Wedding suppliers in Northumberland

Planning a wedding in Northumberland

Northumberland feels wild and open in a way few English counties do. It has a long coastline of sandy beaches and dunes, a scattering of dramatic castles, the remains of Hadrian's Wall crossing its southern hills, and a national park with wide moorland and very few people. For couples who love the outdoors, it is a special place to celebrate.

Along the coast, the castles at Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh and the tidal island of Lindisfarne are among the most recognisable sights in the north of England. Alnwick, with its castle and market square, is one of the county's best-known towns, while Berwick-upon-Tweed sits right on the Scottish border within its old town walls. Inland, Hexham has its abbey, Morpeth and Ponteland are close to Newcastle, and Kielder offers forest, water and starry skies.

Venue choices

Expect castles and historic halls, country house hotels, farm barns, coastal venues and marquees in remote settings. Remote spots can look wonderful, but check access, parking, mobile signal and whether caterers and other suppliers can reach the site easily.

Getting guests there

The A1 runs up the eastern side of the county, and the East Coast Main Line stops at Morpeth, Alnmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Newcastle Airport is close to the south of the county. Distances are long, so it helps to arrange coaches or a shuttle between accommodation and your venue.

Weather and timing

The North Sea coast can be breezy even in summer, so plan for wind and cooler evenings. Coastal villages are busy in school holidays, and accommodation is limited in rural areas, so reserve rooms early.

• Prices vary with the season and the day of the week.
• For a civil ceremony, give notice at your local register office and make sure your venue is approved premises.
• Visiting Lindisfarne depends on safe tide crossing times, so plan photographs there carefully.

Browse the suppliers listed above to start planning.