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Timeless appeal of a Traditional Wedding 

24th July 2026

Rachel & Luke

19th March 2026 

The timeless appeal of a traditional wedding brought Rachel and Luke Harland to Ellingham Hall when they saw photos of the Hall in all its splendour.  

Our blend of historic charm with a modern twist was exactly what the couple was looking for. And while they viewed other wedding venues, their heart was quickly set on Ellingham Hall to host their spring wedding celebration. 

“The other venues we viewed felt quite transactional, even those who say they offer a two-night wedding, explains Luke. “It always felt to me that we’d intersect with another group of guests at another wedding.  

“But Ellingham Hall isn’t like that. We knew the venue and grounds were exclusively ours for the duration of our stay and we’d never see another wedding party arriving or departing. It really felt special to us and meant we could settle in and make ourselves at home.” 

Rachel adds, “We could really picture our wedding day from the emotion Ellingham Hall gave us during our viewing. It was so special and had a lovely feeling.” 

Notes from the Bride

Did you always dream of a Traditional Wedding?

Rachel: I wanted something timeless, that I could look back on and still love. That was the vibe I was going for, and it really tied in well with Ellingham Hall, with it’s mix of timeless and modern. I didn’t want it to be too trendy, just elegant and a look that wouldn’t become dated over time. 

 

Luke wasn’t exactly traditional with his Suit, was he?

Luke: I chose to wear a tuxedo rather than a morning suit. But that’s because I like bow ties and think they look good, especially as you can untie them in the evening for a more casual cool look!  

Rachel: We’d thought about a morning suit, but a tuxedo still has a bit of a traditional but classic look. And it tied in nicely with our traditional wedding vibe. 

Luke: Yes, it looked great and the black suits were a nice contrast to the white bridal gown and fitted perfectly with our spring green colour theme.  

Why did you choose Ellingham Hall?

Rachel: We’d looked at about 6 venues and booked a few viewings in one day. Ellingham Hall was the first of the day and it just had that immediate ‘wow’ factor. We viewed the others, but Ellingham Hall was our dream wedding venue. It kind of felt too good to be true because it was just so special. 

Luke: We had seen images online and I wasn’t sure how much I liked Ellingham Hall. But then we arrived and drove up the driveway, and it felt so grand. The outside is stunning and as we were shown around, I could imagine all our guests staying there. 

Rachel: It really matched our idea of a traditional theme. It has real Bridgerton and Downton Abbey vibes and the photo spots are really pretty. 

What was the appeal of a Two-Night Wedding?

Luke: It wasn’t something I was aware of until we came to view Ellingham. Then I thought it would be great with our guests relaxing the night before and then we would be effectively extending our wedding. It really makes the most of your celebration and time together. 

Rachel: Although I’d thought about a two-night wedding, I didn’t think it was all that important until we viewed Ellingham Hall. But the idea of all our guests enjoying food the evening before and then enjoying games in the den sounded perfect.  

What were your Highlights from your Traditional Wedding?

Rachel: There are so many because everything was perfect. One thing was having everyone there over two nights. It was the feeling we wanted to capture. It also made everything even more special as we were able to see everyone having a good time. Another thing I loved was the many little built-in quiet moments. Our wedding team at Ellingham held us back to let us sit down and just soak up every moment. It was very special! And the food was a big highlight for us and our guests. Everyone kept commenting about how good it was, including the canapés and the breakfast the morning after. 

Luke: I think feeling at home was special, too. We were able to relax and feel comfortable on the day of our wedding as we’d already settled in with our guests the night before. One special memory for me was on the wedding night when Rachel and I were able to relax in the Ellingham Suite hot tub, decompress and chat about the amazing day we’d had. We sat in there for about an hour and chatted about how good everything was. I remember that vividly. 

What Advice would you give to Couples planning a Wedding?

Rachel: Wedding planning is such an exciting time, so soak it all in. Get a vision of what you want and the important things you want to be part of your wedding day. Stick to what you want. It’s your day and it’s about you two and your relationship. 

Luke: Yes, I agree. Don’t get influenced by others. We almost fell victim to that, but we pushed back. For me, too, I’d say get the right photographer. I was lucky to see first-hand how good ours was at producing the laidback look we wanted at another wedding. Get to know them and then you won’t feel uncomfortable on the day. We look back and we don’t look too stiff or choregraphed. It was exactly the look we wanted. 

If you are looking for a Traditional wedding in Northumberland, contact our Ellingham team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

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Photographer: LSM Photography 

Registrar – Northumberland Registrars 

Bridal Gown – Sisters of Grace  

Gown Alterations – Diva Designs for You 

Suits – M&S 

Bridesmaids Dresses – Six Stories & Azazie  

Hair & Makeup: MUBYLEIGH 

Florist: Floral Grace 

Stationary – Elle Bee Design 

Pianist: Jane Gray Pianist 

DJ & Photobooth: AG Events 

Cake: Bake Make Eat 

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