Life Meetings and Events provides an unforgettable setting for your wedding, civil partnership and celebration.

Located within the International Centre for Life – an internationally

renowned science village – we can offer unique spaces in one of

Newcastle’s most central wedding venues.

We agree that your wedding celebration should be individual, exciting

and something you have always dreamed of.

Traditional or quirky, a grand gathering or an intimate occasion, the

choice is yours. Our friendly, experienced events team are here to help

you plan every detail of your special day, leaving you free to enjoy every

single moment.

You will be our only couple on the day so rest assured you will be the

centre of attention.

Step inside to plan your wedding celebrations and let the fun begin!

A B O U T L I F E

Sarah-Jane Ethan Photography

P L A N E T A R I U MDramatic, whimsical and romantic. With its curved walls, 360-degree domed digital screen and

comfortable reclining seats, it’s one of the most impressive and intimate spaces to say “I do”.

You can design your own bespoke ceremony. Select your perfect backdrop – either astronomical

or a cityscape - from our stunning images and let us do the rest. Can’t find what you’re looking for

in our image library? Tell us your dream wedding location and we will do our best to

make it a reality – without stepping foot outside of Newcastle.

T H E S C O T S W O O DThe Scotswood is perfect for larger ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.

This ground floor room is spacious, with high ceilings, mirror balls and minimalist décor

– an ideal space if you are looking for a blank canvas to make your own.

T H E G R A I N G E R A N D M A R L B O R O U G HThe Scotswood can be divided into two smaller spaces – the Grainger and the Marlborough

– to accommodate smaller numbers for both your ceremony and wedding breakfast.

T H E B L A Y D O N A N D G I B B SPerfect for smaller ceremonies to create an intimate dining experience for your wedding party.

The space is also ideal to create a cosy snug for a retreat from a wedding celebration downstairs.

Hire rates for ceremonies are available on request.

O U R S P A C E S

Paul Nelson Photography

Y O U R D A Y A T L I F E

Whether you’re looking for a venue for your ceremony, wedding breakfast, evening reception – or a mixture of them all – we have a range of options for any party size.

Are you dreaming of a wedding at sunset? Getting married abroad and

looking to party with friends and family at home? Or perhaps you just

want a wedding party that’s more informal? Then maybe one of our

late afternoon or evening-only wedding packages would suit you.

We only ever host one wedding at a time – and that dedication to a

personalised service extends to our late afternoon and evening-only

bookings too.

What’s more, there is no charge for room hire for a minimum number

of 100 guests.

C A P A C I T I E S

C E R E M O N Y

W E D D I N G B R E A K F A S T

E V E N I N G R E C E P T I O N

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250You can use a range of rooms throughout your day, to suit the amount

of guests you bring.Sarah-Jane Ethan Photography

1, 7: Paul Nelson Photography; 2, 8: Chocolate Chip Photography; 3, 6: Thomas Jackson Photography; 4, 10, 11: Sarah-Jane Ethan Photography; 5, 12: LovePhoto Photography; 9: LeopardPrints Photography.

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At Life we understand that no two weddings are the same. We have wedding packages in place to guide you in the right direction and to make the process easier. However, these are not set in stone. If you want to kick off with cocktails, have a roast dinner for your wedding breakfast and bacon butties at midnight, then we’ve got you covered.

W E D D I N G B R E A K F A S T

S T A R T E RHam hock and pea terrine, piccalilli and mustard vinaigrette

Asparagus, parmesan, crispy egg and chervil hollandaise (v)

M A I NChicken supreme with fondant potato, butternut squash puree

and crispy sage, served with seasonal veg

Artichoke, mushroom and truffle tart with baby leaves (v), served with seasonal veg

D E S S E R TWhite chocolate and raspberry bread and butter pudding

with pistachio ice cream and vanilla bean custard

Tea, coffee & mints

E V E N I N G F O O D

Pit tray: Pulled pork, BBQ glazed chicken wings and braised brisket

Veggie chilli cheese dogs (v)

Frickles and cauli bites (v)

Jalapeño mac and cheese balls (v)

Loaded pit bean fries (v)

F O O D A N D D R I N K

C O P P E R £ 4 2 . 0 0

• Arrival drink of either a glass of sparkling wine

or a bottle of beer.

