Planning your wedding in Shropshire

Bordering England and Wales, Shropshire is a beautifully, well-located county in the West-Midlands with an abundance of stunning countryside and an attractive, medieval town of Shrewsbury at the heart of it. With plenty of great venues and wonderful food options, particularly in and around Ludlow it's a great county for a wedding. If you're getting married in Shropshire 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. Shropshire has plenty of choice including many magnificent country houses and barns. 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.

Shropshire wedding venues

The Mill Barns

Shropshire | 175 capacity

The Mill Barns is a brand new no-corkage waterfront venue offering couples ...

£1,950 - £7,950 per item

Davenport House

An enchanting country estate and family residence, Davenport House is exclu...

£2,200 - £6,750 total

Casey's Cordingley Hall

Shropshire | 180 capacity

Casey's is a bespoke Black and white themed venue perfect for weddings as a...

£500 - £3,500 total

Barnutopia

Shropshire | 120 capacity

Gorgeous rural venue in Shropshire on the Welsh border. Beautiful views in ...

£2,415 - £8,590 total

From the day I booked my Wedding Casey's were amazing friendly, helpful and nothing was to much trouble they really took the stress out of organising my big day I will forever be thankful to Casey's and all the staff.
Kirsty

Wedding dress stockists

Minna

Beautiful vintage inspired bridal dresses and accessories made from sustain...

£650 - £1,400 per item

Naomi Neoh

Naomi Neoh creates elegant and modern bridal gowns, which are often recogni...

£1,995 - £3,000 per head

Kate Beaumont

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

£950 - £2,300 per head

Bridal Indulgence

Luxury boutique Bridal Indulgence offers a tranquil place to try wedding go...

£1,000 - £4,000 per head

Real weddings in Shropshire

First things you need to do when planning a wedding

Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with local, Shropshire-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, Shropshire has plenty of choice.

7 So you know the date of your 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 to look to nearby Birmingham for more choice.

Photographers

Rob Ambrose Photography

Unobtrusive natural wedding photography which captures the beauty and emoti...

£750 - £2,000 per head

Spinning Your Dreams

We are Martin & Julia Webb and we want you to have a wedding day which is o...

£775 - £1,495 total

Lisa Lander Photography

JOYFUL & CREATIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CARE-FREE & FUN COUPLES

£1,295 - £1,995 total

Natalie made my wedding day seamless, exactly what I needed on the day and throughout!
Jasmine

Hair & make up artists

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

Le Keux Vintage Salon & ...

Welcome to the UK's leading vintage salon and party venues. Our fabulous 50...

£18 - £195 per head

Pure Hair & Spa

Official Aveda Concept hair salon & beauty spa based near Sutton Coldfield....

£30 - £350 per head

9 Shropshire 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 Birmingham too.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in Shropshire 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.