Lumley Castle Wedding Magazine 2016

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An enchanting setting for your
fairy tale wedding
Welcome
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nce upon a time, hundreds of years ago, a gallant
knight built a spectacular castle, in acres of
woodland, overlooking the River Wear.
Many years went by and the castle was
transformed from a family home to a stunning, four star hotel,
welcoming guests from around the world and, among them, bridal
couples keen to spend their special day at this most beautiful venue.
With its turrets and towers, bedchambers and State Rooms,
Lumley Castle could have stepped straight from the pages of a
story book.
Its opulent bedchambers, exquisite function rooms and stone
flagged corridors all hold a special place in North East hearts and
in the memories of the brides who choose it as the setting for their
special day.
Its sweeping staircases and glittering chandeliers, along with
the acres of beautiful parklands surrounding the castle, create a
stunning backdrop for photographs.
In addition, the superb food and outstanding service, for
which it is renowned, mean you can relax and enjoy your wedding,
knowing every aspect of your day is in the safest of hands.
Here, at Lumley Castle Hotel, we will guide you through
every step: helping you plan each little detail of your perfect
wedding, right from your hen-do to your honeymoon.
Whether you are opting for an intimate gathering or a large
celebration, nothing is more important to us than making your
wedding the best it can be.
When you marry here, in this fairy tale setting, you are
beginning a new chapter in your own particular story – and at
Lumley Castle we very much believe in
happily ever after.
4-5 A magical kingdom
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Step back in time through our sumptuous State Rooms
6-7 Sleeping Beauty
Beautiful bedrooms in which to begin and end your day
11 You shall go the ball
Our guide to wedding entertainment
14-17 The belle of the ball
Dream dresses and gorgeous gowns
19 A trail of crumbs
21 As pretty as a picture
How to have your cake and eat it
Stay snap happy on your big day
23 Beautiful Blooms
Petals and posies – picking your wedding flowers
25 You are cordially invited
Your guide to wedding stationary
28-29 Add a sprinkle of fairy dust
The little touches that bring a wedding to life
31 A date to remember
33 Meet the team
Our guide to planning your big day
The people who will make your dream come true
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4-35 Your real life weddings
Meet our true life bridal couples
37 Happily ever after….
Fairy tale weddings at Lumley Castle
So, please give us a call on 0191 389 1111
or email [email protected] –
because dreams really can come true.
Christine Gott, general manager
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8-39 Your fairy godmother
We’ve waved our wands to create some wonderful
wedding packages
Publisher & Advertising Lumley Contact
Sue Riney-Smith, Riney Publishing
Limited Tel: 01325 304360
Email: [email protected]
Editorial
Emma Walker, Kate Hindhaugh and
Shannon Hodge (Sorted PR).
Tina Lowes, Director of Sales,
Tel: 0191 389 1111,
Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester le Street,
Co. Durham, DH3 4NX,
Web: www.lumleycastle.com
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Belle Bridal magazine
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or misprints or views expressed within advertising
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Magazine 2016
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For more than 600 years Lumley Castle has towered majestically over the Durham countryside –
so why not let it weave some of its spellbinding magic over your wedding…?
In 1389, Sir Ralph, a brave and respected
soldier, built Lumley Castle. However, he had
little time to enjoy his new home, as he and his son
Thomas were imprisoned in 1400 for their part
in a plot to overthrow Henry IV and replace him
with Richard II.
Tragically, both were stripped of their titles
and executed. Unfortunately, this was not the only
disaster to befall the family. Lady Lily Lumley, Sir
Ralph’s wife, was murdered by local priests and her
body dumped in a well, which still stands today.
Her ghost is said to walk the hallowed halls of her
former home.
Sir Ralph Lumley’s beloved castle, land and
wealth were forfeited to the Earl of Somerset, who
owned the castle until his death in 1421. With no
heirs to inherit the property, Lumley Castle was
returned, by Elizabethan law, to its rightful owners
or centuries the magnificent
spectacle of Lumley Castle
has dominated the County
Durham landscape. Set within
nine acres of enchanted forests
and overlooking the River
Wear, Lumley Castle Hotel is the perfect fairy tale
setting for your wedding day.
With its turrets and towers, opulent four
poster beds and glittering chandeliers, Lumley
Castle is truly a venue fit for a princess.
Now part of the No Ordinary Hotels group,
this exquisite building is steeped in history: filled
with tales that could fill a storybook and memories
that will last a life time…
Long, long ago, in a not-so-faraway land,
lived Sir Ralph Lumley, from whom the hotel takes
its name.
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A Magical Kingdom
From the moment you open your eyes
in one of our sumptuous bedchambers, as you
exchange your vows and as you and your guests
watch fireworks light up the sky above Lumley
Castle, your wedding will be held in your heart and
memory forever.
And, if you do choose to say “I do” to a
wedding at Lumley, why not consider extending
your stay and taking advantage of the numerous
historic and fascinating sites on our doorstep?
With Durham heritage sites, beautiful
coastlines, Gateshead’s magnificent intu Metrocentre
shopping centre and Newcastle, the capital of the
North, within easy travelling distance, Lumley Castle
is an excellent base from which to explore the region.
So, let this romantic and historic castle, which
has provided the setting for so many stories and tales
over the centuries, be where your story – the story of
your life together – begins.
At Lumley Castle, wishes can be granted
and dreams can come true, for, here, we believe in
happily ever after.
– in this case, Sir Ralph’s grandson, Thomas Lumley.
Following in the footsteps of his courageous
grandfather, Thomas proved to be a valiant,
swashbuckling soldier on the battlefield. Playing
a prominent role in the War of the Roses and the
successful siege of Bamburgh Castle, Thomas
was rewarded for his noble efforts and appointed
Constable of Scarborough Castle for life in
1461, the same year in which his family’s peerage
was restored.
After many years of triumphant battles, the
gallant and fearless knight met his death in 1485.
Succeeded by his son George thus began 400 years
of stability, with the Lumley family playing an
important role in court and in the day-to-day lives of
Chester-le-Street’s people well into the 1800s.
However, this is not just a tale of yore, for all
those who lived at Lumley Castle left their imprint,
modifying and decorating their home to create the
unique and very special venue you see today.
And, whether you plan to exchange your
happy ever afters at Lumley Castle or simply choose
to hold your reception with us, our
unequalled choice of exquisite rooms
will ensure you and your guests have a
wonderful day in a storybook setting.
Seating from as many as
132 guests to as few as 12, many offer
idyllic views over the hotel’s forests and
parkland and endless versatility, no
matter how lavish or intimate you wish
your event to be.
