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15 dreamy destinations for a perfect wedding planning day in Clifton Village, Bristol

Clifton Village is such a special area of Bristol, with charming buildings and small businesses around every corner, including us! Clifton Rocks is an independent jewellers specialising in contemporary jewellery, bespoke engagement rings, wedding bands and re-modelling, and we’re proud to be in the heart of Clifton Village, at 31 The Mall. With all the wonderful independent businesses in Clifton Village, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the best destinations for engaged couples to get stuck into their wedding planning. From wedding venues to florists, tailors, bridal wear and so much more, we thought we’d share some of our favourite wedding suppliers in the neighbourhood to help you curate a dreamy wedding planning day out in Clifton Village.
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Belle de Jour

29 The Mall, BS8 4JG

Right next door to our Clifton Rocks shop is the beautiful Belle de Jour. Owner Kika opened this gorgeous floristry shop back in 2005, after working at the Toulouse flower market in France for years.

We always love to see what's on display outside the shop - she creates her incredible sustainable floral designs using only the best seasonal flowers.

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The Mall

66 The Mall, BS8 4JG

As the name suggests, The Mall is on the same road as Clifton Rocks - in fact it's our local, just across the road from our shop.

It's a lovely big pub with a delicious food and drinks menu, intimate dining options and cosy private areas, perfect to toast to your wedding planning and to celebrate in after your wedding ceremony.

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Geeves of Clifton

60 The Mall, BS8 4JG

A couple of doors down from The Mall is Geeves, another well-loved indie in Clifton Village. Specialising in dry-cleaning and repairs, they're always our go-to.

Whether you need alterations made before the big day, or a wedding dress cleaning service after you've partied hard, you can be sure they'll take real care with your special garments.

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Townhouse

48 The Mall, BS8 4JG

Why not stop in at number 48 The Mall for a relaxing couple's mani-pedi at Townhouse during your wedding planning day?

While you're there, you could chat about your wedding day nails over a lovely hand massage - will you go for bold, funky nail art for your wedding look or something more subtle?

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Shy Mimosa

42B The Mall, BS8 4JG

It's not just about looking good, you want to smell good on your wedding day too, right?

Next door to Townhouse you'll find perfumery Shy Mimosa - we love popping in for a heady scent-testing session.

Owner Maria is a real visionary in high-end and exclusive perfumes, and can help you find the right fragrance for your special day.

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Forest & the Flowers

23 The Mall, BS8 4JG

Continuing your romantic meander down The Mall, you'll find Forest & the Flowers at number 23, opposite Shy Mimosa.

It's always a pleasure to visit this gorgeously unique boutique floral design store, and to see Camila carefully craft special floral arrangements in her colourful shop.

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The Mews Bridal

21 The Mall, BS8 4JG

Right next door to Forest and the Flowers you'll find The Mews Bridal, who have been selling the most beautiful bridal wear here in Clifton Village for over 12 years.

A visit to their gorgeous showroom is always a luxurious affair, and you might just find the one amongst their effortlessly chic hand-picked French wedding dresses.

The Ivy Clifton Brasserie

42-44 Caledonia Place, BS8 4DN

After all that, you probably need a sit-down and some delicious refreshments.

On the corner of the lovely Mall Gardens is The Ivy, serving up elevated classic British dishes from morning 'til night.

It's casual enough for a spot of wedding planning over lunch, but they also have an orangery and two private dining rooms, which could just be perfect for your wedding breakfast.

The impressive interior of the signature suite at the Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge

Hotel Du Vin

Sion Hill, BS8 4LD

If that wasn't enough sitting down, take a short walk down Caledonia Place to our favourite place for a drink in the sunshine. The Bristol Avon Gorge Hotel du Vin has the best view of our famous Clifton Suspension Bridge,

It also has the most gorgeously romantic rooms (pictured is the signature suite) and charming private dining rooms for 12-300 wedding guests - ask for a tour while you're there!

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Lisa Elliott Floral Design

1 Waterloo Street, BS8 4BT

Walking back through Clifton Village to Waterloo Street, here you'll find Lisa Elliott Floral Design, which has been a much-loved part of the Clifton Village community for over 20 years.

Chat to the lovely Katie about your wedding flowers - she's a dab-hand creating memorable floral displays for special couples.

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No 4 Clifton Village

4 Rodney Place, BS8 4HY

Now this is a wedding venue. With grand fireplaces, stripped wood floors, perfect lighting and a grassy garden, we highly recommend booking in for a romantic meal at No4 to see if it's the wedding venue for you.

You can hold your ceremony and reception in the same space, plus they have an adjoining hotel, so you can fall into bed with your love ASAP.

White 3 tier wedding cake with gold accents and pink flowers, made by Anna Couture in Clifton, Bristol

Anna Cake Couture

7A Boyce's Avenue, BS8 4AA

Wedding planning over a slice of cake just makes sense. As well as being one of our favourite wedding bakeries, Anna Cake Couture is a must-mooch venue in the heart of Clifton Village.

Make sure to stop by to try their signature macarons and admire their perfectly-decorated cakes. The only difficulty will be choosing a flavour for your wedding cake - they're all so delicious.

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Clifton Suits

44 Triangle West, BS8 1ER

Clifton Suits is always our top choice for expertly-made get-up, whether you're after a tailor-made suit, off-the-rack, or a suit for hire.

They're a little outside Clifton Village on The Triangle, but it's worth popping in to learn more about their amazing wedding packages and see all their gorgeous fabrics in person.

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Lido

Oakfield Place, BS8 2BJ

Lido is our favourite place for a spot of luxurious relaxation, and although it's also not in Clifton Village, it's not far away and is a good idea to visit.

With a beautiful outdoor pool, sauna, and hot tub on offer, as well as massage treatments (is that wedding planning getting a little stressful?) and a gorgeous restaurant, it's a real treat for you wedding-planning couples and newly-weds alike.

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Naomi Jane Photography

Naomi isn't technically based in Clifton Village, but she is our favourite photographer (she takes lots of the Clifton Rocks photos) and can travel to your wedding location.

Imagine wandering the beautiful streets of Clifton Village on your wedding day as she takes your photos... She's exceptional at capturing those magical moments, so that you can treasure them forever.

I think you’ve got pretty much everything you should need for a wedding planning day out in Clifton Village, but if you need a few refreshments along the way, we love Catley’s for epic pastries, East Village Cafe for delicious vegan lunches, and Primrose Café – which is a bit of an institution in Bristol, having been around for over 30 years!

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