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Wedding Venue Durham: Your dream day at Radisson Blu

A magical waterfront wedding venue in Durham – welcome to Radisson Blu Hotel, where memories are made and dreams come true!

With a licence for civil ceremonies, a wide range of stunning spaces for dining and partying, and a renowned wedding planning team, Radisson Blu is the perfect wedding venue choice in Durham City.

Durham wedding venue Radisson Blu Hotel

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Your Something Blu

The most important day of your life should be held in a place that will be remembered for all of the right reasons.

Offering you the perfect venue from day to night, we host everything from intimate weddings to lavish ceremonies for over 200 people.

From the moment you enquire, our experienced team will ensure you’re in safe hands, planning a perfect, stress-free day, leaving you to relax and enjoy every moment.

Celebrations and Ceremonies

With one wedding per day, you are the centre of our attention.

Whether you choose to marry in our licensed venue or join us for your celebrations afterwards, we can create an enchanting day for you.

Each and every wedding is unique - we will make sure your day is as individual as you are.

Radisson Blu Hotel wedding venue in Durham city centre
Seam Suite, Radisson Blu meeting room in Durham

Eat, drink and be married

Our chef will ensure your guests are served mouth watering food and drinks from welcome canapes to your wedding breakfast and, evening buffet or carvery if required.

Select from a range of tailored packages or let us to create a bespoke menu, exactly to your taste.

Our private bar area is the perfect place to welcome guests with a drinks reception before moving through to our fabulous suites.

Picture Perfect

With a stunning location overlooking Durham Cathedral and the River Wear, no venue can rival our city skyline and riverbank photograph opportunities.

If you’re looking for something different – Crook Hall Gardens is a few steps from the hotel offering beautiful landscapes, archways and gardens.

If the weather isn’t on your side, our stunning interior offers a light airy environment to create contemporary stylish pictures.

Get married by Durham riverside at Radisson Blu Hotel

Waterfront Wedding Package

Our 2025 special wedding offer starts at just £79 per person for 60 guests or more. Package options for intimate weddings are also available.

The Waterfront Wedding Package includes:

  • Red carpet arrival
  • Auger reception room hire
  • Exclusive bar and reception patch
  • Manned cloakroom
  • Easel for your seating plan
  • Complimentary menu tasting for the wedding couple
  • Three-course wedding breakfast with tea and coffee
  • Renowned Radisson wedding management
  • Master of ceremonies & catering team
  • State-of-the-art in-house PA system and microphone for your speeches
  • Smart, elegant white table linen and napkins
  • Candelabra centerpieces and number stands
  • Stylish white dance floor and staging
  • Complimentary overnight accommodation for the wedding couple
  • Discounted wedding rate for guests
  • Complimentary anniversary stay for the wedding couple

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