Venue Spotlight: Timeless Beauty at Langley Castle

Ever thought what it would be like to get married in an actual castle? Well…wonder no longer as we’ve been chatting directly with the team at Langley Castle, a stunning 14th century Medieval castle found just outside Hexham.

In this blog, the team from Langley outline what you can expect from this stunning venue, and why you should be considering it as a potential venue for your ceremony too!

As north east wedding photographers, we love Langley Castle as its full of amazing nooks and crannies that make for some truly stunning photos.

This blog also features our own work at Langley Castle, taken at an elopement wedding for the lovely Michelle & Ian early in 2024.

Anyway, let’s get to the questions, shall we?

Feel like a king and queen (or king and king or queen and queen!) for the day with a wedding at Langley Castle!

Q: In a nutshell, tell everyone what makes Langley Castle stand out amongst all the other wedding venues in the Northeast.

Langley Castle: We have an amazing, stunning location and castle setting, award-winning food, dedicated team of wedding specialists to support you on the day, and fabulous five star reviews from couples and guests!

Q: Let’s talk ceremony room – what makes yours truly unique?

Langley Castle: You can hire the castle for exclusive use for your wedding, we also do two person elopement ceremonies, and can provide on site accommodation with 28 bedrooms on site, no need to transport your guests to their hotel.

Q: Tell us more about the accommodation options Langley Castle offers to wedding guests/bride and groom.

Langley Castle: We have a number of stunning 4 poster suites within the Castle, with deep window seats and very unique bathrooms, with spa showers, jacuzzi baths and even a private sauna in the Radcliffe Suite which is usually used as the bridal suite for couples. We have further Castle View lodges and suites in the grounds which have a beautiful view of the Castle.

Q: What food options do you have available for evening meals and/or food later on the evening?

Langley Castle: We can tailor your food requirements around your needs. We have a fully functioning restaurant that can cater for your guests, with any allergies or dietary requirements taken into consideration. Whether it’s a buffet or a sit down meal, we can make it work for you and your budget.

Q: What’s the most quirky and interesting thing about Langley Castle?

Langley Castle: It's a beautiful location for a wedding, with great photo opportunities and unique wedding suites and bedrooms, for exclusive use weddings, you can stay like a King and Queen in a beautiful castle wedding location with private use for you and your guests.

Q: Tell us a bit about wedding deals that might be on offer to brides and grooms at the venue.

Langley Castle: All of our weddings are tailor-made to your requirements, set packages can be found here: https://www.langleycastle.co.uk/en/weddings/

Q: Can you cater to weddings of all sizes, or do you only offer larger weddings?

Langley Castle: Wedding parties can be from 2 people up to 50, we can cater for larger parties, by request.

Q: Any pro tips for brides and grooms on where they should be having their best photos taken at Langley Castle?

Langley Castle: On the battlements, such an amazing view from the top of the Castle, we also have windows seats in the main drawing room which make a stunning backdrop for photos.

Q: Can you give us an outline of how a typical wedding day works for brides and grooms who might be interested?

Langley Castle: Each wedding is different, we work with the bride and groom to make sure everything is covered from arrival to departure.

Q: Let’s talk about the team at Langley Castle – for example how do wedding coordinators and the wider team all work together to make a special day extra special for the couple?

Langley Castle: The team at Langley Castle are experienced in making your day extra special, from setting out the wedding ceremony, to making sure everything is right on the day, many of the staff have been working at the Castle for a number of years, they go above and beyond for each wedding party to make sure their day is perfect.

Q: Are there any extras that Langley Castle offers to brides/grooms that they might want as part of their wedding day?

Langley Castle: Fireworks, extra catering, disco, chair covers, flowers, pipers, musicians… you name it - we have a trusted list of suppliers that we can bring in to support your individual requirements!

Don’t miss the chance to get your other half in the stocks for the day too!

Q: Do you offer tours? If yes, tell us a bit more about what people can expect!

Langley Castle: We have two wedding showcases, one in October and one in February each year, however, we can give the bride and groom, and family members a tour by appointment.

Q: How can interested brides and grooms best get in touch with the team at Langley Castle?