SPOTLIGHT ON: REIVERS NORTHUMBERLAND The North East is jam-packed with an impressive line-up of places to start your happily ever after, with Reivers Northumberland one to consider. An estate at the top of the Tarset Valley, in the heart of the largest dark sky park in Europe, it’s surrounded by the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest. Accommodation for up to 30 is available on the estate, and comes as part of the package, with its rustic wedding barn including a fully licensed bar and dancefloor. Weddings involve exclusive hire for a weekend – or two days midweek – with the emphasis on a relaxed event that’s tailored and unique to each couple. This gives you the freedom to choose your own caterers according to your taste or budget – or you can alternatively use one of the venue’s own partners. What’s more, Reivers Northumberland only undertakes a limited number of weddings each year, thereby ensuring each one is special and bespoke. Visit www.combreivers.com/weddings for more info and to find out how to arrange a viewing. AND THE AWARD GOES TO Your North East Wedding is pleased to reveal that five-star boutique hotel Seaham Hall has scooped Small Hotel of the Year 2022 in the recent Visit England Awards for Excellence. “We’re thrilled to have been recognised for this prestigious accolade,” says Seaham’s Managing Director Ross Grieve. “Seaham Hall is very much a destination it its own right, and we proudly champion the region, promoting the beautiful heritage coastline, the city of Durham and the many reasons to visit and spend time in the North East of England.” Seaham Hall is a luxury hotel situated on Durham’s heritage coast, with 21-suites, plus two additional luxury lodges with hot tubs – the Bungalow Suites, which launched in spring 2022; together with two restaurants and an award-winning spa. The perfect place to enjoy some much needed R&R before – or after – your big day, visit www.seaham-hall.co.uk for more information or to make a booking. GET THE PARTY STARTED… …With PartyStarters Northeast, an event planning company based in Sunderland. Launching as a balloon decoration business, they’ve recently added a mini VIP wedding corner set up to their service. “This has been designed with all of our mini guests in mind,” explain co-owners Beth Harding and Marie Pullan. “This includes a double lace teepee, fluffy rugs, throws and cushions, plus an activity table with wedding packs and colouring sheets to make a card for the happy couple. There’s also giant Jenga and wooden Connect 4, wooden cars and trains, mini air hockey, mini chalkboard, a tub of teddies – and even sweets for the kids to enjoy! Covering the whole of the North East, the entire VIP area for children is available for your wedding for just £120.” Visit www.facebook.com/PartyStartersNortheast for more info and to find out how to book. www.neildenham.co.uk www.neildenham.co.uk 10
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