Today let's take a look at a real hidden gem of a wedding venue in Bristol. St George's Bristol in an historic listed building nestling on a hillside between Park Street and Brandon Hill. Originally a church built in the Greek Revival Style in the early 19th Century, St George's Church lost popularity and was saved in the 70s by the St George's Music Trust.

                             
                         
                         

                                         


Today it flourishes as a thriving music venue hosting concerts and events. It also lends itself beautifully to weddings due to the large hall (the former church) which can seat up to 200 for a sit down meal. The stone walled crypt offers a fantastic art filled bar and if the weather permits guests can be greeted with drinks and canapes in the gorgeous grounds that surround the building.


                        

                       

The food is provided by Goldbrick House who offer a wide choice of catering options and from 2014 there will be even more choice for couples. Drinks are provided in house with the bar offering a wide choice of options as well as a pop up bar in the hall.

There are lots of hidden treasures in the hall and the grounds. A star in the ceiling marks where a world war two bomb crashed through the roof onto the alter and luckily did not explode and the grounds are full of hidden plaques and benches depicting poetic inscriptions inspired by music.

                         

                         

If you are looking for a gorgeous Bristol wedding venue then St George's should be added to your must see list. If you'd like to arrange a viewing,  please contact Louise Orchard by . or call 0117 929 4929.

If you are looking for a beautiful wedding reception venue  in Bristol, have you considered the impressive Clifton College? Situated in stunning Clifton, right next to Bristol Zoo Gardens and steeped in history, it really is worth adding to your venue short list for your special day.

   

                               

Clifton College dates back to 1862 and boats a number of different options for Wedding Receptions. The Cricket Pavilion is perfect for small parties where guests can enjoy the outdoor space for drinks and you can choose a formal three course meal or a relaxed barbecue in the grounds.

For larger wedding parties of up to 180 guests, you can welcome your guests with a drinks reception in the Newbolt Room and the adjoining East Cloister.  The Grand Hall, with its high ceilings and beautiful windows is another fabulous space where your guests can dine in style before dancing the night away.




                               

Clifton College offers exclusive use as well as on site catering. The beautiful Chapel is available for blessings, though only Old Cliftonians can marry there with special consent. The Chapel can be used as a superb backdrop for your wedding photography to take place.

                     

To find out more visit the Clifton College website or to request a brochure and arrange to visit. Please note that Civil Ceremonies cannot take place on site and receptions can only take place during the school holidays. Term times are available to view on the website.

Images taken from Events at Clifton College. Credits © Lee Hatherall Photography and West Photography

Goldbrick House is an upmarket city centre wedding venue with a real boutique feel. It as a range of great spaces for civil ceremonies, partes and wedding receptions nd it will be opening it's doors to the public on Sunday 13th May.



Goldbrick Houe have hand picked some of Bristol's top wedding suppliers to exhibit to help create a sense of how the venue could look on your special day. For more information visit the Goldbrick House website.

The South Wests premier concert venue, Colston Hall, is now the perfect place for a dream wedding. For the first time in its history as the leading concert hall in the region, Colston Hall has opened its doors to couples looking for an impressive and unique location for their big day.




The Hall has some extraordinary spaces available for weddings, combining the stunning features of the old building and the striking, ultra-modern design of the new foyer. Couples have the option of either making their rock star fantasies come alive on the main stage or selecting a gloriously light and airy setting with panoramic views of the city on the third floor terrace.   

Newly appointed sales and conferences manager, Naomi Easy said, Colston Hall has some really dramatic spaces available to hire and with our in-house event management skills we can give couples a flexible, tailored and personal experience. From small, intimate ceremonies to larger weddings with over 500 guests, we are able to offer something really unique and different in the city.




On Sunday 8 July the Hall will host a wedding show in the foyer building to provide lots of inspiration for brides and grooms to be. Everything from cakes and photographers to florists and dream dresses will be exhibited in the beautiful foyer space.   



To find out more, join the Colston Hall email news bulletin - email receive monthly updates with the latest confirmed shows, upcoming highlights and special offers! Alternatively take a look at the Colston Hall website.

This Thursday, the 27th November, future Brides and Grooms to be will have the opportunity to visit Brook Redwood Hotel & Country Club and see it as it could be on their dream big day. A variety of Wedding suppliers will be on hand, plus there will be a chance to view the ceremony and reception rooms.

It starts at 4pm and runs until 9pm and entry is free, plus there will be a glass of sparkling wine and canapes on arrival.





Redwood Hotel & Country Club is the perfect location for ceremonies and receptions. Set in 16 acres of grounds, the photo opportunities are endless. The Hotel has a number of flexible suites that are ideal for a variety of wedding celebrations including the panelled room dating back to 1898.

                             

Find out more about the hotel and download a wedding brochure here

If you need some wedding planning help, send your questions through to Steph Allison of How 2 I Do Wedding Planning by and we will answer them on Bristol Wedding News to give everyone planning their big day some tips, ideas and inspiration.

Q. I'm looking for a Wedding venue that's a bit different as lots of my friends have already done hotels and big country houses. Where can you suggest to make our Wedding stand out? Lara, Bradley Stoke

A. Hi Lara, Actually, you're in luck in Bristol as there is a huge range of Wedding venues and some are really fun and unusual. My top venues to look into are,

Clifton Pavillion, which combines the tradition of a Georgian style Wedding venue with amazing views over Bristol Zoo. Your guests can also have free access to the zoo, meaning no boring waiting around while you have your pictures taken and you could get some fantastic shots.

                         

The SS Great Britain really makes an amazing unusual venue as you can get married on the Promenade Deck of an historic ship, dine in the First Class Lounge and drink canapes on deck. Your guests will love how fun and different it is.

                            


Clifton Lido is also a great unusual venue. It was totally refurbished a few years ago and has a brilliant restaurant overlooking the pool. It's licenced for civil ceremonies and really suits a chilled out modern wedding.

                            

Matara is a great choice if you want your ceremony to stand out as you can get married in a semi-outdoor ceremony and the whole place has a great zen like quality. There are also great features for your pictures such as a maze, lake and 28 acres of parkland to lose yourself in.


                                    

Photo Credits: Bristol Zoo, Clifton Lido, Iris Weddings, Matara of Flickr