Wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall in Sheffield - Isobel & Tom
When I first met Isobel and Tom in the middle of nowhere they thought they were meeting a kidnapper. Dark clouds started gathering over Higger Tor and my wiper blades cleared first drops of rain from my windscreen when I pulled over next to Tom’s car. I put the side window down and nodded. Some time later I photographed their Wentworth Church and Whirlowbrook Hall wedding.
Before the wedding
Tom and I met in Sixth Form in 2012. We were best friends for around a year before we decided to start dating after a trip to Edinburgh for the university open day. In 2018, we returned to Edinburgh for a weekend away to celebrate my birthday. It was on this trip that Tom asked me to marry him on the top of Edinburgh Castle. The weather was terrible, but that did not put a damper on the day.
We started wedding planning straight away. We were so excited to start our lives together as the Marrows! After booking our Whirlowbrook Hall wedding, one of the first things we organised was our wedding photographer. As soon as I found Michal’s blog I knew I wanted him to take our photos. I loved his natural style and how he was able to capture the couples’ love and individuality.
We met in the middle of nowhere to have our Peak District engagement photoshoot. I can remember joking with Tom that we might be meeting a kidnapper, because we literally met of the side of a road. However, the location and photos turned out amazing. This was great considering the weather was not on our side. Michal put us both at ease as we aren’t really posey people and we were quite nervous.
A relaxed boho wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall in Sheffield
Tom is a massive fan of ‘The Peaky Blinders’, so he wanted his suits to have that kind of vibe. I wanted to have a relaxed boho wedding with pops of colour.
We kept the decorations at Whirlowbrook Hall very neutral. I wanted the venue to look fresh, crisp and wild. We dressed the venue in lots of greenery, fairy lights and polaroid pictures. Most of the florals in the venue were quite neutral and green. I also pressed lots of flowers to use in DIY projects around the venue. It was important to us that our wedding celebrated our relationship.
In the run up to the wedding I started learning how to do calligraphy. This saved me so much money in the long run, as I made the outdoor welcome sign, order of the day, seating plan, table number and place settings.
My favourite DIY was definitely my place settings. I found pictures of us with all our guests, wrote their names on them and then wrote a message on the back explaining what they mean to us and thanking them for their contribution. It took a lot of time but it was worth every minute!
Don’t compromise just research alternatives/DIY options. Also, once you have sorted your wedding stop looking at Pinterest. There is only so many things you can buy or create!
Wentworth Church ceremony details
We got married at Wentworth Church, which was really special as I can see it from my childhood bedroom. I also went to Wentworth School, so spent a lot of time as a child in the church dreaming of my future wedding. Wentworth Church is truly a dream place to get married in as it is beautiful, so we didn’t really dress the venue. This saved us lots of money and time. I made the welcome sign that we placed outside the church on my wedding day, as I wanted to make sure nobody used their phones or cameras during the ceremony. I was quite happy with it for a rushed job at 9am!
I walked down and up the aisle to the Church’s organ. Throughout the service, we sang ‘Morning has Broken’ followed by ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ and then finally ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’. These hymns were particularly special to us, as they reminded us of loved ones who could not be there. One of our best friends read ‘Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare’ which was really special as I had studied it in university whilst we were long distance.
Wentworth Church and Whirlowbrook Hall wedding photography
Check out this awesome wedding that finished with a magical sparkler wedding send off and a lots of fun on the dancefloor. Take your time to scroll down to view this beautiful ceremony at Wentworth Church and Whirlowbrook Hall wedding reception.
About Whirlowbrook Hall wedding venue
What a stunning location your big day! Just off Ecclesall Road South Sheffield only 4 miles from Sheffield City centre and 2 miles to The Peak District boundaries. Built in 1906 as a manor house, Whirlowbrook Hall preserved lots of the original features and is one of Sheffield’s hidden gems when it comes to wedding venues. Worth noting bout 40 acres of beautiful gardens as well. Whirlowbrook Park is a perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. It definitely deserves a place on my list of favourite wedding venues in Sheffield.
What was your first dance and why?
Our first dance was ‘Baby I’m Yours’ in the style of Arctic Monkeys. We chose this song after much deliberation as the words just fit us so well. I particularly like the line ‘I’ll be yours till the poets run out of rhymes’, as I am poetry fanatic. Tom also used to buy me books of poetry whilst we were at uni. He would post-it note the poems that reminded him of me and why. It was extra special as my sister and Tom’s best friend performed whilst we had our first dance.
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Other suppliers:
Bride’s gown: Willowby by Watters ‘Adeline’ Wedding Dress from The Whiteyard. I tried on so many wedding dresses but my eyes kept going back to one dress in the shop. I had seen it on Instagram and knew I loved it, but I didn’t think I would suit it. It was also not what I had imagined wearing on my wedding day. However, as soon as I tried it on I knew it was “the one”. It is a truly beautiful, breathtaking dress that I still love!
