Railway Museum Weddings
Planning a wedding is a big old job from the dress and guestlist to all the tiny details on the day, it can feel like a daunting task. A great place to start is with the venue and the theme, two key aspects that go firmly hand in hand; if you choose one, the other is far easier to find! The National Railway Museum in York is one such venue that lends itself well to a number of stand-out wedding themes. We’ve rounded up our favourites to give the ultimate inspiration for a wedding to remember
Quirky cool
For a wedding that steps outside of the traditional, the museum is the ideal setting. Filled with a million artefacts celebrating train travel, you and your guests can enjoy your wedding breakfast amongst the powerful locomotives, take full advantage of the stand-out photo opportunities, and dance the night away in a museum all to yourselves.
Let romance blossom
If you’re finding it hard to imagine a romantic museum setting, picture this: the entrance is framed with cherry blossom trees, your guests are seated amongst the vintage carriages, twinkling lights climb the pillars and adorn the ceiling, and the person you love most in the world is standing across from you, celebrating the most special day of your lives. Convinced yet?
Photo credit Phil Hart
Vintage treasures
It’s not everyday you get to say ‘I Do’ within touching distance of the world’s only Royal Carriages on display! Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you get up close with these historical treasures, soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere and enjoying a fine dining experience with all of your guests.
Little or large
Whether your guestlist is super intimate or super-sized, you can create an experience suited to your party. The Countess of York is a beautifully restored luxurious carriage which has been converted to host up to 12 guests for a ceremony and up to 30 for a reception. On the other end of the scale, Station Hall can accommodate up to 500 guests for a reception plenty of space to share the celebration!
Whichever theme your wedding day adopts, the National Railway Museum has the ideal backdrop to deliver a day you’ll never forget.
Visit the Railway Museum for more information or contact the museum on events@railwaymuseum.co.uk or 01904 616286.
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