Victoria Baths Wedding
A Victoria Baths wedding in Manchester is always something special. This iconic historic venue is full of character, beautiful light, and unique backdrops. Even better, it’s only around ten minutes from me, which always feels like a bonus when a venue this good is so close to home.
Victoria Baths is a truly quirky and unforgettable wedding venue. With its vintage tiles, soaring ceilings, and distinctive architecture, it’s a dream setting for creative wedding photography.
A Wedding Ceremony at Victoria Baths
Sophie & Chris chose to hold their wedding ceremony at Victoria Baths in one of the old swimming pools. It’s an iconic space and gave the whole day serious Wes Anderson vibes. The venue’s heritage charm and bold design meant there were endless opportunities for fun, colourful, and creative photographs.
After their heartfelt ceremony, we took some relaxed portraits around the building. The interiors are so striking that you don’t need to go far to find beautiful backdrops.
A Relaxed and Music-Filled Celebration
Their wedding day was laid-back and full of personality. Instead of a formal sit-down meal, Sophie & Chris opted for Mexican street food, which perfectly suited the relaxed feel of the day.
In the evening, things really came alive when Chris and his old band took to the stage. Seeing guests dancing in such a unique space was the perfect way to end the celebration.
If you’re looking for a Victoria Baths wedding photographer in Manchester, this venue offers a truly unforgettable setting for a creative and non-traditional wedding.
Wedding Ceremony at Victoria Baths Manchester
A few words from Sophie & Chris:
How did you two meet?
We met online on OkCupid in December 2014. We went on our first date in January 2015 and have been together ever since.
Describe the proposal!
We were on a cruise around the Norwegian Fjords. While standing on the balcony and taking in the scenery, Chris got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Even though we’d been together for nine years, it was still a complete surprise!
What is special about your venue?
Victoria Baths is a gorgeous heritage building. The history of the venue is really interesting. Our wedding coordinator explained that when it was built, authorities wanted to show how much they cared about residents, so beautiful buildings like Victoria Baths were created.
Some of Chris’s family learned to swim there, which makes it even more meaningful for us to get married in a place that holds memories beyond our own.
Any details of note about your big day?
There will be lots of children at our wedding, including our 18-month-old, so we wanted the day to feel very family-friendly. One of the pools will have garden games and huge rolls of paper for the kids to draw on.
Music is also a big part of our relationship. All the table names will be Manchester gig venues, along with the first band we saw there. Chris and his band will be playing at 6pm, which we can’t wait for.
Venue: https://victoriabaths.org.uk/
Person #1 outfit details: Monsoon
Person #2 outfit details: Moss Bros
Hair : @/rlj.hair.nails
Makeup : @makeupbylaurenpoole
Flowers: https://www.diddiboxflowers.co.uk/
Band/DJ: https://weddingjam.co.uk/
A few kind words from Sophie & Chris:
“Maddie took our wedding photos at Victoria Baths in Manchester and we couldn’t be happier with the photos and the contribution she made to our day as a whole.
From first speaking with Maddie I got a great vibe and knew she’d be the perfect fit for our day. We had a prep call before the wedding and she was on hand to answer any questions we had. She gave us some great bits of advice (having literally done hundreds of weddings before!) and made us feel at ease.
On the day she was super organised and helped the day flow more smoothly. She was able to direct people and help us get the pictures we wanted, this was so invaluable and the pictures we have we will cherish forever. Thank you so so much, Maddie. You captured the day better than we could have even imagined and we’re so lucky to have found you!”
