NEARLYWED NEWS

Searching for a wedding venue with a great package for under £5K? Consider County Durham’s Beamish Hall, with their Love Story offering ticking plenty of boxes and more. Starting at just £4,795, it includes full day hire of their function suite, use of the beautiful grounds for photographs, a reception drink, cake stand and knife, Chiavari chairs with coloured sash, white table linen and napkins, and top table decoration and table centrepieces. But that’s not all – you’ll also enjoy a three course wedding breakfast, hot evening buffet, DJ and disco, bridal suite with breakfast, plus five classic bedrooms for guests to take advantage of. Available seven days a week from November 2022 to February 2023, it’s based on 40 daytime and 60 evening guests – however, additional guests can be added for an extra charge.

Visit www.beamish-hall.co.uk for more information or email marry-me@beamish-hall.co.uk

ARRIVE IN STYLE

Transport to and from your wedding venue can be pricey, so it’s good to see a Washington company offering a package that starts from £200.

Wearside Executive, who cover the majority of the North East, have a range of high-class Mercedes available, with pricing based on the use of a vehicle, your driver in a suit and tie, your choice of music, bows and ribbons to match your colour scheme, and the option to travel to a separate location for photographs, if required. There’s no minimum or maximum time limits on their services, and they also offer additional journeys for any of your bridal party, such as ceremony to reception travel, or reception venue to the airport.

READER OFFER! Wearside Executive are offering a 10% discount on their wedding package when quoting Your North East Wedding. Terms and conditions apply; please visit www.wearsideexecutive.co.uk for more info and to find out how to book.

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NANNY STATE

While it’s lovely having little ones at your big day, it often means parents struggle to catch up with friends and family, instead spending their time running around after those impulsive tearaways. With this in mind why not consider hiring a company to lend a helping hand? Middlesbrough-based UNA Wedding and Events Childcare provides safe and reliable childcare so couples and their guests can enjoy any event stress-free. “Our experienced and Ofsted registered nannies will keep kids entertained with fun activities and games, giving everyone peace of mind they’re in good hands,” says owner Kirsty Duce. “We cover all areas of the North East, with our service ensuring family members don’t miss out on important parts of their day. With us you can fully relax, safe in the knowledge that someone else is there to look after the younger members of your party!”

Visit www.unanannies.co.uk for more info and to find out how to book.

SPOTLIGHT ON: REIVERS NORTHUMBERLAND

The North East is jam-packed with an impressive line-up of places to start your happily ever after, with Reivers Northumberland one to consider. An estate at the top of the Tarset Valley, in the heart of the largest dark sky park in Europe, it’s surrounded by the Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest. Accommodation for up to 30 is available on the estate, and comes as part of the package, with its rustic wedding barn including a fully licensed bar and dancefloor. Weddings involve exclusive hire for a weekend – or two days midweek – with the emphasis on a relaxed event that’s tailored and unique to each couple. This gives you the freedom to choose your own caterers according to your taste or budget – or you can alternatively use one of the venue’s own partners. What’s more, Reivers Northumberland only undertakes a limited number of weddings each year, thereby ensuring each one is special and bespoke.

Visit www.combreivers.com/weddings for more info and to find out how to arrange a viewing.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO

Your North East Wedding is pleased to reveal that five-star boutique hotel Seaham Hall has scooped Small Hotel of the Year 2022 in the recent Visit England Awards for Excellence.

“We’re thrilled to have been recognised for this prestigious accolade,” says Seaham’s Managing Director Ross Grieve. “Seaham Hall is very much a destination it its own right, and we proudly champion the region, promoting the beautiful heritage coastline, the city of Durham and the many reasons to visit and spend time in the North East of England.”

Seaham Hall is a luxury hotel situated on Durham’s heritage coast, with 21-suites, plus two additional luxury lodges with hot tubs – the Bungalow Suites, which launched in spring 2022; together with two restaurants and an award-winning spa. The perfect place to enjoy some much needed R&R before – or after – your big day, visit www.seaham-hall.co.uk for more information or to make a booking. GET THE PARTY STARTED…

…With PartyStarters Northeast, an event planning company based in Sunderland. Launching as a balloon decoration business, they’ve recently added a mini VIP wedding corner set up to their service. “This has been designed with all of our mini guests in mind,” explain co-owners Beth Harding and Marie Pullan. “This includes a double lace teepee, fluffy rugs, throws and cushions, plus an activity table with wedding packs and colouring sheets to make a card for the happy couple. There’s also giant Jenga and wooden Connect 4, wooden cars and trains, mini air hockey, mini chalkboard, a tub of teddies – and even sweets for the kids to enjoy! Covering the whole of the North East, the entire VIP area for children is available for your wedding for just £120.”

Visit www.facebook.com/PartyStartersNortheast for more info and to find out how to book.