A black and white photo of a couple kissing at their wedding, with the bride wearing a veil and floral headpiece, and the groom wearing a light jacket, in a rustic setting with hanging string lights and wooden beams.

Charlotte & Alex: A “Non-Wedding” Celebration at Holmes Mill, Clitheroe

This definite non-wedding at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe was everything you want it to be and more! Charlotte and Alex tied the knot a month earlier in Santa Barbara, California and this day was all about bringing the celebration home, surrounded by friends and family in the Ribble Valley.

Set within the industrial-luxe spaces of Holmes Mill, the day felt relaxed, modern, and effortlessly stylish. Free from the formal structure of a traditional wedding timeline, the focus shifted to atmosphere, connection, and considered details. Charlotte’s veil and shoes took centre stage (obviously - look at them!), becoming the defining style moments of the day - a nod to the original wedding, reimagined in a way that felt intentional and perfectly Charlotte.

Celebrations like this are becoming an increasingly popular choice for couples who want to prioritise experience over tradition. This post-wedding party at Holmes Mill perfectly captured that spirit - proof that a wedding doesn’t need to follow the rules to feel meaningful, beautiful, and completely unforgettable.

Gold high-heeled shoes, a silver glittery swan figurine, a small disco ball, and pink coasters with a drink illustration and the names Charlotte & Alex on a wooden surface.
Party time at Holmes Mill
Groom dancing with mum at Holmes Mill
A close-up of a dress with a tulle skirt and high-heeled shoes on a wooden floor at Holmes Mill
A bride in a wedding dress and veil dancing with her arms outstretched at Holmes Mill
A bride at her wedding reception at Holmes Mill
Close-up of multiple disco balls reflecting light, placed on a table with a colorful poster and papers underneath at Holmes Mill
A woman dancing in a flowing dress under string lights at an indoor event.
A couple shares a kiss at their wedding reception at Holmes Mill
Five women taking a selfie at a celebration, with one woman wearing a floral headpiece and veil, smiling and looking at a smartphone camera.
Close-up of an elderly couple holding hands, showing wedding rings, black and white photograph.
A bride and groom smiling at each other during a wedding reception, seated at a table with flowers, candles, and champagne glasses at Holmes Mill
Back of a gray denim jacket with embroidered crescent moon, stars, and hanging tassels, and the words 'Stay wild, moon child'.
A bride and groom share a kiss during their wedding dance, with the bride in a wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a light-coloured suit at Holmes Mill
Three disco balls resting on a surface alongside a newspaper.
A silhouette of a woman wearing a wedding dress and veil, holding a glass of wine, dancing at a reception with other people in the background, in a dimly lit indoor venue.