Bride’s shoes: Kurt Geiger
Hair and makeup: Jenn Edwards
Bridesmaid accessories: Baby’s Breath from Tesco (bought the day before)
Bridesmaid dress: All the bridesmaids found dressed that they loved. These were from a mixture of places including ASOS, Misguided and Silkfred.
Groom’s attire: Tweed and Groom
Groom’s shoes: Next
Favours: DIY by Isobel
Flowers: Plantology
Cake: Sally Shortcake
Venue/ Food / Catering: Whirlowbrook Hall, Ecclesall Rd S, Sheffield, S11 9QD, South Yorkshire whirlowbrook.co.uk
Candy/desert buffet: Sally Shortcake
Ceremony music: Tom’s brother and sister in law
Invitations/stationery: DIY by Isobel
Venue decorations: Kurly Bird Events
Photobooth: FotoBoov
Wedding planner: Lucy White at Whirlowbrook
Destination wedding in Gdansk - Hayley and Charlie
Exactly a year ago Hayley and Charlie flew to Poland to have their destination wedding in Gdansk. Not a very obvious destination when it comes to weddings abroad but one that definitely deserves more attention.
At this very moment we’re in a situation where the wedding industry has been brought to a standstill by a mysterious virus. Not to mention traveling outside the UK to tie the knot! We can only dream about days like these. This couple from London threw a very relaxed, intimate wedding full of smiles and happiness. I was their wedding photographer and here is their story:
‘We met when we were 16 at a mutual friend’s birthday party. We met on a bright pink party bus that drove us all around London! After that, we became friends and became a couple a year later. We were together for a year before making the difficult decision to break up as I was going to university in Portsmouth. Luckily, at another mutual friend’s birthday a year later, we saw each other again and decided to give things another go. 7 years later and we are now newlyweds!
It was last year on the day of our 6 year anniversary! Charlie told me to pack an overnight bag as he was taking me away for our anniversary. We arrived at a beautiful hotel in Canary Wharf and on our way to dinner, Charlie took me on a detour through these gorgeous gardens where he spun round and dropped to one knee. It was such an emotional moment for both of us that neither of us remember exactly what we said. We guess he must have asked me to marry him and I must have said yes!
Destination wedding in Gdansk
We took a bit of a risk by booking the wedding venue in Poland before we had even told our families of our plans to marry abroad! Looking back, it was such a risk and we would have been devastated if our families couldn’t come! Luckily, everything worked out and our families were delighted by our decision! Our reasons for choosing to marry in Gdansk were that Charlie’s family have Polish roots and we thought it would be nice to honour those! Gdansk is also a beautiful city and my parents had loved it when they visited a few years ago so it seemed like the perfect location to us!
We started the planning on our own but quickly realised we needed some help with planning a wedding abroad as we didn’t speak the language and found it difficult to find suppliers! That’s when we found the incredible Anna! She took care of absolutely everything for us and came up with ideas that we had never even considered! She took the pressure off and made the whole planning process really easy and fun… not sure many couples would use those two words to describe wedding planning!
Wedding decor
Decor wise, we went for lots of different shades of pink, white and touches of green foliage. Gold was added in to our table setting and this added a touch of luxury. Anna suggested the idea of having our wedding cake on the beach and we immediately loved the idea- this part ended up being one of our favourite parts of the day!
The morning of our wedding day was overcast and it looked like it might rain but we were both kept busy with prosecco, homemade lemon vodka made by Anna’s dad and plenty of food! i got ready in a beautiful suite with pink furniture and me, my mum (Sandra) and Charlie’s mum (Gloria) got ready in our personalised silk gowns that my friends had kindly bought us.
A hugely memorable moment for me was when my dad first saw me in my dress. He burst into tears. It was very emotional for both of us!
Outdoor wedding ceremony
As soon as it was time to go to the ceremony, the sun came out! It was a lovely moment and made it feel like the sun had come out just for us! The ceremony was perfect- the flower arch was beautiful and the musicians (Duo Amor) were incredible- they played all of our favourite songs like Ed Sheeran- Perfect, Rod Stewart- Have I told you lately and Alicia Keys- If I ain’t got you.
A memorable moment for us was when the Head Registrar handed us a letter written by the Mayor of Gdansk (Aleksandra Dulkiewicz), thanking us for choosing to come to Gdansk to get married and saying how happy she was that an English couple had chosen her city! We felt very honoured to receive this letter and it was a total surprise!
Later on we had our meal and everyone loved their personalised biscuit favours! The food was delicious and we were all really full afterwards!
