THE PERFECT PAIR 

In the hearts of Newcastle Charlotte and Matthew met on a spontaneous night out on the dance floor. After a year of long distance they had their first date in Tynemouth. Six years later they were married!

When it came to their proposal, on their five year anniversary Matthew took charlotte back to Tynemouth where they spent their first date. His ideal proposal at the end of the pier didn't go to plan as three fisherman drinking cans of beer killed his romantic setting idea. So on the walk back down the pier, Matthew found a quite spot and ceased the opportunity - they celebrated with bubbles and good food!

SETTING THE SCENE

Discovering the ideal venue is crucial for a perfect wedding. Charlotte and Matthew were recommended to visit Wynyard Hall and Spa and as soon as they drove up the gates they were in awe of the grounds, the building and the whole atmosphere. Wynyard soon became their go to venue for many celebrations therefore they knew it was always the perfect venue for their wedding.

The fabulous entrance, the long drive through the grounds to the hall, the heritage, the opulent decor in every room that makes you feel like a character in Pride & Prejudice (or Bridgeton for most), the stunning views, the insanely impressive rooms for you and your guests to stay in.

WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE VENUE TO ANY COUPLES LOOKING FOR THAT 'WOW' REACTION FROM THEIR GUESTS...AND FOR THEMSELVES!

CHARLOTTE, THE BRIDE

The theme of their day was based around the colour palette charlotte had chosen - Olive green, forest green, sage green, blush pink and a hint of ivory- chosen from her love for plants. The outdoor ceremony overlooking the lake and the rolling hills complimented this perfectly.

SERVING THE LOOKS

Charlotte had the perfect dress in her head but when trying it on it just didn't feel right. She tried on every style possible and in the end went for a completely different, unique dress with a pop of colour. When she visited Accent Original in Newcastle, her eyes were drawn to the Q'Nique range with colours shed never seen on a wedding dress before. To compliment the pastels in the dress, and as an ode to her Mum’s handmade veil from the 70’s, she decided to have silk pastel flowers stitched into the veil.

Charlotte started to look for a second dress - just something simple and easy to move in. She found her second dress online from an Australian brand called Meshki, and this slick silk showstopper was an ideal evening getup.

 BRIDE Q&A 

The 'you may now kiss the bride' image. We didn't plan what we were going to do. But we both just grabbed hold of each other. We both look so happy in the picture and it captures the moment so perfectly.

How did you feel as you walked down the aisle?

Like I would never stop smiling! When the doors opened, the first thing I noticed were two swans on the other side of the lake, right in the middle of the archway we would be standing under. It felt like a dream.

If you could bottle one special moment of your day to keep forever and relive whenever you needed it most, what would that moment be?

The moment I saw Matthew at the end of the aisle for the first time. I'll never forget that feeling of overwhelming happiness and excitement.

Biggest word of advice to newly engaged couples?

Stay TOGETHER on the day. It's your day and you want to experience it together. Also, don’t get too caught up on the smaller details. You don’t notice them on the day and you we forgot all about the things we pondered over for weeks while planning. Just enjoy the day!

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Don't forget! We are hosting a special LOVE&LUXE Wedding Show at Wynyard Hall on Sunday 5th November, 2023, 12-3pm. Get your tickets here to explore this enigmatic venue in it's Sunday best.