Venues

Couples wanting to exchange their vows in the boughs can do just that, courtesy of the luxury treehouses at a County Durham hotel.

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa on the outskirts of Durham has just unveiled its multi-million pound creation – three luxury treehouses which are the epitome of opulent accommodation.

And along with being the perfect location for a get-away-from-it-all break, the new treehouses are also now licensed for intimate weddings.

The treehouses are perfect for anyone who just wants a small wedding party – or even just the couple themselves – of up to 30 guests who can enjoy the unique surroundings.

Historic Royal Palaces has announced that the world-famous Tower of London - one of six venues cared for by the independent charity – is now licensed to host weddings and civil partnerships following sustained demand from both UK and international couples to get married at the popular World Heritage Site. 

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. As a child growing up, we are bombarded with images and videos of what your wedding day should be – especially if you’ve spent your life watching Disney films. Those ideas have probably stuck with you, and when the time comes to plan your actual wedding, visions of Cinderella (and her gorgeous dress) may have made their way to the forefront of your mind. 

Having a Disney wedding can be an absolute fairy tale for brides and grooms that are huge Mickey Mouse fans, and let’s be honest – there’s nowhere on this planet that is as magical as Disney World. So why not get married in the ‘happiest place on earth’? 

Why not say “I do” in the the largest and most spectacular Limestone show-caves in England?
 
Whether your dream wedding is the ultimate fairy tale or a small intimate celebration, Wookey Hole can work with you to create a flawless and unforgettable day.  Wookey Hole Caves holds the most beautiful rock formations of any cave in England. With a choice of three chambers, this unusual and magical venue will ensure that it’s a wedding to remember!
 

With as many as a third of all proposals happening during December, hundreds of couples across the country will be entering the new year with nuptials to plan.
 
To help budding brides and grooms organise their perfect day, Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, in Morpeth, will be hosting a special festive Wedding Open Day on Sunday 12 January, showcasing its stunning wedding space, opulent suites and picturesque grounds. 
 
As guests tour the facilities, they will be treated to a glass of Champagne and will be able to sample a selection of delicious dishes. Local wedding suppliers will also be on hand to discuss all the finer details and give them a glimpse into their special day. 
 

Our editor Victoria Galligan headed off to Wales for a fairytale weekend where guests are treated like royalty…

If your idea of getting married involves images of a handsome prince sweeping you off your feet to a traditional countryside wedding, where the views are breathtaking and the building is steeped in history, then Caer Rhun Hall can make your dreams come true.* This venue on the banks of the River Conwy is secluded enough to provide a cosy little bubble around your wedding, which only the lucky invited can enter, yet easily accessible for guests – just an hour’s drive from the M6 at Cheshire and a short journey from Conwy. 

Vows & Venues editor Victoria Galligan headed off to Leeds to review a wedding venue but soon felt she was holidaying on the Med…

If you live in or around Leeds you’ll know what a bustling, vibrant and cultural city it is. For shopping, meals and a good night out, it’s the perfect location. Situated just outside the thriving city, close to the M1 and easily accessible from the north, lies Thorpe Park hotel – and it’s here where the pace of life slows down a little.

Fall in love with the magical atmosphere of Chetham’s Library and say your vows in the medieval Baronial Hall with its beautiful inglenook fireplace and magnificent timber roof. Dating back to 1421, the mellow sandstone buildings, ancient stone cloisters and richly appointed rooms are full of character and history.

You and your guests will have exclusive use of the medieval buildings for your special day, and can mingle in the cloisters, and the courtyard garden, soaking up the unique atmosphere of this haven of tranquillity. The gorgeous time-worn sandstone and sumptuous oak-panelled rooms provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs, and the stunning Baronial Hall will give your ceremony the wow factor.

Cheadle House - A Cheshire Victorian Mansion 

£500.00 Bar Tab for all remaining 2019 & Spring/Autumn 2020 Wedding Dates

Cheadle House is positioned on the border of Manchester and Cheshire, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The House boasts original character mixed with stylish and modern interiors, offering fantastic photo opportunities with the historic charm of the building and a picturesque lake.What could be more idyllic than saying ‘I do’at a stunning venue that offers a wonderful setting for your wedding day from your ceremony right through to your evening reception. 

Haydock Park Racecourse is a renowned sporting and events venue in the North West and is well versed in hosting spectacular events. This is why many couples choose to hold their special day at such a prestigious Liverpool wedding venue.

The spaces and suites at Haydock Park Racecourse can accommodate small, intimate weddings or large celebrations of up to 500 guests. Alongside the exceptional planning and detail which goes into every wedding, the views across the 127 acres of beautiful parkland make the venue a truly romantic setting.

Couples organising an intimate wedding this year are spoilt for choice for beautiful venues in Scotland.  

From period mansions to waterside locations and turreted castles, Cottages & Castles, Scotland’s longest established holiday lets agency, offers stunning settings for an intimate wedding in Scotland.

You’re planning the bespoke luxury wedding of your dreams and you set your heart on a lovely country house in beautiful grounds for your big day and your hundred guests.

You draw up a shortlist of half a dozen hotels and arrange initial viewings.

You’re shown around the properties and told just how bespoke they’ll make your luxury wedding.

But how many others have been on the same conveyor belt and told exactly the same story? How many others have chosen their three course menu plus wine and fizz for a mere £120?

That’s £12,000. Ouch!

Ye Olde Bell understands that asking your partner to marry you can be a daunting task but it hopes to ease the pressure by offering a special proposal package.

The country hotel and spa, located in the village of Barnby Moor, on the borders of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire will create the perfect mood for romance.

It starts with an afternoon of total relaxation at Ye Olde Bell’s award winning spa, which features ten bespoke thermal experiences, stunning indoor-outdoor vitality pool, delicious Herb Garden Brasserie and alpine inspired alfresco relaxation areas.

LUXURY Northumberland wedding venue Northside Farm has shed light on its second phase investment plans into expanding its accommodation offering.

Northside Farm in Horsley has injected an additional £50,000 of self-raised funds to build four whimsical ‘tiny cottages’ complete with their own private outdoor seating area and fire pit by the paddocks within the existing glamping site which currently boasts ten timber wigwams with amenities.

The new investment comes just months after owners announced the first phase renovation of an existing derelict circular gin gang as part of a £100,000 total expansion plan for the 75acre working farm.