Wedding cake on the beach
One of our favourite parts of the day was when we went to Jelitkowo beach for cake and prosecco. My mouth dropped open when I saw the beach wedding set-up! I never in a million years thought it would look so beautiful! Anna had kept the details a surprise so we really didn’t expect it!! The beach was beautiful and it was really cool eating our cake and watching people windsurfing in the sea.
Then onto our final surprise back at the hotel.. Anna had arranged a musician (Mikolaj) to play his guitar and sing for us on the terrace. He played a couple of Ed Sheeran wedding songs for us and then Charlie requested Can’t take my eyes off of you by Frankie Valli. Everyone was up dancing and waving sparklers around! It was such a lovely moment that we will remember forever.’
Here are a few other humans that helped make this day special:
Wedding planning – The One Weddings & Events
Decor – Studio Dekora
Dress – Dana Bolton
Suit – Marks and Spencer
Hair/Makeup – Aga Nowacka
Videography – Feel 8 Studio
Ceremony music – Duo Amor
Venue: Dwór Oliwski
The Barn at Harburn wedding - Bridget & Martin
The Barn at Harburn wedding I’m about to show you was a very relaxed family gathering I was really looking forward to. I could say I knew half of the guests already! I met Bridget and Martin a few months before at this wedding at The Alnwick Garden. It was Martin’s sister that was getting married at the time hence when I came to Harburn it felt like I knew half of the guests already. At the time Martin walked his sister Natalie down the aisle but this time it was his turn and he was the one waiting to see Bridget in her white dress.
The Barn at Harburn wedding – Bridget and Martin
Growing up in different parts of the country their families both moved to Argyll and we both attended the same High School. We were parts of the same friend circle but didn’t spend much time together. Leaving High School Martin went to University in Glasgow and Bridget took a couple of mission trips abroad. When Bridget returned to Scotland she secured a place at college, also in Glasgow. They exchanged messages and went out for drinks and some dancing. 5 Years later Martin finished his studies and on a holiday with friends in Portugal he proposed on a beach. 2 years of saving and planning the couple got married at the Barn at Harburn.
Cuaiche wedding ceremony
A super relaxed humanist ceremony thanks to Craig Flowers, was held in the historic rondavel. Bridget and Martin walked down the aisle to Love you, I do by Jennifer Hudsonand and emotional readings from Martin’s sisters gave it extra an warmth.
As part of the Celtic hospitality tradition, each side of the family added an alcoholic spirit to the bowl/cup and it mixed to represent the mixing of families. The couple took turns to share the drink and both parties had a drink of whiskey from a quaich before Bridget and martin tied the knot (Hand Fasting ceremony).
Wedding reception
The rest of the day was spent in a similar atmosphere. The rustic barn gave it a special feeling and the rustic coffee bar provided refreshments throughout the afternoon. All Decorations were homemade. Hoop with faux flowers and tartan bunting hung from the ceiling. Chair sash materials were sourced and put together by the couple. There was also a gazebo/marquee set up outside in case of poor weather and this also was decorated with bunting and fairy lights.
Favourite moment of the day and why?
‘The meal. Adopting an almost entirely vegan 3 course meal with the exception of locally sourced wild venison. It was the perfect meal and we were able to share it with all our friends and family. The method of serving (family style) meant people could help themselves to the food they like and meant everyone got a great meal! It also helped to facilitate conversation around tables of people that may have been unfamiliar.’ – said the bride.
First dance
Bridget and Martin danced to Fare Thee Well by Oscar Isaac and Marcus Mumford sang and performed by a friend. Bridget said they discovered the song through a tv show they both loved and they’ve loved the song ever since.
It wasn’t long before the whole barn started buzzing and the traditional ceilidh band made everyone sweat on the dancefloor, I can hear it in my head even a year later. A proper wedding!
Advice for couples planning their wedding day
‘Write everything down. Have notebooks accessible at all times through planning so you can write it down don’t need to worry about forgetting it. It also means there is no confusion when discussing with vendors etc of what is expected.
Go with what makes you both happy. Don’t let other people (friends or family) tell you what you ‘should’ do and do what makes you happy and what you both want.’ – says the bride.
About The Barn at Harburn wedding venue
Harburn Barn is a private wedding venue located in the beautiful grounds of Harburn Estate in West Lothian. It’s a dream setting for a wedding and it’s such fun to work there as a wedding photographer. It gives so many optins when it comes to wedding photos, inside or outside wheather dependand. The Barn with the Roundhouse can hold up to 90 guests for dinner and up to 140 evening party guests. This capacity however can be extended with a marquee that can be attached onto the main hall.
If you are planning an outdoor wedding then, it’s worth noting about nine acres of landscaped gardens, lakes and parkland that can provide a stunning backdrop for your ceremony.