And, because a wedding is about
far more than just a setting, we have a
team of expert wedding
co-ordinators standing by to ensure
every moment goes exactly as
you’ve planned.
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In fact, many of our
bedchambers boast
charming views across the
ancient Lumley estate,
which has overlooked the
River Wear for six
centuries.
Sleeping Beauty
Once upon a dream, a princess drifted to sleep in the tower of an ancient castle –
and few castles offer beds of such comfort, or rooms of such opulence, as Lumley Castle…
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If you wish to be transported back to the
bygone era of kings, queens and valiant knights, you
can stay within the castle itself, where the intricately
carved and heavily draped four poster beds really are
fit for royalty.
And needless to say, our bridal suite truly is
the fairest of them all. With a rich, majestic décor of
deep reds and glittering golds and a magnificent,
20 foot high, canopied, four-poster Queen Anne
bed, the King James Suite is simply magnificent.
Once the castle’s chapel, the spacious suite
now boasts its own luxurious lounge area and is
a firm favourite among honeymooners and those
seeking a truly romantic, relaxing escape.
hile none of our guests have
ever fallen asleep for 100 years,
many of our brides opt to stay
at Lumley Castle the night
before, or after, their wedding
… or both.
And, when you see how beautifully
furnished, how sumptuous and how extremely
welcoming our bedchambers are, you can see why.
With beds large enough to accommodate
Snow White and all her seven dwarfs and a cloudlike comfort the Princess, who slept on a hidden
pea, could only dream of, they provide the perfect
start – and end – to your wedding day.
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And, after the big day is over, you can unwind
and take in the charming views of the Lumley
landscape while soaking your glass-slipper-worn feet
in the room’s very own whirlpool bath.
In fact, many of our bedchambers boast
charming views across the ancient Lumley estate,
which has overlooked the River Wear for six
centuries.
And, because Lumley Castle really is quite
unlike any other hotel, our highly creative designers
have ensured every bedroom is as unique and
wonderful as the brides who stay in them.
If you can’t see the bathroom: look again…
maybe it’s hidden behind a beautiful bookcase,
tucked into a turret or at the end of a spiralling
staircase. No? Perhaps try the wardrobe; one of our
en-suites echoes the journey to Narnia and can only
be revealed by opening the baroque wooden doors –
a true walk-in wardrobe, one might say.
Nestled away in the castle’s shadow, you’ll find
our elegant courtyard rooms, which were cleverly
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converted from the castle’s former stables.
With décor that complements Lumley
Castle’s mix of ancient history and modern luxury
– including flat screen TVs and complimentary
internet access – and snug beds that leave you
feeling more rested than Sleeping Beauty, these
rooms are popular among both wedding couples
and their guests alike.
And, speaking of guests, why not see if your
guests want to ‘be our guest’ and extend their
stay? The wedding might be over but that doesn’t
mean the celebrations have to end once the clock
strikes twelve.
With 73 bedchambers to choose from, there’s
plenty of room for your nearest and dearest to stay,
whether inside the castle or in our courtyard rooms
– which are just a magic bean’s throw away.
So, when it comes to spending your last night
as a fair maiden or your first night as a happily
married couple there is nowhere more special than
Lumley Castle Hotel.
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You Shall go to the Ball
Your wedding rings delivered in the most romantic way
When Cinderella met Prince Charming at the ball, what ensued was a night of dancing but today,
there are far more dazzling delights to keep guests entertained, even after the clock strikes twelve.
ooking back on your wedding day, part of what
you’ll remember most are the sights and sounds
that made it special.
With everything from your own barn owl
ring bearer to candy carts to rival the house in
Hansel and Gretel, Lumley Castle can cater to your every need;
helping to create an enchanting and memorable day for all.
Although we can offer a wide variety of in-house
entertainment at Lumley – including songs from our Ladies of
the Court, visits from Santa Claus and a live traditional Scottish
bagpiper – we do understand that every fairy tale is different.
So, whatever part of your storybook wedding you’d like
to bring to life, whether it’s hosting your very own flash mob or
having singing waiters (à la Beauty and the Beast), we will always
endeavour to make it happen.
Take a journey through our favourites…
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DD Add a surprise musical element to your day with singing
waiters on cue to entertain and excite your guests.
DD Capture magical memories from your day in a photo booth
complete with quirky props and fantasy backdrops. Green
screen options available.
DD Dazzle the crowds by learning an intimate dance with your
partner or alternatively, shock them all by breaking it down
with a fantastic flash mob. MC Hammer, eat your heart out.
DD Give your guests their very own keepsake, by hiring a
caricaturist to transform them into whimsical versions of
themselves.
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S hare the wedding day fame by
turning your guests into instant
celebrities with comedy paparazzi.
Skilled photographers create
comedy chaos as they beg for ‘just
one more picture’ of your guests.
Say cheese!
n ice sculpture is always quite
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the spectacle… You could see a
‘Frozen’ ice palace or a pair of
glass slippers.
ake in Lumley’s beautiful
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surroundings as you play with a
selection of lawn games, including
‘Ring Toss’, giant chess, croquet
and more.
DD Let the younger guests be ‘part of your day’ by hiring a
magical storyteller to read them traditional fairy tales, along
with an imaginative write-up of how you and your other half
both met.
DD Host your own Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with enchanted
‘living tables’ that know the art of walking, talking and
captivating an audience.
DD Is your wedding day short of a person or two? Why not hire a
lookalike of your favourite celebrity or character to charm the
guests? Plus, if you don’t mind sharing the crown, princesses
are a huge hit among the little ones.
So, if you have any unique, whimsical or utterly
outrageous wedding ideas to keep both you and your guests
entertained, let us know. Here at Lumley Castle Hotel, we aim to
cater to every tiny detail of your perfect fairy tale.
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The Belle of the Ball
When the fairy godmother turned Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ballgown, she knew that,
in the right dress, every woman can be a princess – and here are just some of this year’s
most gorgeous gowns…
here are so many things to
consider when it comes to
planning the perfect wedding,
but one thing rises to the top of
almost every bride’s list and that
is the all-important wedding dress.
Whether you’re inspired by Belle’s ball gown
or want to recreate Ariel’s look with the popular
mermaid cut, the best place to start is to try on
dresses of all shapes and sizes.
Even if you’ve dreamt all your life of the dress
you’d wear on your wedding day, there’s still plenty
of time to change your mind; after all you want to
make sure it’s just right.
This year the full, bell skirt is back in fashion
and what better way to feel like a princess on your big
day than with a dress to rival Cinderella’s ball gown?
