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Ow To 'Ave a Bostin' Wedding Peaky Style!

For those of you who are reaching for the dictionary after reading the title of this post, where bin ya? Birmingham, the Black Country Living Museum and wider region is properly on the map these days, thanks in no small part to the epic series Peaky Blinders and latest release Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. But for those readers outside of the Black Country, let me put you out of your misery. "Where bin ya?" translates as "Where've you been?" Because as the title of this post suggests, there's exciting news! You can now walk in the footsteps of the Shelby brothers, Aunt Polly, Freddie and Ada et al and celebrate your nuptials/party like it's 1929 at the atmospheric venue that is the Black Country Living Museum. That's bostin' (really good)! Just imagine the wedding photos!


A shopkeeper in period costume standing at the entrance to a victorian hardware store at the Black Country Living Museum.

The museum has unveiled two packages from £3,600 for you to celebrate with your wedding guests. Simply get hitched at one of the local churches or registry offices and then embark on a time travelling adventure in a gleaming couples' car or vintage bus with your nearest and dearest at the Black Country's most famous filming location.


Visitors in Peaky Blinder outfits photographed on site at the Black Country Living Museum.

Before we proceed, let me be clear. I'm not being paid for this post, but I was born in the Black Country, am passionate about our local heritage and proud of the current buzz around our region. I also volunteered at the Museum some years ago and know the venue very well - and as a wedding photographer, it's a dream venue for me. This place really does get under your skin.


Take the iconic Bottle & Glass Inn for example.


Wide angle photo of the Bottle & Glass Inn at the Black Country Living Museum.

My grandfather actually used to drink in this pub when it was in its original location a couple of miles down the road. It's also featured in more than one TV and film production, notably 2018's Stan & Ollie starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly. The Bottle & Glass can now be exclusively hired to host smaller wedding/anniversary parties (minimum 30/maximum 60) alongside the Museum's more recent addition, the Elephant & Castle, originally located in Wolverhampton. 


Cropped photo of the Black Country Living Museum's Elephant and Castle pub showing the sign and iconic tiled exterior.

A street of shop fronts, otherwise known as 1930s street at the Black Country Living Museum.

For larger parties (up to 120), the historic Cradley Heath Workers' Institute, visible at the end of "1930s Street" in the above photo, funded by surplus money from the women's Chainmaker's Strike fund in 1910, is available.


Catering will of course be taken care of. There'll be no need to worry about the queue for the chippy...


Black and white photo of people dressed as Peaky Blinders queueing for fish and chips at the Black Country Living Museum.

...because a fish and chip supper will be served to you and your guests (veggie/vegan options are available).


It's important to note that given wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations will be hosted outside of the museum's usual opening hours, the remainder of the site's buildings will be locked for the evening. But escaping the crowds and having free roam of the site with so many heritage building exterior photo backdrops and TV/film locations to explore as the sun dips in the sky is a very special thing.


Black and white photo of a bridge over the canal and canal boat the Black Country Living Museum.

Peaky fans might recall Ada and Freddie meeting under this bridge in the series one for example.


You could take a stroll down to Charlie's Yard...


Black and white photo of a man in period costume holding up a mobile phone at the entrance to Charlie Strong's yard at the Black Country Living Museum.

...a place where numerous nefarious plans were hatched by a certain Thomas Shelby.


Black and white photo of Thomas Shelby's canal side chair, at the Peaky Blinders filming location, the Black Country Living Museum.

Just around every corner is a photo opportunity that's a little out of the ordinary. Dreamy couples' sunset photos in barley fields or in front of flower arches have their place, but for TV and film geeks or couples interested in our industrial heritage, there are vintage and retro vibes in abundance.


Sunflowers bloom in a garden next to the tramlines at the Black Country Living Museum.

As a photographer, I always have an eye on the details.


Black and white photo of a cart, chimney pots and architectural reclamation with back to back houses in the background, pictured at the Black Country Living Museum.

Vintage funfair photographed at the Black Country Living Museum.

Whilst most of the historic characters will be at home with their feet up, you will be guaranteed one, included in both packages, who will act as Master of Ceremonies and be on hand to entertain and compere. A dedicated wedding coordinator will also be available throughout the booking process and on the day itself. You'll be good 'onds (hands) in other words.


Portrait of an historic character or shop keeper seated next to a vintage till at a desk at the Black Country Living Museum.

The museum now spans a period of 250 years from the Industrial Revolution right through to post war prosperity.


Ford Prefect classic car parked outside the West Bromwich Building Society at the Black Country Living Museum.

Retro looking photo of a busker performing on a Black Country Living Museum street featuring mid century shop fronts and a Ford Prefect parked outside.

So whether you're a flapper girl, a Peaky Blinder or Rockabilly wannabe, this just might be the place for you!


Full details of the packages available can be found here:- https://bclm.com/venue-hire/weddings/


Should you require a photographer to tag along and share the love, then get in touch!


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