Wedding Photography at The Quarter at Pot Bank, Stoke-on-Trent

The Quarter at Pot Bank is one of the most characterful wedding venues in Stoke-on-Trent, and it’s one I’d love to photograph more weddings at. I photographed David and Wendy’s wedding celebration here, and I fell for the place: the exposed brick, the neon, the heritage and the energy of the dance floor. If you’re considering The Quarter at Pot Bank for your wedding, or you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Stoke-on-Trent who already knows the venue, here’s a look around.

The Quarter at Pot Bank sits in the heart of the Potteries, right next to the old Spode works. You can see the heritage the moment you arrive, from the bottle kiln on the roof to the proud POTBANK lettering above the entrance. For couples from Stoke-on-Trent, it’s a venue that really feels like home.

Inside, the main room is spacious and full of character, with exposed brick, timber, steel beams and plenty of natural light. It works well for a sit-down meal, and it looks great when it’s dressed for a wedding.

One of the details I love most is the huge Pot Bank lettering on the brick wall. It makes a wonderful backdrop for speeches and for guest photographs.

David and Wendy kept their styling simple and elegant. A wisteria arch against the brick wall gave their cake table a soft, romantic look, and gold sequin tablecloths caught the light beautifully. I always photograph the little details, because the setting is what people remember.

Besides the main room, The Quarter has little corners with a style of their own, such as a grand piano in a colourful lounge area and glowing neon signs, including “Factory Floor” and “Happily Ever After”. They give every photograph a slightly different feel.

This is what I loved most: the way the room fills up. Guests gather around the tables under the exposed brick, drinks are poured, and the whole place has a warm, sociable buzz. These are the moments I’d love to photograph at your wedding.

The room is a natural stage for speeches, with the big POTBANK lettering and the Factory Floor sign behind whoever is speaking.

On the day, drinks were chilling on ice, and the buffet was laid out along a long counter. It’s relaxed and sociable, which suited the mood of the party perfectly.

Once the dancing started, the black and white chequered dance floor was full all night. Under the lights, with the brick walls and neon signs around them, the guests made it a brilliant party.

After photographing a celebration here, these are the things that stand out to me:

• Every corner has a different backdrop: warm brick, timber, neon signs, a wisteria arch and the famous POTBANK lettering
• The black and white chequered dance floor makes the evening photographs bold and full of energy
• The room is relaxed and sociable, which means natural, happy photographs of your guests
• It’s full of Potteries character, so your photographs could only ever be from Stoke-on-Trent
• It’s right on my doorstep, so there’s no travel for me, and I know the light and the layout

I would love to photograph your wedding here. I’m based in Stoke-on-Trent, I’ve already seen how brilliantly this venue photographs, and I’ll make sure you get natural, joyful photographs that capture the whole day, from the quiet moments to the party on the dance floor. If you’re getting married at The Quarter at Pot Bank, or anywhere in the Potteries, get in touch and tell me your date. You can read more about wedding photography in Stoke-on-Trent or see more of my real weddings.