Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 37)

16 LIFE MEETINGS AND EVENTS 01912 438 216 | meetingsandevents.life.org.uk Located only two minutes’ walk from Newcastle central station in the heart of the city centre, Life Meetings and Events is perfectly situated for all guests, travelling locally or from afar, and just a hop and a skip away from the magnificent Newcastle Gateshead quayside. With its impressive curved outline and vibrant coloured walls, the venue promises to be a memorable backdrop to any day – and perfect for exceptional photographs! Couples will receive access to the exhibitions in the Life Science Centre for special photo opportunities. In the past, couples have posed with dinosaurs, enormous floating moons and Doctor Who characters – the list is endless! This modern and quirky space is expected from a science centre. The planetarium is a breathtaking setting for a ceremony with a 360-degree digital domed ceiling with plush velvet reclining seats and a variety of set images to choose from, whether it be the Northern Lights, a sunny beach or Hadrian’s Wall with 70 guests to witness this moment. Another ceremony space is the Blaydon and Gibbs Suite, which can provide partners the privacy desired to enjoy their special day with 40 nearest and dearest. Full blackout capacity and controllable lighting ensure the right atmosphere will be created. Or why not opt for the Scotswood Suite? Ideal for larger ceremonies of up to 200, it benefits from being able to split into two smaller rooms. Couples can hold their entire wedding day in the Scotswood Suite including the evening reception. The company’s wedding packages for receptions include a DJ, drinks reception and food. When nearlyweds book the property, they’ll be offered a free menu tasting session before the wedding and guarantee that the wedding will be the only one that day. sarahjaneethan.co.uk paulnelsonphotography.co.uk NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD MARRIOTT HOTEL METROCENTRE 01914 932 233 | memoriesmademarriott.co.uk/ newcastlemetrocentre/weddings It’s the day couples have dreamed of and at the Newcastle Gateshead Marriott Hotel MetroCentre, every moment is unforgettable. Any type of wedding can be accommodated for such as civil ceremonies, partnerships and vow renewals, from small intimate gatherings to large extravagant receptions for family and friends. Throughout this hotel, there are multiple photographic opportunities including the secret garden which is every photographer’s dream. This venue creates an idyllic backdrop to exchange vows and the nearlyweds every wish will be handled by the personal wedding team called Memory Makers. This team are on hand to meticulously plan and bring any wedding dreams to life – they’re even experts at arranging décor and catering for Asian weddings. The European Suite is a flexible event space as it can be subdivided into separate rooms catering to the size of a celebration from 50 up to 250. Enjoy arrival drinks in the foyer area with private bar before dancing the night away on the amazing large dancefloor. For a more intimate occasion the London suite provides the ideal space hosting from 15 up to 40 guests with its own private bar, and this space can be subdivided into two smaller rooms to suit any requirements. Newcastle Gateshead Marriott Hotel MetroCentre has customisable packages designed and tailored for any wedding. Looking for an experience to wow guests? The inspirational Wish List transforms the event from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Ask the Memory Makers about including a donutwall, bubbly bar or flowerwall. With an on-site spa, beauty treatments and hairdressers, couples can prepare for the special day all within the comforts of the hotel. Newlyweds-to-be will receive a free menu tasting and complimentary room on the wedding day.