Couples left furious after luxurious hotel DOUBLES wedding prices
COUPLES planning to marry at a luxury hotel are furious after it doubled its prices.
They had signed contracts with Matfen Hall to pay up to £10,000 but must now spend £20,000 or find somewhere else.
Chris and Laura were due to wed at the hotel next year but fear losing their deposits to florists if they can’t find another venue in time[/caption]Chris Marshall, 32, and Laura Davies, 31, were due to wed there next year, but fear losing £500 in deposits to suppliers such as florists if they can’t find another venue.
Chris, of South Shields, South Tyneside, said: “We’re devastated.”
Zac Mavin and Beth Roberts, both 26, of Ashington, were left “speechless” after their £7,000 price soared to £20,000.
The Northumberland hotel has new owners who “invested heavily in the wedding experience”.
It said it is honouring 119 bookings this year at a loss of £1.2million, and is “working with couples on a solution”.