Have it your way!

We won’t tell you what to do on your big day. Nor will we tell you what you can and can’t have.   At the end of the day we realise your wedding day is all about you and should be how you want it.

At Martino’s Ballroom we will listen to your ideas and assist you in turning your dreams into reality. Our individual approach gives you a unique day that’s undeniably yours, based on your own plans.

Once we know exactly what you’re looking for, we will put together a personal quote that not only fits your plans but also your budget.

Civil Ceremonies

Licenced for civil ceremonies, we can accommodate up to 130 guests. Ceremonies take place in the stunning Ballroom and can be set up and staged any way you choose. Be traditional or be wild and wacky, it's your day so you decide.

Once you have chosen your preferred Wedding Date, we will hold it for you provisionally for two weeks with no obligation; this is to give you time to make other required bookings, i.e. booking the church or registrar. Once you have confirmed your date with us we will require a £100 non-refundable deposit to secure the room. Final guest numbers and payment of wedding invoice are due 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.

 Wedding Breakfasts, Feasts & Buffets

We understand as trends and traditions change, as does people’s expectations of the perfect wedding day. Some choose the traditional wedding breakfast while others opt for a brunch, lunch or a buffet.   We will try our upmost to cater for your requests or for a small charge we will allow you to cater for yourself.

Our set menus are a good guide to help you decide what is right for you and your guests, but most importantly it helps you work within your budget. Add, change or remove whatever you like, we are confident that we will tailor a package to your needs. See menus below.

 A stunning backdrop on our doorstep.

While our luxurious regency style Ballroom provides a great setting for your wedding photographs, Seaham's stunning coastline is located just a short stroll from the venue. Use the rugged character of Nose's Point or the lush scenery found at Seaham Hall for the perfect wedding album.

Whats the cost?

Well that all depends on what you want. Nothing is set in stone at the Ballroom, it's your wedding so we believe that you should decide what you have, not what the venue says you can have. We can help you arrange everything or nothing. Our prices are honest and upfront with NO hidden extras!

Basic Ballroom Hire

Basic Ballroom hire starts at £150 for a half day and £250 for a full day. This price is based on Martinos providing the catering for the event and includes bar staff and waiters.

Want to cater for yourself?

We will allow you to provide your own catering but charge an extra £100 on top of the room hire fee, and require a £100 refundable deposit that is returned once all food has been cleared away and removed from the building.

Master of Ceremonies

If you require a Master of Ceremonies, this can be provided for an additional cost of £125. A master of ceremonies assists in ensuring that the day runs smoothly and all events are conducted in an orderly fashion to your requirements. They are also responsible for ushering guests to the correct places at key times, make announcements and introductions, direct speeches and toasts, and liaise with any photographers/florists/room decorators that you may have arranged.

Appetisers

Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce

£2.95

Breaded Chicken Goujons with a Garlic and Chive Dressing

£3.50

Honeydew Melon fanned onto a Red Berry Sauce

£3.95

Prawns in a Marie-rose sauce on Dressed Salad Leaves

£3.95

Chicken Liver Pate with a Cumberland sauce and Toast

£3.95

Soups

Leek and Potato

£2.95

Chicken and Sweetcorn

£2.95

Roasted Plum Tomato with Basil

£2.95

Cream of Seasonal Vegetable

£2.95

Brown Mushroom and Tarragon

£2.95

Sorbet

Lemon, Lime or Orange flavoured Ice Water

£1.95

Main Courses

Roast Topside of Beef served with Red Wine Sauce

£10.50

Roast Seasoned Turkey Breast, Chipolata Sausage and Cranberry Gravy

£9.50

Roast Leg of Lamb with Minted Gravy

£9.50

Roast Chicken breast served with Tarragon Gravy

£9.50

Roast Chicken breast served with a Creamy Cheese & Chive Sauce

£9.75

Roast Chicken breast served with an Onion, diced Pancetta and Madeira Sauce

£10.00

Sirloin Steak 6oz served with either a Pepper Sauce or a Red Wine Sauce

£11.50

Fillet of Salmon in a Lobster Flavoured Sauce with cherry tomatoes

£10.50

Roasted Tuna Steak with a White Wine, Lemon and Dill Butter

£10.95

Poached Seabass Fillet with Cherry Tomatoes, white wine and garlic butter sauce

£12.95

Vegetarian Dishes

Vegetable Risotto

£8.50

Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne

£8.50

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake with Cream

£3.50

Chocolate Profiteroles with Cream

£3.50

Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce

£4.00

Home Made Tiramisu

£4.00

Children’s Ice Cream

£2.95

Cheeseboard

A Selection of West County Cheeses with Celery, Grapes and an assortment Crackers.

£ 3.95   individual portion

£19.95 large portion suitable for centre of table

Coffees

Coffee with Double Cream and Chocolate Mints

£1.70

Coffee with Double Cream and Petit Fours

£2.25

Children’s Menu

Sausages and Fries

£4.50

Fish Fingers and Fries

£4.50

Chicken Dippers and Fries

£4.50

Cheese and Tomato Pizza

£4.50

Wedding Breakfast Set Menu

Drinks

Bucks Fizz on arrival

Sparkling wine for toast

Starter Course

Roasted plum tomato soup.

or

Chef’s farmhouse vegetable soup.

Main Course

Roast Chicken breast with a tarragon sauce, garnished with seasonal vegetables and a red wine sauce.

or

Oven roast Topside of Beef garnished with seasonal vegetables, potatoes and a red wine gravy.

Dessert

Individual fresh cheesecake served with cream.

or

Profiteroles with cream and chocolate syrup.

Coffee

Coffee with cream and chocolate mints.

Set price £18.95 per head