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Eight Derby Buildings That Make Great Wedding Photos

Derby is filled with buildings that make it a unique and interesting city, and some make really interesting backgrounds to your wedding photos and really illustrate the place you chose to get married. Here are eight of our favourite buildings…

 

1. Marble Hall or ‘The Rolls Royce Factory’

Yes, Rolls Royces were made in Derby! Now they are not and this building is modern workspaces, but they left behind a very impressive building with important ties to the history of the city. It would make a great industrial look to your photos.

The Rolls Royce Factory presents a really unique wedding photo backdrop!
The Rolls Royce Factory presents a really unique wedding photo backdrop!

 

2. Church of St Mary and St All Saints

The crooked spire of this church is one of the most iconic sights of Derby and its twisted spire remains a mystery to this day – was it built that way in the 14th century or was it a mistake in construction? Regardless of the conspiracy, it makes a very unique wedding photo backdrop.

This church is a sight to see and definitely one to consider when exploring Derby with your photographer.
This church is a sight to see and definitely one to consider when exploring Derby with your photographer.

 

3. Derby Arena

For more of a modern backdrop, you could use Derby Arena. It’s home to Britain’s fifth indoor cycling track and cost £27,000,000 in total to construct! It’s so unique and perfect if you have a yellow wedding them!

Derby Arena is a beautiful arena and perfect for a modern backdrop.
Derby Arena is a beautiful arena and perfect for a modern backdrop.

 

4. Chatsworth House

You will have heard of this one. Chatsworth House is undeniably beautiful surrounded by scenic parkland and sitting prominently in the centre. It has an incredible history and you can get even get married in this beautiful spot.

Just imagine sitting as husband and wife looking over this incredible venue and its parkland!
Just imagine sitting as husband and wife looking over this incredible venue and its parkland!

 

5. Ashbourne Tunnel

This one’s a little more spooky, but if you want something really different or perhaps you’re getting married on 31st October, this is a fantastic idea. It’s said to be haunted with the sound of approaching trains that used to run through it until 1953. Creepy…

Inside Ashbourne Tunnel.
Inside Ashbourne Tunnel.

 

6. Derby Cathedral

Derby Cathedral is of course very beautiful too. The Grade I listed Cathedral church was promoted from a parish church in 1927 in order to make a seat for the Bishop of Derby. It’s England’s smallest Anglican Cathedral – sometimes the best things come in small packages!

Especially beautiful at night with the city lit up.
Especially beautiful at night with the city lit up below.

 

7. St Helen’s House

This gorgeous building is Grade I listed and has served many purposes over the years. A former home and then school, St Helen’s is now a workplace. It’s also a fantastic backdrop for Derby weddings.

This beautiful building would create such a powerful photo.
This beautiful building would create such a powerful photo.

 

8. Kedleston Hall

And finally, there’s Kedleston Hall. Its sweeping staircases in the front entrance are what separates Kedleston from other country manors. It’s really unique and quite romantic. It was built in the middle of the 18th century and is now owned by the National Trust.

Get your husband on one staircase and you on the other for dreamy wedding pics!
Get your husband on one staircase and you on the other for dreamy wedding pics!