Wedding Planning

It won’t be long until your Christmas lunch is a tinselly memory and the New Year launches your wedding planning into full-power mode. So, to help you kick-start your dream wedding journey, why not join us at 61 Durham for our Wedding Showcase on Sunday, January 11th, 2026? We’re excited to present this event in partnership with Kiss the Bride and Tees Valley Weddings—bringing together some of the best wedding suppliers in the North East to inspire your perfect day.

If you're asking questions such as “Can a celebrant legally marry us?” or “Is a celebrant ceremony cheaper than a registrar? Or looking for Wedding Ceremony alternatives - Then head to Paul's Blog post below for the low down.

Let me take you behind the scenes with some cheeky confessions from the world of weddings.  And don’t worry - names have been changed to protect the gloriously guilty!

Looking for the ultimate wedding venue? Discover why The Dove Treehouse at Ramside is the North East's hidden gem.

Brides trust us because we are committed to perfection, from the very first consultation all the way to the last touch-up

Attention North East Brides-to-Be! I'm delighted to bring you some fresh 61 Durham Bridal Glamour inspiration in this Styled Shoot

I happened to be asked by Tees Wedding Photographers to be the Wedding Makeup Artist for one of their collaborative shoots at the newly re

So, soon to be Bride, a big Wedding Day tips is to consider a bit of forward planning by delegating some of the responsibilities to your

"#10 Ways to Stay Calm and Stress-Free on Your Wedding Day" Your guide to surviving those Wedding Day jitters. There's no getting away...

I've heard that old saying so many many times over the years, 'As soon as you mention the word weddings, the price goes up'' or 'why do wed

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We pray for that perfect Sunny Day for our weddings, but sometimes in those intense Summer months the heat can be a struggle. In this...

Please can I be a bridesmaid? You know you're in for a treat when you find out that the bride's four legged furry babies are stealing...

With so many makeup artists out there - how do you choose the best makeup artist for your big day?

A unique heartstopping proposal.