Bridget and Martin’s wedding Suppliers
Thanks for getting this far! Here is the list of some other helpers that made this day this beautiful:
Photography: Ufniak Photography
Venue: The Barn at Harburn, Harburn Estate, Harburn, West Lothian, EH55 8RJ, www.harburnbarn.com
Band: Fiddle Castro
Coffee bar: Something Brewed
Cake: The cake was made by the Brides sister who was also one of her bridesmaids.
Celebrant: Craig Flowers. Independent Humanist Ceremonies.
Food/catering: Food Creations Catering based in Livingston.
Makeup and hair: Mine and my bridesmaids make-up was done by Diz the HMUA. She was recommended to me by a family friend of my Husband. She was really fantastic, i would absolutely recommend her to anyone, she really understood what i wanted out of my look and the look for my bridesmaids.
Bridesmaid dresses and accessories
The bridesmaids dresses were bought from Renz Rags on Etsy, I gave my bridesmaids the choice for their dresses. As each of them have different styles i wanted them to feel comfortable in what they were wearing. Each dress was handmade and tailored to their exact size and all made in the same dusty blue colour.
My bridesmaids earrings were these beautiful little hoops with a drop pearl hanging from them. The necklaces they wore were these beautiful little silver swallow necklaces. The swallows are a little symbolic to myself and my bridesmaids, We each have a tattoo on our right wrists with four little swallows.
Bride’s dress and accessories
I wore a string of pearls that was given to me by my late grandmother along with a lovely pair of drop pearl earrings given to me by my mother. My veil was beautiful ivory lace and a family heirloom which was lent to me for our special day by my mother.
Bride’s gown (and why did you choose it?) My gown was a traditional A-line dress in exquisite lace. A soft sweetheart neckline which then gives way to a waist defining lace-up back for the perfect fit. I really didn’t have much of an idea of what i wanted when i was choosing my dress, I went with the idea of trying on a few different styles to find out what i really wanted. The minute i put this dress on i knew it was the one for me, it fit wonderfully and i just felt so comfortable and beautiful in it.
Bride’s shoes: ‘Nick of time’ by Irregular choice. They were a dorothy inspired high heel covered in a white glitter with pretty curved heels and cream bows adorning the toes. They really added a unique touch to my bridal outfit. My mum called them my ‘fairytale shoes’
Groom’s attire
Arran Tartan Navy Tweed Kilt Outfit by MacGregor & MacDuff. Jacket, Waistcoat and Kilt. Including; shoulder plaid of the same tartan. Burgundy Tweed style Tie and Pocket Square. Oatmeal colour socks and a Homemade vegan material Sporran. Pocket Watch and chain in waistcoat pocket.
Groom’s shoes: Black Brogues with Kilt Laces wrapped and tied around the calf.
Favours: Mini Teacups with saucers. Sourced by the brides mother from charity shops over the time we were planning the wedding.
Small Hessian Bags with a handful of wildflower seeds.
Flowers: The Bridal bouquet and the Bridesmaids bouquets were bought from Laurel Silk Florist on Etsy. The bouquets were made from faux roses, peonies, babies breath and green foliage. The bouquets all had a dusty blue and ivory/white colour scheme.
Isle of Mull wedding at Glengorm Castle - India & Hugo
This Isle of Mull wedding of India and Hugo was a pure dream. Getting to Glengorm Castle, located on the far end of the island is an adventure on it’s own and being an outdoor person I admired every square meter of the place. This Glengorm Castle wedding was also a fine display of the very best Scottish weather but before we come to that part, here is how the whole thing started:
Hugo and I met when we were 17, we have been together for 10 years, so it was extra special getting married on our tenth year together. We met through a mutual friend and as Hugo loves to remind me I Facebook ‘stalked’ him and then he asked me out! We have managed to pack a lot into 10 years together, university, buying our first home, travelling to some beautiful places, eating at incredible restaurants! Hugo proposed to me in August 2017, on the side of a cliff in Cornwall. It was a little hut tucked into the cliff edge that you have to climb down too, called ‘Hawkers Hut’, and it was blowing an absolute gail! It was a very happy and emotional day!
Isle of Mull wedding
We had always talked about getting married on the Isle of Mull, it is where my mother grew up and where I have gone all my life for summer and Christmas holidays. It is a truly special place that holds a lot of memories for me, and now Hugo as he has been coming up with me for the past 10 years. We planned our outdoor wedding (I know, Scotland, crazy!) in May, we had had two glorious years of perfect sunshine in May and for our wedding it absolutely poured with rain all day with no let up. However, it honestly did not matter, it was the perfect day and our friends and family have all said we had the most incredible party….because everyone had to stay inside the marquee!
