SUNDERLAND ceremonnies

0191 389 1111 | www.lumleycastle.com

Perched on a hill just 10 miles from Sunderland’s centre you’ll find Lumley Castle, a much-loved landmark and testament to a bygone age of chivalry and romance. A quintessential fairytale castle, complete with turrets, drawbridge, a pretty courtyard and sweeping driveway, it certainly makes the most stunning setting for a wedding.

Opulence and comfort are the hallmarks of Lumley Castle’s interior, where Medieval features, such as flagstone floors and vaulted ceilings, coexist with spectacular Georgian plasterwork. Step outside and you’ll look on to the banks of the River Wear, with the hotel’s grounds the perfect setting for fireworks and photographs.

The Castle’s various State Rooms can comfortably seat between six and 132 wedding guests during your celebration. You can also expect the highest standard of service on your big day, along with the finest food. The team of talented and skilled chefs are expert wedding caterers, working with you to create a delicious wedding breakfast using only the finest, fresh ingredients; sourced locally where possible. You can also take advantage of the team’s experienced wedding coordinators, to take the stress out of wedding planning for you.

LAMBTON CASTLE

0191 385 2435 | www.lambtonpark.com

We love a blank canvas venue at Your North East Wedding – and Lambton Castle; just 20 minutes from Sunderland; is up there on our ‘wow’ list! Built of sandstone, with castellations, towers, finials and Gothic arches, the castle is nothing short of a fairy-tale dream! Outside, there’s five acres of lawns and mature trees with a panoramic view over the River Wear to enjoy as newlyweds. Inside, expect nothing less than pure, unadulterated grandeur, with four reception rooms which can be configured for any purpose, be it ceremony, reception or dancing.

Wed in the Castle Portico (50 guests), Entrance Hall (35 guests), Main Hall (120 guests) or Panel Room (80 guests), before again hosting your reception and evening celebration in any of the above spaces. Besides the four areas to wed in and party the night away; you’ve pretty much free reign on how you want your big day to unfold! That’s the beauty of Lambton Castle – it’s unique in that it’s used as a venue only, which allows you as a couple to create your own perfect day.

Grand Hotel Sunderland

0191 529 2041 | www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/ grand-hotel-sunderland/weddings

The Grand Hotel Sunderland boasts a spectacular seafront location, with the North East coast right on its doorstep and Roker Park; a beautiful spot for wedding photographs; just five minutes’ walk away. The venue also shares the views of the coastline’s lighthouse, which can be seen from all three of its Corner Suite’s impressive floor to ceiling windows. Celebrate your big day in an intimate setting on the seafront, choosing from five function suites, all licensed for civil ceremonies. This includes the Lowry and Boardroom spaces, which benefit from ever-changing impressive views of the coastline, providing couples and their guests with a spectacular setting for their celebrations. You can even take choose to stay in one of the 82 bedrooms available, including a choice of suites, family, accessible and dog friendly rooms.