Imagine the magic of a marriage ceremony on Bangor Garth Pier – a wonderfully unique experience for a bride and groom to treasure forever, with some of the best views in North Wales across the Menai Strait to Anglesey and Eryri (Snowdonia), all from our beautiful Grade II* listed heritage gem.
The Friends of Bangor Garth Pier are delighted to announce that the dream is coming true for Nicky Eccles and Sean Kelly, who will become the first couple to be married on Bangor Pier on 19 September.
A chance meeting at the pier’s 130th anniversary celebrations in May led to three months of intense preparations. Nicky asked one of the trustees whether it would be possible to hold a wedding on the pier, prompting an application for a licence through Gwynedd Council. The registrars were supremely helpful and visited the pier to assess whether it was a suitable venue.
With all the official and legal documents in place, it was all systems go to arrange a wedding in just 12 weeks!
Nicky and Sean are hoping the ceremony will take place outside on the deck at the pier head, but the wet-weather plan is to hold it inside The Pavilion Cafe, where 60 people can be seated. Drinks and nibbles will be served at The Pavilion after the ceremony, and there will also be plenty of opportunities to capture the occasion and location in what are sure to be stunning photographs.
It is sure to be a day to remember on the pier and, of course, a wonderful celebration for Nicky and Sean as they begin their married life together. The trustees of FBGP hope it will be the first of many weddings in a new chapter for the pier.
For more information about weddings on the pier: https://bangorpier.org/weddings/
