Congratulations!
Now let the fun commence, but don't forget we are with you every step of the way. Most important first steps are to set a budget and make a guest list.
Give the team a callWedding planning is one of the most exciting experiences of your life, however it does come with many many stressful moments. Our happily ever after team are here to help! With many years of experience in all things weddings, our team are only ever a phone call, email or visit away.
Now let the fun commence, but don't forget we are with you every step of the way. Most important first steps are to set a budget and make a guest list.
Give the team a call
We have a range of different wedding packages to suit your budget and themes, varying from season and day of the week. Don't forget to look out for our special offers that appear throughout the year.
Brochures and Packages
Contact our dedicated wedding team, we are excited to hear about your dream wedding. We will discuss your wedding in detail and show you around all our different spaces, together figuring out which is best for you. Come prepared with an idea of the time of year you would like to get married and your estimated guest numbers.
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We can provisionally hold your dream date for two weeks, take this time to contact Durham Registry Office: 03000 266 000 or your chosen church. This is also a good time to think about who you want in your bridal party and to decide on your style, theming and colours. Once you are ready to confirm, we need £1000 deposit to confirm. Then its time to send your save the dates!
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At around 11 months to go, we recommend booking:- Photographer/Videographer Entertainment - Don't worry about a DJ, we have this covered in your package Florist and decor Cake Hair/make-up
Supplier Spotlight
Your 25% balance is due 6 months after you pay your deposit..
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At around 8 months before your wedding assemble the girls...it's time to go bridesmaid dress shopping. Don't forget about the menu, it's also time to buy/arrange hire of the suits. Its a busy month as we would also recommend visiting your florist and deciding on your flowers.
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The countdown is on! At this point you should be: Sending your invitation Booking transport if needed Deciding on ceremony music PS. Your 50% balance is now due
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5 months before...take a visit to your local travel agent and book your honeymoon
Supplier Spotlight
Time to go shopping again...this time it is for wedding bands. It is also a good time to visit your cake supplier to decide on your cake and to have a hair and make up trial. Whilst looking glam why not visit Hardwick Hall Hotel for a glass of fizz and afternoon tea.
Cake and Fizz
3 months to go....it is now time to book your final details appointment with our wedding team. At this appointment you will discuss final numbers, menu choices, dietary requirements, timings, colours, themes and entertainment. Have you thought about wedding favours?
Time for those final tweaks at your dress fitting.
Time for the final ticks on your to do list... Confirm all details with suppliers (including us!) Create your table plan Pick up wedding suits Wear in your wedding shoes Your 100& balance is now due
Hopefully the nerves are holding, you are on the final stretch... Drop off your favours with our wedding team, we will take care of all the setting up for you, its now time to relax! Order a healthy meal from The Rib Room, relax in the hot tub with your girls in the celebration suite and get an early night..
