Weddings in South Shields
Everything for a South Shields wedding in one place — venues, churches and ceremony venues, photographers, florists, cakes and more, plus upcoming wedding fayres.
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Wedding Venues
Reception and celebration venues in and around South Shields — hotels, halls and function rooms.
The Customs House
CommunitySouth Tyneside's premier arts venue in a listed building overlooking the River Tyne. Home to a 440-seat theatre, cinema, art gallery, restaurant, and bar.
Hedworth Hall
Food & DrinkVictorian assembly hall turned pub and restaurant in Westoe. Well-regarded Sunday carvery served in a grand period setting with high ceilings. Available for dine-in, collection, and delivery.
Little Haven Hotel
Food & DrinkStylish 62-bedroom hotel at the mouth of the Tyne with views over the river and Littlehaven Beach. The restaurant serves a well-regarded Sunday lunch and is popular for special occasions.
Marsden Grotto
Food & DrinkOne of Europe's only cave bars, built into the cliff face at Marsden Bay with a beach terrace, seafood restaurant, and ten boutique hotel rooms overlooking Marsden Rock. Open daily from noon.
South Shields Town Hall
CommunityGrade II listed Edwardian civic building with an iconic clock tower, licensed for wedding ceremonies. The Reception Room seats up to 120 guests with marble fireplaces, stained glass windows, and decorative plasterwork.
The Sea Hotel
CommunityBest Western seafront hotel overlooking South Marine Park and Littlehaven Beach. The refurbished Bramhall Suite hosts wedding receptions for up to 150 guests, with 34 en-suite guest rooms for overnight accommodation.
Churches & Ceremony Venues
Local churches and licensed venues for your ceremony.
The Customs House
CommunitySouth Tyneside's premier arts venue in a listed building overlooking the River Tyne. Home to a 440-seat theatre, cinema, art gallery, restaurant, and bar.
South Shields Town Hall
CommunityGrade II listed Edwardian civic building with an iconic clock tower, licensed for wedding ceremonies. The Reception Room seats up to 120 guests with marble fireplaces, stained glass windows, and decorative plasterwork.
St Hilda's Church
CommunityThe ancient parish church of South Shields, Grade II listed, standing on the Lawe Top overlooking the Market Place and the river. Part of the Church of England within the Diocese of Durham. Sunday Mass at 9.30am.
South Tyneside Register Office
CommunityThe council register office for South Tyneside, where couples give notice of marriage and hold civil ceremonies, with intimate ceremony rooms including the Barrington Suite and a small garden area for outdoor vows.
Photographers
Wedding photographers serving the area.
Paul Liddement Wedding Stories
WeddingsDocumentary-style wedding photographer based in central Newcastle who has shot over 550 weddings across the North East, Northumberland and Yorkshire.
Geoff Love Photography
WeddingsNewcastle wedding photographer of more than 15 years covering Newcastle, Northumberland and Durham, limiting to around 25 weddings a year.
2tone Photography
WeddingsHusband-and-wife team Nigel and Chrissie Davison offering natural, creative wedding photography across Newcastle, Durham and the wider North East.
Silverbird Photography
WeddingsDocumentary-style wedding photography run by Emily Carey since 2016, covering Newcastle, County Durham and Northumberland.
Mi Amor Photography
WeddingsNewcastle wedding photography (the dedicated wedding brand of Sue Stephenson Photography), offering classic, fine-art and photojournalistic coverage.
Florists
Bouquets, buttonholes and venue flowers.
Marions Florists
RetailLong-established family-run South Shields florist on West Avenue offering modern and traditional bouquets, wedding flowers, funeral tributes and same-day delivery.
The Flower Boutique
RetailCentrally located South Shields florist at Station Approach offering premium fresh flowers, bouquets, wedding and funeral designs with delivery.
Westoe Florist
RetailIndependent florist on Imeary Street in the Westoe area of South Shields offering fresh bouquets, wedding flowers, funeral tributes and local delivery.
Cakes
Celebration and wedding cake makers.
Music & Entertainment
Bands, DJs, string quartets, harpists and ceremony musicians.
Aurora Strings
WeddingsLong-established North East string quartet and trio playing weddings, receptions and corporate events across Newcastle and the wider region.
Andrelli Music
WeddingsProfessional North East string quartet and ensemble for weddings and events across Newcastle, Durham and Northumberland; Best Wedding Musicians 2024 (North East) at the Global Wedding Awards.
Ryan Boden DJ
WeddingsProfessional wedding DJ regularly playing weddings across Newcastle including Gosforth and Jesmond, plus venues across the North East.
Starlight Party
WeddingsNewcastle-based wedding DJ and disco service covering Newcastle, Tyneside, Durham and Northumberland.
North East Soiree
WeddingsCounty Durham-based musicians providing wedding ceremony and reception music across the North East, offering string quartet, jazz and ceilidh options with the same players all day.
Marc & Abi
WeddingsTynemouth-based professional vocal act available as a full band or acoustic duo for weddings, regularly performing at Newcastle venues.
Bridalwear
Wedding dresses and bridal boutiques.
Mia Sposa Bridal Boutique
WeddingsLong-established designer bridal boutique in central Newcastle offering wedding gowns and menswear by appointment, with over 20 years' experience.
You Are Precious Bridal
WeddingsAward-winning designer bridal boutique in Newcastle city centre, established 2010 and run by appointment.
Wedding Cars
Classic and chauffeur-driven wedding transport.
Northumbria Classic Car Hire
WeddingsGosforth-based classic and vintage car hire offering self-drive and chauffeur-driven wedding cars across Newcastle and the surrounding area.
Rickerby Chauffeur Cars
WeddingsNewcastle chauffeur and wedding car company established in 2006, providing chauffeur-driven wedding transport across the North East.
Celebrants
Independent celebrants for a personalised ceremony.
Paul The Wedding Celebrant
WeddingsAward-winning independent wedding celebrant creating personalised, non-legal wedding ceremonies across Newcastle and the North East.
Love Jo Ceremonies
WeddingsIndependent wedding celebrant based in the North East offering bespoke wedding and vow-renewal ceremonies, including across Newcastle.