Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 31)

REGIONAL VENUES 21 New Close Farm Outdoor Wedding Venue Are you looking for something a little bit different for your wedding celebration? If you’re searching for a venue that helps you put your own stamp on your celebration, why not take a look at New Close Farm Outdoor Wedding Venue? Set in a beautiful location, a few miles from Durham City and exclusively yours for the day, New Close Farm’s event space is a large field with panoramic views for a relaxed and unique celebration. Let your imagination run riot when it comes to your plans and hire giant tipis or a marquee for the outdoor space, choosing your favourite catering, drinks and entertainment. A celebrant can conduct a ceremony anywhere on the venue, and there’s even the option for you and your guests to camp overnight if you want to make your own mini wedding festival happen! New Close Farm is hosting a Tipi Wedding Open Day on 5 th May, 2019. Entry is free; visit facebook.com/newclosefarmevents for info. Ceremony Licence?   Talk to the venue about their plans! Contact: 07803 191 491 newclosefarmevents.co.uk Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Offering the perfect blend of traditional features, luxury accommodation and first-class service, Ramside Hall is the ideal setting for a wedding in Durham. It boasts 127 luxurious bedrooms and suites, each offering its own charm and stunning views across 350 acres of beautiful private grounds. The luxury spa provides the ideal opportunity to unwind pre- or post-wedding, with one of the UK’s largest hydrotherapy pools, a state-of-the-art gym and a huge range of specialist treatments on offer. When it comes to weddings, Ramside’s function rooms provide an array of opulent glamour, from magnificent Austrian chandeliers in the Bishop suite (400 guests) to stunning ornate plaster ceilings and lighting in the Ballroom (300 guests). There’s also the picturesque setting of the Fountain Room (80 guests), perfect for smaller celebrations and with views over the venue’s beautiful gardens. There’s also a summer marquee, available from May to September (150 guests), as well as the Green Room (30 guests), perfect for those looking to host an intimate wedding celebration in an exclusive dining room. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0191 386 5282 ramsidehallhotel.co.uk duncanmccallphotography.com