WEDDING OPEN EVENING
The Grand Hotel Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, SR6 8DB
15th of October 2026
5PM-7PM
FREE
Join us for an evening of cocktails, canapes, Goody bags and all things wedding and a chance to meet some of our hand-picked wedding suppliers.
About the Open Evening
Join us for an evening of cocktails, canapes, Goodey bags and all things wedding and a chance to meet some of our hand-picked wedding suppliers.
No appointment required – just turn up :) We hope to see you there.
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Contact & Location
The Grand Hotel Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Sunderland, SR6 8DB
About The Grand Hotel Sunderland
Set on the seafront with views over Whitburn Sands and within a few miles of Sunderland city centre, the Grand Hotel Sunderland combines hotel accommodation with wedding facilities tailored for larger gatherings. Couples can book wedding receptions for up to 220 guests, with space shaped to suit a range of arrangements and preferences.
The venue forms part of a larger hotel that offers onsite parking and a mix of leisure and dining facilities for guests. Weddings sit alongside other hotel functions, and the location’s position directly by the beach means the promenade and coastline become part of the day’s backdrop rather than a distant setting.
Ceremonies and celebrations take place in hotel event spaces designed to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger tablescapes, with reception areas adaptable to the number of guests up to the published maximum.
Accommodation is integrated into the site, allowing couples and guests to stay overnight without moving between locations. The hotel also features dining and leisure areas that can support events before or after the formal wedding portions.