Wedding guests throw confetti at a bride and groom at their wedding at at Paintworks in Bristol.

The Ultimate Bristol Wedding Venue // Bristol Paint Works.

The Ultimate Bristol Wedding Venue // Bristol Paint Works.

Bride and her father walks down the aisle at Paintworks in Bristol.
Groom sees his Bride walk down the aisle at their wedding in Bristol.
Celebrant ceremony at a wedding in Bristol.
Band sings at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and Groom walk back up the aisle at their wedding at Paintworks in Bristol.
Wedding guests throw confetti at a bride and groom at their wedding at at Paintworks in Bristol.
A bride and her bridesmaids pose for a photo at a wedding in Bristol.
A wedding in Bristol at Paintworks set up for a wedding breakfast.
A bride and groom walk into their wedding breakfast at Paintworks in Bristol.
A bride and groom do a shot at their wedding in Bristol.
Groom gives speech at his wedding in Bristol.
Bride reacts to grooms speech at their wedding in Bristol.
Bride and groom photos at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and groom photos at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and Grooms wedding portraits Bride and groom photos at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and Grooms wedding portraits at Paintworks in Bristol.
Guests on the dance floor at a wedding in Bristol.
Guests on the dance floor at a wedding in Bristol.

Morning prep & bridal vibes at the ultimate Bristol wedding venue.

Paint Works is the ultimate Bristol Wedding Venue if you’re looking for character and alternative vibes. Masie & Tom found it when search for a Bristol Wedding Photographer, hence where they found me!

The wedding morning began with Maisie surrounded by her girls — champagne toasts, nostalgic stories, present opening, and a few happy tears. Her bridal look? A stunning Heart Aflutter gown with statement sleeves that brought drama in the best way. The morning was a mix of laughter, excitement, and that electric feeling you get when you know something incredible is about to happen, with the magic finishing touches by Bridal by Naomi on hair and makeup.

Bride opens a gift on her wedding morning at Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride and her bridesmaids cheers cocktails at the morning of a wedding at Paintworks.
Bridesmaids take a selfie on the morning of a wedding at Paintworks.
Bride laughs during morning prep at her wedding at Paintworks in Bristol.

Ceremony with a soundtrack for this wedding at Bristol Paint Works.

Their ceremony, led by London-based celebrant India Bel, was heartfelt, theatrical, and packed with surprises. Maisie made her entrance to Tom’s vocal group — the insanely talented Swinglesingers — singing from the balcony, setting the tone instantly. They swapped deeply personal vows, with Maisie’s own vocal group Its Choir Co performing mid-ceremony, and exchanged secret handwritten notes to read privately later during portraits. The School of Rock handshake at the end sealed the deal before a huge confetti tunnel courtesy of Just Hitched Confetti had everyone cheering.

Bride and her father walks down the aisle at Paintworks in Bristol.
Groom sees his Bride walk down the aisle at their wedding in Bristol.
Choir sings as bride makes her entrance at a Paintworks wedding.
Bride and Groom applaud as the choir sing during their wedding ceremony in Bristol.
Celebrant ceremony at a wedding in Bristol.
Ring warming at a celebrant wedding.
Band sings at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and Groom exchange vows at their wedding ceremony at Paintworks.
Bride and Groom do the secret handshake at their wedding at Paintworks.
Bride and Groom share their first kiss at their wedding ceremony at Bristol Paintworks.
Bride and Groom walk back up the aisle at their wedding at Paintworks in Bristol.
Wedding guests throw confetti at a bride and groom at their wedding at at Paintworks in Bristol.

Drinks, brass, and theatre curtains.

Guests poured into the garden for drinks while a roaming five-piece brass band — the awesome Brass Junkies Brass Band — kept the atmosphere buzzing. Family photos were taken in front of a dramatic black theatre curtain — a perfect nod to their shared love of performance.

Drinks reception at a Bristol wedding venue.
A grandparent having a touching moment the Bride on her wedding day.
A brass band plays at a wedding venue in Bristol.
A bride and her bridesmaids wearing pink dresses pose for a photo at a wedding.

