Lighthouse Weddings

Lighthouses are architectural wonders combining practical purpose with aesthetic appeal, offering a beacon of hope for mariners on dark and stormy nights. These towering structures are iconic of the coast and may also provide romantic and picturesque places for weddings, combining the appeal of these unique old buildings with the surrounding coastal scenery. Lighthouse weddings can ensure that the wedding day will be one to remember with fondness.

Buchan Ness Lighthouse

Buchan Ness Lighthouse, built upon a headland on the coast of Aberdeen in North West Scotland, was constructed in the 1830s by renowned engineer Robert Stevenson who also chose the site of construction. Lighthouse weddings in this destination occur within the lighthouse keeper’s cottage and should prove to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.

Dungeness Lighthouse

The coastal headland of Dungeness in Kent has been the site of five successive lighthouses and lighthouse weddings are available in the decommissioned Old Lighthouse. This structure, built between 1901 and 1904, is fourth in the series and couples may opt to ride the light RH&DR Romney Railway to the site, the line having been extended to this location in 1928.

St Mary’s Lighthouse

St Mary’s Lighthouse, in Whitley Bay in the North East of England, is built upon an island that is only accessible at low tide by a causeway. This tall white building, built in the 1890s, dominates the local landscape and stands as a symbolic landmark of this maritime town. Today the lighthouse is operated by the local council and is available for wedding hire, providing an excellent setting for nuptial ceremonies.

West Usk Lighthouse

West Usk Lighthouse, built to the design of architect James Walker in the 1820s, resides by a joining of the Severn Estuary and the River Usk. During its operational life, this lighthouse was trusted to protect shipping travelling inland and out to sea. Now decommissioned, this Grade II listed building has found new life as a hotel and is a popular place for weddings.

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