The so-called princess cut is perfect for
flattering all shapes and sizes, particularly when
paired with a corset top. Choosing a slim bodice
and a full skirt is a great way to accentuate your
waist line and give you a really feminine look.
And, if you’re looking for something a bit
more understated, then an a-line dress will give
you the same effect as the ball gown, without all
that extra material.
The mermaid cut has risen in popularity
over the last decade and it looks like it’s here to
stay. Its elongated bodice is perfect for getting an
hour glass shape to show off your figure on your
wedding day and the flared skirt, which begins at
the knees, will help create a curvy silhouette.
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Maggie Sottero
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Mark Lesley
Continued over...
Choosing a dress with intricate embroidery work will make sure your gown really
is something special, after all it’s the most memorable outfit you’ll ever wear.
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Mark Lesley
It’s not all about the shape, though. This year
white is back with a bang, so forget those dresses in
champagne and pale pinks and, if bright white is
too harsh, go for winter white or ivory instead.
Once you’ve settled on the right shape and
colour, it’s time to start thinking about those little
added extras. Choosing a dress with intricate
embroidery work will make sure your gown
really is something special, after all it’s the most
memorable outfit you’ll ever wear.
This year, it’s all about dresses with
embellishment. Lace is particularly popular and
is a great way to make sure you look elegant and
sophisticated on your big day. From dresses with
lace bodices to gowns with full, Venetian lace
overlays, there’s something to suit all tastes –
meaning you’ll have no trouble finding an outfit
that’s just right for you.
And, if you’re looking for something that will
really dazzle your guests then a high-neck gown
with a lot of lace back detail is the perfect way to
get that added ‘wow’ factor.
Off the shoulder neck lines are a great
alternative to strapless gowns and adding this
classic feature to your dress will give you that
bit of extra support without having to add
full sleeves.
There’s so much choice when it comes to
choosing the right dress, but it’s important not to
forget what you’ll be wearing it for. A gown with
a billowing train may look fantastic but it doesn’t
come without its complications.
If you plan on dancing the night away after
the ceremony, but you still want the elegance
associated with the long sweeping trains then the
chapel train, which is shorter than its traditional
cathedral counterpart, is much more manageable
and can be detached or made into a bustle for the
evening reception.
And, if you’re heading to a different location
to have your wedding photos taken then a shorter
train can make the journey a lot easier.
Don’t be afraid to try on lots of different
gowns – after all you might be surprised and,
whether you decide on a designer gown or want to
create your own bespoke dress, you can make sure
that you look and feel like your favourite princess
on your big day.
Maggie Sottero
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Maggie Sottero
There’s so much choice when it comes to choosing the right dress, but it’s
important not to forget what you’ll be wearing it for. A gown with a
billowing train may look fantastic but it doesn’t come without its complications.
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A Trail of Crumbs...
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Food plays a major part in every fairytale – from Jack’s magic beans to Snow White’s rosy,
red apple – but at a fairy tale wedding, the cake always takes centre stage…
Specialists in designing individual wedding and celebration cakes.
With our collective culinary expertise and cake artistry, we can design your wedding
cake to your exact wishes. From fantasy creations and traditional styles to contemporary
chocolate sensations, we will design your dream wedding cake.
ew features of a wedding are as
symbolic as the cake. Not only
does it represent fruitfulness and
plenty but, in cutting it together
– often their first act as man
and wife – the bride and groom show they are
truly united.
For years tradition dictated that
this sweet ending to the celebratory
feast was a three tiered construction of
fruitcakes encased in brittle royal icing;
beautiful, but predictable.
Now, however, like flowers
and gowns before them, cakes are
taking their cue from fashion, from
contemporary culture and trends
and reclaiming their rightful
place as the centrepiece of the
wedding reception.
While fruit cakes will
always be popular – not least
because they are firm enough to
bear the weight of tiers – bridal
couples are increasingly opting for
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sponges and even cheesecakes and cupcakes as a
sweet alternative likely to appeal to all generations.
Elaborate, royal icing sugar craft is frequently
giving way to soft buttercream, delicately tinted
to echo the bridal colour scheme, while the
traditional tiers are given a modern twist with
contemporary cake stands or ditched
entirely in favour of Italianate profiterole
pyramids.
Such is the fashion for cakes
which reflect the characters of the
bridal couple and their lives together
that anything goes in terms of
decoration – from glitter and
sparklers to swathes of tulle
around the base of the cake and
fresh flowers adorning it.
However, whatever size and style
of cake, whatever it’s made from or
looks like, what matters most is
that everyone has a slice – that
they are all able to share in this
most delicious symbol of the
special day.
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David Lawson Photography
As Pretty as a Picture
Exclusive Award Winning
Wedding Photography
They say a picture tells a thousand words so, when it comes to telling the story of a bridal couple’s
special day, a good photographer is essential.
SINCE 1984
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hotography has never been so
popular or accessible – camera
phones, digital technology
and a trend for on-line social
networking sites that encourage
users to upload and share their images have led to
a passion for pictures and a move away from the
formal posed shots of years gone by.
Some of the loveliest wedding shots are often
taken by guests who just happen, often through
luck rather than skill,
to take a shot which
perfectly captures the
essence of the day.
However, the
best way to ensure you
receive a comprehensive,
professional set of
wedding photographs
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is to hire a wedding photographer and, if you can
choose one by recommendation then so much
the better.
A trained, experienced wedding
photographer will talk through what is wanted –
be it formal group shots or an informal, reportagestyle series of un-posed images – and even suggest
shots based on their first-hand experience.
Ask how well they know the venue as
someone who has worked there before will know
which rooms make for the best backdrops and
which hidden areas of the grounds provide the
prettiest settings.
Their skill in actually taking the photographs
should also be matched by their skill in arranging
them. A professional photographer will ensure the
gown the flowers and the guests are all displayed
to their best advantage and will also ensure that
everyone is included.
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rom bouquets and
buttonholes to centrepieces
and pedestals, flowers have
a major part to play in a
wedding.
Far more than just a
decorative accessory, they lighten dark corners,
perfume a room and give the nervous bride
something to do with her hands as she makes her
way down the aisle.
Lumley Castle’s preferred florist, Beautiful
Blooms, at Chester-le-Street, has plenty of
experience to draw on when it comes to helping
brides ‘say it with flowers.’
“We have been involved with wedding flowers
for more than 25 years,” said Christine, “and during
that time we’ve seen many changes in the type of
flowers, colours and designs of bouquets brides
have chosen.
“In 2013/14, after almost a decade of hand
tied bouquets, formal teardrop arrangements made
a comeback – perhaps inspired by the royal wedding
of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – and I
expect to see more of these this year.
