Wedding Photography at Lancaster Town Hall.
A Town Hall Wedding Venue in Lancashire

After 33 years together, Alison and Michael decided it was time. Their wedding day was simple, thoughtful and full of personality, exactly like them. With a ceremony at Lancaster Town Hall followed by a laid-back village fete style reception at Silverdale Village Institute, the day felt personal, unfussy and well worth the wait.

A Low Key Proposal in the Lake District

The decision to get married came unexpectedly. Alison and Michael had always said it wasn’t something they needed to do. However, as time passed, Alison changed her mind. She realised that life is short and she wanted to make the most of it. On a hike through the Lake District, Alison secretly packed a bottle of champagne which she carried for seven miles. She waited for the right moment and proposed. Instead of a gold ring, she offered an onion ring crisp to seal the deal.

Ceremony at Lancaster Town Hall

The day started at Lancaster Town Hall, a striking building with classical architecture and plenty of character. It is a brilliant setting for anyone who prefers something a little more formal without it feeling over the top. The ceremony was easygoing and full of so much joy, with only their nearest and dearest looking on.

A Village Fete Reception in Silverdale

After the ceremony, everyone headed to Silverdale Village Institute, just in time for the most perfect golden hour. We stopped by a natural spring en route and found the most beautiful patch of wild garlic. This was a location that Alison and Michael love, so capturing their couple’s portraits here felt extra special. At the institute, the couple played garden games, bunting fluttered and people spread out across the green with drinks in hand. The light was magical and suited the tone of the reception perfectly.

If you are planning an editorial, personal wedding at Lancaster Town Hall or anywhere in the Lake District, I would love to hear from you. Get in touch and let’s start planning your day.

As a Wedding Photographer, This Is Why You Should Choose Lancaster Town Hall

Lancaster Town Hall has classical architecture and plenty of character and it is a lovely choice for a wedding that is simple and meaningful. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships and sits in the centre of Lancaster, so your guests can arrive easily.

The Council Chamber is an oak panelled room with horseshoe seating and the original Mayor’s Chair, a wonderfully intimate place for a ceremony. The Reception Room and Banqueting Rooms are used for ceremonies and receptions and the Ashton Hall is there for the biggest events.

It is a venue with history and warmth that makes a ceremony feel personal.

Why Choose Megan Maxwell as Your Wedding Photographer

People should choose me as their Lancaster Town Hall wedding photographer because I know how to tell a story. After fifteen years as a television director and writer at the BBC, I bring a documentary approach to wedding photography, with an eye for the moments, relationships and little details that make your day yours. After 33 years together, Alison and Michael had a simple and thoughtful wedding that began at Lancaster Town Hall.

I work in a documentary style for most of the day, quietly in the background, capturing the hugs, the happy tears, the questionable dance moves and all the brilliant, unexpected things going on around you. Somewhere like the oak panelled Council Chamber and the classical architecture gives me endless moments to watch for. I want you to spend your day with your favourite people, not worrying about where I am or what you should be doing.

I know how much it matters to have photographs of the two of you looking incredible. We will usually take around twenty minutes for a wander together at the building itself, with a little gentle direction when it helps. You do not have to know how to pose or feel at ease in front of a camera. That is what I am there for.

I want my photographs to be as beautiful as they are meaningful. Images full of life, personality and rich colour that show not just what your wedding looked like but how it felt to be there.

In the end I want you to have a collection that tells the whole story. The big moments, the little moments, the people you love and everything you might otherwise have missed. Photographs you will love now and treasure for years to come.

Every collection includes full day coverage with no set hours, travel is included and your previews arrive within 48 hours.

Are you getting married at Lancaster Town Hall? Take a look at my portfolio, read more about me or get in touch. You can also message me on WhatsApp.

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