The Grand Hotel Sunderland Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in the grandeur of The Grand Hotel Sunderland, the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding day in Tyne and Wear.
The hotel holds a license for civil ceremonies
We are Perfectly located by the sea
We have Dedicated & Experienced Wedding Coordinators
We are an exclusive use venue
Get married with a beautiful Sea View backdrop
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £5,500
Price Range: £2,500 - £10,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 80
Standing: 250
Seated Meal: 150
Accommodation
Sleeps: 170
About The Grand Hotel Sunderland
Dreaming of a beautiful seaside wedding, but worried about the cost? Look no further than The Grand, Sunderland! Our large hotel venue offers a stunning beachfront setting perfect for your special day. Accommodate your entire celebration with us! Host your ceremony for up to 190 guests and evening celebrations for up to 220. Our experienced in-house wedding coordinator and event planners will be by your side every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel.
On entrance, the hotel’s sleek and open reception area is filled with light and frames our picturesque stair case, a perfect and popular place for wedding shots.
Our intimate Lowry and Boardroom create a great atmosphere for a Wedding Party of up to 60 guests while allowing you to enjoy the ever-changing impressive views of our beautiful coastline.
The hote is perfectly located by the sea, and Roker Park, a beautiful spot for wedding photographs. We also share the view of the coastlines light house, which can be seen from all 3 of our Corner Suites, with impressive floor to ceiling views.
We’ll ensure your wedding is just how you dream it will be. Throughout your celebrations, our wedding team will be at your side, making sure you enjoy your big day your way.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Receptions Only
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Venue Type
Large hotel
Additional Facilities
Honeymoon suite
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Swimming pool
Onsite car parking
Good Disabled Access
Wedding packages
Venue Setting
Waterside
Coastal
City
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Book your Winter Wedding with us and receive 10% off any of our packages. Valid November and December 2025 and January 2026.
Instructions
Selected dates
Terms and conditions
Book your Winter Wedding with us and receive 10% off any of our packages. Valid November and December 2025 and January 2026. Selected dates and available to new bookings only. Please ask a member of our wedding team for other date availability
Contact & Location
The Grand Hotel Sunderland
Queen's Parade, Seaburn, SR6 8DB, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
FAQs
We are happy to say that we are an exclusive use venue with only one wedding per day taking place
We are fully licensed in all of our function suites for weddings
Biodegradable confetti is allowed in the grounds
We have 3 fabulous Sea View corner suites. They are perfect for photo opportunities!
We have 82 en-suite bedrooms
Why Couples Recommend The Grand Hotel Sunderland
Couples consistently praise the venue for delivering a perfect and unforgettable wedding day, highlighting the exceptional support from the entire team. The wedding coordinators are frequently described as fantastic, responsive, and supportive, keeping couples calm and ensuring every detail is managed seamlessly from planning to the big day. The hotel's stunning seafront location is a major draw, providing beautiful backdrops for photographs along the beach and promenade, in addition to the grand internal staircase. Guests and wedding parties commend the hotel's high standards of cleanliness, with well-maintained, spacious rooms. Reviewers were impressed by the flawless organisation, the quick and beautiful turnaround of the ceremony and function rooms, and the high quality of the food. Many also noted that the wedding packages offer excellent value for money. As an added bonus for animal lovers, the venue is also praised for being pet-friendly, allowing beloved dogs to be part of the special occasion.
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