holmes mill wedding

Holmes Mill Wedding With Neon Sign

Photography by Wyldbee Photography

There is something about this Holmes Mill wedding that has us smitten. It could be the beautiful pearl wedding dress? It could also be the soft romantic tones against the industrial backdrop at this Recommended venue that just looks...right? Maybe it was Kirsty and David's French bulldog Busby who walked down the aisle, had a cocktail named after him and who sort of stole the show in his dog wedding outfit. Okay, yes. Definitely Busby... But apart from a dapper dog there were so many incredible details and moments. All captured by Recommended supplier Wyldbee Photography, who really knows how to get a dog's best angles... Alright, alright! Less about the dog and more about the show stopping styling and 'Espresso Manctinis'. (We spelt that correctly, all is revealed below...)

Industrial Holmes Mill wedding with romantic florals and pearl wedding dress.

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We chose a muted palette of pinks, greens and metallics and largely stuck to that. But we weren't too worried about it all matching. I hadn't seen another wedding in my hours of Pinterest and Instagram scrolling that was exactly 'us', so we took inspiration from a lot of different places. The confetti design on the stationery was actually inspired by some wrapping paper I had bought! It's tricky to summarise but the overall vibe was relaxed, fun, romantic, whimsical, boho, stylish, rustic/modern, luxe, soft, sumptuous and pretty.

Kirsty & David

Exterior of Holmes Mill wedding venue in Lancashire
Interior of Mill wedding venue in Lancashire with bulb string lights
Acrylic wedding welcome sign with confetti design on black easel with draping at industrial wedding reception
Industrial wedding ceremony room with pillars, wooden chairs, pastel florals and pink neon wedding sign
Pillar candles, pink roses and log aisle decor for wedding ceremony
Gold Fram wedding arch with pink draping, mixed flower clouds and pink neon wedding sign
Old cinema style wedding chairs for industrial wedding ceremony with rustic aisle decor
Interior of industrial boho wedding ceremony with pastel florals, bulb string lights and wooden chairs
Glass wedding registry table with wooden chair, draping and candles at industrial wedding ceremony
Glass wedding table with draping, pastel florals and pink dinner candles
White pillar candles, pastel florals and draping for boho ceremony decor
White wedding invitations with confetti decor, velvet wedding ring boxes and wax stamp
Brown brogues next to white table place name with monochrome typography and brown tassel
Groom in white shirt and dark trousers opens gift before wedding
Groom in dark three piece tweed suit with matching bow tie adjusts cuffs as he gets ready for wedding
Mixed pastel wedding bouquet with roses tied with pink and green ribbon
White bridal heels with pearl detailing next to pastel bridal bouquet
Mixed pastel wedding bouquet with roses and anemones
White cami wedding dress with mesh overlay encrusted with pearls hanging from beam
White crochet flower girl dress with monochrome name tag and tassel
Bride with blonde curled hair sits having her hair styled before wedding
Bride with blonde curled hair and white bridal robe smiles as she puts in earrings before wedding
Bride with blonde curled hair has her makeup done before wedding
Bride in pearl wedding dress with sleeves has her dress buttoned up by bridesmaid before wedding
Bride in white wedding dress with mesh and pearl overlay puts on white wedding shoes with pearl strap before wedding
Bride in white wedding dress with mesh pearl encrusted sleeves
Bride in pearl wedding dress with sleeves and train holding pastel mixed rose wedding bouquet stands with groom in blue tweed suit with bow tie

HOLMES MILL WEDDING VENUE

We love an industrial wedding. But the styling at Kirsty and David's big day has sort of taken the cake! The neon sign for a start, the statement piece that your guests literally won't be able to keep their eyes off. The hanging bulbs, candles and pink touches gave a soft edge to the exposed features of the Mill, and something about draping just makes us feel, happy? And that reception room. Highlights include the incredible blooms and the bold wedding signage inspired by wrapping paper. They also had a bar in the same room as the dance floor (always a winner in our book). Featuring cocktails that celebrated David's Mancinian heritage (The Espresso Manctini) and Kirsty's Yorkshire roots (Yorkshire Rose). Not only creative, but judging by the pictures, pretty delicious...

