west mill derby

Two Brides West Mill Derby Wedding

Photography by Twig & Vine Photography

If we were to list the best things about this lesbian wedding at The West Mill in Derby, we could be here a while...Romantic rustic venue? Check. Three aisles? Triple check. Rugby club next door? Erm... we'll have to explain this one. Jasmine and Stephanie met playing rugby so throwing a ball around after the ceremony was the perfect way to catch a moment together after tying the knot! It also made for some pretty unique wedding photos captured by Recommended supplier Twig and Vine Photography. They also chose Recommended supplier Prezola for their gift list, and had some pretty cool family DIY projects including a personalised beer pong table. Consider us inspired! And kinda wishing we'd been invited...

Summer wedding at The West Mill Derby with two brides and rainbow smoke bombs.

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We couldn't decide who would walk down the aisle first. So we decided to opt for three aisles! We walked down two side aisles simultaneously to meet at the front. With all of the emotions, walking at the same pace proved very difficult. Stephanie was slow and elegant. Jasmine was like Usain Bolt! After the ceremony we exited down the middle as wife and wife (at the same speed).

Jasmine & Stephanie

Bride with gold eyeshadow and bold red lip gets her make up done before wedding at The West Mill Derby
Bride with wedding hair updo wearing lace cap sleeved wedding dress gets her buttons fastened by wedding guest in colourful dress and fascinator at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white lace button detail wedding dress holds out silver ring with blue gemstone before wedding at The West Mill Derby
Wedding guest in colourful long sleeved dress and pink fascinator holds framed illustration of herself and the bride at The West Mill Derby
Exterior of The West Mill Derby with red brick, pale green windows and doors and gravelled front
Bride in lace cap sleeved wedding dress holding white, red and green bridal bouquet walks through the courtyard at The West Mill Derby with man in checked suit and pink tie before wedding
Bride in white lace cap sleeve wedding dress and veil holds pink white and green bridal bouquet as she walks down the aisle arm in arm with man in checked suit and pink tie at The West Mill Derby
Two brides in white wedding dresses stand under foliage cloud in The West Mill Derby during wedding ceremony
Bride in lace top wedding dress and veil holds arm in the air with bride in low back wedding dress with shoulder veils outside The West Mill Derby after wedding ceremony
Two brides holding large white, pin and green rose bridal bouquets smile whilst looking up and holding glasses of sparkling wine whilst guests stand behind them at The West Mill Derby
White satin Essense of Australia wedding dress hanging up in red brick interior of The West Mill Derby before wedding ceremony
Young groomsman in dark blue checked suit, white shirt and pink silk bowtie smiles at the camera before wedding at The West Mill Derby
Bride in low mesh back wedding dress with button detailing gets her buttons fastened by mother in light purple dress before wedding at The West Mill Derby
Emotional mother of the bride in light purple long sleeved dress, white corsage and white wedding hat looks at bride in low mesh back wedding dress before ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Smiling bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veil detailing looks over her shoulder as she holds white, pink and green bridal bouquet before ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Bride in lace top cap sleeved wedding dress holding white, pink and green bridal bouquet has skirts held up bu bridesmaids in pink dress as she walks into wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Emotional bride in white cami wedding dress holding white, pink and green bridal bouquet smiles at man in checked suit and pink silk tie as they walk arm in arm down the aisle during wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Bride in low mesh back wedding dress and shoulder veil details stands with bride in lace capped sleeved wedding dress and veil in front of guests during wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Bride with curled ponytail and white cami wedding dress smiles whilst reading wedding vows to bride in lace capped sleeved wedding dress and veil in front of guests at The West Mill Derby during wedding ceremony
Smiling bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veils holds hands with smiling bride in lace capped sleeve wedding dress and veil in front of applauding guests during wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Laughing bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veils holds hands with smiling bride in lace capped sleeve wedding dress and veil in front of applauding guests during wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Two smiling brides sit behind wooden table under foliage and flower cloud inside rustic red brick wedding ceremony room at The West Mill Derby
Smiling bride in white cami wedding dress holds hands with bride in white lace capped sleeve wedding dress as they both carry white, pink and green bridal bouquets down the aisle at The West Mill Derby
Smiling bride in white cami wedding dress holds hands with bride in white lace capped sleeve wedding dress as they both carry white, pink and green bridal bouquets outside The West Mill Derby whilst guests shower them with multicoloured confetti
Smiling bride in white cami wedding dress holds hands with bride in white lace capped sleeve wedding dress as they both carry white, pink and green bridal bouquets outside The West Mill Derby whilst guests shower them with multicoloured confetti

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

As they're both foodies, the catering was an important aspect of Jasmine and Stephanie's big day at The West Mill Derby. (See personalised aprons they both wore for reference). They named their tables after their favourite meals, with ingredients list and an explanation of why it was important to them. We've taken many things from weddings; incredible memories and hangovers to name a couple... but recipes has to be a first. Jasmine and Stephanie, we applaud your creativity! And the cake. Another wow. Triple tiered, hand painted and decorated with gold leaf, this was a magnificent bake fit for the two gorgeous brides it was celebrating.

