One great thing about getting married in Bristol is the huge choice of venues and there's not many cities in the UK where you can say I Do on an historic ship. The SS Great Britain was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and was first launched from Bristol in 1843. Whilst in service she travelled around the world 31 times before eventually mooring in the Falklands.

She was brought back home to Bristol in the 1970s where she was carefully conserved in the same dry dock she was built in all those years ago. I think the incredible history of the ship makes it a venue worth consideration for any Bristol Brides.


                                           


                                           

Ceremonies for up to 70 can take place in the Promenade Deck, which could be followed by drink and canapes on deck and a reception in the first class dining saloon for up to 140 guests. These photos from Jefferson Studios above show a ceremony aboard the ship.

The great black and white shot below from Iris Weddings shows off the ceremony space beautifully

                                  

You can learn more about the ship's fascinating history, as well as download a Wedding brochure here

We are delighted that Bristol Wedding Photographer Howard from Howard Keith Photography decided to share this gorgeous Wedding with us. It is the Wedding of Tanu Bhat and Steve Clareboets, from Bristol. The couple got married in India in early June, with a ceremony that stretched over several days and included well over 300 hundred guests. 






The English side of the wedding took place only a few days later at Leigh Court on Saturday 18th June. There were more than 120 guests that included four bridesmaids, Nicki, Sanji, Roohika and Sita. The weather was a typical British summer's day mixture of sunshine and showers.

There are few Bristol Wedding Venues that can rival the drama of the sweeping staircases at Leigh Court. If you want to make an entrance into your Ceremony or Reception, then this is the venue for you.


Leigh Court is a beautiful estate with a range of rooms that can be hired for Civil Ceremonies or Wedding receptions. Here's a picture of one of the rooms beautifully styled by The Little Wedding Helper, with gorgeous contemporary flowers by Lisa Elliot.

                                                 

Another great feature of Leigh Court is the wealth of catering choices that are available from Barbeques to Hog Roasts to A la carte choices such as delicious Pork Belly, Beef and Guiness Stews and Pies. Prices start from £500 for a Ceremony with additional room hire costs for receptions.

You can find out more on the Leigh Court website below.

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