Novelty Makes Woodland Weddings a Perfect Wedding Choice

45% of people say they have never attended a woodland wedding,[i] so if you are looking for a very different kind of wedding day, which will also create indelible memories for you and your guests, maybe this is the format to choose.

Even more women (57%) have never experienced this very natural kind of wedding experience, staged amongst trees that have a soothing, uplifting and spiritual nature to bring to the big day.

The survey findings come from independent research commissioned by hugely popular Northumberland wedding venue,  Langley Castle, located just a stone’s throw from Haydon Bridge and close to Hexham.  

Langley Castle has a glorious woodland wedding area, made even more appealing because it allows for glimpses of the stunning medieval castle, built in 1350 and still true to its original form, through the trees. With this as the unique backdrop, the castle offers the best of both worlds - nature and fairytale.

Woodland weddings have actually become one of the most popular offerings at the castle, in recent years, sitting alongside its exclusive-use castle weddings, tipi and marquee weddings and elopement-style weddings for two.  Despite this, woodland weddings are still a best-kept secret.

Langley Castle’s magical woodland wedding grove is approached by a natural pathway, illuminated by sympathetic natural lighting.  If brides wish, fairy lights can adorn its ambience-filled arena, on the big day, whilst floral decorations often hang from branches in recycled jars or in other display vessels.

The woodland wedding grove has seating made from storm-damaged trees from the estate and the floor is formed of wood chippings, again made from  Langley’s own fallen timber. It is surrounded by acres both wooded and lawned areas, in which other activities can take place, from bushcraft to wedding photography.

The dedicated woodland wedding area is close to the castle’s front door and entered through an archway, which can be stunningly decorated with flowers in the bride and groom’s chosen colours, to create an eye-catching feature.  This  tucked-away wedding location has a true touch of the ‘Secret Garden’ about it and, when the wonderful scent of the trees mingles with the magic, a woodland wedding is truly spectacular.

Decorated as much or as little as the bride and groom wish, whether with cushions, bunting or other additions, the woodland wedding area can be personalised just as desired.  Whether you wish to be piped in by bagpipes, or have a harpist playing for that true Maid Marian feel, it’s entirely your choice.

The woodland grove is also conveniently located close to the Langley Castle tipi, which can become part and parcel of the woodland wedding day, if desired.  Similarly, the nearby summerhouse can be transformed into a gin or Prosecco bar or be just another lovely location for wedding photography.

Given how many people have not yet experienced a woodland wedding, this is your opportunity to provide them with a thrill they can talk about for years to come.  With the added incentive of having all of this set at a venue that evokes goosebumps the minute awe-inspired guests get their first glimpse of the castle from the driveway, there is every reason to choose Langley Castle for your amidst-nature wedding.

Call the wedding team on 01434 688888 or visit www.langleycastle.co.uk for more information and start to plan your exceptional and ‘something different’ woodland wedding.                                                                                                                                              

[i] Research of 1000 adults was carried out by Censuswide, on behalf of Langley Castle Hotel.

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Editors notes

Langley Castle, built in 1350, is located in Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland and is one of the few authentic, fortified medieval castles in England. It has a rich history, with strong links to Jacobite rebellions, is located just a stone's throw from the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall and boasts features including battlements, seven-feet-thick walls, window seats set into the walls and the best example of medieval garderobes in Europe. It is one of the most exquisite wedding venues in the north and also offers a wide range of options when it comes to exclusive use, with the castle being available for weddings, family celebrations, Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs, D&D-style events and a wide variety of corporate functions.