India and Hugo's Glengorm Castle wedding
Isle of Mull wedding – outdoor Scottish wedding
Did I mention the weather? Yeah, I'm kind of used to it doing quite a lot of wedding photography in Edinburgh. So the weather was very Scottish as well, beautiful! The rain gave it an extra mood and the mist in the distance made a nice soft backdrop to the outdoor ceremony photos. My shoes were soaking wet before the ceremony even started so I legally changed into my favourite trekking shoes. I wish I could do every wedding wearing these. I loved it! By the way, Nikon cameras are real die hards, they were soaking wet too!
Hugo and I are into food, and Mull offers some of the best local produce around, so everything on our wedding menu was local. We had smoked fish from Tobermory Fish Company (Tobermory is the local town, about 15 mins from Glengorm) and lamb from Glengorm Estate. It was hugely important to us that we use as much of our surroundings as possible, for example our table decorations were based on land and sea, so we used pebbles from the beach on the estate, we used branches of wood and logs from the forest and bought mini whiskey bottle for each person from the local distillery in Tobermory. There were so many little touches like this, our table plan was treasure map of Mull hand drawn and painted by my sister in law, flowers were all expertly organised by my mother in law and her amazing team, we were so lucky because we had so many talented and creative family and friends who helped bring the whole day together.
As we have been together for such a long time our wedding day was a truly momentous occasion and very emotional and happy for all involved, we will never forget it.
Isle of Mull wedding suppliers:
Photographer: me, Oban Wedding Photographer
Venue: Glengorm Castle
Bride’s accessories: Diamond stud earrings, Sapphire ring, both gifted from brides mother
Bride’s gown: Made by Caroline Castigliano in Knightbridge, London.
Bride’s shoes: Office
Makeup: My make up was done by my wonderful friend and Hugo’s cousin Natalie Cohn, she has worked for companies like Space NK and Sarah Chapman and she has given me amazing skin treatments over the years so I knew she would be incredible. I asked her to keep it simple but long lasting, and she did exactly that! Thank you Natalie!
Hair: My hair was done by the wonderful Florence, who runs a hair salon in Tobermory.
Bridesmaid accessories: I was very relaxed with my bridesmaids accessories, I just wanted them to feel like themselves! I gifted them all with a silver bracelet from the Tobermory Silver Shop which they all wore on the day. The silver shop is one of my favourites on Mull and I wanted my bridesmaids to have something made locally to take away with them.
Bridesmaid dress: The bridesmaids dresses were from a lovely shop in Richmond called BOA Boutique. I had come across them because I liked a style of dress which they stocked. They’re from a company in New York called Dessy and BOA would order them over to London for me. I wanted the colour of the bridesmaid dresses to reflect the surrounding colours, the green of the grass, the grey of the castle and the blue of the sea. I definitely think we got that and the girls looked beautiful.
Bridesmaid shoes: Again I was not too worried about the shoes, my bridesmaids varied in height quite considerably, so I just asked that they kept the colours neautral. It was actually quite nice not having them too matchy-matchy!
Groom’s attire: Master Debonair, London
Groom’s shoes: Loakes
Groomsmen attire: Master Debonair, London
Favours: We had mini individual Tobermory Whiskeys on each place, these worked really nicely and definitely contributed to the hangovers the next day!
Flowers: We asked Hugo’s mum, Julie, to organise the flowers for the wedding, she has had lots of experience with flower arranging and we had no doubt she would pull off something pretty wonderful. One of our earliest wishes was to have a flower covered arch to stand under for our ceremony. Julie and her brilliant team (all family and close family friends) pulled off a stunning arch and the flowers in the marquee also looked amazing too.
Cake: Our cake was expertly made by Sarah Padley, who runs Glengorm Gardens.
Food/catering: We had absolutely delicious wedding menu and it was done by Helen Swinbanks, Hebridean Lodge. Also special thanks to Mike Cohn (grooms father) for the amazing selection of wine and drinks, all weekend!
Band: Our band was Trail West, a proper ceilidh band. They sang our first song, ‘Your Song’ by Elton John
Invitations/stationery: India’s godfather kindly did these for us, William White
Table decorations: Julie Cohn & Team
Venue decorations: Julie Cohn & Team (Grooms mother)
Photobooth: We had a bit of a ‘homemade’ photo booth, we asked India’s sister Fern and her boyfriend to create a picture board of sorts. They foraged some large branches and then tied string and fair lights up, and then got people to take Polaroid pictures and hang them up. It looked fantastic, and we got to keep all the pictures afterwards!
17 Wedding venues in Sheffield worth checking out!
Sheffield is a beautiful and vibrant city in South Yorkshire, known for its rich history, stunning parks and gardens, and thriving cultural scene. With its rich heritage and picturesque landscapes, Sheffield is a popular destination for couples looking to tie the knot.
Choosing the right wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your wedding. The venue sets the tone for the entire event and can greatly impact the overall atmosphere and experience for you and your guests. A carefully chosen venue can help create memories that will last a lifetime.