Wedding signature cocktail sign with watercolour illustrations on mini wooden easel
French bulldog with flower dog wedding outfit stands in wedding aisle at industrial wedding
Bride in white pearl wedding dress with sleeves and pastel mixed bouquet with roses walks down the aisle with man in dark suit and striped tie at industrial style wedding
Bride in white v neck wedding dress with pearls stands with groom in navy suit during industrial style wedding ceremony
Bride in pearl wedding dress with pearl drop earrings and pearl hair slider stands with groom in navy tweed suit with bow tie and buttonhole during wedding ceremony
Groom in navy suit and bow tie puts ring on finger of bride in low back pearl wedding dress with sleeves and pearl hair clip during wedding ceremony
Groom in navy tweed suit with brown shoes kisses bride in pearl wedding dress with train during wedding ceremony at Holmes Mill
Bride in v neck wedding dress with sleeves sits signing wedding register with groom in navy tweed suit at Holmes Mill wedding
Bride in pearl wedding dress holding pastel bouquet tied with ribbon walks back down aisle with groom in three piece navy wedding suit with bow tie at industrial Mill wedding
Bride in love v back wedding dress with pearls and train walks out of ceremony holding hands with groom in tweed suit and brown shoes
Bride in pearl wedding dress with sleeves holding pastel wedding bouquet and glass of sparkling wine walks out of ceremony with groom navy tweed wedding suit and sunglasses as guests throw confetti
Bride with blonde hair and wedding dress with short sleeves encrusted with pearls holding pastel wedding bouquet kisses groom in navy tweed wedding suit with buttonhole
French bulldog stands next to bride and groom outside at wedding
Bride in white pearl encrusted wedding dress with sleeves and train kisses groom in navy tweed suit with bow tie holding French bulldog on a lead
Bride with pearl detail wedding dress and pearl hair clip sits on espresso martini with groom in three piece tweed suit with bow tie
Bride in pearl wedding dress with sleeves kisses groom in navy tweed wedding suit holding French bulldog
Bride in v neck wedding dress encrusted with pearls walks with bridesmaids in sage green bridesmaid dresses all holding mixed pastel wedding bouquets
Bride in white wedding dress with pearl mesh overlay stands outside holding mixed pastel wedding bouquet with roses and anemones
Bride with white short sleeve wedding dress with pearls stands holding mixed pastel wedding bouquet with roses and anemones
Bride in white pearl wedding dress with train holding mixed pastel bridal bouquet stands with groom in navy tweed suit

READINGS & MUSIC

Choosing your wedding readings and music is one of the best parts of wedding planning and gives you the opportunity to put a personal spin on your ceremony! Kirsty and David opted for two readings at their Holmes Mill wedding. The first was 'Falling In Love Is Like Owning A Dog', followed by 'All I Know About Love' by Neil Gaiman. Kirsty walked down the aisle to 'Riptide' by Vance Joy and left to 'Best Friend' by Queen. A great choice, but now we're sort of crying imagining it... And when we found out they signed the register to 'I Think Of Home' by Snow Patrol, we sort of lost it. In a good way of course... Their first dance song was 'Science Of Silence' by Richard Ashcroft, and all we're left thinking is maybe Kirsty and David should go into the wedding playlist business!

