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Sheffield Millennium Gallery Wedding :: Rachel & Kevin
I have lived in Sheffield since 2000. When I first moved here there was a building fondly referred to as the Egg Box. It was a bizarre, lumpy 1960s style building. I don’t remember it that well though because it was demolished soon after I arrived.
In its place adjacent to the recently opened Millennium Gallery came the Winter Gardens followed by a host of hotels, offices and restaurants in the new St Paul’s Complex.
The Millennium Gallery has been a part of my Sheffield life for the last 15 years, I have been taking photos of it since 2003! Yet somehow this was my first wedding there.

Winter Gardens – April 2003

St Paul’s Complex – April 2003
Sheffield Novotel Hotel
Our morning began in the Novotel, which is literally a stone’s throw from the Millennium Gallery.
When I arrived Rachel and Chief Bridesmaid Edie were wrestling with the in-room coffee machine. Having eventually figured out how to get water into it Edie declared herself the official Barista and went about the important business of making sure everyone, including myself, were well looked after, coffee-wise.
Other than a little coffee spillage there was very little drama about the morning. Everything was calm and peaceful and there was plenty of time for everyone to get ready without rushing. I definitely prefer it that way :-).

Millennium Gallery Wedding
The day continued in a similar style. Smooth and relaxed, just as Rachel and Kevin had wanted.
The ceremony was stylishly minimalist, suiting the style of the gallery well. For October the weather was beautiful so the guests were able to enjoy a lot of time outside too, making great use of the balcony.
As the sun started to set we went out for a walk in town, getting a few chilled portraits in the Peace Gardens and other choice spots around the vicinity.
The evening closed out with a final bonus for me, half price parking. :-). Always a great result.
Some Photos
I imagine what you really want to see are the photos, so here is a selection of highlights from the gallery.

28/11/2018
Sheffield Town Hall Mirror Room & Tamper Coffee Wedding
This wedding was featured in the Brides Up North wedding blog in September 2018, check it out!
Sheffield Town Hall Mirror Room Wedding Ceremony
From Grand to Ground
I came up with that little sub-heading whilst gazing in wonder at all the coffee making paraphernalia on the counter at Tamper Coffee.
I was quite proud of myself at the time, although later I pondered whether or not the idea of Grand to Ground was a little derogatory towards Tamper.
Anyway, let’s talk about the Mirror Room.
For all the wedding ceremonies I have photographed at the Sheffield Town Hall, this was my first upstairs.
As you will see from the pictures, this is where Grand comes from.
Whilst very warm, the Mirror Room is a gorgeous wedding venue.
I’ll be honest, I’m not sure if I like the mirror though, especially considering how low I had to get to make sure I wasn’t in any of the photos!
Drinks Reception in the Mandela Room of the Sheffield Town Hall
Through a combination of experience and planning, I am very rarely taken by surprise at a wedding.
I did know the drinks reception was in the Mandela room, which is directly adjacent to the Mirror Room.
What I wasn’t expecting was the partition wall disappearing as Holly & James made their way back up the aisle.
I was actually crouched on the floor up against the wall at the time, trying to avoid that infernal mirror!
Not that the surprise was a problem, I was back on my feet in no time.
Tamper Coffee Wedding Reception
What a gem!
I think you would be better off looking at the pictures here rather than letting me describe it to you.
Super-cool, as my 4 year old son would say!
The staff were lovely, the food was amazing and the open space was perfect.
I do wonder though whether it would have been quite as suitable had it been raining. I feel like that room would have become quite crowded had everyone needed to be inside.
The Slideshow
I think I have rambled on enough now, here is what you really came to see.
Holly & James’ Town Hall and Tamper Coffee wedding in about 5 minutes.

The Photos
If you don’t have 5 minutes to spare to watch the video, here is a selection of highlights to scroll through.
If you would like to talk to me about photographing your wedding make sure you get in touch for a quote.
20/08/2018
Rutland Hotel Wedding :: Kay & Lynval
Most relaxed wedding ceremony ever! This is the story of Kay and Lynval’s wedding day, starting out with the ceremony in the Sheffield Town Hall and then moving across town to the Rutland Hotel in Broomhill.
Actually, my day began at Kay’s house where we had a reasonably relaxed morning getting ready. The music was pumping, hair was extending, make-up was, erm, being applied. Amongst the highlights of the morning for me was getting to meet Michelle who was pulling a triple shift as hairdresser, evening reception guest and supplier of a sweetie wheel (look for Sugar Rush on Facebook). (more…)
10/09/2016
Sheffield Town Hall Arundel Room Wedding Ceremony
I always enjoy a wedding at Sheffield Town Hall.
There is something prestigious about it, especially the magnificent staircase which always makes for some stunning photos.
If you want to know more about getting married in Sheffield Town Hall have a look at my comprehensive guide.
For Natalie and Adams wedding I was only booked for their ceremony in the Arundel Room in the Sheffield Town hall. Something quite unusual for me. It was nice, but a little sad when they left for their reception and I wasn’t going with them. Since then I have chosen to only take on weddings where I would be covering both the ceremony and the evening reception.
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See ya next time.
James
20/08/2016