New Ceremony Layout for Birkenhead Town Hall Weddings
We enjoy many Birkenhead Town Hall weddings. It’s a beautiful building set in a gorgeous Georgian Square
Even when  weddings at historic Birkenhead Town Hall were restricted we had bookings
We did have the infamous blue circles that guests stood on to be socially distanced – thankfully that is long gone
We have several more micro weddings booked at Birkenhead Town Hall for this year too we are looking forward to.
The upper room is spacious and airy. The surrounding Georgian architecture and greenery make for a variety of portraits in a short amount of time.
The first wedding at Birkenhead Town Hall for this year is Dan and Maisie.
They booked our Micro Package for their recent wedding ceremony and family groups afterward.
We spent a lovely few hours with this delightful couple.
We were pleasantly surprised by the new layout for the large upper room – covid had made them think about reconfiguring the layout of the ceremony room.
Chairs used to be set out facing the big curtained window – meaning the bridal party entrance was straight through the doors from the hallway outside, and down the aisle.
Now the chairs have a new layout at the Town Hall – they are now facing left as you enter – meaning an L-shaped walk to your partner.
The registrars have their table in a recess of an anteroom where they conduct the marriage ceremony from.
it nearly caught us off guard but now we like the new layout – no more catching ourselves in the mirrors straight on when shooting from the back!
UPDATE – now covid restrictions are over the layout has reverted to the usual layout – no L-shaped turn now.
Curtains are often pulled across the mirror section.
here you can see the bridesmaids entering and turning left
Weddings coming thick and fast at the moment and this HIllbark Hotel wedding is another remarkable one.
Sunny skies, string quartet, and guests from around the globe, beautiful blooms, and creative touches from the bride and groom are the ingredients for this elegant Hillbark wedding.
Hillbark as the Wirral’s premier 5-star hotel is perfectly suited to hosting elegant events and weddings.
Cassie and Samir have busy lives so we didn’t have a chance to meet them beforehand.
So this was a long-awaited, covid-delayed wedding day and we finally got to meet our couple just before the ceremony.
Cassie and Samir – super lovely couple we were immediately at ease with each other.
Bride and groom and families present, friends gathered, a string quartet playing it was time to get wed!
Samir was well looked after by his 5 supporting best men to calm his nerves- glad only one was giving a speech though!
I think you can see from pic below which best man had to learn a speech.
Elegant Ceremony Hillbark Hotel
Hillbark Hotel is a stunning grade-listed 5-star luxury hotel in the midst of the Wirral peninsula. It’s one of our most local Wirral wedding venues.
The grounds are plentiful and so many places to make a gorgeous portrait.
Like most brides, Cassie made her way across the minstrel gallery and downstairs to her waiting handsome groom for the stunning Grand Hall Hillbark Wedding
Samir’s cute niece carefully dropped petals to the floor as she led the bridesmaids and then Cassie and her proud father in.
Vows were made and kisses and wedding documents were signed it was time to celebrate.
Plenty of time for family groups and portraits and relaxing with guests before the wedding breakfast.
Hillbark Wedding Reception
Like the ceremony, the wedding breakfast took place in the Grand Hall. An elegant luxurious setting.
Cute wooden flower detail favours too with their initials in a heart at the top and date at the bottom of the flower.
Creative touches from Cassie who had hand-painted the table signs – named after locations dear to their heart.
The acyclic table signs co-ordinated perfectly with flowers and decorative tea lights from talented local florist – Blooms Floristry
Views from the balcony show the elegant dining hall at its best – and fab detail when all the starters were laid out ready for the wedding party’s feast.
After the meal, it was time to cut the cake and enjoy the speeches.
Samir got quite emotional – but was plied with drinks in rescue.
Again a vantage point from the balcony provided a different perspective.
This was one of our shorter packages so we bid our couple goodbye and left them to enjoy the evening party
Its shows how much can be packed into 6-7 hours of a wedding.
Many congratulations Cassie and Samir on your wedding celebrations – such a delightful time with you – we wish you much happiness.
This blog post has limited photos due to privacy requests.
We look forward to being back at Hillbark very soon for another elegant wedding and to share more images of how special a day here is
Historic Wirral Micro Wedding Birkenhead Town Hall
So out of the blue, we found ourselves back at Birkenhead Town Hall for another Wirral Micro wedding.
A text from a photography colleague feeling unwell and within hours we had stepped in to help.
It’s good to have a trusted network around you – we all need help at some time or other – and of course, brides are not left worrying about their wedding photography.
Home Bridal Preps
So a phone call to Ashleigh the night before to put her at ease and we were set.
It was so good to be shooting bridal preps again!
On arrival, Ashleigh commented how she had checked our site and recognized us from a Chester autumn wedding, and knew she was in excellent hands
We mingled till it was time to head off for the ceremony.
Dave had gone ahead and Sandy with the girls in their minivan transport. Flexibility with Pixsmiths!
