Your North East Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 35)

16 JURYS INN MIDDLESBROUGH Situated on Fry Street, Jurys Inn Middlesbrough is close to the town centre and less than 10 from Middlesbrough station, making it ideal for guests who need easy transport links to your big day. It’s also close by to a number of attractions, such as the Tees Transporter Bridge, therefore providing ample photo opportunities. Wedding ceremonies for up to 200 guests can be held in the Cleveland Suite. Newly refurbished with an LED ceiling, the suite boasts a private entrance that can be used as a reception area, a private cloakroom and dancefloor. There’s also the Ayton, Bedale and Carlton Suites (70 guests), the Eston and Dinsdale Suites (40 guests), and the Helmsley, Kilburn and Ingleby Suites (30 guests). When it comes to your reception why not take advantage of the hotel’s resident DJ and disco, available at a cost of £300 from 7pm until 1am? Alternatively, Jurys Inn Middlesbrough can arrange other wedding entertainment on your behalf. Ceremony licence? Yes jurysinn.com/hotels/middlesbrough | 01642 232 000 ROCKLIFFE HALL The five red star resort of Rockliffe Hall is set within 375 acres of beautiful woodland estate, on the banks of the River Tees. The stunning 18 th- century Old Hall building contrasts perfectly with the contemporary New Hall buildings, offering a wide range of settings in which to hold your wedding. Outside you’ll find flower beds bursting with colour all year round, offering plenty of choice for wedding photographs. The Rockliffe Suite is the resort’s largest room for wedding ceremonies (170 guests), offering plenty of natural daylight and elegant décor. The room can be split into two smaller spaces if required, and a beautiful outdoor terrace leads to landscaped gardens. The Orangery is another option, sitting in the heart of the Old Hall. This Victorian, lovingly restored space features high glass ceilings and stunning views, and is ideal for 120 guests. There’s also The Morning Room (65 for a ceremony), and The Old Hall Arches (80 for a ceremony). Ceremony licence? Yes rockliffehall.com | 01325 729 999