We would like to take this opportunity to offer our warmest congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. County Hotel by Thistle is ideal for your special day, located in the heart of the city directly opposite Central Station, easily accessed via rail, road or air. Once inside, away from the bustling streets, the magnificent architecture of this grade two listed building and splendour of the internal furnishings combine to produce a stylish world of elegance of luxury. County Hotel by Thistle is licensed to host both civil ceremonies and partnerships, giving you the opportunity to personalise your special day. The hotel has a choice of two event suites, the Mozart and the County. What ever your requirements, we would be only too happy to discuss them with you. Wedding Fair held twice a year and you may view the Hotel by appointment if you wish!

For a wedding where impact and the “wow” factor are required, then Newcastle’s Discovery Museum should be the first choice. This historic building dates back to 1899 and was once the headquarters of the former Co-Operative Wholesale Society for the northern region. A museum for more than 30 years, it also doubles as an impressive venue for all occasions with the Great Hall dominating the upper level, complete with magnificent art deco lamps and steel beams. The Hall can take up to 350 for a grand dinner, presentations or celebrations with a number of other options around the venue for smaller events. Alternatively, the whole museum may be hired for larger numbers. For a drinks reception or pre-dinner gathering, couples can also use the impressive entrance which is home to Turbinia, the first ship to be powered by a steam turbine.

Dissington Hall is a private, Georgian mansion ideal for Wedding Receptions, Civil Marriages and Partnerships. Your guests will enjoy exclusive use of the Hall. Our highly experienced staff will allow you to relax and treat Dissington as your home for the day. For those wishing to be married in a Civil Ceremony, your party have their own en-suite dressing room to prepare. The Imperial split staircase leading to the Garden Room allows for a grand entrance at the beginning of the ceremony. After the ceremony the Garden Room opens directly onto the East Lawn. Most receptions begin with drinks and canapes in the Library or, in the summer, on the Terrace & East lawn. This is followed by the wedding party welcoming the guests to a seated meal for between 40 & 160. You can choose between our impressive heated marquee and original Georgian dining rooms. The food is of the highest quality & menus can be tailored to suit your needs.The day-time reception blends into an enjoyable evening function with finger buffet meals for up to 200 guests, dancing to a band or disco allowing your function to end at around midnight. Have you thought about holding your wedding in winter? Dissington provides the perfect setting for winter weddings. With wonderful warm welcomes from our staff your guests will enjoy roaring log fires and a relaxed family atmosphere ensuring your day is a magical experience. Why not treat your guests to a delicious mulled wine reception with tasty canapes to enhance your wedding day?

Set within 280 acres of woodland golf course, the George Washington Golf and Country Club is the perfect venue. The recently refurbished hotel offers sophisticated charm and contemporary décor, plus numerous facilities including a golf course, leisure club and beauty salon. Menu packages start from only 㿃.50 per person and offer both excellent quality and value for money. All food is freshly prepared in-house and our Head Chef is happy to create bespoke menus tailored to your exact requirements. Choose from a selection of 3 function rooms each with civil ceremony licence, where we can hold up to 150 guests. Smaller parties can be accommodated in the newly refurbished Lincoln’s restaurant. Due to open in Spring 2008 is a new brand new clubhouse with panoramic views of the golf course and surrounding areas. The clubhouse comes complete with its own function room seating up to 150 guests. Wedding bookings are now been taken. You and your guests can benefit from discounted accommodation rates when booking your wedding package at the George Washington. The hotel boasts 103 en-suite rooms including a number of 4-poster rooms and suites - ideal for guests looking for something extra special. Ask our wedding coordinators for more information on rates and packages.

Be one of the first to get married at the newly refurbished Great North Museum: Hancock after its incredible £26 million redevelopment. This fantastic new venue offers an exciting alternative in which to hold your wedding. Whether you are wanting a quiet family celebration, an afternoon meal or an evening reception this venue provides an unforgettable experience!! and you can even get married under the life-size T-Rex. You can hire the venue for quiet family celebrations, to larger wedding parties, the Great North Museum: Hancock has something to meet your needs. To make a real impact, why not hire the whole museum? Highlights of the new attraction include a life-size T-Rex dinosaur skeleton, spectacular objects from Ancient Greece and mummies from Ancient Egypt.