In this blog post, we will explore the different types of wedding venues in Sheffield, top wedding venues in the city, and the key factors to consider when choosing the perfect venue for your big day. So, whether you're looking for a traditional church wedding, a rustic barn celebration, or a modern and industrial affair, Sheffield has something to offer for every couple.
Table of contents
1. Sheffield Town Hall
I can’t imagine writing about the local venues and not including this magnificent landmark of the city centre. It is a beautiful Grade I listed building located right in the heart of the steel city. The grand interiors and a magnificent marble staircase can provide a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony and wedding photos. The location also makes it perfect for those that would like to add an urban vibe to their wedding photos during a short photo walk through the city centre before setting off for your reception.
Head to this gallery if you want to see more photos from this Christmas wedding at Sheffield Town Hall.
Address: Pinstone St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HH
2. Whirlowbrook Hall
This gem is located just 4 miles from Sheffield City centre and half of that distance from The Peak District border. Built in 1906 as a manor house, it kept many original features giving plenty of opportunities for your wedding photos. It also comes with nearly 40 acres of beautiful grounds. See this Whirlowbrook Hall wedding.
Address: Ecclesall Rd S, Sheffield S11 9QD
3. Botanical Gardens
Not much description needed really. Located just off Ecclesall Road in Sheffield, The Sheffield Botanical Gardens are a popular spot on the map of places for a wedding in Sheffield. The Central Dome of the Pavilions is licensed for civil weddings and you can have a marquee reception on The West Lawn. Not to be missed.
Address: Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2LN
4. Weddings at Kelham Island Museum
This well known museum showcasing Sheffield’s steelmaking history is one of the most unusual wedding venues and it does host weddings incredibly well. There is no better place if you want to incorporate an industrial vibe of the Steel City into your wedding than this Kelham Island gem.
Address: Alma St, Sheffield S3 8SA
5. The Chimney House
The Chimney House is a unique wedding venue and quaint little wedding ceremony and reception space in Sheffield. This lovely riverside location offers couples in-house catering, parking, and alcohol. You can host up to 50 people at this award-winning location. It has a relaxed homely feel, and you can be sure you will have a good time here.
6. Aston Hall
This hotel is an 18th century building that has been renovated to its former glory. The hotel is full of beautiful original features and has plenty of outdoor spare making it ideal for your outdoor summer wedding.
Address: Worksop Rd, Aston, Sheffield S26 2EE
7. Bradfield Village Hall
It's a place to go if you’re thinking relaxed and slow wedding. Set in a beautiful village just outside Sheffield, It provides beautiful backdrop to your wedding photos. A great place for any wedding whether it is an intimate nuptial or an outdoor wedding party. If you’re lucky, you can watch a cricket game like during this Bradfield Village Hall wedding.
Address: The Sands, Low Bradfield, Sheffield S6 6LB
8. Wood Lane Countryside Centre
Wood Lane Countryside Centre is a Grade II listed 200 year old stone built farm in Sheffield. It's located in the area of Stannington between the Loxley and Rivelin valleys. The Grain Loft can accommodate weddings up to 100 people and has a licensed bar. Wood Lane Countryside Centre is perfect for a relaxed and fun wedding. The private gardens provide a variety of backdrops for your wedding photos including trees, lawns, benches, sheds or a decking area with a wooden arch.
Address: Wood Lane, Sheffield S6 5HE
9. Whitley Hall Hotel
This hotel is a scenic location for a romantic wedding. It has up to 32 rooms for lodging on site. It is also known for its fantastic cuisine and variety menu for your wedding breakfast. You’ll also love the well-stocked cellar. The hotel can hold a wedding of up to 80 people.
Address: Elliott Ln, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8NR
10. Manor Lodge
Tudor Grounds and Turret House is a great place for an outdoor ceremony while Manor Oaks House and Barn is perfect for a relaxed reception or an evening do with some magnificent views oved the city. This historic site has a capacity of 100 for outdoor ceremonies and up to 60 for wedding ceremonies at the barn.
11. The Mowbray wedding venue
If you need a location with an industrial vibe, the Mowbray is your best bet. This unique place is known for its food, styling, cocktails, and dreamy modern feel. It can host anywhere from 15 to 200 people. You’ll especially love the garden on the roof terrace, which is perfect for drinks and cocktail hour. Apart from wedding receptions, the place is also open for private dining.
12. Kenwood Hall
Do you need a historical Sheffield wedding venue with modern facilities for your wedding day? This hotel is your answer. It's excellent for large and lavish celebrations and also small and intimate weddings. The hotel offers a variety of wedding packages to suit your needs and are licensed to hold civil ceremonies. There is also a wedding coordinator to make sure your celebration goes perfectly.
Address: Kenwood Rd, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1NQ
13. The Old Rectory Hemsworth
The Old Rectory in Hemsworth has been hosting weddings for years, one of the classics in Sheffield I'd say. A great choice to host your wedding reception with plenty of outdoor space.
