Wedding Venue’s Wow Factor Seals Deal for Couple!

12th September 2025

Chloe & Nathan

9th July 2025

The ‘wow’ factor helped Chloe and Nathan Stephenson decide that Lemmington Hall in Northumberland was the right wedding venue for their two-night celebration.

The couple were one of the first to book Lemmington Hall when it opened its doors as a luxury wedding venue for couples to view, two years ago. But it wasn’t even on their original list of venues to visit!

But the stunning Georgian façade with its “Bridgerton vibes” were unmatched by any other. And Chloe, who once worked for a wedding venue in Yorkshire, knew exactly what she did and didn’t want for her wedding.

We ended up on a bit of a road trip,” Chloe explained. “We live in Darlington, but both originally from Newcastle. Our search was based in Northumberland, which made the most sense for us as we knew family would need to travel and we have a love of the area. We saw an Instagram ad for Lemmington Hall and we booked a viewing appointment to tie in with another viewing we already had booked.

“We didn’t realise the venue was so far from the other wedding venues we were viewing! But as soon as we drove up the driveway, we instantly got the wow factor.

“It’s an imposing building and the setting was so beautiful. We left thinking we wouldn’t be able to afford it,” said Chloe.

But the couple couldn’t get Lemmington Hall out of their heads. Especially Nathan!

He said, “Every venue we saw after that, we compared with Lemmington and nothing matched it. And when Chloe asked me which venue I wanted to get married at, I said ‘Lemmington Hall.”

NOTES FROM THE COUPLE

What was it that Sealed the Deal for you?

Chloe: Having worked at a wedding venue, I knew what I wanted for our wedding, and what I didn’t want. We didn’t want to rush in and out like we were on a conveyor belt. So that narrowed down the venue search for us. You felt the exclusivity straight away when the Lemmington Hall team discussed their two-night wedding experience with us.

Nathan: We realised very quickly that we wanted a two-night wedding. And as Lemmington Hall is a summer-only wedding venue, it’s very exclusive with only a limited number of couples able to marry there. We loved that aspect!

Had you Heard of Two-Night Weddings?

Chloe: It was something I’d heard of before. My cousin got married at Lemmington Hall’s sister venue, Ellingham Hall about 10 years ago, where they enjoyed a two-night wedding. For me, there’s nothing worse than being rushed out of the venue the next day because the next couple are arriving early.

Nathan: We wanted to be able to fully enjoy the experience and not be rushing about getting everything sorted. As Lemmington hosts two weddings per week, you are able to arrive early from 2pm the day before and you enjoy late departure at 12 noon the day after the wedding.

Did the Aesthetics of Lemmington Hall Inspire your Wedding?

Chloe: Yes, I think they did. It doesn’t just look like your generic wedding venue and our theme evolved around that elegant and grandiose look of the venue. We chatted a lot with our florist about how the styling would look in the bigger picture and bring everything to life. The venue has a whimsical and romantic feel. I guess it’s a bit of a Bridgerton vibe.

Nathan: We said to our string trio to think “Bridgerton soundtrack” for the music. We wanted modern contemporary with a twist.

Why did you opt for an Outdoor Wedding Ceremony?

Chloe: How can you not – when the grounds are so stunning, especially the Water Garden and West Terrace. I’ve seen plenty of outdoor weddings go awry with the weather and people have had to rush indoors. But that was what I liked about Lemmington Hall, the team plan for two weddings. The indoor ceremony spaces are equally as beautiful as outside. Lemmington is such a tranquil and peaceful setting, you can’t hear any road noise. As you drive up, it feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere and that adds to the exclusive feel, not being overlooked.

How was the Weather on your Wedding Day?

Nathan: The weather was absolutely glorious on the day, which was perfect for our wedding ceremony which we held on the West Lawn.

Chloe: The bridesmaids and some of our guests really caught the sun! The weather forecast said it would be a bit cloudy and grey, but dry. Then suddenly, the sun came out, which I think caught everyone off guard!

Was your Wedding a Big Success!

Chloe: It was, I woke up in the morning and was very nervous, which isn’t like me. But Debbie, Lemmington’s Group wedding and events Manager, reminded me that you don’t get married every day, so it wasn’t surprising that I’d be nervous! I lay in the glamourous golden bathtub in Lady A’s wedding suite to self-regulate in the morning which was relaxing!

Nathan: I felt a lot calmer waking up at our venue rather than having to travel to the venue on the morning. The day went so quickly. First thing, I started thinking about all the little jobs I could do, like moving things up into the groom’s suite, and then our suppliers arrived. It was all happening and then it felt like I blinked, and I was standing in the aisle waiting for Chloe to make her grand entrance.

What did your Guests think about your Wedding?

Chloe: We booked so far in advance that everyone had been anticipating this day for ages! But honestly, we had glowing compliments throughout the entire celebration. Our guests kept commenting how beautiful the Hall and grounds were. As the designated wedding planner in our family, I think everyone was expecting something special from us, and they weren’t disappointed! What really stood out to everyone was how gorgeous the water garden looked during the drink’s reception – there’s something so magical about the relaxing, ambient sound of the water fountain. The whole venue felt so exclusive and intimate, like it was designed just for us. The team were fantastic and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect.

What’s your Advice to anyone Planning an Outdoor Wedding?

Chloe: It’s your wedding so do what you want. Play the music you want, have the food you want and the venue you want. And don’t forget the sunscreen! Oh, and I made a mistake of buying parasols online thinking they’d be useful for the sunshine. But they were useless. They were so small they didn’t cover you at all. Don’t buy things on a whim online!

If you are looking for an Outdoor wedding ceremony or a summer wedding venue in Northumberland contact our team today to arrange a viewing appointment.

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photographer – Sophie Ruck Photography

Videographer – Studio Dark

Registrar – @weddiingsinnorthumberland

Dress – Mia Sposa Bridal Boutique – Designer Morilee Official

Suits – Suit Culture

Hair – Eleanor Jayne Makeup Artistry

Mua – Ness Wong Bridal Hair & Make Up Artistry

Bridesmaids’ dresses – JJ’s House

Florist/Styling – Fleur Couture

String Trio – Scotia Strings

Cake – Bake Make Eat