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Find Out MoreWeddings at The Mowbray :: Mark & Luisa
Posted 2nd October, 2018Mark & Luisa
Our story started in February. I remember trudging through the snow, past the sounds of the Kelham Island workshops, to meet Lucy at the doors of 'The Mowbray'. We walked in and entered the dark, dusty space. There was a lot of rubble and a few people in hard hats sizing things up. The lights had just been installed and I remember Sally appeared at the back and turned them on. Suddenly this building site sparkled.
At the the roof garden, Sally walked me through her vision, the blueprints, the story - everything in this building was going to feature things from local workshops. I knew that this was where we going to have our wedding reception. Even if we had no idea how we would make it happen. We just wanted our guests to experience this, to immerse themselves in the stories of Sheffield and be transported somewhere else.






'The Mowbray' is 'very Sheffield' but also has an another world feel of it. It does transport you somewhere else. If you haven't, spend a moment at the doors, let your eyes lead you to beautiful bar at the back and the light from the enormous window bring out the colours and details of the Kelham Island craftsmanship. It's awesome.


Our guests loved the champagne reception, the bar, the grazing table. I chatted to a friend who has severe allergies and dietary requirements and she said this was the first wedding she 'actually managed to eat something!'. I love that because you want your guests to feel included.
We had a party in the evening and more guests arrived. There was ample room and a really cool vibe. Thanks so much everyone!

The Mowbray is hands down the coolest place to have a wedding reception in the country. I might be biased because we had our wedding there, but honestly, if you've got a choice, don't pick a venue that's a cut-out from a catalogue, pick one that offers an experience you and your guests will never forget. Everything about The Mowbray is uniquely Sheffield right down to the cutlery, but it's also got this bit of magic that transports you to another world. My wife and I saw this space when it was a building site and chose to go for it, that's how much we back Lucy, Sally and the team. Thank you all so much.
Words by Mark & Luisa
Photography by Paul & Nanda
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