“There has been a change in the type of
flowers, too, with carnations and daisies, which
had been thrown over in favour of statement
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flowers, like lilies, once again taking their place in
bridal bouquets.
“Very often brides have a theme for their big
day and the Disney film Frozen has certainly been a
big influence, particularly on winter weddings.
“Pale blue hydrangea, white roses, snowberries
and white bouvardia can be used throughout – in
bouquets and centrepieces – to create a cool, crisp
look for winter.
“The vintage, or antique, theme is still
immensely popular with brides and offers great
creative scope. Centrepieces we have created have
included bird cages, china jugs and teacups and
glass jars, which can be decorated with hessian, lace
and pearls.
“Bouquets can echo the theme, with
hydrangeas, astilbe, peony roses and freesia
providing colour and fragrance.
“Here at Lumley Castle, however, the most
popular centrepieces are definitely the candelabra,
which can be decorated in a variety of ways; with
small clusters of gypsophila, or rings of flowers in
vibrant or pastel shades.
“With so many styles and flowers to choose
from – and the unique setting of Lumley Castle to
set them all off – every bride can experience petal
power on her wedding day.”
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e offer a bespoke service whereby
everything from style of handwriting to
types of materials used are customised to
suit each couples need.
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We aim to create something unique and personal
not only for your big day, but that can be enjoyed
afterwards as a piece of artwork or as a treasured
keepsake. Every piece is hand written and hand
crafted with great care, love and impeccable
attention to detail.
So if you’re looking for stationery with a twist or
stunning styling with a difference we can’t wait to
meet you!
Excitement rang through the kingdom when the palace heralded the news of Prince Charming’s wedding to
Cinderella. However, in the absence of town criers or uniformed footmen, we must rely on invitations…
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o wedding would be quite complete
without guests – yet few wedding
preparations are as tricky as compiling
the guest list.
Had you been tying the knot in
days of yore, the task was far simpler.
Because so many people could not read or write and, as the
printing press had not yet been invented, the town crier would
convey the news that a wedding was to take place – and
anyone who wanted to would just turn up.
Thankfully, you now have a little more say in who
attends your wedding – and a multitude of ways in which to
invite them.
You could, if you really wanted to, drop them an email
or send them a text – but sometimes the old ways are still the
best and that’s why most bridal couples send out invitations.
In the list of life’s pleasures, receiving a wedding
invitation must be pretty near the top.
Perhaps that is because – now that people so rarely send
letters – it is unusual to receive anything other than junk mail
and bills through the letterbox.
The etiquette of sending wedding invitations began
around the beginning of the 18th century when reading and
writing was a sign of education, so it was only the elite who
could use this form of correspondence.
Wedding invitations would be written by hand, often
using calligraphy, with all guest names, dates and times being
spelt out.
You may have come across wedding invitations with a
tissue protector, this dates back to the techniques used for
invitations printed using letter press, where the tissue would
ensure ink would not transfer as it was not always dry.
If you’re looking to create wedding invitations that
encompass traditional techniques, why not consider adding a
wax seal or sticker envelope seal to your invitation envelopes?
Not only does this make the sticking of envelopes faster
but also replicates the tradition of adding a family crest wax
seal to envelopes.
When you’re choosing your invitations, consider too,
the font – or typeface – you wish to use. You will never go
wrong with black italic lettering on a stiff white or ivory card
but, whether you opt for a traditional or digital printing
service, the choice of styles is endless.
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Appointments advisable.
Whether you opt for a formal style or something more
personal, it is important not to lose sight of the purpose of an
invitation; to inform guests of the arrangements.
Mr and Mrs W Disney
request the pleasure of
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at the marriage of their daughter
Cinderella
to
Prince Charming
at (insert name of wedding ceremony venue)
on (insert date)
at (insert time)
and afterwards at
LUMLEY CASTLE HOTEL, CHESTER-LE-STREET,
COUNTY DURHAM DH3 4NX.
RSVP TO: (PROVIDE POSTAL/EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE
NUMBER OF BRIDE’S PARENTS)
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Add a Sprinkle of Fairy Dust...
It is the finishing touches that make an event memorable and special and, at Lumley Castle,
you can choose from a wide range of wedding enhancements ….so let us sprinkle a little
of our own, unique, fairy dust over your perfect day…
Visit from Santa Claus £165
Chair bows £1.60
Treat the children at your wedding to a
special visit from the main man himself;
Father Christmas. This opportunity
is not to be missed and makes your
Christmas wedding complete and
unique. This includes a selection box as a
gift for up to 10 children.
Theme your ceremony and/or wedding
breakfast with organza bows tied
elegantly around chairs. With an array of
colours, the chair bows make a beautiful
adornment to your wedding.
Entertainment
Enhancement
Champagne glass tower £65
Uplighters £185
The Champagne glass tower is a simple
yet stunning centrepiece that is sure to
wow your guests; perfect when filled
with a reception drink, such as Bucks
Fizz or Champagne.
Theme your wedding reception at
Lumley Castle with these fabulous
coloured uplighters that cascade coloured
lights around the room throughout
your ceremony, wedding breakfast and
evening disco.
Drinks fountain
Savoury cheese cake £185
A four tier cheese cake made using the
highest quality cheese and served with a
range of crackers and chutney.
Traditional Scottish bagpiper
£165
Let the majestic and soulful sound of the
pipes be the background music to your
wedding in the beautiful surroundings of
Lumley Castle Hotel.
Master of ceremonies £175
Our medieval master of ceremonies will
make announcements to your guests
throughout your drinks reception and
wedding breakfast.
Chocolate fountain £250
Make your wedding day extra special
with this ultimate indulgence. Our
cascade chocolate fountain, with
accompaniments, is the perfect treat for
you and your guests.
Court jester £165
Our court jester will entertain both
children and adult guests alike with
juggling, jokes, limericks and much more
on your wedding day.
Ladies of the Court £255
Our Ladies of the Court will sing to
you and your guests during your drinks
reception.
Cookie cart/savoury cart/candy
cart £165
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Our charming Lumley Castle cart is an
eye catching feature that can be filled
with an array of appetising treats. Opt for
colourful sweets and candies, delicious
homemade cookies and cakes or tasty
savoury snacks for a fun display.
For an impressive twist on the
classic wedding reception drink, this
magnificent drinks fountain is a great
way of serving an alcoholic fruit punch
or, perhaps, a non-alcoholic cocktail for
children and non-drinkers. Choice of
three cocktails starting from £4.95 per
head. (Still beverages only, minimum of
40 people).
Wine tasting experience with
wine connoisseur £POA
Organise your bespoke wine tasting
evening with a choice of either canapés,
three course evening meal, a fun-filled
wine quiz or a traditional wine tasting.