Address: 402B Handsworth Rd, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 9BZ
14. Wortley Hall
Located just 20 mins away from the Sheffield city centre, this stately home remains one of my favourites. The hotel kept plenty of beautiful original features and has some beautifully landscaped gardens. Here is a full Wortley Hall wedding in pictures.
Address: Wortley, Sheffield S35 7DB
15. Wentworth Woodhouse
I could not believe my eyes when I first got there. Hidden in a small village of Wentworth, it’s a true gem. In fact it is considered one of the largest privately owned houses in Europe. This elegant place has about 300 rooms. Yes the correct number is unclear.
Check out this Wentworth Woodhouse wedding.
Address: Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ
16. Cusworth Hall
Located just minutes from the A1(M), it is a unique wedding setting with ideal convenience and accessibility. The Grade I listed Georgian mansion sits within a beautifully landscaped park with lakes. Built by George Platt and James Paine this mid 18th century Georgian mansion is a perfect place to celebrate a wedding. Steeped in history, the place and its surrounding beauty inspires stunning photography and a romantic wedding day to remember. Have a look at this gallery from a recent Cusworth Hall wedding.
Address: Cusworth, Doncaster DN5 7TU
17. Hazel Gap Barn
This one is actually just outside South Yorkshire but I decided to include it as the place is very popular among couples from Sheffield. Hazel Hap Barn is a beautifully renovated barn located past Worksop, only about 40 mins drive away from Sheffield.
Address: Budby Road, Budby NG22 9EY
Different types of venues for different types of ceremonies in Sheffield
Church Weddings
For a traditional religious ceremony, Sheffield has a number of beautiful and historic churches to choose from, each with its own unique character and charm. These venues offer a timeless and elegant setting for your wedding ceremony.
Outdoor Weddings
Sheffield is home to a number of stunning parks and gardens, making it the perfect destination for outdoor weddings. From lush green spaces to picturesque lakes and water features, these venues offer a natural and romantic setting for your ceremony.
Modern and Industrial Venues
For a contemporary and unique wedding ceremony, Sheffield has a number of modern and industrial venues to choose from. From sleek and modern event spaces to historic factories and warehouses, these venues offer a stylish and edgy setting for your special day.
Rustic Barn and Country Estate Weddings
Sheffield also has a number of rustic barns and country estates that offer a charming and intimate setting for your wedding ceremony. These venues offer a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, surrounded by natural beauty and rolling hills.
No matter what type of ceremony you're looking for, Sheffield has a venue to match. From traditional church weddings to outdoor ceremonies, from modern and industrial events to rustic barn celebrations, Sheffield has something to offer for every couple.
Wedding reception venues
After the ceremony, the wedding reception is the time to celebrate with your family and friends and enjoy a delicious meal and dance the night away. Sheffield offers a wide range of reception venues to choose from, including hotels, restaurants, and special event spaces.
Hotel Receptions
Sheffield has a number of beautiful hotels that offer reception spaces for weddings. From grand ballrooms to intimate dining rooms, these venues provide a sophisticated and elegant setting for your reception.
Restaurant Receptions
Sheffield is home to a number of top-rated restaurants that are perfect for wedding receptions. These venues offer a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, with delicious cuisine and a range of seating options for you and your guests.
Special Event Spaces
For a truly unique wedding reception experience, Sheffield has a number of special event spaces that offer a blank canvas for you to create the celebration of your dreams. From contemporary galleries to historic buildings, these venues offer a unique and versatile setting for your reception.
Best wedding venues in Sheffield and South Yorkshire?
Well, I wasn't going to answer that question. This is entirely down to your preferences. Even the most prestigious hotel in the area is not going to appeal to you if your goal is to have an alternative industrial wedding or a rustic barn wedding. Before I jump into writing about wedding venues it's important to to say that I'm not a kind of blogger who posts reviews either. Hopefully you would have figured it out when reading my wedding blog. This is not about to change, not any time soon anyway. There is nothing wrong with it of course, it's just not what I do on this blog. I mostly put some of the real weddings I photographed or some wedding day tips.
I know there are plenty of fantastic venues that are worth mentioning but it's well beyond the scope of this blog. After all it's a wedding photography blog and I will only touch on the subject of local venues and give you some ideas to play with.
FAQs - additional information
Are having a civil ceremony or a church wedding? You need to have a setting that can reflect the ceremony type. If you want to have a religious ceremony then you are going to have it in a church setting. Civil ceremonies can be carried out in a variety of places be it a hotel, a stately home or even a local football ground! Consider the type of ceremony that you have and then pick a site that matches. You may want to contact your local register office for a list of buildings that have been licensed for civil marriages
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You will also need to consider various accommodations, especially the ones coming from out of town. Many people enjoy having receptions at a hotel because they can simply go up to their rooms after the reception and late night party for the greatest level of convenience.
