Manchester Wedding at The Lead Station Restaurant & Bar with Bride in Gucci Shoes

Rose and Josh weren't worried if their day was 'perfect,' they just wanted a fun relaxed Manchester wedding that truly reflected them. When things got stressful, and even with a terror threat, they remembered that "it's about the marriage, not the wedding". They supported local businesses where they could including Sarah at Pink Cocoa who brought their wedding cake vision to life, beautifully mimicking the hand-painted watercolour design Rose's oldest friend illustrated for the wedding invitations. What a lovely personal touch.

White Rose and Gypsophila Buttonholes with Stag Pins

Wedding Bouquet with Pink Roses and Green Foliage

Vintage Red Telephone with Jewel Belt and Headpiece

Bridal Morning Preparations with Vintage Bride Putting on Wedding Dress Belt

Vintage Bride with Satin Wedding Dress, Finger Waves and Red Lipstick

Groom at the Altar During Stockport Town Hall Wedding Ceremony

Stockport Town Hall Wedding Ceremony with Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit

Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit Signing The Register

Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit

Bride in Satin Wedding Dress with Finger Waves and Groom in Tailored Suit

Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit at Stockport Town Hall

Stockport Town Hall Wedding with Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit

Vintage Wedding Buses for Wedding Guests

Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit Walking Through Manchester

Black and White Portrait of Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit Walking Through Manchester

Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit Getting off Wedding Bus

Confetti Moment with Bride in Vintage Wedding Dress and Groom in Tailored Suit

Inspiration & Styling
We just wanted something relaxed and fun. We were looking for somewhere we could imagine hanging out with friends, something that would be natural to us. That's why we swayed away from the Hotel or Manor House type venues and focused on restaurants/bars as they felt more like us. We liked the modern look of the Lead Station. We styled it with foliage runners and candles so make it feel more like a wedding and add some cosiness and colour. Our clothes were influenced in part by the venue as we wanted them to complement the style of the day. I ruled out one of the dresses as the skirt felt too big for the town hall and restaurant, the dress I chose complemented the settings better.
Rose & Josh.

Manchester Wedding

When you think of Manchester you instantly think of a vibrant city full of contemporary haunts and the famous 'worker bee' emblem. Rose and Josh managed to incorporate both of these traits into their Manchester wedding by having their reception at the stylish Lead Station, a fabulous restaurant and bar which was a former police station, ticking all their relaxed wedding day boxes. You've probably already clocked Rose's to-die-for Gucci shoes with bee brooch, the perfect footwear to accompany her vintage bridal look.

Wedding Suppliers
We just wanted something relaxed and fun. We were looking for somewhere we could imagine hanging out with friends, something that would be natural to us. That's why we swayed away from the Hotel or Manor House type venues and focused on restaurants/bars as they felt more like us. We liked the modern look of the Lead Station. We styled it with foliage runners and candles so make it feel more like a wedding and add some cosiness and colour. Our clothes were influenced in part by the venue as we wanted them to complement the style of the day. I ruled out one of the dresses as the skirt felt too big for the town hall and restaurant, the dress I chose complemented the settings better.
Rose & Josh.

Hand-Painted Wedding Stationery Table Number Signs

Greenery Table Runner with Foliage, Gypsophila and Lilies

Vintage Map Poster and Hand Illustrated Table Name Table Plan

Vintage Bride with Satin Wedding Dress, Finger Waves and Red Lipstick, Holding Grooms Hand in Tailored Suit

Groom Holding Brides Wedding Dress Train Up

Bride with Satin Wedding Dress, Finger Waves and Red Lipstick, Holding Grooms Hand in Tailored Suit Outside Wedding Venue

Vintage Bride with Satin Wedding Dress and Finger Waves Kissing Groom in Tailored Wedding Suit

Groom Looking at his beautiful Vintage Bride with Finger Waves and Red Lipstick

Bride in Bee Brooch Gucci Shoes and Groom in Jeffrey West Brown Brogues

Vintage Bride Wearing a Satin Wedding Dress with Finger Waves and Red Lipstick, Standing with Groom in Tailored Suit Outside Wedding Venue

Close Up of Brides Vintage Hair and Makeup and Grooms Pink Rose Buttonhole

Vintage Bride in Satin Wedding Dress, Finger Waves and Red Lipstick Hugging Bestie

After being let down a few times, Rose and Josh ended up with a wonderful bunch of wedding suppliers that went above and beyond for them. Their photographers, About Today Photography, were friendly and made them feel completely at ease, capturing all the wonderful wedding day moments you see before you, including treasured moments with family members who have since sadly passed away. If you're looking for wedding suppliers who are willing to go the extra mile and you can reply on search our handpicked suppliers on our directory, The List, now!