Bold styling for an industrial backdrop.

The styling was next-level. A deconstructed floral arch by Wren & May Flowers framed the ceremony, then reappeared behind the couple’s seats for dinner. Pink table runners ran the length of the tables, with flowers perfectly matching the bridesmaids’ pink and orange dresses — bold colours that popped against the industrial setting of Bristol Paint Works. The eye-catching banner came from the creative minds at Daydreamer Creative Studio.

Pink and orange custom wedding banner.
A wedding in Bristol at Paintworks set up for a wedding breakfast.
Pink and orange wedding stationery and table decor set up for a wedding breakfast.

The most epic wedding breakfast entrance.

Maisie and Tom didn’t just walk into their wedding breakfast — they burst in to “Fireball” by Pitbull, guests waving napkins in the air before they downed a shot of Fireball. Speeches were heartfelt and hilarious: Maisie’s dad brought warmth and wit, Tom’s speech was emotional and raw, and the best man closed with comedic gold. Tom was sharp in his suit from Charles Tyrwhitt.

A bride and groom walk into their wedding breakfast at Paintworks in Bristol.
Wedding guests cheer as the bride and groom enter the room at The Paintworks in Bristol on their wedding day.
A bride and groom do a shot at their wedding in Bristol.
Father of the bride's speech at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Wedding guest reacts to a speech at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride and Groom laugh during speeches at their wedding at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Groom gives speech at his wedding in Bristol.
Bride reacts to grooms speech at their wedding in Bristol.
Groom's Dad gets emotional during his son's speech at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride gets emotional and kisses groom's have at their wedding at The Paintworks in Bristol.
A glass is raised at the end of speeches at The Paintworks in Bristol.

Golden hour portraits at a wedding the ultimate Bristol wedding venue.

Like a true Bristol Wedding Photographer we took portraits in the industrial back lot — studio fronts, roller shutter doors, clean lines — all bathed in golden evening light. Maisie and Tom read their secret notes to each other, shared quiet moments, and then headed straight back into party mode.

Wedding day Couples portraits at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride and Grooms wedding portraits Bride and groom photos at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and Grooms wedding portraits at Paintworks in Bristol.
Groom reads personal vows to his bride during their couples portraits at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride and groom photos at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride reads personal vows to her Groom during their couples portraits at The Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride and groom photos at a Bristol wedding venue.
Bride and Grooms wedding portraits at Paintworks in Bristol.

Chaos, dancing, and the perfect ending.

The evening kicked off with a first dance that was pure fun and energy — a sign of things to come. From that moment, they barely left the dance floor. Friends and family sang, danced, and partied with them right until the end, with DJ Reef Yac keeping the tunes pumping all night.

Guests on the dance floor at a wedding in Bristol.
Bride and Groom during their first dance at their wedding at the Paintworks in Bristol.
Bride and Groom kid. during their first dance at their wedding at the Paintworks in Bristol.
Wedding guests dance at a wedding venue in Bristol.
Wedding guest dances at a wedding in Bristol.
Guests on the dance floor at a wedding in Bristol.

Thinking of planning your own wedding at the ultimate Bristol wedding venue?

If you’re a carefree, creative couple dreaming of an alternative wedding in Bristol I’m the Bristol wedding photographer who’ll capture it all — the chaos, the laughter, the romance, and the ridiculous dance moves.

Get in touch here and let’s make it happen.

Suppliers
Photographer – Mark Horton Photos
Venue – Paintworks Bristol
Celebrant – India Bel Ceremonies
Dress Designer – Truvelle Bridal
Dress Shop – Heart Aflutter Bridal
Hair + MUA – Bridal by Naomi
Flowers – Wren and May Flowers
Suit – Charles Tyrwhitt
Banner – Daydreame Creative Studio
Confetti – Just Hitched Confetti
Singers – Swingle Singers + Its Choirco
Brass Band – Brass Junkies Brass Band
DJ – @‌reefyac