Prices vary depending on your choice of
evening.
Engraved Champagne flutes or
whisky tumblers £40
Order a beautiful pair of Champagne
flutes or whisky tumblers engraved
with the wedding couple’s names and
wedding date. Alternatively, these make a
lovely personalised gift for your guests or
wedding party.
Engraved cake knife £36
Engraved cake knife and slice
£40
Order our beautiful cake knife and slice,
engraved with the wedding couple’s
names and wedding date. Use this on
the wedding day for the cutting of the
cake and take it home afterwards as a
memento of your day.
Lumley Castle teddy bear £15
Order one of our adorable teddy bears,
each wearing a cream Lumley Castle
jumper, to keep as a memento of your
wedding here with us.
Mulled wine and sweet mince
pies £3.95
These festive treats are a perfect addition
to your winter wedding here at Lumley
Castle. Serve sweet mince pies with
warm mulled wine to your guests as a
festive accompaniment to your evening
buffet or while enjoying fireworks under
the stars.
Mini alcoholic favours £POA
We have an extensive range of mini
bottles of alcoholic beverages, which
are guaranteed to be well received as
wedding favours for your guests.
Lumley Castle unique cake in a
jar favours £3.95
These small delights make for fantastic,
edible, wedding favours for all of your
guests. We have a range of flavours that
can be catered to your taste.
Authentic post box £30
This beautiful Victorian post box
is ideal for holding all those lovely
wedding cards.
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LED dancefloor acrylic white
£450
LED wedding aisle and
dancefloor acrylic white £550
LED backdrop curtain (behind
top table) £250
LED top table and cake skirt
£300
Barn owl ring bearer £350
Our barn owl ring bearers deliver your
wedding rings in the most romantic and
spectacular way possible, in a unique
service, which can also make the perfect
gift for the happy couple on their
special day.
Lumley Castle Wall of Frame
£25
Hire Lumley Castle’s gilt frame so your
wedding guests can take framed photos
as an alternative to a ‘selfie’. This is
guaranteed to provide them with hours
of fun.
Wedding Day
& Civil Partnership
First Dance
A Date to Remember
Detailed below is a time line to assist you with the planning of your special day.
This time frame is Lumley Castle’s recommendation only
Don’t leave your dance to chance!
Are you getting married or entering into a civil partnership?
Join the ever increasing number of couples who are having their first dance specially choreographed just for them.
Do you have a special song? We can choreograph your dance to that or make
music recommendations which will reflect your personalities and suit your partnership.
Or if you would prefer something low key, come along and have a few lessons just to get you around the dance floor.
We have years of experience in helping couples to make their day extra special and unique to them.
Lessons are priced at £40.00 per couple, per hour.
Give us a call to discuss your requirements and to book an appointment
1 Year to 8 Months
Once the venue, church or registrars
have been booked:
Book the wedding cars
Book your photographer
Take out wedding insurance
Buy your wedding dress, shoes and
accessories
• Choose and design your
wedding cake
• Book your band/disco
• Book your honeymoon
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6 Months
• Payment of second deposit at
Lumley Castle required
• Arrange the hire of any formal
wear
• Choose and order your
wedding rings
• Order your invitations
HEN & STAG
4 Months
party dance
sessions also
available
• Arrange your wedding guest list
• Send out your invitations
• Arrange your flowers with the
florist
• Order the favours
• Buy any gifts for the bridesmaids,
Best Man etc
• Pick up the wedding rings
• Arrange a dress fitting
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Tel: (0191) 273 9987 Fax: (0191) 272 1037 email: [email protected]
3 Months
You will have a further appointment
with your Lumley Castle wedding
co-ordinator. At the meeting be
prepared to discuss the following:
• Approximate numbers of day and
evening guests
• Reception drinks selection
• Canapés choice
• The wedding breakfast
• Beverage selection
• Order of the day
• Entertainment
• Table plan and set up
At the meeting we will advise you
of the procedures and time frames
leading up to your wedding date
6 Weeks
• Start your table plan
• Pick up the wedding dress
• Have a hen/stag night
1 Month
• Organise a practice session with
your hairdresser and beautician
• The final balance of your Lumley
Castle wedding bill is due
1 Week
• A final details meeting will be
arranged with the Lumley Castle
Wedding co-ordinator looking
after you on the day
• Your wedding co-ordinator will
advise you of the appropriate date
to deliver your wedding cake,
decorations and favours
• Bring along your table plan and
pass it to your Wedding Coordinator
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WEDDING FAYRES
Planning your wedding day? Then
why not come along to our wedding
fayres? Not only will you be taken on
a tour of our Grand State Rooms but
more than 40 of the region’s leading
wedding suppliers – from entertainers
and florists to cake experts and bridal
salons – will be on hand to advise and
inspire you.
Our 2016 wedding fayres will
be held on:
DD Sunday 13 March 2016
12pm until 3pm. £1pp admission
DD Sunday 15 May 2016
12pm until 3pm. The Wedding
Wonder Show at Lumley Castle.
DD Sunday 9h October 2016
12pm until 3pm. £1pp admission
WEDDING
SHOWCASES
Alternatively, why not visit our
wedding showcase to see Lumley
Castle Hotel in all its bridal glory and
have a chat with our wedding team?
Our 2016 wedding showcase will be
held on Wednesday 17 August 2016
from 4pm until 7pm. Free admission.
Meet the Team
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Name: KEITH
STEPHENSON
Name: ALISON
Job title: Events Manager/Wedding Co-ordinator
What’s your favourite part of your
job?: I love everything about it,
particularly the variety. However,
I must confess that weddings are my
favourite, as each one is different.
I never lose sight of the fact that every
single one is special.
What’s been your biggest wedding
challenge?: We’ve had everything
from ring-bearing owls and dogs, to
wedding cars breaking down and brides arriving more than an
hour late: that always makes the chef happy!
We’ve never had a problem we haven’t been able to solve, though.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened?: The funniest thing
that has happened, was me going upstairs to meet the bride and
groom, I missed the top step and fell flat on my face in front
of them.
Do you go above and beyond the call of duty? Going the extra
mile is part of the job but I do have to think on my feet quite
a lot. A cake once arrived after travelling half way across the
country and, sadly, the bottom tier had collapsed, so I bought
fresh white roses to hide the damage and turned a three tier
cake into two tiers – I’m pleased to say the bride’s mother was
delighted with the end result.