CONTEMPORARY WEDDINGS FOR STYLE CONSCIOUS COUPLES, in the heart of the city centre Create a contemporary wedding occasion in an intimate venue for up to 100 guests, offering a private bar and reception area in a boutique hotel with 49 rooms The Hotel is also linked to the renowned Living Room Restaurant chain, which will provide the catering for your occasion (wedding parties can also be held in the restaurant which is connected through the hotel reception). The Grey Street Hotel offers an atmospheric wedding experience for civil weddings, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals or wedding receptions and offers three styles of wedding packages, starting from only £750 for 80 guests. The intimate venue is quietly tucked away within the imposing Georgian building and can become a private area just for you and your guests to enjoy and remember as a mesmerizing location in the heart of the city centre. The wedding function room is located on its own private floor and also includes an atmospheric ' Cellar Bar' which is available for wedding guests to use. The hotel also offers stylish bridal suites for couples to stay overnight. The hotel is connected through its reception area directly into The Living Room Restaurant. Grey Street Hotel offers a choice of realistically priced wedding packages, with prices from only £750 for 80 guests.

Right in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, The Laing Art Gallery is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and is renowned for its programme of exhibitions. But thanks to a range of stunning rooms, it is also the perfect choice for anyone wanting to host a wedding reception with a difference. The spectacular marble hall is the perfect spot for drinks receptions and canapés while its spacious function room is ideal for more intimate weddings in a setting which is undeniably unique. And of course for anyone wanting to mark their special day in real style, the whole museum is available for hire giving the happy couple exclusive use of all of its rooms. On site catering and wedding event management is provided by the highly experienced team from Sodexo Prestige, who run all the sites in The Tyne & Wear Archives & Museum collection.

Set within the heart of Newcastle, one of the city’s most striking and talked about landmarks, the Centre for Life is a great venue to celebrate the start of your new life together. With a choice of wedding suites, with varying capacities holding up to 250 people, a wedding reception at Life gives you the chance to add your personal touch to the blank canvas of our purpose-built facilities. Our proximity to the Life Science Centre means we can also offer all kinds of exciting "extra options". How about a journey to the stars in the region's biggest planetarium; entertainment from our science buskers; or an ice breaking trip on our motion simulator? We offer an imaginative array of menus to suit all tastes and our award-winning Chef is happy to create themed menus or your favourite meal. Special dietary requirements can be catered for. Whether it's an all-day party, an afternoon meal or an evening reception, we can create your perfect day.

Congratulations on your engagement. Now that the big question has been asked and answered, there are so many things to do. So many plans to make. But don't worry; Marriott is here to ensure that your wedding day will be the most joyous day of your life. We’ll start by providing a wedding staff dedicated to minimizing your stress and maximizing the enjoyment of the day for you and your guests. In addition, we’ll provide wedding hotels with unmatched facilities and culinary services, including fantastic reception rooms, exquisite food service and an array of beverages to help you toast to your new union. Those are just a few reasons why Marriott is the best choice for your wedding plans. So what are you waiting for? Say yes to having your big day at a Marriott wedding hotel and let us take care of all the details.

You don’t have to be a “Toon Army” fan to get married at the iconic venue that is St James’ Park – just a couple with a taste for a venue with a difference. With some of the most impressive conferencing and banqueting facilities in the North East, Newcastle United Football Club offers some excellent choices for that special day. The venue can cater for the most intimate of gatherings or for a wedding on a royal scale, thanks to its Bamburgh Suite which can seat up to 1000 for dinner. The superb and unique backdrop offers a truly unusual location but with the support of an experienced wedding team you can be assured that you can have all of those traditional touches. And of course how many couples can give their guests the option of a tour of the ground as a special treat?