The West Mill Wedding Photography | Rachael & Oliver


Rachael & Oliver had their wedding at The West Mill, Derby. An industrial cotton spinning mill turned into a wedding venue.


Rachael had her morning opposite in The Mill Cottage, before heading over to The West Mill to finish hair and makeup. This was perfect timing for myself and their videographer Pat Holt (Always a pleasure to work alongside Pat!) to take ourselves to one side and capture some details, as well as the beautifully styled ceremony room.


Their ceremony featured some beautiful readings from close friends and family, before heading outside for confetti, group photos, and some celebratory drinks. One of my favourite things about The West Mill is the variety of locations for photos. We were blessed with a dry day (If anyone knows how the weather has been the past few weeks, then you know we've had a lot of rain!), so we were able to head outside to the river for some couples photos, while using the venue courtyard for some family and group shots.


I know we were blessed with dry weather, but one of the biggest advantages of venues like The West Mill, is that if it was raining, the venue has so many options for photos and so much space for guests.


Speeches were held in the reception room, light flowed through the beautiful mill windows and framed the styling perfectly. From disco ball plant pots to pastel florals, it was such a dream!


As the evening celebrations started Rachael & Oliver wanted to do a group champagne spray, which has to be one of my favourites. A great way to get the evening party started! A gorgeous golden hour ended the day perfectly with a few extra portraits, before a cake cut. The dance floor was filled with brilliant entertainment from The Solid Groove Foundation.


At the bottom of this page there are some extra special images captured on 35mm film. Developed by the lovely Come Through Lab as always.


Suppliers

Venue The West Mill

Videographer Pat Holt

Dress Jesus Peiro via Alexandra Anne Bridal

Suits Moss Bros

Makeup Faye Kenyon

Hair Katie Senior

Florist Sarah Plant Floral Design

Cake Bake Ashbourne

Band The Solid Groove Foundation

Exterior view of historic brick building with multiple windows and tower.
Rustic brick venue with wooden chairs arranged for a wedding ceremony.
Wedding dress hanging in front of industrial windows with a piano in black and white.
Black and white perfume bottle styled with sheer fabric.
Wedding bouquet with pink roses and white shoes on stone floor.
Rustic wedding reception setup with floral arrangements and pink accents.
Black and white photo of empty chairs arranged for wedding ceremony in industrial venue.
Someone in white robe reads while sitting in vintage armchair by window.
Person in blue sweater playing a wooden piano with sheet music displayed.
Men in black suits walking across a courtyard surrounded by brick walls and decorative potted plants.
Three people in pastel dresses holding floral bouquets during a wedding celebration.
Wedding day first look moment in an elegant room with wooden floors and vintage furniture.
Wedding ceremony in a rustic industrial venue with exposed brick walls and pendant lighting.
Newlyweds walking down aisle in elegant industrial venue with exposed ceiling and pendant lights.
Couple exchanging vows during wedding ceremony in vintage industrial space.

Some images on 35mm Film

Bride laughing as she gets her makeup done at The West Mill.
Bride sat in makeup chair in front of an old mill window.
Brides mother fastening her white wedding dress in front of a mirror.
Brides white Jesus Perio wedding dress hung off a metal beam inside The West Mill.
Black Jo Malone perfume and silver pearl earrings on a white wedding veil.
White wedding shoes on the corner of a grand piano.
Bride sat on a chair fastening her white wedding shoes.
Bride holding her wedding bouquet full of spring wild flowers.
Bridesmaids shocked reaction as they see the bride for the first time.
The West Mill ceremony room styled with pastel wild flowers and disco balls.
Bride holding her fathers hand as she walks down the aisle with guests watching.
Bride, groom and father of the bride stood at the start of their wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom walking through confetti with wedding guests cheering.
Groom and groomsmen dressed in black tie smiling and laughing.
Bride and bridesmaids wearing pastel dresses smiling and laughing at The West Mill.