Name: CLAIRE
OAKLAND
Job: Events Supervisor
What’s your favourite part of
your job?: I enjoy all aspects of my
job, especially being part of such a
happy event.
challenge?: Every wedding is a
challenge and unique, and I embrace
each and every challenge as it comes
along. I’ve had to cope with wedding
dress alterations, cake disasters, and
being in two places at once when brides and grooms are arriving
at the same time.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened?: I was standing at
the front of the castle waiting for a bride and groom to arrive.
Their horse and carriage pulled up and just as I gave them their
champagne, the horse had a call of nature in front of me and the
wedding party. Apparently this is lucky for the couple on their
wedding day, but it certainly wasn’t for me.
How have you gone above and beyond the call of duty?:
I would hope that I go above and beyond the call of duty for
everyone’s wedding. Every wedding I have looked after has been
different in its own special way.
Name: RICHARD
Job Title: Head Chef
SANDERSON CHILVER
What’s your favourite part of
your job: Inventing and producing
new dishes and keeping up with
food trends.
challenge: Every wedding has its own
challenges, but one of the trickiest
problems is when the speeches
run on too long or photographers
spend another hour taking pictures.
Our challenge in the kitchen is to ensure that no matter what
happens, the food is at its best, always.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened: A bride had a
French croquembouche wedding cake – which is profiteroles
built into a tower - and the whole thing just collapsed. I was
asked to rescue it, which I did and not only did the bride think
it looked better than before, but she was so happy that when it
came to having her picture taken with it she asked for me to be
in the picture with her – and not her new husband!
How have you gone above and beyond the call of duty: In lots
of ways – I do all the time. I’ve created bespoke traditional
African menus, carried out first aid when people have fainted
on hot days and fixed hundreds of wedding cakes. I’m happy
to, though, because on my wedding day all I wanted was my
amazing wife to have a perfect day and all I want at Lumley
Castle is for all my brides to have the same. So in my eyes
nothing will ever be beyond the call of duty as I will always do
everything I can to make their dreams come true.
Job title: Wedding
Co-ordinator What’s your favourite part of
your job?: I love being a part of the
couple’s special day and helping to
make their ideas and requests reality.
The final details meeting is one of my
favourite parts as I like finding out
about exactly how they envisage their
big day.
What’s been your biggest wedding challenge?: For me every
wedding is as challenging as the next as there is a lot of pressure
to ensure that the day is as perfect as the couple imagined. It is
important I am organised and that I capture every minor detail.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened?: The most
memorable moment was one Thursday morning when I walked
into the courtyard to find the best man trying to clamber on
to a large white horse. He was attempting to ride down to the
bottom of the driveway and collect the bride but had clearly
never ridden before. Needless to say, the horse wasn’t impressed.
How have you gone above and beyond the call of duty?
To ensure the wedding day goes as smoothly as possible, I find
myself in a variety of situations, from strapping brides into their
dresses to consoling them when things get too stressful.
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And so, when the couple decided to tie the knot, the castle
immediately sprang to mind.
They exchanged their vows in front of 65 friends and family
members in the spectacular Garter Suite and Joanne, a 32-yearold parent outreach worker from Gateshead, said: “I will never
forget walking into the room: it just looked so perfect and
magical. I felt I was in a fairy tale – and that feeling stayed with
me right through the day.”
The couple enjoyed the use of the private courtyard, which they
filled with outdoor games for the children and Joanne added:
“It was a beautiful, happy day, which all came together with
support from the staff at Lumley Castle.
“They just couldn’t help enough and we’d both like to thank
them for making our day so magical.”
Originally from Durham,
they both now live in
Lincolnshire, where Senior
Aircraftsman Carl, 26, is
stationed with the RAF and
Jill teaches in a primary school.
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For 32-year-old
lawyer Angela
Hardman, from
Chester-le-Street,
Lumley Castle was almost a home from home.
Yet, for their special day, they returned to the North East and to
Lumley Castle, for what 26-year-old Jill remembers was
“an awesomely beautiful day.”
The couple exchanged their vows in the Scarbrough Suite in front
of around 70 friends and family members before taking their
seats in the Garter Suite for their wedding breakfast – and this
was the moment Jill had been waiting for.
For not only was it the venue for countless Sunday lunches,
Elizabethan banquets and afternoon teas throughout her
childhood, but her mum, Elaine Green, used to work in the
hotel’s bar.
“When I was a child I thought it was the most magical place,”
said Angela, “and that magic was certainly there on our
wedding day.”
“I had such strong ideas about how I wanted the room to be
dressed,” she said, “but because I was unable to be there in
advance to do it myself I had to hand it over to the hotel’s
wedding team – and they did an absolutely amazing job.
Angela and Jonathan, a 35-year-old estate agent, who met on a
blind date – “we were set up by friends” – married at nearby St
Cuthbert’s Church before heading to Lumley Castle for a formal
wedding breakfast for 88.
“We did much of the wedding ourselves, from the single
sunflower table centrepieces to the wedding favours and the paper
aeroplanes we used instead of confetti, so it was all very personal
– it was a truly magical day.”
“The room was decorated so beautifully,” said Angela, “and we
had the most amazing day, surrounded by all our loved ones in a
place which holds so many lovely memories for us all.”
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2015
For not only is Joshua, who
hails from Philadelphia in
the USA, fascinated by English history, but
his stateside friends and family jumped at the
chance to stay in an authentic castle.
Around 52 guests joined 29-year-old hernia care
specialist Rebecca and Joshua, 40, a company
director, for their wedding ceremony in the
hotel’s stunning Scarbrough Suite,
before dancing the night away to a live
band in the Baron’s Hall.
“Our American guests in particular,
thought it was just amazing,” said
Rebecca. “They all stayed at Lumley
the nights before and after the wedding
and just couldn’t believe they were
staying in a genuine castle.
“The wedding really was wonderful
and the setting couldn’t have been more
perfect. Everything went so smoothly –
it really was brilliant from start to finish.”
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When Cheryl and Samantha
tied the knot at Lumley
Castle it really was an allsinging, all-dancing affair.
For not only did the happy
couple exchange their vows
to the accompaniment of a
singer in the hotel’s Garter
Suite, but later, when it was
time to take to the dancefloor in the Barons Hall, they and their
bridesmaids teamed up for a ‘flash mob’-style dance routine to
Uptown Funk, by Bruno Mars.
Cheryl, a 36-year-old nurse and Samantha, 25, who owns a
catering company, shared their happy day with 70 daytime and
200 evening guests and “we wouldn’t have changed a thing,”
said Cheryl.
“The whole day was perfect from start to finish and I can’t speak
highly enough of Keith, our wedding coordinator,” she added.
