Loved up couples now have an even more stunning setting to say “I do” after an iconic wedding venue by the sea was returned to its honeymoon glory.
The Wedding Chapel, which has hosted more than 6,000 weddings since it first opened almost 15 years ago, is shining bright again on Blackpool promenade opposite the resort’s world-famous Tower after an impressive refurbishment.
Blackpool building company Evolution carried out work on the roof of the Wedding Chapel, known for its stand-out architectural design.
Ben Reader, Evolution’s Contracts Manager who led the work, said: “The Wedding Chapel has a really striking design with an overhanging cantilevered balcony. None of our team had worked on anything like it before. It was a really interesting project to be involved in.”
Evolution’s team, including two apprentices and site manager Leon Iddon, carried out the work before new steelwork was added, the reroofing completed, and new glazing inserted.
Ben said: “Once the glass was all in, we returned to site to install all the composite decking. So we were the first team on site and the last team off it. It was very satisfying to have been there at the beginning and be back there to complete it.”
The 629m² building, which features a restaurant as well as the wedding venue, is an architectural landmark, designed by dRMM and gaining a RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Award in 2012.
The Wedding Chapel, which is part of Festival House, is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary of its opening in December.
It was on January 12, 2012, that the first couple exchanged their vows at the chapel. Since then more than 6,000 couples have married at the iconic venue, including approximately 400 couples last year and more than 250 so far this year.
Couples come from all over the UK, from up in Scotland and down in Devon, and even worldwide, to get married at the famous chapel.
Cllr Mark Smith, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Built Environment, added: “Festival House is part of our growing offer for couples who want to get married here, either as locals or because Blackpool holds a special place in their hearts. We’re continually investing in the building so that hundreds more couples can get married here in the future.
“As we complete maintenance contracts, we are always keen to make sure that Blackpool businesses, employing Blackpool people, are given the chance to do the work, boosting our economy and giving local people quality work and apprenticeships, knowing that they will work that little bit harder on making their hometown better.”
Anyone interested in getting married at Blackpool’s Wedding Chapel is asked to get in touch at ceremonies@blackpool.gov.uk
Find out more about the Wedding Chapel here: Your Wedding
