5 Industrial and Unusual Wedding Venues in Bristol
COOL AND QUIRKY BRISTOL HAS IT ALL
Your choice of venue will be one of the biggest decisions you have to make when planning your wedding. Each individual venue will have it’s own unique atmosphere and ultimately have an effect on the vibe for your entire day. There is a huge variety when it comes to the style of wedding venue available throughout the UK, industrial styled weddings in unique spaces are becoming increasingly popular as couples aim for a Pintrest worthy wedding.
Home to the creator of the chocolate Easter egg and with its very own leaning tower, Bristol straddles the banks of the River Avon and has a prosperous maritime history. For couples looking for something out of the box Bristol really does have it all from cool, quirky to industrial.
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1. The Paintworks
If you’re looking for a unique wedding venue in Bristol that is modern and totally cool then The Paintworks will no doubt tick all of your boxes. It is perfectly located in the very heart of the city, in Bristol’s Creative Corner and provides couples with versatility in abundance. Anything is possible in this space; with industrial features and bright colours The Paintworks is a creative’s dream and you will never ever see two weddings alike here. The space allows for the atmosphere to change accordingly as it transforms from ceremony to dinner to wild party!
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2. The Square Club
Do not let the decadent, Georgian townhouse exterior fool you, inside The Square Club is a blend of contemporary décor, exhibited modern artwork and stylish exposed brickwork. You’ll share your vows at the marble altar followed by food prepared by incredible, in-house chefs and later be joined by your guests at the award-winning cocktail bar. The Square Club really can provide it all and the artwork itself makes for a whole variety of stunning backdrop options for your photos!
3. Arnos Vale
Bristol’s only licensed Woodland Wedding venue set amongst the great outdoors in a stunning open-air ceremony spot. Comprising of three wonderfully unique venues, Arnos Vale offers couples the opportunity to combine the venues to create the perfect wedding day. The Spielman Centre offers a fusion of Victorian architecture and contemporary glass design with large, stunning pillars while the Grade II listed Anglican Chapel provides a unique yet grand area complete with giant wooden doors and original Victorian features.
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4. The Forge
Definitely my favourite pick in Bristol, The Forge is a historic industrial space built in the mid-1800s and originally a coach house, then a blacksmith. Renovated to a very high standard, think rustic meets industrial with peaked ceilings, large factory-style windows, distressed wood flooring and bucket loads of appealing charm. Not licensed for ceremonies itself but only 10 minutes from the Bristol registry office it is a stunning setting for an intimate, city-centre wedding party and is completely customisable.
5. Mud Dock Café
An iconic bike shop and café in the centre of Bristol, with a relatively new wedding license. With it’s warm rich orange walls and rafters twinkling with fairy lights, The Mud Dock screams informal, in all of the right ways. It is a charming and vibrant industrial style building, complete with a beautiful rare oculus window and a terrace looking over the docks. It sums up Bristol and everything that is much loved about the city rolled in to one totally unique venue.
As a wedding planner venue searching is something I can assist with to help lighten the load, being within the industry often means knowing about all of the hidden gems and I hope that by sharing them with you, you can find your dream venue.
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