“We were running slightly late for the ceremony yet he took it all
his stride and the whole day ran so smoothly – he really
was marvellous.
“Our day was everything we wished it would be and more.
I just wish we could do it all again.”
LYNSEY AND STEPHEN WOLFE
2015
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SAMANTHA
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Lumley Castle is steeped in
history, which made it the
perfect choice for bride-to-be
Rebecca Price, from Ryton
and fiancé Joshua Riffe.
2015
For Lynsey Birrell and Stephen
Wolfe, Good Friday wasn’t just
good, it was amazing – because
they exchanged their wedding
vows at the place that meant so
much to them both.
Four years earlier, almost to
the day, 28-year-old shop assistant Lynsey and
Stephen, 29, a marine engineer from Aberdeen,
got engaged at Lumley Castle – so it was the
obvious and ideal choice when it came to their
wedding day.
“We’d been staying overnight at Lumley and
we had just returned to our room when Stephen
proposed to me,” said Lynsey. “It was one of the
happiest days of my life and, as we started to plan
our wedding, we knew it had to be
at Lumley Castle.”
Around 85 guests gathered in the
hotel’s Scarbrough Suite for the
ceremony, which was followed
by a formal wedding breakfast
and an evening reception in the
Garter Suite.
“We had a photo booth – which
was really good fun – and a candy
Ferris wheel and then we rounded
off the night with a firework display,” said Lynsey.
“And, because it was Easter, instead of traditional
wedding favours, each of our guests received a
Lindt chocolate bunny.
“It really was a lovely wedding.”
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When Joanne and
Leon took their
three children to
play in the park,
they would look up at Lumley Castle and tell them tales of
knights and princesses.
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2015
2015
They say there’s no place
like home and, for Carl
Leighton and Jill Camsell,
that certainly proved to be
the case.
ANGELA AND JONATHAN CARVER
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August
24th
April
JILL AND CARL
LEIGHTON
Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale –
and where better to celebrate it than at Lumley Castle? Here are just a few of our happy couples…
JOANNE AND LEON GARNER
28th
August
Image © www.capturedphotography.co.uk
Your Real Life Weddings
at Lumley Castle
&Singer
Happily Ever After
Harpist
J A N E T
B E N N E T T
Congratulations to these and all the other couples who chose to start the story of their
marriage in the fairest, fairy tale setting of them all... Lumley Castle.
A striking gold harp and beautiful voice can give
an unusual and magical touch of class to your
civil wedding, civil partnership, church wedding,
reception, conference or special occasion.
images: www.fyzal.com
Janet Bennett is the official
harpist and singer to the Lord
Mayor of Newcastle upon
Tyne and is presently delighting
audiences world wide with her
music and songs. These can
be used as part of a wedding
ceremony or as background
music during the drinks or meal.
For further help and advice on
how this talented musician can
make your wedding or special
occasion truly memorable,
contact:
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Da niel and Hele
Richard and Sia n Sco
Be n and Kelly Shaw
Bahri and Adele Mustafa by
Gavin Forster
Janet Bennett
13 Broxholm Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5RL
Tel: 0191 276 3019
www.janetbennett.co.uk
Bring Aloe Into Your Life
Grant and Sharon Robson
Robe rt and Gemma Smithson
by Nigel Playe Photograph y
Da n and Laura Ca mm
Sophotogenic wedding ish by
photograph y
I’m Yvonne Walton your local Forever Business Owner. I run my own
business working from home and around my husband and 2 young boys.
James and Rachel Smith
I would love to introduce you to our amazing products and the fantastic
health benefits.
All our fantastic products contain one of the purest Aloe Vera on the
market grown and cultivated, ensuring the highest quality plant possible.
By avoiding the use of herbicides and pesticide, our patented stabilisation
process ensures our Aloe Vera is essentially identical to the inner leaf gel.
This is the key to our success and our passion and commitment to quality
and purity.
OUR RANGE INCLUDES:
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE:
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Fitness & Weight management
Beauty & Wellness
Life Balance
Animal & Home
Our Fitness and Weight Management range has been designed to
support you through every stage of your fitness routine to support you in
achieving and maintaining a fitter and healthier you.
Our luxury beauty and wellness range contains only the finest natural
ingredients, gently complimenting the skin on both face and body.
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A free gift by hosting one of our fabulous pamper parties for you
and your hens, bridal Party or a few friends
Try a basket of fantastic products for a few days for free and
provide some feedback
Or to place an order
Chris and Kristian Davison
Dav id Smith and
Erica Savoriti-Smith
Dav id and Hannah McKellar
by Nigel Playle
If you have a spare 5-10 hours a week, I can also chat to you about
becoming representative yourself and creating your own home business.
Mobile: 07769 299 571
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ForeverLivingYvonne
Website: www.a-better-you.myforever.biz/store
Steve and Nikki Dodd
Tony and Lindsay Hodgson
Paul and Jill Windsor by Kelly Matthews
Neil and Ge mm
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Your Fairy
Godmother
Let us wave our magic wand over
your special day, with a range
of enchanting bridal packages,
specially designed to make your
dreams come true.
The Baroness of
Lumley Package
Bishop of
Durham Package
St George Package
£50.00 per person
£65.00 per person
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Bucks Fizz Reception Drink
Three Course Wedding Breakfast with Coffee and Confection
White Chair Covers
White Table Linen
Typed Table Plan
Typed Menu Cards
Use of Candelabra as a Centrepiece
Use of Cake Stand and Knife
Wedding Co-ordinator
Courtyard Double Room including breakfast for the
wedding couple
MINIMUM CATERING NUMBERS:
Barons Hall and Garter Suite: Daytime x 65 and
Evenings x 100
Scarbrough Suite and Northumbria Suite: Daytime x 30
Black Knight Restaurant: Daytime x 50
PACKAGE AVAILABLE:
Monday to Thursday – January to November
Friday and Saturday – January to March and
October, November
Black Knight Restaurant – Saturday Lunchtime only
Elizabethan
Banquet Wedding
£63.50 per person
Savour a unique atmosphere for your special day in a setting
reminiscent of times gone by. Enjoy period singing and good
humour presented by the Court Chamberlain, musicians
and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court. A feast of fine food,
wine and mead awaits you when you pass through the ancient
portals of this magnificent 14th century castle.
