Planning your wedding in Lancashire

From beautiful moors, quintessentially, english countryside to some delightful coastal towns and cities. Lancashire is a real hotpot and has plenty of venues and suppliers that are great value for money! No wedding venue hunting outing can be complete without a quick trip to Blackpool too. If you're getting married in Lancashire or are considering it then let our guide below help you with your planning. recommendations, tips and advice from local suppliers and some local, real wedding inspiration.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. Lancashire has plenty of choice including many magnificent castles. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock the designs you like.

Lancashire wedding venues

Wyrebank

Lancashire | 140 capacity

Wyrebank is situated in the heart of the historical town of Garstang, overl...

£2,499 - £6,000 total

Lancaster House

Lancashire | 150 capacity

Lancaster House, with its impressive refined décor, beautiful landscaped g...

£65 - £85 per head

The Wellbeing Farm

For a unique wedding, experience makes sure you visit our Fun, Unique and M...

£50 - £73 per head

Samlesbury Hall

Lancashire | 150 capacity

The magnificent black and white Samlesbury Hall in Preston, Lancashire date...

£3,000 - £10,000 total

Wyrebank is a unique and exclusive venue and is perfect for your dream Lancashire wedding.
Wyrebank

Wedding dress stockists

Belle & Bunty

Belle & Bunty combines glamour, modernity and romance for a modern day ...

£1,450 - £2,850 per item

Pronovias

Dressing women in their dream wedding gowns for nearly 50 years, Pronovias ...

£430 - £9,000 per item

Kate Beaumont

Kate Beaumont is an independent dress designer, creating luxurious wedding ...

£950 - £2,300 per head

Moments In Time Bridal O...

A friendly Wedding shop selling designer wedding dresses all to buy off the...

£125 - £799 per item

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Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with local, Lancashire-based photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, Lancs has plenty of choice.

7 So you know the date of your Lancs wedding! It's time to send save the dates to all your guests. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Are you have a band or DJ? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the party part of the wedding. This is often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests. You may need look to nearby Manchester for more choice when it comes to musicians.

Photographers

Leah Lombardi

I’m relaxed, unobtrusive and love to be like a guest with a camera. I’m...

£1,200 - £2,000 per item

stephen redfern photogra...

A commitment to creating photography of the highest standard.Wedding Photo...

£750 - £1,000 total

Emilie May Photography

Hello! I'm Emilie, the photographer behind Emilie May. I offer beautiful, r...

£1,500 - £1,500 total

On your wedding day you want to look and feel your very best so choosing an experienced and trusted make-up professional artists who create long lasting flawless wedding day looks that brides love is essential
Vera MakeUp

Hair & make up artists

- Vera MakeUp - Professional MakeUp Artist

Vera MakeUp - Profession...

On your wedding day you want to look and feel your very best so choosing an...

£35 - £75 per head

Icon Brides

Stunning Wedding Hair and Makeup Exclusively Designed For You.

£80 - £250 per head

Bellissimo

Bridal Hair & Makeup with over 20 years experience and more than 1500 happy...

£500 - £1,500 total

9 Lancashire has an abundance of fantastic local florists. Can you get them to incorporate local flowers into the floral arrangements? It's always fun to include flowers that grow locally.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in (you'll have to pay for this) so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so may worth looking at suppliers in Manchester too.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in Lancashire and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far on the day.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.

Music

Elfair Grug - Harpist

Elfair is an experienced, professional harpist in high demand, who has been...

£200 - £500 total

Daniel Sings

Professional entertainment of the highest quality for your special day. Sa...

£800 - £2,000 total

Isabella Dembinska - Cel...

Solo acoustic & electric cello - Isabella provides a bespoke service for ea...

£200 - £500 total

Northern String Quartet

Northern String Quartet is an award-winning group with 18+ years of experie...

£575 - £1,260 total

Flowers

Mal's Bespoke Bouquets

All our bridal flowers are made bespoke to the bride we also have a large a...

£40 - £400 per item

Supplier tip

Let your venue influence your florals. Try and opt for arrangements that look like they belong in that setting.

Bedazzled Events Ltd

From traditional to contemporary, intimate to extravagant, each Bedazzled W...

£600 - £3,500 total

Cakes

Pink Frosting Cake Compa...

Our unique wedding cakes are created with care and attention, right from th...

£5 - £600 per item

The Wedding Cake Co.

The Wedding Cake Co...creating bespoke wedding cakes throughout Lancashire,...

£200 - £795 per item

Candy's Cupcakes

Candy's Cupcakes creates amazing cupcakes and wedding cakes, delivering thr...

£2 - £800 per item

Cakes by Beth

Multi-award winning contemporary, bespoke wedding and celebration cakes in ...

£50 - £800 total

For a further breakdown of local suppliers, we suggest that you search the venues and suppliers in the following regions:

Blackpool, Wigan, Ormskirk, Lytham St-Anne, Horwich, Carnforth, Billington, Mellor, Whitworth, Skelmersdale, Preston, Bury, Darwen, Lancaster, Withnell, Hornby, Chipping, Simnostone, Hoghton, Hindley, Scorton, Chorley, Rochdale, Burnley, Bolton, Wrea Green, Haighton, Gisburn, Thornley, Leyland, Leigh, Singleton, Oldham, Clitheroe, Ramsbottom, Pleasington, Bashall Eaves, Whalley, Barton, Garstang

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