Our top ten ideas to create a ‘rustic ’wedding
Our beautifully converted barn and gin gang lends itself perfectly for an elegant and rustic vibe, with floor to ceiling glass fronted doors, cosy lighting, original beams, timber and flagstone aesthetics, fairy-lit courtyards and roaring fires, all surrounded by the natural beauty of the Northumberland countryside. Based within a working farm, the setting is peaceful with panoramic views where you can have the whole of Northside Farm exclusively for up to three days. Perfect for spending time with your nearest and
‘Quirky’ weddings are in!
Back in the day when our grandparents and even parents got married, a certain format was followed. A more uniform wedding, or as the Americans like to say, a cookie-cutter wedding. All the same, rolled out, ready to go……. Next! There is nothing wrong that at all but thankfully, times have changed. Couples want something that reflects their own tastes and personalities, having a blank canvas to create a wedding like no one else’s. ‘Quirky’ weddings are in! What defines quirky? We are
What’s the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding coordinator?
It’s the same thing isn’t it? Not quite! When planning your perfect wedding day, there are numerous decisions you must make, and often ask, should I hire a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator, and what is the difference? Many people use the terms interchangeably, assuming they are the same thing. However, their roles, responsibilities, and the scope of services they provide are quite distinct. While a wedding planner and a wedding coordinator both help eliminate potential pitfalls and ensure much-needed peace
Wedding suppliers – why we love to shop local
As a North East family-run business, we believe wholeheartedly in sourcing local produce and using, or recommending, local suppliers, for our business. Our local shops and small businesses have all been hit really hard over the past 24 months. The wedding industry in particular fell on hard times as lockdown restrictions saw the postponement of many ceremonies and receptions. We have always been proud to support our local suppliers from florists and decorators to confectioners and photographers. These people are our heroes,
Top ten reasons to marry at Northside Farm
Here, we outline our top ten reasons to have your perfect wedding day at Northside Farm. 1. Firstly, every couple has their own dedicated wedding coordinator that will be with you from the first enquiry to the day you leave as a married couple. Whether your ideas are traditional, quirky or a mix of both our experienced and creative team will hold your hand at every step of your journey to help turn your dream into a reality. 2. We believe that
Wedding Decor – It’s all in the detail
When creating the design of your wedding, your way, your ultimate goal is to have the decor be a reflection of who you are as a couple and of your style and taste, while also integrating meaningful mementos, favourite colours, and eye-catching trends. Here at Northside Farm, we adopt a ‘no restrictions’ policy so that you can create your wedding and all of your wonderful décor ideas in our circular gin gang ceremony room and in the barn for a wedding breakfast and
‘Wed-cations’ – The rise of wedding weekender
‘Wed-cations’ – The rise of wedding weekender Planning a wedding is all about creating the celebration of a lifetime and often the day goes by so fast and is a busy time trying to catch up with family and friends that you haven’t seen for a while and the whole day can be a bit of a blur. The rise in popularity of three day long weddings has been notable recently, with celebrations with family and friends stretching out across the days
5 Reasons to book the Fairytale Cottages
As we’ve mentioned in Notes from Northside, earlier this year we worked incredibly hard to build four beautiful fairy tale cottages on the farm. We’re very proud of the end result and we loved seeing them in use over the busy summer months. We might be biased, but we think they’re dreamy! Here are five reasons you should book the fairy tale cottages at Northside Farm. 1. With just enough room for two adults, they’re perfect for a romantic getaway or minimoon. 2.
How to plan a cost winter wedding in Northumberland
If spring and summer aren’t your thing, perhaps you’re planning a cosy winter wedding in Northumberland? Northside Farm is a wonderful place to get married all year round, but there’s something particularly magical and romantic about the coldest months of the year. However, there are a few inevitable challenges that go hand-in-hand with planning a winter wedding. With a little preparation and the right team of suppliers, you’ll have nothing to worry about. Here are our top tips. If the forecast is
Autumn Weddings at Northside Farm
Happy New Year! We’re a little late sharing our autumn journal. The end of 2019 was incredibly busy and the days and weeks simply ran away from us. It’s amazing to be back at the start of a new year and a whole new decade. We can’t wait to find out what 2020 has in store for Northside Farm! In the meantime, here’s what we got up to in the autumn. We had so many beautiful autumnal weddings this season. As