Two Glasses of Mead or Red Wine served with the Feast
Disco and DJ
Barons Hall: Elizabethan Banquet x 80
PACKAGE AVAILABLE:
Monday to Sunday – January to December
(Subject to actor's availability)
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£75.50 per person
Champagne Reception Drink
Two Glasses of House Wine served with Wedding Breakfast
One Glass of House Sparkling Wine served as a Toast Drink
White Chair Covers
White Table Linen
Typed Table Plan
Typed Menu Cards
Top Table Fresh Flower Arrangement
Use of a Cake Stand and Knife
Courtyard Double Room including Breakfast for the
Wedding Couple
Sparkling Wine Reception Drink
One Glass of House Wine served with the Wedding Breakfast
White Chair Covers
White Table Linen
Typed Table Plan
Typed Menu Cards
Courtyard Double Room including Breakfast for the
Wedding Couple
Barons Hall and Garter Suite: Daytime x 75 and Evenings x 100
Barons Hall and Garter Suite: Daytime x 65 and
Evenings x 100
PACKAGE AVAILABLE:
Monday to Sunday – January to December
Black Knight Restaurant – Saturday Lunchtime Only
PACKAGE AVAILABLE:
Monday to Thursday – January to December
Friday and Saturday – January, March and October, November
Black Knight Restaurant – Saturday Lunchtime only
Intimate Package
£100.00 per person Monday to Thursday
Evening Celebration
Package
£115.00 per person Friday to Sunday
£32.00 per person
Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast Room Hire
Bucks Fizz Reception Drink
Two Glasses of House Wine served with Wedding Breakfast
White Chair Covers
White Table Linen
Typed Table Plan
Typed Menu Cards
Top Table Fresh Flower Arrangement
Castle Feature Double Room including Breakfast for the
Wedding Couple
Evening Room Hire of the Barons Hall or Garter Suite
White Table Linen and Napkins
White Chair Covers
Use of Candelabra as Centrepieces
Disco and DJ
Barons Hall and Garter Suite: Evening x 100
PACKAGE AVAILABLE:
Monday to Thursday – January to November
Friday and Sunday – January to March
INCLUSIVE EVENING BUFFET
Freshly cut Assorted Sandwiches
Crispy Vegetable Samosa
BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Sausage Rolls
Garlic Bread
Selection of Nachos with Sour Cream, Guacamole and Salsa
Gilt and Sceptre Suite: Daytime x 8
PACKAGE AVAILABLE:
Monday to Saturday – January to December
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Wedding & Party Entertainments at Their Best! Jaguar XJ
Porshe Cayenne
5 passenger
Hummer H2
16 passenger
All of our vehicles
can come dressed
with ribbons and
silk flowers. We can
also provide a bottle
of complimentary
bubbly for after
the service.
4 passenger
www.lmsentertainments.co.uk www.bondparties.co.uk [email protected] /bondparties @lmsents LMS Events & Entertainments est. 1988 Call Paul, Jane or Charles [email protected] 01642 713010 /lmsentertainments Chrysler 300 Sport
8 passenger
1930’s Style
Open Top Tourer Four Door Beauford convertible
This stunning Beauford has a luxury cream leather
interior. It has extra leg room in the back for the bride
with easy entry. It comfortably seats 5 passengers.
Deborah Haynes Millinery
Designer Hats & Fascinators
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Hats and fascinators
to hire and buy
nReady to wear styles
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Made to order
collection
This Rolls Royce Phantom has captain seats
in the rear so is a 3 passenger car.
It has a stunning ivory leather interior and
looks great with either the Chrysler or
Hummer limousine as an eye catching pair.
Please note all vehicles are available for any occasion.
Call us on 01642 509286 or visit us at www.millenniumlimos.co.uk
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Bespoke and
designer one off’s
Scotts House Farm, Newcastle Road, West Boldon, Tyne & Wear. NE36 OBE
Tel: 0191 519 1601
www.deborahhaynesmillinery.co.uk
OPEN PHOTO BOOTH STUDIO
SIlly Snaps are the ultimate addition to any wedding. With 3 years
experience and friendly staff, the Open Photo Booth Studio is
guaranteed to provide entertainment, fun and lasting memories
for you and your guests to enjoy for many years to come.
Unlike most photo booth companies,
Silly Snaps offer space. Instead of
having your guests crammed into a
small booth, you can have up to 15
people in each photo! This is ideal
for group photos of your bridesmaids,
groomsmen or family. There are a
wide selection of backdrops to suit
your theme or you could choose
the green screen option in which
you and your guests can choose
a picture as a backdrop.
The Open Photo Booth Studio
p
includes professional
studio
lighting, a photographer, on-site
printing, a USB copy of all photos
and a prop box bursting with
fun props, hats, wigs, glasses and
more!
New for 2016, for couples wanting
to add an extra touch of class to
their wedding, Silly Snaps now
offer a Paper Moon Booth Studio.
Silly Snaps have re-created the
Paper Moon Booth, a mobile
photo studio which was popular
in the early 1900s, long before
the ph
photo booth phenomenon
struck weddings around the world.
You and your guests will take a
seat on the crescent moon where
the Silly Snaps photographer will
take unique photos guaranteed to
be the talking point of your wedding.
“We want you and your guests to
have a fun experience that you’ll
never forget. We pride ourselves on
our 5* feedback from all of our
cus
customers.
We love helping to make
unique, special memories that will
last forever.”
- Ryan Davey, Silly Snaps Founder
The Silly Snaps team will ensure
everything runs smoothly and will
capture the essence of your wedding
ph
in the photos.
Your guests will enjoy
a momento of the occasion which they
will take home with them as well as
instantly being able to tag themselves
into the photos with a free optional
Facebook upload.
There are a wide range of packages
to choose from to suit any budget. The
most popular of the packages is just
£250 which offers great value as well
as a 5* service!
REVIEWS
Classic Open Photo Booth Studio - £250
Green Screen Open Photo Booth Studio - £275
Paper Moon Photo Booth Studio - £350
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Visit www.sillysnaps.co.uk
for a full list of packages
“In a nutshell: Silly Snaps is absolutely fantastic!
Brilliant photos! All our guests enjoyed Silly
Snaps and many re-visited several times. Ryan
gave more than 100%, worked tirelessly to
promptly provide professional printed photos
for our guests to take away. He was also very
prompt in uploading the photos to the Silly
Snaps page that same evening so that guests
could view all the photos taken as soon as
possible. I cannot praise Ryan enough and the
efficiency, professionalism, service and
experience he provided us and our guests.”
Nathalie Ruecastle, Darlington
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“Superb service
and amazing value for money!
Couldn't be happier. Would recommend highly
to anyone!”
Paul Webster, Hartlepool
“Everyone loved the photo booth thank you for a
great night.”
Keeley Waterston, Sunderland
www.sillysnaps.co.uk
www.facebook.com/sillysnapsdurham
[email protected]
07446980831

Lumley Castle Wedding Magazine 2016

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