The West Mill is always one of my favourite Derbyshire wedding venues and when the sun’s shining, it’s even better. Luckily for Ciara & Ged, May brought the goods with another glorious day of blue skies and just the right amount of spring warmth.


From the moment I arrived, you could tell this was going to be a chilled, joy-filled wedding. No stress, no fuss. Just two people in love, surrounded by their favourite people, making the most of a beautiful day.


The ceremony had all the emotion (and a few giggles thanks to Ged’s nerves), but the real highlight? That speech. Or should I say, those speeches. Ged’s two brothers - joint best men - absolutely smashed it with one of the funniest, most heartfelt speeches I’ve heard. The perfect balance of roasting their brother and showing how proud they were of him.


As the sun set over the river, the dance floor properly kicked off - one of those nights where no one wanted to sit down, and the tunes just kept getting better. Safe to say, some of the moves will go down in West Mill history…


Ciara & Ged, what a day. Thank you for having me along to capture it all - relaxed, joyful, and full of love.

 

A person in a striped button-down shirt sits on a couch smiling during a casual indoor gathering.
Small white favor boxes with delicate lace bows arranged on rustic wooden surface create an elegant wedding display.
A person pours liquid into a container in a dimly lit space with hanging Edison bulbs overhead.
Delicate white wedding dresses and gowns displayed on hangers next to an elegant tufted armchair in a rustic bridal suite.
Getting ready scene with wedding party members in soft pink tones preparing for the special day.
Historic brick factory building and chimney reflected in calm waters of a river on a sunny day.
Wedding invitation suite with delicate floral design and pink roses on wooden surface.
Wedding guests seated in bright modern venue with white decor and pendant lighting.
Close-up of hands buttoning delicate white wedding dress details.
A tender moment captured during an indoor wedding ceremony.
A joyful wedding ceremony moment in a rustic indoor venue with floral decorations.
Wedding guests gathered at rustic brick venue sharing drinks and conversation at wooden tables.
Wedding guests mingling in courtyard of historic red brick building with large windows.
Wedding attendees socializing outside historic brick venue with white windows and gravel courtyard.
Outdoor wedding reception with guests mingling on a patio near a brick building on a sunny day.
Panoramic view of wedding guests gathered in sunny courtyard of historic brick building complex.
Wedding guests enjoying drinks and conversation at an outdoor brick venue.
Wedding celebration candid moments showing joyful guests laughing and interacting outdoors.
A romantic moment shared outdoors with a scenic backdrop.
Wedding reception guests laughing and socializing at decorated indoor venue.
Wedding reception table setting with elegant floral centerpieces and glassware.
A group relaxes on a grassy hill outside a brick university building on a sunny day.
Historic brick apartment building with statue on grassy slope against blue sky.
Silhouetted couple against industrial brick buildings and chimney at sunset.
Wedding couple walking along historic stone building facade with arched windows.
Two men celebrate at a party with neon pink lighting and festive atmosphere.
Guests enjoying drinks and conversations at a dimly lit reception venue.