THE WEST MILL DERBY

Looking for a rustic venue with beautiful surroundings? The West Mill in Derby ticks all the boxes. Fans of rugby, we've got you covered. Fans of exposed brick, gorgeous gardens and drop lighting need also look no further. Jasmine and Stephanie enjoyed all this and more for their day, and decided to use the old cotton mill as inspiration for their styling. They incorporated blueprints of cotton looms in their stationery for a unique and personal touch. The explosions of greenery and decor also brought a warmth to the industrial feel of the mill, and looked pretty damn good too!

Bride in white cami wedding dress holds hands with bride in white lace capped sleeve wedding dress as bridesmaids in pink bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen hold rainbow coloured smoke bombs behind them outside The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress holds hands with bride in white lace capped sleeve wedding dress as bridesmaids in pink bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen hold rainbow coloured smoke bombs behind them outside The West Mill Derby
Bride in capped sleeve wedding dress and veil holds up skirts whilst walking across rugby pitch with bride in low back cami wedding dress with shoulder veils after wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress holds hands with bride in white lace top capped sleeved wedding dress on rugby pitch as they both hold up smoke bombs after wedding at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veils passes brown rugby ball to bride in white lace top capped sleeved wedding dress on rugby pitch with pink smoke bombs going off in the background after wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress stands with bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress as they both laugh holding white, pink and green bridal bouquets outside The West Mill Derby
Laughing bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress with bold red lip holding bridal bouquet looks at bride with curled ponytail in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veils after wedding ceremony at The West Mill Derby
Bride with curled ponytail and leaf hair accessory stands with bride in lace capped sleeve wedding dress and veil in the grounds of The West Mill Derby after wedding ceremony
Bride in white cami wedding dress and shoulder veils walks through the grounds of The West Mill Derby holding hands with bride in lace top capped sleeve wedding dress and veil
Bride in white cami wedding dress and shoulder veils walks through the grounds of The West Mill Derby holding hands with bride in lace top capped sleeve wedding dress and veil
Bride with curled ponytail and hoop earrings stands with bride in lace capped sleeve wedding dress and veil in the grounds of The West Mill Derby after wedding ceremony
Back of bride's white cami strap Essense of Australia wedding dress with low v back, buttons and shoulder veil details as she holds white, dusky pink and green bridal bouquet for wedding at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding holds up hand of bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress as they exit lift into wedding reception at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress and bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress walk into wedding reception room full of guests stood around tables with foliage table runners and white candles at The West Mill Derby
Two brides sit with wedding guests at top table under green foliage cloud with white table cloth, green foliage table runner and white candles in red brick industrial wedding reception room at The West Mill Derby
Two brides sat at top table both put on personalised white aprons reading 'First meal as Mrs Coyne 3rd July 2021' in red brick reception room at The West Mill Derby
Wedding guests sit at round tables with white tablecloths and rose gold sparkle table runners in industrial wedding reception room with pendant lighting, exposed brick and fairy lights at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veil details holds microphone as she makes speech during wedding reception at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress holding microphone rests hand on shoulder of bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress as they smile at each other during wedding speech at The West Mill Derby
Bride sat down in white cami dress with shoulder veil details looks up at bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress and veil as she holds microphone and makes speech during wedding reception at The West Mill Derby
Smiling bride in white lace top capped sleeve weeding Dres and veil cuts three tiered wedding cake whilst holding hands with bride in white cami wedding dress with should veil details during wedding reception at The West Mill Derby
Bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veil details dances with bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress an veil during wedding reception at The West Mill Derby
Smiling bride in white cami wedding dress with shoulder veil details dances with bride in white lace top capped sleeve wedding dress an veil during wedding reception at The West Mill Derby

Having three aisles is a great way to do your first look, and a lovely way to exit together after your ceremony!

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We put our families to work! Jasmine's uncle is a joiner and her mum enjoys painting. Together they made a personalised beer pong table and a corn hole for the drinks reception. Stephanie's dad's company created all the stationery which was designed from scratch and completely tailored to us.

Jasmine & Stephanie


If your cheeks hurt from smiling, join the club. This wedding has well and truly warmed our hearts! If the The West Mill in Derby is the venue you always dreamed of we've got plenty more weddings for you. Or if the beautiful cake has you head over heels, we've got all the tips on how to find the perfect one!


Photographer : Twig & Vine Photography |
Venue: The West Mill |
DJ: DJ Ronin |
Pianist: Jamie Hardwick |
Florist: Bloom Collective |
Wine: Laithwaites |
Cake Maker: Southwell Cakery |
Jasmine's Hair Stylist: Everyones Looking Rosie |
Stephanie's Hair Stylist: Mon Amie Wedding Hair |
Jasmine's Make Up: Adele Coxon |
Stephanie's Make Up: The Bridal Artists (Sophie) |
Jasmine's Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia |
Stephanie's Wedding Dress: Mark Lesley |
Jasmine's Bridal Boutique: Ivory White Bridal Boutique |
Stephanie's Bridal Boutique: Stunning Bridal |
Bridesmaids Boutique: David's Bridal |
Jasmine's Hoop Earrings & Hair Pieces: PS With Love |
Stephanie's Pearl Hair Pins : Love 2 Sparkle |
Stephanie's Bracelet: Lily & Roo |
Groomsmen Outfits: Moss Bros |
Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo |
Decor & Hire: Inspired Hire
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