Devon & Ben’s Wedding at Stoke Town Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

Devon and Ben were married at Stoke Town Hall on a July day, and I was lucky enough to photograph it. If you’re planning a wedding at Stoke Town Hall, or you’re searching for a wedding photographer who knows the building, here’s how their day looked.

From the outside, Stoke Town Hall is a statement: sandstone, tall arches and plenty of character. Inside, the ceremony room is bright and white, with high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and tall windows that fill it with soft natural light. For a photographer, that light is a gift. It flatters everyone and means the photographs feel clean and timeless.

Devon arrived by white limousine, and I caught her stepping out onto the street in front of the building.

Devon walked in through the tall dark wooden doors, hand in hand with a loved one. Ben was waiting at the front, and as she reached him, he leaned in for a kiss on the cheek.

The register signing is always one of my favourite moments. With big windows behind them, the light was perfect.

Don’t overlook the rest of the building. After the ceremony, we took a few minutes to walk through the light-filled rooms and down the sweeping staircase with its green carpet. It’s a beautiful setting for relaxed, natural photographs, with no need to go anywhere else.

I’d love to hear about your day. I’m based in Stoke-on-Trent and photograph weddings across Staffordshire and the Midlands. You can read more about wedding photography in Stoke-on-Trent or browse more of my real weddings.