Bride with long curled hair and pearl hair clip wearing wedding dress with mesh pearl overlay kisses groom in navy tweed suit and bow tie
Pearl encrusted mesh sleeves of wedding dress for industrial style wedding
Bride in white wedding dress with pearl mesh overlay stands holding mixed pastel wedding bouquet
Bride in white wedding dress with pearl mesh overlay holding mixed rose and anemone bridal bouquet kisses groom at industrial wedding venue
Bride in pearl wedding dress with mesh sleeves stands holding blush pink bridal bouquet with roses and anemones as groom in navy tweed suit hugs her
Groom in navy tweed three piece suit with bow tie and rose buttonhole adjusts his cuffs
Bride in white wedding dress with train and pearl details kisses groom in navy suit as they stand in Holmes Mill wedding reception room with neon wedding sign
Groom in navy tweed suit with floral buttonhole stands with bride in mesh sleeve wedding dress with pearls at wedding reception
Modern wedding table plan with bold confetti pattern on black easel fo industrial style wedding reception at Holmes Mill wedding venue
White round wedding tables with roses, candles and pink dinners candles at Industrial wedding venue
Wedding reception room at Holmes Mill with white round wedding tables, wooden chairs and elegant wedding styling with candles and fairy lights
Wedding table place names with calligraphy and rose gold wax stamp
Pink neon wedding sign on copper frame arch with pink draping and mixed flower clouds
Rustic semi naked three tier wedding cake with floral decor and bunting wedding topper
Rustic semi naked wedding cake with floral decor, bunting wedding topper reading 'Just Married' and pom poms
Long white wedding top table with clear plates, green napkins and pink dinner candles for wedding reception at Holmes Mill wedding venue
Clear plate with gold trim, caligraphy table place names and green napkins for chic wedding table setting
Acrylic table name sign with painted background
Groom in navy tweed suit and bow tie pours himself an ale at wedding reception
Groom in navy suit pulls a draft ale from the pump labelled 'Hoppily Ever After' during wedding reception at Holmes Mill
Groom in navy three piece tweed suit with bow tie walks into wedding reception with bride in white pearl wedding dress holding up pastel wedding bouquet
Groom in navy suit holds microphone whilst making speech during wedding reception with copper frame wedding arch and neon sign
Guests raise a glass during wedding reception in industrial mill wedding venue with rustic styling and neon wedding sign
Groom in navy tweed suit with bow tie and buttonhole stands with bride in white wedding dress with pearl mesh overlay as she cuts three tier semi-naked wedding cake

'Personalised details maketh the wedding.' No, that wasn't Shakespeare, it was us! The proof lies in Kirsty & David's day...

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We wanted our day to feel personalised. So we focused on little details and got our family and friends involved. My brother sang me down the aisle, our friend sang at the reception, David's mum made the cake and our friends helped with mics/speakers and a personalised beer pong table!

Kirsty & David


So if this Holmes Mill wedding is filling you with industrial inspiration, this city centre wedding will be right up your street. Not only was it also shot by the lovely Wyldbee Photography but it features some monochrome stationery we are sort of obsessed with! If it was the naked wedding cake you loved, then we have a whole load more in our rustic cake roundup that you won't want to miss. 


Venue: Holmes Mill |
Photographer: Wyldbee Photography |
Exceed Events: Entertainment |
Hair Stylist: Hair by Olivia James |
Makeup Artist: Amy Lauren MUA |
Wedding Dress: Shikoba Bride |
Dress Fittings: Agape Bridal Boutique |
Bridal Boutique: The White Yard |
Grooms & Groomsmen Suits: Peter Posh |
Grooms & Groomsmen Shirts: Charles Tyrwhitt |
Groom's Pocket Square: Reiss |
Groomsmen's Pocket Squares & Ties: ASOS |
Groom's Cufflinks: Gucci |
Groom's Shoes: Grenson Shoes |
Bride's Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes |
Flower Girl's Shoes: Monsoon |
Bridesmaids' Shoes: New Look |
Groomsmen's Shoes: Peter Posh |
Printed Stationery: Printed.com |
Signage & Table Place Names: Painted by Jen |
Plates & Napkins: Creative Venue Styling |
Bespoke Neon Sign: The Word Is Love |
Bespoke Neon Sign: Wildfire Neon |
Drapes & Styling: Olive Oil Flowers |
Balloons & Tassels: Etsy
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