MShed Wedding Fair - 12th February

The first ever MShed wedding fair was held on the harbourside on Sunday last week (12th February). MShed, with it's industrial facade, is a strikingly different venue from the usual stately homes and grand hotels and, with it being the first fair there, I went along to take a look. I wasn't exhibiting at the fair, but went in my 'alter-ego' of bride-to-be (being engaged and being a wedding planner means I get a double helping of 'big day' fun). The fair was quite small, but had a good selection of photographers, as well as other wedding suppliers. For this post, however, I want to take a look at MShed itself.

The idea of getting married or holding your reception in a modern museum might not initially appeal, but MShed is a great venue to consider if you want your wedding to stand out from the crowd. It has wonderful views across Bristol's historic harbourside, and it's proximity to the city centre means that everything is within easy reach if you're having your ceremony in a different place, and getting to MShed is very straightforward. MShed also offers some unique selling points, such as private access to the exhibitions, and even a ride on the museum's steam train or a chance to operate one of the cranes! The venue has a maximum capacity of 180, meaning it can cater for all but the most enormous of weddings, and prices start from £55 a head. MShed would be an ideal venue if you or your partner's family has deep roots in Bristol, as the museum celebrates the city's history and culture, and it would definitely give your guests something to talk about on the way home.

www.Mshed.org for more information.

Picture from http://museumpublicity.com/2011/06/21/m-shed-museum-opens-in-bristol/