Your North East Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 49)

Glorious gardens THE BOWES MUSEUM 01833 690 606 | www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk Located in the heart of Teesdale, The Bowes Museum is a hidden gem with a selection of beautiful, elegant and opulent rooms. The French chateau-style property was built from local stone and opened to the public in 1892. Fast forward to now, the location hosts all sorts of weddings. Guests will fall in love with the venue as soon as they enter the stone entrance hall and see the sweeping staircase that leads to the spectacular picture galleries and ceremony spaces. Say “I do” in the beautiful Music Room, which can hold a maximum capacity of 64 guests. The space is picture-perfect, with large windows overlooking the terrace and a collection of musical instruments plus paintings. Or why not exchange vows in the Jubilee Room, which caters to 100 people and features panoramic views overlooking the surrounding area? For larger weddings, the magnificent 19th-century Picture Gallery has a maximum capacity of 200 guests and hosts an unrivalled collection of paintings from around the world. Drinks receptions occur in the Picture Gallery, Music Room or on the stunning terrace overlooking the manicured garden if the weather allows. Wedding breakfasts are usually held in the Picture Gallery, while evening receptions occur in the Entrance Hall and Café Bowes with a capacity of 120 guests. The venue offers marquee receptions for larger evening parties. The in-house wedding team are always on hand to offer support from the initial enquiry right through to the day itself, along with the friendly and experienced hospitality team. The wedding coordinators know that it’s an honour to host someone’s wedding and only holds one per day. When couples pick the Grade I listed venue for their wedding day, they’ll receive complimentary admission to the museum from the date of booking to their first wedding anniversary. Blooming beautiful venues surrounded by nature https://amylouphotography.co.uk 16

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