Scores of couples have had their big day at the new £42million venue since tenants, including Sunderland City Council, began to move into the site at the end of 2021. Here's a look at what it's like to get married at the new landmark building.

5. Happy Couple
Rebecca McKenna and Victoria Mitchell are among the scores of couples who have got married at City Hall since it opened. They tied the knot in the Register Office last October. | submitted

6. Riverside Room
The Riverside Room is the fourth of the four options and has a contemporary look. | submitted

7. Vow renewal
Michael Oduburu and Chindilim OBI repeated their vows and made their wedding official in November. | submitted

8. Great backdrop
The communal areas at the new City Hall also make for a great backdrop. Mr and Mrs Collins' wedding photographed by Callum Grace (@_Lux_Photos on Instagram) | Callum Grace