Nottingham needs no introduction, but for those of you who have never heard of Nottingham, it is the legendary city of Robin Hood. The city has come a long way since the times of Robin Hood and it has become one of Europe's most visited cities, on account of its legend and its many remaining castles and churches. It is no wonder that many couples choose to get married in this wonderful and romantic city. There are many magnificent places to get married in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, ranging from the famous Nottingham castle to the smaller churches and also numerous hotels and exquisite restaurants. Most of these venues are very picturesque and look quite unique as a backdrop for original wedding portraits.
A few of the more commonly used places for weddings in Nottingham include the Britannia Nottingham, Colwick Hall Hotel, Lace Market Hotel, Kelham Hall, County Cricket Club at Trent Bridge, Newstead Abbey, Park Inn Nottingham, The Sheriff's Lodge, Colwick Hall Hotel, Park Plaza Nottingham, Cockliffe House in Burnstump Country Park, County Hallin West Bridgford, Crowne Plaza Nottingham on Wellston Street, Gedling House, Harts Restaurant, Lakeside Mansfield Road in Arnold.
Many couples also decide to choose Nottingham as their wedding city because of the award winning chefs and restaurants that offer excellent service and very good value for money in comparison to other cities like London, Manchester, or Oxford. Nottingham is also known for its traditional kitchen, as well as multi-cultural cuisine which consists of mainly Indian, Caribbean, and Eastern European influences. The city is also a home to England's best beer and there are many small local brewers and world famous pubs such as 'The Old Jerusalem' or 'The Bells Inn' which hold the title of being the oldest pubs in England.
The nightlife in Nottingham is also very unique and it caters to all musical tastes. Couples will find here many world class DJ's and bands that can tailor to any stag or hen night or a wedding party. Nottingham is also a home to a number of very good photographers that can capture wonderful images of your wedding day. Most of wedding photographers working in Nottingham, like Bartosz Kali, provide excellent photo quality for a very reasonable price. Basic wedding photo packages can start as low as £300, whereas in other areas in the UK the same packages start from £450 or more!
There is a wealth of event management companies in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire region that can organise your entire wedding day, as well as stag and hen nights. These management companies will usually offer you better deals since they work with many agencies and receive huge discounts. They usually charge a flat fee or a certain percentage of the final bill. Needless to say if you decide to hire an event management company you will save a lot of time, so sometimes it is a good idea, especially if such company was recommended by a friend and you know it's going to do its job very well.
Great thing about Nottingham is its transport links. The city itself offers fast tram lines until 12.30 in the morning and also many buses and taxis running all night long. From London by train it takes about 2 hours to get to the centre of Nottingham. The city is located in the centre of England so there are excellent train and road connections to and from Nottingham.
