Your North East Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 42)

LOCAL VENUES 17 LIFE MEETINGS AND EVENTS meetingsandevents@life.org.uk www.meetingsandevents.life.org.uk Located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Life Meetings and Events is home to an award-winning science centre with lots of quirky extras to make any wedding day distinctive. Only two minutes’ walk from Newcastle central station, the venue’s perfectly situated for all guests travelling locally or from afar. From quirky to traditional, the venue promises to be a memorable backdrop to any day. The Planetarium is a dramatic, whimsical and romantic space with curved walls, 360-degree domed digital screen and comfortable reclining seats. It’s one of the most impressive and intimate areas to say ‘I do’. Couples can design their bespoke ceremony by selecting the perfect backdrop, either astronomical or a cityscape, from the provided images. The Scotswood is perfect for larger ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. This ground floor room is spacious and features high ceilings, mirror balls and minimalist décor. The space can be divided into two smaller areas called the Grainger and the Marlborough to accommodate smaller numbers for both the ceremony and wedding breakfast. Or why not exchange vows in The Blaydon and Gibbs, which is perfect for smaller ceremonies and intimate dining experience? This location is also ideal for creating a cosy snug for a retreat from a wedding celebration downstairs. The venue offers a wedding package that includes complimentary room hire, dedicated wedding coordinator, toastmaster to conduct proceedings, disco and DJ, chair covers and more! GIBSIDE HOTEL 01914 889 292 | www.gibsidehotel.uk Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gibside Hotel is a family-run hotel in the heart of picturesque Whickham Village, which offers the perfect spaces for any wedding day. The venue’s tastefully decorated to create an ideal canvas for couples to incorporate their colour scheme or theme without worrying about anything clashing, the in-house wedding coordinator will be able to help with this. Say ‘I do’ in The Bowes Suite with a stunning archway and pillar detail and continue the celebrations into The Strathmore Suite for the reception, which can cater for 150 guests. The team will help couples every step of the way to create the perfect wedding. Outside, guests will find the perfect location for photographic opportunities with fantastic views over the valley – it truly is a photographer’s dream. https://sara hjaneethan.co.uk