Dani & Alex: The River Mill Venue
All weddings I get booked for are super exciting, but only a few are real ‘full-circle moments’ for me — but that’s what Dani & Alex’s wedding was! Many moons ago, Dani was deputy manager of the clothing store Warehouse in Westfield, where I got one of my first jobs on an 8 hour contract! Fast forward… (counts fingers) nine years (?!) and I’m photographing her wedding in my newest job!!
The Ceremony: Derby Registry Office
Dani & Alex officially got married at Derby Registry Office in front of close family & friends. A super simple ceremony, without fuss or frills was absolutely perfect for this couple.
The Confetti
Dani & Alex opted for dried petals, which is one of my favourites! Fresh petals and dried petals separately create a great effects, and in this case, definitely not best in moderation!! If you think you have too much confetti, go ahead and get some more, trust me!!
The Reception: The River Mill Venue
On to the River Mill Venue in Darley Abbey for the rest of the day!! I absolutely love this space; industrial design, cool shadows, house plants for days… it makes for a great place to photograph! Inside is incredible spacious and open plan, with outdoor space right on the river, so it’s a perfect venue for any weather!
The whole vibe here is super chilled, informal seating however tables and chairs aren’t in permanent positions so I’m sure you could switch up to be perfect for you.
High ceilings with plenty of windows absolutely floods the area with natural light (another box ticked for photographers!).
Dani and Alex opted against the traditional, so speeches, first dance and a cake cut was nowhere to be seen. They’re not for everyone, and I’m such a big believer in doing what is right for you on your wedding day, not what ‘should’ be done, or what is traditional!! Personally, I would not want to do a first dance either!
Couple Photos
You don’t need to wander too far at all to get a range of looks for your couple photos, these were all taken within literally a few steps of the venue!
Greenery, dappled light, cobbled paths… and hopefully the temporary bridge connecting Darley Abbey Village across the river will be as aesthetic as the last one once it’s been built!!
A huge bonus for me is that this venue is a stones throw from the Brickwork office where I am based, and only about a 10 minute drive from my home!
If you’d like to book me for your wedding or event at The River Mill Venue, Darley Abbey, I’d love to hear from you! You can enquire with me below and I’ll get back to you ASAP!