NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the North East NEW VENUE! Say hello to Blackton Grange Estate, Durham’s newest wedding venue and celebration estate. Entirely yours for two nights or more, you can make your celebrations as unique as you are with no packages, no corkage and 100% flexibility! Set within 11 acres of designated dark skies wilderness, the dry hire approach allows you to put your own stamp on every element of your big day, allowing you to choose whichever food and drink suppliers you wish. If that sounds a little overwhelming, the venue also has an amazing list of recommended businesses to choose from. Your wedding comes with a dedicated coordinator to make your day stress-free – plus there’s accommodation for up to 18 friends and family in the newly-renovated farmhouse! Prices start from £5,750 for two day/night hire, including exclusive use of the entire estate, accommodation, licensed wedding barn and dining space for 70, evening party space for 90, and wedding coordinator. Check out www.blacktongrange.co.uk for more info. FALL IN LOVE WITH DURHAM If you’re searching for a romantic setting for your big day, look no further than Durham. This beautiful county boasts idyllic countryside, a stunning coastline and an enchanting city, where a host of historic, modern and unique wedding venues are waiting to welcome you and your guests. For the ultimate fairytale wedding, it’s sure to be love at first sight when you encounter one of Durham’s magical castles or romantic country house hotels. Those seeking the tranquillity of a spa retreat, the elegance of a boutique hotel or the cosy sophistication of a country inn, however, will also have no problem finding their perfect match. And for a location as unique as you, Durham itself will not disappoint. The county is home to many quirky venues and breathtaking natural landscapes, along with museums and galleries where you can be married surrounded by masterpieces and historic objects. Food is also an essential part of the wedding experience – and in Durham you can enjoy fresh seasonal menus, bursting with flavour; from inventive fine dining to traditional favourites and everything in between. The county is also a great choice for minimoons and honeymoons, with its award-winning hotels, cosy cottages and romantic glamping pods. Stag and hen parties, meanwhile, will discover luxurious spas, exhilarating outdoor pursuits and a bustling city with quirky bars and restaurants. For more wedding inspiration, visit www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/weddings. THE CAR’S THE STAR After wedding transport with the wow factor? Check out newly-launched Newcastle wedding business, Daimler Wedding Car Company. Covering the whole of the North East, arrive at your wedding in this elegant six-door Daimler limousine. A handsome seven-seater limousine, it’s smart inside and out, with Lotus cream leather upholstery and a rich walnut finish. A glass partition screen separates passengers from driver for privacy, plus there’s air-conditioning for when your prewedding nerves cause you to break out into a sweat. What’s more, you can even ‘try before you buy’, seeing the Daimler limousine first-hand with a no-obligation appointment at your home! Simply choose a time that suits you, with the limousine arriving to your chosen location for you to check it out for yourself. Head to www.daimler-wedding-car.co.uk to view the car, then make an appointment by calling 07788 111729 or email daimlerweddingcar@hotmail.com. 9 LOCAL NEWS
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