Your North East Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 34)

16 QUAYSIDE EXCHANGE The Quayside Exchange is a historic Grade II listed venue located close to the heart of Sunderland city centre. Boasting large Georgian windows with beautiful views over the River Wear, the front of the building is tastefully decorated with colourful plants and benefits from a large arched glass entrance. Outside, at the back of the venue, you’ll also discover a spacious private terrace. Marry in The Grand Room, which lives up to it name. Hosting up to an impressive 250 guests, if you imagine the fairytale wedding room you’ve been looking for for your whole life, then this is the room for you. There’s also the contemporary Tempest Suite, complete with mezzanine area and a stylish central bar (220 guests), or the beautiful Vaulted Suite, with original exposed brick walls, crystal chandeliers and concealed lighting (120 guests). The Vault also leads straight on to a private riverside terrace, creating a perfect suite to wow your guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: quaysideexchange.co.uk 0191 5144574 ROKER HOTEL With outstanding views of Roker coastline and its calming seaside exterior, the Roker Hotel offers contemporary unique interior decor with a tempting choice of food and drink. Quirky and different, their motto is to never host two weddings the same. From huge celebrations in its grand ballroom to intimate ceremonies in its boutique bistro, the Roker can make it happen. Wed in the Let There Be Crumbs suite for parties of up to 30 guests. Its exposed brickwork and crystal chandeliers provide a stunningly quirky setup for any ceremony and wedding breakfast. There’s also the Six Soldiers Suite, a grand ballroom that can host up to 350 guests for a larger ceremony. Its classically stylish features create an opulent ambience, and the crystal chandeliers and arched statement windows create the most beautiful wedding space. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: rokerhotel.co.uk 0191 567 1786 14photographers.com 14photographers.com