Wedding suppliers in Birmingham & Black Country

Planning a wedding in Birmingham & Black Country

Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands conurbation are home to one of the most diverse wedding scenes in the country. The city itself offers grand hotels, banqueting suites, converted industrial buildings, canal-side spaces and the characterful Jewellery Quarter. To the west, the Black Country towns of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich and Stourbridge combine industrial heritage with large function venues, while Solihull and Sutton Coldfield offer greener, suburban settings. Coventry, with its famous cathedral, adds another city option.

Weddings of every size

Large celebrations are common here, including multi-day South Asian weddings with big guest lists, and the area has a strong network of caterers, decorators, DJs, dhol players, mehndi artists and venue stylists who specialise in them. Smaller, intimate weddings are just as well served, with registry ceremonies followed by meals in city restaurants or relaxed receptions in canal-side spaces.

Getting around

The area is one of the best connected in the UK. Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International station sit close together near the M42, Birmingham New Street has links across the country, and the M5, M6 and M42 meet around the city. Traffic can be heavy, though, so allow plenty of time between ceremony and reception and share parking details with guests.

Planning tips

• Large venues book early for popular dates, so secure yours first.
• Ask caterers about menu tastings and any specific dietary requirements.
• Check guest capacity, parking and finishing times with the venue.
• Prices vary with the day of the week and season.

Sutton Park, the canals and the city's Victorian architecture make good backdrops for photographs.

Legal requirements

In England, a civil ceremony must take place at a register office or approved premises, and both of you need to give notice at your local register office. Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton each have their own register service, so contact the one covering your venue.