Hello and welcome to my new series on urban wedding venues. I love an urban wedding so I thought I would put together a series of blogs showcasing my favourite venues that I have found on my travels in the urban wedding jungle. I haven’t photographed a wedding at all of these venues, but I really want to. To start the series I have picked out and researched four of my favourite Bristol wedding venues. Below you will find the essential info for each of my favourite venues. I have also found out as to whether they are dog-friendly!
M Shed
Image credits to www.larissajoice.co.uk Venue address: Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS1 4RN Person to contact re weddings: Wedding Coordinator events.mshed@compass-group.co.uk / Are they dog friendly? Just guide dogs. Capacity: Theatre style 220, Cabaret style 140, Banqueting style 180 Catering / corkage: All catering is provided onsite and you can download their details here. Have a stalk: Website / Twitter / Facebook / YouTube
Arnos Vale Cemetery
Photography credit: www.larissajoice.co.uk Venue address: Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust, West Lodge, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EW Person to contact re weddings: Kat McConnell (Wedding Coordinator) bookings@arnosvale.org.uk / or kat.mcconnell@arnosvale.org.uk Are they dog friendly? Yes – for our woodland ceremonies only. Unfortunately we don’t allow pets inside the buildings. Capacity: Anglican Chapel Can seat up to 100 guests (120 for evening reception), Speilman Centre can seat up to 80 guests (140 for evening reception, which includes the hire of the Atrium Cafe) Woodland wedding 60 guests Catering / corkage: All catering is provided by our fantastic onsite caterer, Kate’s Kitchen. They offer flexible, locally sourced menus with corkage options and with over 10 years experience, they really know their stuff! Have a stalk: Website
Grain Barge
Photography credit: Phil Watson Photography (used with permission by the venue) Venue address: Mardyke Wharf Hotwell Rd Hotwells Bristol, BS8 4RU Person to contact re weddings: 0117 929 9347 hello@grainbarge.com Are they dog friendly? Dog friendly in top deck only, not in the restaurant or main bar Capacity 100 Catering / corkage: bar and buffet menu available Have a stalk: Website / Facebook
Mud Dock
Photography credit: used with permission by the venue Venue address: Mud Dock Limited 40 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB Person to contact re weddings: 0117 934 9734 / anna@mud-dock.co.uk Are they dog friendly? Yes Capacity: 100 Restaurant 50 on terrace Catering / corkage: Full bar and kitchen all options available buffet/canapés/sit down service, depending on number of guests. Drinks bar service/waiting service available. Corkage options available. Have a stalk: Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Paintworks
Photography credit: Neil Pollock Photography (used with permission by the venue) Address: Verve Events, The Airstream, Main Courtyard, Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EH Person to contact re weddings: Michele Jetzer michele@paintworksbristol.co.uk / 0117 9714320 Are they dog friendly? Yes Capacity: 80 – 100 Catering / corkage: Relish are the in-house catering company. They can provide corkage for guests to cover the glass hire, staff to pour and chilling of wine and bubbles. So, get in touch if you are planning to get married in any of these Bristol wedding venues, or any others in the area. I specialise in urban wedding photography for couples wanting to have fun. Check out my portfolio and prices to learn more.
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