WEBSTER’S ROPERY 0191 567 6950 | www.webstersropery.co.uk Built in 1793, Webster’s Ropery is a Grade II listed building, once known as one of the world’s busiest rope houses, making ropes for the shipping building industry operated by Mr Webster. The exterior of the venue is therefore as incredible as you’d imagine, featuring beautiful brickwork and greenery, creating a natural and elegant wedding setting. Set on the banks of the River Wear, it offers a large outside space with seating and exceptional views, with the cobbled paths with trees and shrubs offering great photo opportunities alongside the backdrop of the building. When it’s time to say your vows you can marry in the Queen View Suite, licensed for civil ceremonies and comfortably accommodating 120 seated guests. Boasting natural daylight and scenery overlooking the river and surrounding areas, it’s also a great choice for your evening celebration, and can host up to 140 guests with a disco, dancing area and private bar facilities. Fancy partying after your wedding in a different space? Webster’s Ropery also includes the Banqueting Suite, a perfect room for a wedding breakfast and holding up to 100 guests. This quirky traditional room showcases its restored wooden ceiling beams with crystal chandelier, as well as open stonework and private bar facilities. Grand Hotel Sunderland boasts a spectacular seafront location, with the North East coast right on its doorstep. It’s also very close to Roker Park, a beautiful spot for wedding photographs, situated just five minutes’ walk away. You can also get some great snaps of the coastline’s lighthouse, thanks to the venue’s impressive floor to ceiling windows. This stylish 82 bedroom hotel includes a choice of function suites to say ‘I do’ in, all of which are licensed for civil ceremonies. The largest space available is the Castle Suite (250 guests); or alternatively wed in the Alwick and Bamburgh suites (100 guests); the Durham (60 guests), the Lowry (50 guests), or the Boardroom (40 guests). You can also host your reception in any of the above, before retiring to your complimentary overnight accommodation in the Corner Suite for your first night together as newlyweds. Psst ! Don’t forget to ask your photographer for photos of you on the beautiful staircase in the main reception! GRAND HOTEL SUNDERLAND 0191 529 2041 | www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/grand-hotel-sunderland 19 LOCAL VENUES
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