Wedding suppliers in Nottingham

Planning a wedding in Nottingham

Nottingham mixes a compact, lively city centre with easy access to the countryside, and its wedding suppliers work across both. The Lace Market's red-brick warehouses, the castle on its sandstone rock and the canal-side streets give the city plenty of character for photographs, while Sherwood Forest, the Vale of Belvoir and the River Trent offer greener settings within a short drive.

Venues around the city

City venues range from hotels and historic buildings to converted industrial spaces and restaurants with private rooms. To the south, West Bridgford sits beside the Trent with its riverside walks, and beyond it lie villages with churches, barns and farm venues. To the north, Arnold and Hucknall lead towards Sherwood and the estate country of north Nottinghamshire. Long Eaton and Kimberley are close enough that suppliers based there regularly work in the city.

Making the most of local suppliers

Nottingham has a large student population and a strong independent food and drink scene, so there is no shortage of creative caterers, mixologists and street-food traders for informal receptions. For traditional weddings, there are experienced caterers, florists and string players who know the county's country houses well.

Practical tips

• The M1 runs to the west of the city, and East Midlands Airport is close by, which suits guests from further afield. Trains run to London St Pancras.
• City-centre parking is limited, so check drop-off arrangements for wedding cars and supplier vans.
• For rural venues, arrange transport home for guests, as taxis can be scarce late at night.

In England, civil ceremonies must take place at a register office or approved premises. You give notice at your local register office, and Nottingham's register office can confirm current notice periods and ceremony bookings.

As elsewhere, Saturdays between May and September go quickly. Booking your venue and photographer first gives you the best chance of the date you want.