About Bristol
The city of Bristol is located in England and holds the title of “most popular city of the south-west.”. The medieval castles, the Victorian brick & mortar mansions, and oddly shaped cobblestone winding roads hold magnificent history – while the sun rises and sets horizontally over the periphery of the encapsulated land.
Home to the Avon Gorge River, the city balances itself on either side, joined together by the famous Clifton Suspension bridge, built in 1864. The bridge towers over great heights of the city, creating a depth perception highly invited to be seen by the human eye (or perhaps a widescreen lens!)
Bristol harnesses many old stories of the past while simultaneously creating and entertaining stories of anew. It holds multiple spaces for wedding venues, catering to a variety of aesthetic tastes from the futuristic path to the old-fashioned.
Wedding Venue Options in Bristol
Not only does Bristol hold the keys to the past and the future, but it also contains the very people who will help you unlock the perfect atmosphere for your wedding! From wedding planners and florists to photographers/videographers and catering, let us guide you through the wedding professionals of Bristol!
- Wedding Planner
Planning a wedding can be very overwhelming. There are so many checklists, tasks, and aspects that need to formally graduate to, well, the vision you have in your head! Wedding planners take out the hectic energy of planning the wedding yourself and leave you with the excitement of your special day. They are the well-oiled machine behind the whole operation.
- Florists
A florist may seem like a small part of the entire wedding, but the amount of time and energy spent on the décor and details can really elevate the atmosphere of your wedding. Florists have a vast understanding of the flowers they are working with, plus the colour palettes you are envisioning. If you are wanting to acquire a certain ambience for your wedding, your chosen florist will have a major impact on that.
- Photographer / Videographer
Now that we are very deep into the 21st century most if not all people own a phone with a camera within it. While you can take some very nice pictures and videos on a phone, the quality of hiring a professional photographer/videographer is unmatched. Having one person, or perhaps a team, take professional-quality photos of your wedding, and/or create a wedding video while everyone else gets to enjoy the wedding creates a peaceful crowd while still capturing the special moments of the event. Nothing is missed while a professional with a camera is on the scene.
- Catering
Arguably the most important part that happens after the wedding ceremony is the food. If you are planning to have your guests join you for more than a couple of hours, it would be a good idea to have a meal or some cocktail hour snacks catered to keep the celebration going. Bristol is known for having a multicultural array of food choices available throughout the city. There is never a dull moment when on the journey of finding the perfect cuisine to cater your wedding with!
Wedding venue companies in Bristol
- White Villa Photography and Films
White Villa is a Bristol-based Photography and Videography company established in early 2003. Over the years, Sam, the pinnacle of the company, has collected a multitude of awards alongside his carefully selected team of 9. Now in 2021, the company has decided to now offer the service of Live Streaming your wedding to guests or loved ones who cannot make the ceremony.
- Wild and Rustic
Wild and Rustic is a South West Bristol-based catering company. The owner, Lauren Aspey, founded the company in 2014 and has been catering weddings ever since. She works with multiple local suppliers, and sources only the best organic produce to create her lavish food.
- Les Fleurs
Les Fleurs specializes in flowers and has been in the business for 10 years now. The owner, Vanina, has set many high standards for herself, including locally sourced flowers whenever she can, all whilst considering the individualistic needs of each and every bride. She has provided her wide select range of flowers and arrangement types on her website to preview her work for customers.
Pros and Cons of Wedding Venues in Bristol
Every city has its positives and negatives. We’ve created a list of some great benefits, while also letting you know the drawbacks of having a wedding in the city of Bristol.
Advantages
- Breath-taking Architecture
Bristol is centuries old, and many of the original buildings are still intact. Bristol has buildings that range from Victorian style, Medieval gothic and even some modernism mixed in to create a very unique environment.
- Rich in History
The first settlement in the 11th century was named Brycgstow until it became Bristol between the 13th and 18th centuries. The city sits on (give or take) 1000 years of pure history!
- Amazing views
The city of Bristol can be viewed from many different angles. From the Clifton Suspension bridge to Narroways Hill, the cityscape can be viewed from the highest points.
- Diverse Land
Just because Bristol is a city, does not mean there is an absence of countryside. The land offers the hustle-and-bustle of the city, magnifying the cityscapes, or you can choose to quiet down on the countryside with mounds of greenery, trees and even some little animal friends!
- Variety of Food
Bristol is known for the diverse cuisine it offers. Hosting “Bristol Meets the World” which is a multicultural food festival for the second year now, this city brings together many different types of food in one place.
Disadvantages
- Unpredictable Weather
The weather in the UK period is very unpredictable, however, in Bristol, they do see more rainy days than your average city or county in England. If you are planning an outside wedding, chances are there needs to be a Plan B (like tents!)
- Busy City
The busy city is not for everyone. If you are a person who prefers the slow and relaxed path, this may not be the perfect environment for you. Bristol is home to almost half a million people!
- High cost of living
Bristol is among the top cities in England which endures a high cost of living. The average person would need to make more than $4,351/month in order to survive -- well more than minimum wage.
Famous locations in Bristol
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
Hovering the Avon Gorge and connecting Clifton Bristol with Leigh Woods in Somerset, the Clifton Suspension Bridge was originally designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The bridge stands tall as one of the main focuses of the city.
- Cabot Tower
Built in 1897, the Cabot Tower was built in memory of John Cabots voyage across the sea to North America a few hundred years ago. People loves climbing the spiral staircase up the tower to amazing high-top views of Bristol Harborside.
- Banksy Street Art
Banksy is known worldwide for his controversial and anti-establishment street art. His home town is Bristol, UK, so this is the very place where it all started! You can view numerous pieces of Banksy original street art throughout the city.
