Bride and groom hold hands as guests throw confetti outside a St Mary's Church; the bride carries a flower bouquet.

Nottingham Council House Wedding and St Marys Church


Rosy told me her family tradition where each generation of women all marry in St Mary’s Church, all wearing the family veil made of Nottingham lace. I love to hear that couple’s are keeping the traditions that mean something and resonate with them.

  • A newlywed couple walk hand in hand down a cobbled city street smiling and laughing together.
  • People seated on nottingham council house grand staircase laughing with each other during a wedding reception.

The Details

St Mary’s Church

Grade 1 Listed and the largest medieval building in the city of Nottingham, St Mary’s is an absolutley stunning backdrop for a wedding ceremony.

AN ELEGANT NOTTINGHAM CITY WEDDING WITH A MAGNIFICENT MEDIEVAL CHURCH CEREMONY.

Getting ready at home and dried rose petal confetti

Even before I set foot in the wedding preparations, I knew that this Nottingham city wedding was going to be relaxed, laid-back, and pure enjoyment from start to finish. The day began in Rosy’s family home where she was getting ready with her bridesmaids and mum. Tom got ready with his pals a 10 min drive away at the home he shares with Rosy. For months now, Rosy and everyone in the family has been collecting rose petals to dry to use as colourful floaty confetti.

  • Person with long hair in a dinosaur-print shirt holds a colorful bouquet with mixed flowers and greenery.
  • Basket filled with dried rose petals, lined with red cloth, DIY wedding confetti.
  • Person with long wavy hair in a dinosaur-print shirt holds a bouquet of flowers indoors laughing.
  • One person styles another’s hair indoors while someone stands in the doorway holding a drink, garden visible outside.
  • Two bridesmaids in pink dresses stand in a garden surrounded by greenery and flowers, talking together.
  • Two people stand together smiling, one in a floral dress and the other in a lace wedding gown.
  • A person in a wedding dress walks up a floral-patterned carpeted staircase; black and white photo.
  • Five bridesmaids in matching pink dresses hold drinks while posing in a garden with greenery and flowers.
  • A groom in a grey suit with a teal tie stands in a garden with greenery and flowers in the background.
  • Three men in suits stand together as one adjusts the groom's boutonniere; teal tie and flowers in the background.
  • Three men in suits stand in a garden; one playfully holds a dandelion puff toward another.
  • Three men in grey suits with teal ties stand in a garden while drinking out of a hip flask.
  • Three men in grey suits with teal ties stand in a garden with a greenhouse behind them.

Ceremony at St Mary’s Church in the Lace Market.

Rosy and Tom married at the beautiful St Mary’s Church set in the Lace Market area of Nottingham, the ceremony was stunning. Friends and family watched as Rosy’s brothers walked her down the aisle wearing the family’s Nottingham lace veil in the most stunning dress, with a bouquet of bright colourful flowers.

  • Person in a floral dress stands in a garden, facing a black fence and brick buildings with many windows.
  • Bride walks with a man in a suit and a woman in a pink dress along a cobblestone street.
  • Guests seated in rows inside st mary's church with high arches and stained glass windows during a wedding ceremony.
  • St Mary's in the lace market historic stone church with Gothic arches and spires, surrounded by trees and people gathered near the entrance.
  • Bride and bridesmaids in pink dresses walk on a stone path outside St Marys church, holding bouquets.
  • Bride walks down the aisle with two men in a church filled with guests, beneath stained glass windows and stone arches.
  • Bride signs a document in a church as groom in gray suit with floral boutonniere stands beside her.
  • Bride and groom stand before a priest at a church altar with green curtains and religious artwork.
  • Bride and groom stand before a large stained glass window in a church; the bride holds a bouquet of flowers.
  • People stand and sing inside a gothic-style church with tall stained glass windows and ornate architectural details.
  • Bride in white dress stands with bridesmaids in pink and a groomsman inside a church during the wedding ceremony.
  • Bridesmaids in pink dresses and other guests congratulate outdoors near a tree and buildings after a wedding ceremony.
  • Wedding couple walks through cheering guests outside a church as confetti fills the air in celebration.
  • Wedding couple walks past cheering guests outside St Marys church as confetti fills the air in celebration.
  • Bride in wearing a Nottingham Lace veil holds bouquet while standing on stone steps outside a gothic-style building.

Walking through the city to the Left Lion

I think walking between your venues is a great idea, makes for some beautiful scenes walking through the streets together. We took our time getting to the reception, wandering the streets, and taking photos as we went. The left lion was quietly waiting for us as we approached the Nottingham council house so we went ahead and took a couple of photos.

  • Bride in white dress and groom in gray suit walk hand-in-hand down acity street.
  • Bride and groom walk down a street together past someone wearing a “Bride To Be” sash.
  • Bride and groom walk hand in hand past a modern art building the nottingham contempory.
  • Bride and groom walk hand in hand down a city street with historic and modern buildings under a clear blue sky.
  • Bride and groom walk along tram tracks on a sunlit city street lined with historic buildings.
  • Bride holding a bouquet walks toward the Nottingham Left Lion statue outside a grand building.
  • A bride is sitting smiling on the left lion outside the nottingham council house repection venue.

Nottingham Council House reception with homemade wedding favours dancing and celebrations.

DIY decorations crafted by loved ones paired with the family traditions – I couldn’t love her more if I tried. From the rose petal confetti collected and dried by family and friends to the seed bombs Rosy crafted for her favours. They put so much thought into the details. It’s lovely to see, and all the guests really appreciated it.

  • The ballroom in Nottingham council house set up for a wedding, roman pillars and big windows
  • bride and groom are dancing together and smiling on a grand dancefloor
  • Bride in a white lace dress holding a glass, surrounded by guests in the council house ballroom with chandeliers and columns.
  • People seated on nottingham council house grand staircase laughing with each other during a wedding reception.

ROSY, TOM, ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR DAY AND TRUSTING ME TO CAPTURE THESE MOMENTS.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT X

faqS

for planning a NOTTINGHAM COUNCIL HOUSE wedding

01

Where is the council house in Nottingham?

Right in the centre of the city, on the old market square, with 2 giant lions, columns and a large clocktower. If you have even been in town you can’t miss it.

02

What is the capacity?

Perfect for intimate to large weddings, with seven different rooms to choose from for your ceremony and reception. The Ballroom is the biggest space and has a max capacity of 120 guests.

03

Is there parking on the Market Square?

Because of the location there is no parking, however within a 10 minute walk there is the NCP on St James Street and the Trinity Square car park. The trams also stop on the market square and connect to the train station.

04

Can we have readings, music, or write our own vows?

Yes, you have up to two readings and you can choose your own music or have live acoustic music. You can also write your own promises but they need to follow civil ceremony rules i.e. no religious content

05

Can we bring decorations, flowers, or confetti?

Flowers are already provided in the rooms and confetti and balloons are not permitted inside or outside the council house.

06

What is the cost for a Nottingham Council House Wedding?

Ceremony fees start around £185 but you must contact them for precise costs as prices fluctuate by the room, day of the week and if your having your reception at the Council House.

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