Credit : Photography by Charli

Acklam Hall is proving to be the perfect fairy-tale wedding setting for a growing number of discerning Teesside couples .

Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or larger celebration , you can be sure that its magnificent rooms and sumptuously decorated dining rooms will not fail to impress your guests .

But commercial manager Anna Winkworth believes Acklam Hall ’ s USP to be his team ’ s ability to offer a truly bespoke wedding . The team at the Middlesbrough venue believe in offering a personal service from your first call , right through the planning stage to the day itself , staying with you every step of the way .

They will discuss , advise and ensure that every detail is covered and tailored to ensure that your wedding reception is all you could hope for .

“ We are unique ,” says Anna , recently appointed to her role to cope with growing demand for Acklam Hall ’ s services . “ We have a variety of wedding packages , of course , but each can be amended to suit our clients . We spend time listening to the bride and groom to ensure their day is everything they wish for .

“ We offer the most bespoke weddings , with an absolute professionalism and attention to detail whilst providing couples with luxury they can afford .

“ As a result , nearly every wedding we host has something

different about it . Our weddings have featured a ceilidh and an Alice in Wonderland theme , we ’ ve had singing waiters , a brass band , and guests playing everything from croquet to giant Jenga on our lawns . “ Quite simply , we love to host weddings !” Acklam Hall offers an exciting blend of heritage and splendour , with the elegant Parlour proving a popular choice for wedding services , while the Grand Drawing Room can hold up to 120 guests for larger receptions .

Acklam Hall took its first bookings before refurbishment work on the historic home had even been completed . Managing director Michael Jones smiles at the memory : “ We even had our events manager Kelly giving brides and grooms-to-be tours of the hall in hard hats and hi-vis jackets , so keen were they to be among the first to hold their wedding day here . They put their faith in us to deliver without being able to see the hall in all its glory .

“ We ’ ve enjoyed phenomenal growth ever since . In our first year of operation , we hosted nine weddings . This year , our second , we ’ ll do 30 , and our projection is to increase that to 40 next year . “ It ’ s our aim to be recognised as one of the leading wedding venues , not only on Teesside but across the entire North-East .”

Soon after Acklam Hall opened as a restaurant and wedding venue , the first bride in 100 years walked through an ancient adjoining gate between the 17th Century building and the neighbouring St Mary ’ s Church , where she had wed moments earlier .

Many more magic moments have followed – while Michael and his team look forward to hosting many more in the future .

For more details about weddings at Acklam Hall , visit www . acklamhall . co . uk including details of a winter wedding package from just £ 6,500 . Look out for news of the venue ’ s next wedding fair in Spring 2018 .

Available from Friday 1st to Saturday 30th December

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