WEDDINGS | The Garden Station

Weddings

A beautiful restored Victorian railway station in the heart of Northumberland.

A fabulous, quirky, wedding venue set in stunning gardens and surrounded by a magical woodland.

This venue is perfect for an intimate, relaxed day.

We offer a bespoke service which means we can tailor your day to achieve all that your heart desires.

The Garden Station is a truly special place to celebrate your day, no one will forget the magic and wonder of this very special wedding venue. This is a truly unique place you will fall in love with.

The Ceremony

The Garden Station waiting room is registered for both weddings and civil ceremonies.

The legal part of the ceremony must take place in the station itself, however we frequently

have the main ceremony take place in the garden or on the platform.

You simply have to go in to the building and do your "i do's" again to make it all legal!

We have a wonderful team of registrars here in Northumberland who are more than happy

to make the ceremony what you want it to be.

We advise that you contact a registrar directly regarding cost and availability on 01-665-602-870 or visit: www.mynorthumberlandwedding.co.uk alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk

Humanist Ceremonies

For those with no religious belief it’s important that you can mark special occasions like this with honesty, warmth and affection, using words and music that are personal & appropriate to the lives of the people involved.

Every humanist ceremony is special, created specifically for the people involved and is based on shared human values but with no religious elements. The ceremony will be focused on the occasion and the people involved,

there are no strict rules beyond basic legal requirements.

The Humanist celebrant will ensure the occasion is exactly what you and your family want.

A Humanist celebration means that you can get married in a ceremony that reflects your own beliefs, express your vows to each other in your own words; be formal, or thoroughly informal. You can choose your own readings and music which mean something to you, as a couple.

To find out more about Humanist Ceremonies, costs and local celebrants visit:

https://humanism.org.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-weddings/

Pagan Handfasting

A handfasting is an old Pagan custom, dating back to the time of the ancient Celts.

Today, Wiccans and Pagans have embraced handfasting as a part of their wedding ceremony.

There are many variations of the traditional handfasting. After the bride and groom both declare their intent to enter into this union, the hands of the couple are clasped and fastened together with a cord or cords just before, just after, or during their vows are made to one another. The wrapping of the cord forms an infinity symbol. The handfasting knot that is tied is a symbolic representation of oneness between the couple. In a show of unity, they become bound to each other.

We have a magical woodland space for handfasting ceremonies to take place close to the station. So why not have your legal ceremony in the station and follow it with an unforgettable ceremony in the woodland clearing.

For more information about handfasting ceremonies visit:

http://www.handfastings.org/abouthandfastings.htm

The Reception

The Garden Station is a wonderful place for a party!

There are lots of options available, we are happy to work with you to make the day what you want it to be. Popular options include tea parties, buffets, barbeques or even a hog roast at the station. the platform has been a stage for a band and the track bed has been a dance floor covered by a canopy, the options are endless. You could even treat your guests to a 'posh picnic' served in hampers filled with delicious locally sourced goodies.

For larger groups we have the village hall just across the road, which is perfect for a ceilidh. We can even have a marquee set up in the woodland clearing so you can dance the night away in a beautiful woodland setting.

Not quite what your looking for? We are more than happy to recommend local places for your reception.

Have a look at our links page to see some of the wonderful places local to the garden station.

Food

We understand how important food is for your reception, so we can work with you to create a bespoke menu catering to your tastes and budget. We are happy to cater for all dietary requirements and have plenty of experience in providing delicious food for those with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets . Our food is excellent quality home cooking and wherever possible we use local produce and suppliers. We use our beautiful collection of vintage crockery as standard for all food services. For sample menus please get in touch.

Bar

We provide a cash bar serving locally brewed beers, bottled lagers, ciders, red and white wine. If you have something special you would like us to provide such as champagne or sparkling wine for your toast, jugs of pimms or a special cocktail please ask and we will provide you with a quote.

Ice Cream and Sweetie shed

Our Leaning Shed also doubles as our ice cream parlor and retro sweet shop. We provide a selection of nostalgic sweeties and delicious ice-cream provided by wheelbirks ice cream parlor.

Why not treat your guests to an hours unlimited ice cream and sweeties for pudding or a fun afternoon.