• Create your own three course meal from

our menu.

• One glass of house wine with your meal.

• One glass of sparkling wine for your toast.

G O L D £ 5 0 . 0 0

• Arrival drink of either a glass of prosecco

or a bottle of beer.

• Create your own three course meal from

our menu.

• Two glasses of house wine with your meal.

• One glass of prosecco for your toast.

P L A T I N U M £ 6 5 . 0 0

• Arrival drink of either a glass of champagne,

single malt whisky or a refreshing Pimms

served with a selection of canapés.

• Create your own three course meal from

our menu.

• Two glasses of house wine with your meal.

• One glass of champagne for your toast.

S A M P L E M E N U

Prices shown are per person. All dietary requirements are catered for. Costs for evening food available on request.

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1, 4: Sarah-Jane Ethan Photography; 2, 3: Thomas Jackson Photography.

“We just wanted to thank you all for everything. All of our guests were very impressed. All the extra little touches made a lasting impression for us and our guests. We will definitely recommend you to anyone in the future. It was an amazing day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make it all possible!”S T A C I E A N D A L I

“Everything went really well on the day – we were so happy with how smoothly everything went. Our guests were impressed with the food and venue, none of them had ever experienced a wedding like ours before. We loved how the photos turned out! Loved how unique they are, which made them even more special. How many people get to say they have dinosaurs in their wedding photos?!”M E G A N A N D J I M I

“Just wanted to say thanks for everything that you did for us – it was absolutely amazing. We can honestly say it was the best day of our lives; the venue, the food and the staff were all perfect. Nothing was ever a bother for any of you. Everyone was commenting on every aspect including how welcoming and friendly the staff were, and each one helped make our day much more enjoyable and memorable.”R I C H A R D A N D J O H N P A U L

T E S T I M O N I A L SO U R F R I E N D S

T O T A L L Y R E E M

www.totallyreemevents.co.uk

07989 804 089

E L E C T R I C N I T E E N T E R T A I N M E N T / E N E A V

www.electricnite.co.uk

(0191) 482 5096

K A T H E R I N E ’ S F L O R I S T S

www.katherinesflorists.co.uk

(0191) 285 8213

N O R T H E A S T D J

www.northeastdj.co.uk

(0191) 260 0024

P A U L N E L S O N P H O T O G R A P H Y

www.paulnelsonphotography.co.uk

07702 164 735

T H O M A S J A C K S O N P H O T O G R A P H Y

www.thomasjacksonphotography.co.uk

07525 631 027

Many thanks to the couples whose stunning images helped create this brochure:

Carlie and Chris, Colin and Mark, Emma and David, Richard and John Paul,

Sharon and Earl, Vanessa and Sheryl.

Did you know that Life is a charity?

Money raised from weddings supports Life Science Centre and the ground-breaking

medical advances being made on site. So a big THANK YOU for your support.

We would love to meet you! Please contact us to arrange a wedding show around. Our dedicated Wedding Coordinator will give you a tour of our venue, discuss menus and help to guide you through

what’s required for your special day.

M A K I N G A B O O K I N GWe require a £500 deposit to secure the date for your wedding. We can hold spaces

for up to 14 days without a deposit.

Please speak to Newcastle Register Office to check dates and to book your registrar.

Tel: (0191) 278 7878, registrars@newcastle.gov.uk

T H E P L A N N I N G P R O C E S SWe’ll meet again to start making your wedding day a reality. We’ll discuss the finer details

and introduce you to everyone who will be involved in your big day.

If you have chosen to say your vows in our planetarium then we will need to schedule a

meeting for you to choose your preferred images and music. We will then invite you back for

a wedding rehearsal where you will see your planetarium slideshow come to life.

Call our Wedding Coordinator on (0191) 243 8216 or email meetingsandevents@life.org.uk

(Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.)

N E X T S T E P S

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