Friday Evening Welcome Drinks

Holy Island, Northumberland

Wedding Day!

Holy Island

Arrive on the island

St Mary the Virgin Church

Ceremony

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Drinks Reception

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Scran and Dancing

Our Wedding

The year was 2007. At 11:35pm, in a dark nightclub in Newcastle, an Armenian-Lebanese-Geordie met a smiley Northerner for the very first time.They didn’t know it then. How could they? That brief moment would turn out to matter far more than either of them realised.Life moved on. The world spun. Years passed, and whole chapters unfolded separately. There were adventures, changes, and plenty of growing up.Then, when the timing finally made sense, they found their way back to each other.Reconnected by algorithms, perhaps, but what followed felt far more natural than that. From the very first conversation, it was easy. Familiar. Within a year, they had bridged the gap of time with stories, shared memories, future plans, and a lot of laughter.A mutual love of family, friends, adventure, excellent food, diving into the deep end, climbing high, skiing fast, and of course Max, brought them closer with surprising speed.One year after reconnecting, eighteen years after that night out, they both arrived at the same conclusion. This was it.The settings might be dramatic: a proposal on the side of a cliff in Morocco; a wedding on a remote island cut off by the tide. A life filled with movement and adventure.But at the heart of it all, one thing has been constant. Certainty.Which brings us to today.To a wedding that marks the start of the next chapter. A day shared with the people who have shaped them, supported them, and cheered them on. A celebration of a story that took its time and turned out exactly as it should.Right here.

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Wedding Party

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Important. If you would like to stay on the island, please read the below message: We are so excited and grateful for you to be sharing this special day with us. As accommodation is very limited on Holy Island, we have pre-booked every hotel room available on the island to ensure that as many people as possible can stay on the island, should they wish to. Please find accomodation options in this <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wpc3L4DhTHq58s9nx49OOt_I8vJQOE6mLPYZwDVXVSo/edit?gid=1377119215#gid=1377119215" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spreadsheet</a>. Please also be assured that we have chosen this date based on tide times, and so it will be possible for you to stay on the mainland, as taxis will be able to drive on and off the island from early evening. If there are a group of you wanting to stay in accomodation together, these are some good holiday cottage websites that cover most of Northumberland:- https://www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com- https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk- https://www.sykescottages.co.uk Getting on and off the island Holy Island is served by taxis from Alnwick, Seahouses and Berwick-Upon-Tweed, and the island will be accessible for pick-ups and drop-offs. Here are some taxi options: BerwickWoody's Taxis - 01289 547009 West End Cabs - 01289 303050Basher's Cabs - 07401 304764 AlnwickAA of Alnwick - 01665 606060Alnwick Wizard Taxis - 01665 663709Sovereign Taxis - 07553 360662 SeahousesHunters Taxis - 01665 720400Park's Taxi Hire - 07919215912 Trains, planes and automobiles The closest train station is Berwick-Upon-Tweed, closely followed by Alnmouth. For those flying, Newcastle and Edinburgh are the closest airports to the island. From there, you’ll need to continue by train or car to reach the island. Northumberland is big, so if you're staying for longer than just the wedding we would advise having access to a car so that you can make the most of the trip and enjoy our beautiful county!

Travel & Accomodation

For those coming from far and wide to Northumberland, and for anyone discovering this corner of the world for the very first time, here are a handful of our favourite things to do while you’re here, especially if you’re staying either side of the wedding. We hope you get to explore a little! Soak Up the Coast- Bamburgh Beach: this is a long, windswept stretch of golden sand with the backdrop of Bamburgh Castle. Perfect for a bracing morning walk or a swim if you’re feeling brave. Rumour has it that it has just been voted number one beach in the UK by TimeOut magazine. - Boat Trip from Seahouses: hop on a boat from Seahouses out to the Farne Islands. You’ll get the chance to see puffins, seals, and if you’re very lucky, dolphins too. It’s a very special Northumberland experience. - Dunstanburgh Castle: this is a gorgeous coastal walk that rewards you with the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle as a backdrop! You can walk to or from Craster, and reward yourself with a drink or a bite at The Jolly Fisherman. Which leads us to... Eat Well!- Creel &amp; Reel: this is an unassuming food trailer in the parking area between Bamburgh Castle and Seahouses and offers brilliant seafood lunch options. You MUST try their bacon and scallop sandwiches. - The Ship Inn: is a great pub in Low Newton-by-the-Sea, with delicious crab sandwiches that are fantastic to follow a coastal walk! Other Activities: - Bamburgh Golf Club: this golf course offers one of the most scenic rounds you’ll ever play. Think dramatic coastal views. - Alnwick: has lots to explore. Visit Alnwick Castle, explore Alnwick Gardens, or Barter Books (one of the UK’s most beloved bookshops!). -Ad Gefrin: a whiskey distillery in Wooler with a fantastic museum and restaurant. -Cragside: Worth the drive. Cragside is a historic National Trust mansion nestled in Northumberland National Park. This pioneering home was the first house to ever have electricity and is filled with Victorian gadgets for "modern" living. With man-made lakes, waterfalls, and beautiful gardens. Keep it in the family:- Pilgrims Coffee: The best cafe in Northumberland and also conveniently placed on Holy Island. Andrew and Vicky roast their coffee and bake all the delicious treats on the island. - Pilgrims Gelateria: Free from everything but flavour! Charlotte's Ice cream is made with oat milk. One for the vegans! Use the discount code TOSHGETSHITCHED for 25% off all Mundy produce over the wedding weekend.

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Registry

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