Culture – https://suitculture.co.uk

Sarah Stonehouse makeup – https://www.instagram.com/f.a.c.emakeupartistry/

Samantha Jane Bridal Hair – https://www.instagram.com/samanthajanebridalhair/

Freak Music Agency (The Emperors Band) – https://www.freakmusic.co.uk

If you looking for a Christmas wedding as quality as Chris & Sarah’s, contact us today!

Ellingham Hall hosts it’s first socially distanced two-night wedding experience

First socially distanced two-night wedding experience

When Keith and Elizabeth booked to marry at Ellingham Hall back in April 2019, they never imagined their day would coincide with the worldwide COVID pandemic.

Throughout all the announcements and daily press briefings from Downing Street, Keith and Elizabeth held firm and kept the faith in holding onto their original wedding date, even if it did mean they needed to stick within the government guidelines.

Rebecca Graham, Head of Weddings and Events, said; “Working with the couple week by week was a real honour. On top of all the original stress planning a wedding can typically throw up, throughout it all, we’ll always remember Keith and Elizabeth asking us ‘how we were?’ and if ‘all the team were holding up?’ – it was us who were lucky they choose to marry at our venue!”

“We can’t thank Ellingham Hall enough for being flexible & helping us to come up with solutions which meant our special day could go ahead. This has been a tough year, but your creative support has been invaluable. A venue and a team not just about the wedding, but about the couple. We can’t thank you enough.” – Keith and Elizabeth.

A huge thank you to Rosie Davison Photography for sharing images of the couples day with us.