Your North East Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 39)

LOCAL VENUES 15 NORTHSIDE FARM 07904 119 327 | www.northsidefarm.co.uk Northside Farm is an exclusive-use venue nestled in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside comprising a converted barn, a gin gang ceremony room surrounded by 70 acres of land, lakes and woodland. The luxurious glamping site consists of 10 timber pods each with a firepit, four whimsical fairytale-style cottages, fully functioning luxury amenities and space for an additional tent or wigwam pitches. The barn has a fully licensed wooden bar area adjoining to the floor-to-ceiling glass-fronted main reception and ceremony room with flagstone flooring, exposed beams and brick walls. The venue is fully heated offering quirky décor or can be left as a blank canvas to add your personal touch. Outside, guests can find manicured lawns used for the drinks’ reception or garden games in the summer, and a part-covered comfortable courtyard at the rear with a firepit for toasting marshmallows or having a barbecue buffet. Surrounded by countryside, there’s room for marquees if requested, additional camping accommodation and Northside Farm offers a ‘no restriction’ policy (as long as it is legal) for activities such as fireworks. Ceremonies can take place outside on the lawn, inside the barn or in the circular gin gang. The reception takes place in the barn with a capacity for 150 seated guests and opens up for more of an evening reception. It has a fully licensed bar to the side and an outside part- covered courtyard with a comfortable seating area. The timber glamping pods (sleeps up to five) have an orchard from which guests can sample the fruits when in bloom, along with private firepits. The addition of the four cottages (each sleep two) offers that little bit of extra magic to a perfect day. The children’s park includes a zip wire, and the grounds are animal and wheelchair friendly. We Love… Northside Farm delivers special and personal weddings that span across several days so that no part of the proceedings are rushed or overlooked. The premises offers exclusive use for up to three nights; couples get a relaxed experience and more time to spend with friends and family. Also check out! WEBSTER’S ROPERY 01914 475 740 | webstersropery.co.uk Webster’s Ropery is an 18 th -century Grade II listed building that was once the world’s largest rope house. Set on the bank of the River Wear, it has a large outside space with seating and exceptional views over the river. Sensitively decorated and tastefully restored, it retains the building’s original beams, exposed brickwork and stonework, along with its brass handrails and open fireplace. THE QUAYSIDE EXCHANGE 01915 144 574 | quaysideexchange.co.uk The Quayside Exchange is a historic Grade II listed venue located close to the heart of Sunderland city centre. Boasting large Georgian windows with beautiful views over the River Wear, the front of the building is tastefully decorated with colourful plants and benefits from a large arched glass entrance. ROKER HOTEL 01915 671 786 | rokerhotel.co.uk With outstanding views of Roker coastline and its calming seaside exterior, the Roker Hotel offers contemporary interior decor with an attractive choice of food and drink. Quirky and different, the venue’s motto is ‘never host two weddings the same’. From huge celebrations in its grand ballroom to intimate ceremonies in its boutique bistro, the Roker Hotel can make it happen. GRAND HOTEL SUNDERLAND 01915 292 041 | britanniahotels.com/hotels/grand-hotel-sunderland The Grand Hotel Sunderland is perfectly located by the sea, as well as the picturesque Roker Park. Inside, the hotel’s light and modern reception area showcase the venue’s grand staircase, providing the perfect spot for pictures. www.dian emakepeacephotography.com www.emi lyhannah.com www.dav idwestphotography.co.uk