Wedding suppliers in Preston

Planning a wedding in Preston

Preston is a good starting point for couples who want plenty of choice without being tied to one kind of setting. Within half an hour you can reach the Fylde coast at Lytham and St Annes, the green hills of the Ribble Valley, or the wide open moorland of the Forest of Bowland. The city itself has handsome Victorian buildings, large parks and a growing number of modern venues.

Lancashire weddings are often relaxed, sociable affairs with generous food and a busy dance floor, and local suppliers know this well. Many caterers here offer hearty buffets, hog roasts and evening food alongside traditional wedding breakfasts, and there are plenty of bands and DJs used to working in barns and marquees as well as hotels.

Where to look

Leyland, Chorley and Clayton-le-Woods to the south have many suppliers who work across the area. Out on the Fylde, Kirkham and Freckleton give access to farm and coastal venues. To the east, the Ribble Valley has country houses, inns and converted barns, and is popular for countryside photographs.

Practical planning

Preston is very easy to reach. It sits on the West Coast Main Line, with direct trains to London, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, and the M6, M55 and M61 all meet nearby. Manchester and Liverpool airports are both within reach for guests from further afield.

The north-west is known for rain, so a venue with an attractive indoor space for the ceremony and drinks reception is well worth having. If you are heading up into the hills, allow extra travel time on country roads.

The legal side

In England, civil ceremonies must be at a register office or approved premises, and you give notice at your local register office. Preston's register office can confirm current notice periods and ceremony options.

Book your venue first, then lock in the photographer and entertainment before turning to flowers, cake and styling.