On arrival, it was a quick first look for Ashleigh and Keith before they headed in for their ceremony at Birkenhead Town Hall
Yes masks still have to be worn inside for guest but not the couple – was nice to see colour co-ordinated ones
Once outside though not a problem
Wirral Micro Wedding Ceremony
All smiles as Ashleigh was proudly walked down the aisle by her mother to a waiting Keith.
Vows were made and rings exchanged
Oh and this was the last time marriage registers were signed before the new digital system.
In the future, a wedding schedule will be signed, so still, something to sign for those who miss this type of shot
Beautiful flowers we by local Whitby Florist Blooming Lovely
Birkenhead Town Hall has beautiful stained glass windows if you know where to find them. Makes for an intimate beautiful portrait with natural light flooding through.
Soon it was outside to the bright sun and for a few family groups and portraits before heading back for a private outdoor home pizza reception
Always time for candid moments when you have two shooters with Pixsmiths at Micro weddings
Ashleigh and Keith so glad you had your day ..eventually…. and you have many happy memories to look back on
We wish you much happiness xx
Jo and Libby just wanted a laidback Wirral wedding and it was a pleasure to capture their day in their own unique way.
They opted for a small Town Hall wedding and then back home for an afternoon tea reception with friends and family.
It suited them perfectly. No big fuss did want to be centre of attention.
Pixsmiths are happy to capture larger weddings as well as these smaller intimate ones
Ceremony at Birkenhead Town Hall – the smaller downstairs room is used midweek and it was packed out to see this lovely couple say their vows.
Libby arrived with her dad and maid of honour. Loved how her jacket over her dress was the same colour as Joe’s suit.
Her hand-tied thistle and lilac bouquet really suited this style of the wedding too
With the gold leaves in hair adorning her long golden locks it was quite a Boho Birkenhead Town Hall wedding.
We had captured Joe and his family ahead of the service and it was wonderful to see her greeting Joe with a big hug as she entered in on her father’s arms
Joe’s son did splendidly reading a long poem for them and handing over the rings during the vows
A few salient family groups and confetti shot were captured and then time for some gorgeous couple shots utilising the Georgian architecture around Hamilton Square.
Back at their home food and wine and conversation was flowing as guest enjoyed their quaint courtyard garden.
Everyone had a great time and so glad it stayed dry for the festivities.
Thank you, Libby and Joe, for asking us to capture your wedding.
It was a special few hours with you and hope you enjoy these highlights.
Wishing you much happiness, Dave & Sandy xx
Just to be different – and why not – Libby had two engagement rings, including a beautiful antique one
Pixsmiths are often available for short midweek packages such as this. If you only require a few hours but still want a quality service and good turnaround times for your images we need to chat!
Don’t hesitate to get in touch for a special quote
Intimate Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding Dee Estuary
Sheldrakes Restaurant Wedding
We always love having an intimate Sheldrakes Restaurant wedding to shoot. Its a fab wedding venue right on the Dee estuary and local to us.
We often cover ceremonies, family pics, and portraits here for an affordable wedding photography solution
Not everybody wants full-day coverage and we are glad we can be flexible being such a local Wirral venue.
Jonathan and Debbie booked us for such a package – and it’s surprising how much can be covered at this time.
A relaxed day with guests enjoying a drink on the terrace before the ceremony
A joyful Sheldrakes Restaurant wedding – a lovely touch was Jonathan waiting at the top of the aisle for Debbie.
Her proud dad handing her over and then let the two of them walk together the rest of the way down the aisle to get married.
It was a bit of an overcast day but we got through the family groups and portraits in the nick of time.
Literally just as the raindrops started to fall!
Happily, by then it was time for the wedding breakfast to begin so all was well and everyone kept dry.
Jonathan and Debbie thank you for being such a great couple and asking us to cover your intimate wedding
It was a joy to see you enjoy each other’s company so much and all the giggles you shared.
We wish you much happiness.
Natasha & Sam’s Intimate Birkenhead Town Hall Ceremony
Sometimes all that is required is a simple intimate Birkenhead Town Hall ceremony. Its just about getting married with those dearest around you and having a meal afterwards.
Then of course jet of to the Maldives for a fabulous honeymoon. So happy for you guys you had the day you wanted your way and it stayed dry and bright if a bit cold!
Birkenhead Town Hall is set in the beautiful Georgian Hamilton Square. No two sides alike and the large space being left for the imposing Town Hall
Not many realise but the ceremony upstairs is large and with beautiful stained glass windows.
The lower first floor is home to the local war museum and history of the area – worth a visit sometime
Its was a cool day but we made the most of the April blossom in the square. Natasha looked simply elegant in her ASOS long sleeved low back fitted wedding dress.
So many photo opportunities within the confines of Hamilton Square – the green lawn in front, the blossom, the colonnades on the upper Town Hall an street scenes around.
Natasha and Sam your abundant joy and chemistry was really special to witness and thank you for allowing us to capture these salient memories of your day