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

THE HALL GARTH HOTEL 01325 300 400 | www.hallgarthdarlington.com Standing in 70 acres of parkland, The Hall Garth Hotel is a beautiful space for couples looking for an elegant venue. The hotel offers the best of both worlds as the original house is steeped in history, and an extension has been added to create a pretty orangery and porch entrance that leads into The Summerson Suite – the perfect mixture of history and modern-styling. The grounds, gardens and large sunny terrace are ideal for summer weddings with plenty of space for guests to mingle. The weeping willow and kissing bridge offers the most romantic of settings for photographs. There’s a variety of rooms for ceremonies to match different requirements: The Secret Garden with pergola and rose garden host outdoor ceremonies, while The Orangery can accommodate up to 60 for a ceremony and The Brafferton Suite is great for larger events with 120 loved ones. Each space can be used for a reception including The Orangery (30 people), The Brafferton Suite (60) and The Summerson Suite(150) – each room is modern, light and airy. If the wedding is less than ten guests couples can opt for the private dining room. The venue has a dedicated wedding coordinator to help couples and a wonderful list of trusted suppliers for cakes, flowers and all of the little extra touches to make the day magical. We love... that The Hall Garth Hotel offers an overnight stay on the date of the wedding and an anniversary stay. ELLINGHAM HALL 01665 568 118 | www.ellingham-hall.co.uk Ellingham Hall is over-flowing with character while being the perfect mix of period charm interwoven with modern-day luxury. From high-ceilings and an underground games room, to architectural period features and a showstopping staircase – it’s the ideal choice for a wow-factor wedding. Each of the 18 boutique bedrooms is finished with stylish touches whilst ensuring the house remains in-keeping with its natural surroundings. The outdoor spaces showcase the very best the Northumbrian countryside has to offer. The 18 th -century stately home features a stone exterior with climbing ivy, luscious lawns, peaceful streams, mini-waterfalls and enchanted woodlands – every photographers’ dream. Exchange vows in The Ceremony Room (110 people), a rich wooden panelled space steeped in tradition with a hand-carved dramatic fireplace and views out onto the lawns. For 140 guests, the lawns give couples a beautiful panoramic backdrop for their wedding ceremony and photographs. Or why not say ‘I do’ in The Chapel, which is a bright space that can be personalised for couples to add their stamp on the day? This space is excellent for evening receptions with the period windows, first-floor viewing platform and a showstopper fireplace – this space offers couples the complete package. We love... that the venue includes accommodation for the wedding night and day before as part of the Ellingham Hall’s experience. This sleeps 33 people on-site and includes food the evening before and breakfast both mornings of the stay. www.carn patrick.com www.carn patrick.com www.cam eraa.co.uk www.cam eraa.co.uk 20