There will be many couples who decided to take that step forward in their relationship over Christmas and get engaged. Whether it was a ring in the Christmas tree or a flashy affair on New Year’s Eve, for many, the passion to get things moving will be at the forefront of your mind.
Planning a wedding is said to be among the most stressful events for couples. Whether it’s finding the perfect things to wear, deciding on the menu or the guestlist and of course, picking a venue.
Across Newcastle and the north east, there is an abundance of venues to pick from, whether you want something exclusive, something romantic or something unique. Here, we’ve found eight unique wedding venues right here in central Newcastle.
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St James’ Park
Football fans unite! If what you share with your partner is a love of the Toon, then is there a better place to tie the knot?
Happy couples can celebrate their perfect match with pitchside wedding photographs and black and white table linen.
Tyneside Cinema
Swapping football for film, the vintage and traditional Tyneside Cinema is ideal for cinephiles. Silver screen fans can opt for a simple service or create a cinematic experience with a more adventurous ceremony incorporating film and music.
All of the screens at the Tyneside are licensed for civil ceremonies, including the Classic Cinema, brimming with beautiful 1930s art deco features and Electra Cinema with its enormous cinema screen for a wedding of truly cinematic proportions.
The Great North Museum, Hancock
Get married next to a dinosaur, need we say more? There are also elephants and Egyptian mummies in attendance too.
Couples can choose an intimate service around the venue’s full-sized T-rex replica skeleton and enjoy their meal surrounded by the quirky and eclectic wildlife displays.
The Discovery Museum
Celebrate the spirit and story of Newcastle at the ideal venue for anyone proud of their local roots. Tie the knot in the Discovery Museum’s impressive Great Hall or alongside the fastest steamship in the world and celebrate the night away in the Science Maze.
The Laing Art Gallery
For the cultured art lovers among you, the Laing Art Gallery offers a beautiful baroque venue filled with world-class art. This sophisticated venue is ideally suited to an exclusive and intimate occasion with your nearest and dearest.
Biscuit Factory
For those who want a romantic venue that is still close to the city centre, you can’t go wrong with the Biscuit Factory. Combining historic Victorian architecture with contemporary art, it is a stunning place to say ‘I do’.
Newcastle Castle
Who hasn’t dreamt of one day walking down the aisle and getting married in an actual castle. The enchanting venue can be all yours for your big day, with the 17th-century chapel and gaol among the spaces available for your celebration.
The Common Room
This unique heritage building was home to the engineers and industrialists that made the North East the powerhouse of the industrial revolution and is inspiring the next generation of innovators and engineers. Striking rooms like the stunning Wood Hall or the beautiful Lecture Theatre mean that your wedding day will be fabulous and the photos will be stunning.
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