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

HISTORY IN THE MAKING Step back in time and say “I do” in one of these magnificent wedding spaces Alnwick Castle Dubbed the Windsor of the North, Northumberland’s Alnwick Castle provides a fairytale setting that’s bursting with grandeur. Nestled above the River Aln and sprawling countryside, this iconic British castle is also famed for being a filming location for Harry Potter ! This spectacular Norman fortress delivers an unforgettable and magical ambience – perfect as you and your guests dance the night away. Ceremonies for up to 250 guests take place within Alnwick Castle’s Guest Hall. During peak season, your guests can then enjoy an exclusive canapés and fizz reception on Alnwick’s gun terrace, with sweeping views of the Capability Brown landscapes beyond. You can also undertake Broomstick Training with Alnwick Castle’s resident wizarding professors on the very lawn where Harry Potter first learned to fly! Your celebration is then held back within the Guest Hall, which can host up to 160 for dinner and up to 250 for an evening reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01665 511 086 alnwickcastle.com  Kirkley Hall The 17 th- century Grade II listed building has several function rooms available for your wedding. The banqueting and blue rooms feature beautiful wooden floors and period chandeliers, while a stunning stained-glass window provides the perfect backdrop for wedding photos. The Hall is also set within stunning grounds and gardens and is surrounded by countryside. When it’s time to wed, you can hold your ceremony in either the Oak suite (70 guests), the Banqueting room (120 guests), the Blue room (90 guests) or the Terrace (120 guests), with your reception then held in either the Banqueting room (70 guests), or Banqueting and Blue rooms combined (120 guests). Complement this with superb menus, fine wines and a welcoming atmosphere for a Ponteland wedding celebration to remember. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01670 841 235 kirkleyhall.co.uk crestphotography.co.uk crestphotography.co.uk HISTORIC VENUES 23