Your North East Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 36)

DURHAM VENUES 15  REGIONAL DURHAM CASTLE Set in the heart of Durham City, and part of a World Heritage Site, Durham Castle’s historic atmosphere is ideally suited to weddings, ensuring your special day is a truly memorable occasion. The historic grandeur of the Great Hall, one of the largest and most impressive of its kind in the country, is perfect for your wedding breakfast. Then there’s the Castle Courtyard; against the backdrop of the Castle and Cathedral it features the many coats of arms of successive Bishops. With history in every direction, it’s the perfect venue for a drinks reception and some stunning photography! Outside ceremonies for up to 100 are held in the Fellows Garden, while you can also marry indoors in the Norman Gallery (120 guests), or the Bishop’s Dining Room (50 guests). Your friends and family can then enjoy a reception in The Great Hall or Bishop’s Dining Room, before the bride and groom take advantage of a complimentary overnight stay in the Bishop Suite. Ceremony licence? Yes dur.ac.uk 0191 334 2887 DURHAM DREAM The best Durham venues to wed in and celebrate at HARDWICK HALL HOTEL Hardwick Hall is a traditional former country estate, originally dating from 1183. An award-winning four-star hotel steeped in personality and charm, after a huge refurbishment it’s now home to elegant and magical suites, with exceptional modern décor and unique features. That, teamed with acres of land, lakes and exceptional landscaping, make it an ideal venue to marry in. Say your wedding vows in The Floral Chapel, combining romance and elegance with fabulous traditional features. The ceiling high fireplace adorned with flowers and exposed wooden beams offers the perfect choice for your enchanted wedding. From there it’s on to your reception, choosing from the Coleman Suite, Boyne Suite or The Floral Chapel, to entertain your friends and family. During the summer months, from May to September, you can also host your reception in The Paddock Marquee. Situated within its own private garden and lined with champagne linen, the marquee is ideal for a traditional summer garden wedding. Ceremony licence? Yes hardwickhallhotel.co.uk | 01740 620 253 2tonephotography.co.uk fyzal.com grangephotography.co.uk grangephotography.co.uk