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For over 25 years, in the heart of County Durham lies one of the most picturesque settings in English sport. We at Emirates Riverside invite you to come and for the first time get married on our expansive 4 acre pitch. We want you to share the most important day of your life with us. Whether it’s to host your Wedding Ceremony, Reception or Evening celebrations we have the perfect setting and packages to create the day of your dreams.

From a low key intimate gathering, or the largest of celebrations we have the most fantastic situated function rooms which will never fail to impress. All of our suites look out over the beautiful County Durham countryside by the river Wear. Steeped in history from both Chester-Le-Street and the club itself there is wholesome, local and traditional feeling that runs through the core of Emirates Riverside.

Whether it’s a frost bitten morning, or a mid-summer’s night’s dream the backdrop is timeless, with its evergreens spanning across the rich County Durham river bank, your guests will be in awe by the dramatic surroundings.

As a now fully licensed Wedding and Civil Ceremony venue we want to provide you with what your heart wishes. From arriving on site we will look after you until you leave to start your married life. We invite you to come meet the team and see the venue with your own eyes.

  • Come and get married on our 4 acre pitch!
  • Maximum capacity of 200 guests, minimum capacty of 20!
  • Breathtaking view of the River Wear evergreens and Castle.
  • 2 Unique packages tailored to your budget and dreams.
  • Dedicated events designer.
  • Award winning caterers.
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Sporting
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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Catherine Sent on 28/02/2017
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Our Wedding Day was Flawless!

We want to thank you for the incredible work you did arranging our Wedding. From start to finish helping us create the perfect menu of our dreams, you understood our budget and made an amazing effort to accommodate. I loved the personal touches you made, especially the tasting night, this made us feel more confident about the food that was being served and the fact that all the staff were so down to earth and nothing was a problem made us feel really welcome. I will definitely be recommending you to everyone who is looking for a Wedding and want to thank you for making our wedding day flawless.
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Amie Sent on 31/03/2014
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Amazing!

I don't even know where to start with this review.......
Right from booking our wedding over two years ago, the wedding planning has been with us every step of the way and helped us right up till the big day, she was fab!! The wedding it's self was amazing, the staff went above and beyond measure to make our day feel special and nothing to big or small was ever to much to ask. The food was lovely and the selection on the evening buffet was fantastic. We could not of picked a better venue to hold our wedding.....DO NOT overlook it!!!
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Faye Sent on 08/02/2013
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Faye Ashett - Wedding 11.08.2012

It was the best day of my life, most brides leading up to their wedding are very stressed but I had nothing to worry about as my wedding co-ordinator had it all covered & kept in touch the whole time, serving staff were brilliant & very friendly. If I could do it all again I would. Perfection!
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