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Industrial Wedding Venues For The Modern Couple


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Sarah Abu Shah Updated:
5th of April 2024

We're seeing more and more couples divert from the traditional and opting for a more personalised celebration. Industrial wedding venues are the ultimate blank canvas with unique wedding spaces, meaning that you can truly customise your wedding day in a way that reflects you and your partner. Take a look at some of our favourite quirky, industrial and warehouse wedding venues in the UK - all with a chic twist.

Holmes Mill

Wedding breakfast at Holmes Mill industrial wedding venue

Located in Lancashire, Holmes Mill is a restored 19th Century Cotton Mill. Retaining its original 19th Century charm, The Cotton Room displays textured walls, rustic exposed beams and is filled to the brim with period character.

This industrial wedding venue can host civil ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, accommodating parties of 50 to 150. As your special day moves into the evening, your wedding reception in the art deco inspired Bistro can be filled with 180 of your loved ones and, the romantic festoon lighting makes for perfect wedding photographs.

 

The Bond Company

Wedding Breakfast at The Bond Company in Digbeth

Looking for a cool, urban wedding venue? Look no further than The Bond Company in Birmingham. Set in the city centre, it's just a five minute walk away from everything you need! This contemporary, airy space is more than meets the eye with their canal-side setting, green spaces and large event rooms.

Less really is more with their simple architectural design of steel, glazed glass screens and iconic red brick walls. One couple said: "If you want something quirky, a bit different but still have a touch of elegance then The Bond is for you. I wish we could do it all again, and I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else."

 

Priston Mill

The Watermill at Priston Mill

Spread across three floors, The Watermill at Priston Mill is one of two amazing spaces. Set within its own private gardens, this blank canvas venue is perfect for outdoor ceremonies underneath the pagoda, beautifully accompanied by the tranquil brook.

This unique wedding venue is licensed for civil ceremonies for 90 guests which will take place on the second floor, allowing for wonderful views across the Somerset countryside. For your wedding reception at The Watermill, your guests can move to the wooden terrace. With music playing from within and the terrace wonderfully lit, it makes for a truly magical experience.

 

Hackney Town Hall

Hackney Town Hall Atrium wedding breakfast

In the vibrant heart of East London, Hackney Town Hall is an iconic blend of historic charm and contemporary design. Among their elegant chambers lies a hidden gem: the newly renovated Atria. After a recent multi-million pound refurbishment, the original 1930s building now boasts two state-of-the-art glass-roofed atria, offering a cool vibe with industrial-chic design. Bathed in natural light and featuring sleek, minimalist design, these airy spaces provide a striking contrast to the town hall's traditional architecture.

With ceremony space for up to 200 guests each, the Atria offer a unique setting for couples seeking a wedding venue that marries sophistication with urban edge. Whether booked individually or in conjunction with the grand Assembly Hall, the Atria at Hackney Town Hall are a stylish background for your ceremony and celebrations.

 

Folkerton Mill

Folkerton Mill industrial wedding venue

The Folkerton Mill is a historic wedding venue with so much to offer. As well as rustic appeal, this industrial wedding venue is only exclusively available a handful of times each year to ensure you truly enjoy your wedding celebrations.

Located in the South Lanarkshire countryside, Folkerton Mill boasts a 19th Century watermill, a wooden barn, beautiful gardens and a courtyard for your special day. And, with luxurious on-site accommodation available from 2026, you definitely don't want to miss out on Folkerton Mill as your Scottish wedding venue.

 

The Shack Revolution

The Shack Revolution urban industrial wedding venue
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The Shack Revolution in the heart of Hereford is the perfect alternative wedding venue for every couple. The team stand by their flexibility, so whether you're looking for an elegant summer wedding or a cosy, rustic winter wedding, The Shack Revolution does it all.

Who said industrial wedding venues were dark and dingy? The "Lean-to" can seat up to 120 wedding guests for your ceremony, with exposed brick walls, black beams and a big, beautiful skylight, opening up the space and making it light and airy. And to make it even better, The Shack Revolution is a dog friendly wedding venue, so you can include your four-legged friend in your special day.

 

The Mill at Rode

The Mill at Rode: modern industrial mill wedding venue

Step into history at The Mill at Rode, a charming repurposed mill, set on the banks of River Frome. This picturesque wedding venue is complete with three spaces: The Loom Room, The Snug and The Wheel House. The soft lighting mixed with the historical charm of The Loom Room creates a tranquil atmosphere, making it perfect for your romantic wedding ceremony.

As the name suggests, The Snug is a cosy space suited for an intimate wedding celebration with 25 of your closest friends and family. Tying the knot at The Mill at Rode will ensure your comfort as your home away from home.

 

The Ministry

Wedding setting The Ministry Event Space

Situated in Central London, The Ministry is a versatile wedding venue with nine event spaces to choose from! The White Space is a complete blank canvas venue meaning you can let your creativity run wild to make the space your own. Equipped with a dedicated entrance and a secret outside courtyard, there is plenty to love about this setting.

As a London wedding venue, The Ministry has fantastic transport links with the closest tube station being only a three minute walk away so you and up to 200 of your loved ones can truly enjoy their fully stocked, eleven metre bar.

 

Still haven't found the venue for you? Take a look at our unique and unusual wedding venues here on Guides for Brides.

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About the author


Sarah Abu Shah

Sarah is a lover of fashion, whether it's the latest fashion and beauty trends or the trendiest venues types. You can often find her writing inspiring content about wedding fashion and wedding venues, so has lots of knowledge about the latest trends in bridal wear, beauty and bridesmaid fashion and plenty of insight in the best places to tie the knot across the UK. Being half Malaysian, Sarah has travelled extensively around this region while visiting family and is your go-to contact for destination wedding ideas, particularly in Malaysia and Bali.

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