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You could also consider using multiple venues or locations. Or you could think about having the entire wedding in one place.
An outdoor reception can come with some difficulties especially with the weather but it’s an excellent way to accommodate very large crowds and enjoy a beautiful day together.
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In whаt season will your wedding take рlасе? Each ѕеаѕоnhаѕ its реrkѕ and dоwnfаllѕ.Trаvеl аnd accommodations are mоrе еxреnѕivе during peak timеѕ аnd hоlidауѕ, but thе wеаthеr iѕ less predictable during thе trаnѕitiоn ѕеаѕоnѕ, so уоu mау nееd to have a bасk-uр рlаn.
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Looking for someone to photograph your wedding in Sheffield?
I’ve been a wedding photographer in Sheffield for years I visited some of these places many times. If you’d like to speak to me about your wedding at one of these venues then please get in touch.
Doncaster Register Office Wedding Photography
If having hundreds of guests is not your cup of tea and you decided to have a smaller ceremony at your local register office with just a close circle of family and friends then hopefully you’ll find this information useful.
Doncaster Register Office Wedding Photography
Small and Micro Weddings
Whether it's the Civic Office, the Great Kitchen or the Priory Suite, I'll be happy to help.
My Register Office Special Offer package is designed for those smaller weddings or micro weddings as we started calling them in the recent pandemic times. It includes images of guests arriving, walking into register office, documentary images during the ceremony, traditional family & friends portraits as well as those romantic bride & groom pictures around the venue after the ceremony.
My weekday (Monday - Thursday) wedding photography package for Priory Place wedding ceremonies is £295.
You will receive a private online gallery with a minimum of 100 edited photographs to view, download or share images with family and friends. All the edited images will come with printing rights and no watermarks so you can print as many as you like.
I also offer free, no obligation pre wedding consultation so please contact me if you'd like a custom quote. I look forward to hearing from you.
The Great Kitchen or the Priory Suite
Wedding ceremonies at the Great Kitchen and the Priory Suite. The Great Kitchen holds 40 guests and has access to a secluded courtyard for photographs, and the Priory Suite holds 50 guests. More details on the council’s website, link at the bottom of the page.
Check out these pictures from Nikki and Rob’s wedding at Priory Place in Doncaster.
NIKKI AND ROB'S PRIORY PLACE WEDDING
If you are planning a wedding, chances are you’re going to need to contact your local Register Office.
How to get it touch with Doncaster Register Office
Address: The Register Office, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Email: registrars@doncaster.gov.uk
Tel: 01302 735222
The registrars can also attend a ceremony at one of the approved premises and below is a list of buildings that have been licensed for civil marriages in Doncaster:
Buildings licensed for civil marriages in Doncaster
- Bawtry Hall, Bawtry
- Crown Hotel, Market Place, Bawtry
- Cusworth Hall Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster
- Danum Hotel (Mercure), High Street, Doncaster
- Holiday Inn, Warmsworth, Doncaster
- Doncaster Racecourse and Exhibition Centre, Leger Way, Doncaster
- Rugby Club, Castle Park, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster
- Earl of Doncaster Hotel, Bennetthorpe, Doncaster
- Fishlake Mill, Eastfield Lane, Fishlake, Doncaster
- Grand St Leger Hotel, Race Course Roundabout, Bennetthorpe, Doncaster
- Hatfields, Ash Hill Road, Hatfield, Doncaster
- Hooton Pagnell Hall, Hooton Pagnell Village Streets, Hooton Pagnell, Doncaster
- Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Lakeside,
- Mount Pleasant Hotel, RossingtonOld Hall, Doncaster College, High Melton, Doncaster
- Owston Hall, Owston, Doncaster
- Pastures Lodge, Pastures Road, Mexborough
- Rossington Hall, Great North Road, Doncaster
- The Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster
- The Punchbowl Inn, Fieldside, Thorne
- The Regent Hotel, Regent Square, Doncaster
- Thornhurst Manor, Holme Lane, Owston, Doncaster
- Unique Occasions, Loversall Farm, Loversall, Doncaster
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Brockholes Lane, Branton, Doncaster
The above list and contact details are subject to change (last updated: 06 April 2020). Please visit Doncaster Register Office website for the latest information. You might also want to check out this list of wedding reception venues Doncaster.
Selected photos from Priory Place weddings
Looking for a photographer for your Priory Place wedding?
As you may have gathered I’m a wedding photographer based in Doncaster and because I am local I can offer great rates for those wanting to marry at Doncaster Register Office. This also applies to any other local venues. If you’re getting married mid of peak or having a covid micro wedding then please let me know. I’d love to be a part of your wedding day.