Cottiers Wedding Photography

Cottiers Theatre is a unique and charming church conversion Glasgow wedding venue situated in Glasgow’s west end.

If you’re looking for a flexible wedding venue in Glasgow that can hold up to 130 guests for the wedding breakfast, you should check out Cottiers.

Formerly Dowanhill Church, Cottiers has a real traditional feel from the outside. This church conversion features beautiful stained glass windows and ornate stonework. It’s extremely versatile, leaving you with the option to create any wedding vibe you want.

Whether you want an intimate gathering or an extravagant party, Cottiers could well be the perfect fit.

bride and groom pose for a portrait next to their wedding car

Hey! I'm Karen! I'm a wedding photographer based in Glasgow's west end and I specialise in natural, unobtrusive coverage of relaxed and informal weddings. I team this documentary coverage with as many group photos as you'd like with your friends and family, and a few creative portraits that will make the most of the light and the details of your chosen wedding venue. Every package includes a planning meeting and venue visit so that I can personalise your coverage to be the best fit for you and your unique wedding day.

bride and groom portrait on their wedding day in front of the Cottiers sign

5 Reasons to Choose Cottiers for Your Wedding



1. Unique Venue with Chilled Vibes

This theatre/bar venue has such a chilled out laid back vibe. The wedding team at Cottiers are lovely! Perfect for a relaxed & chilled out wedding day. There's a beer garden outside where the drinks reception can be held. It's a really nice space for your guests to enjoy drinks if the weathers nice.

2. Atmospheric Wedding Ceremony Space

Exchange vows with the love of your life in a beautiful softly lit space with ambient lighting.

3. Group Photo Space

The best place for group photos at Cottiers is in the garden area at the front of the building. There are stairs here that lead up to large wooden doors, and this is a great spot for the group photo of everyone. Below are a couple of examples of recent group photos of all wedding guests at Cottiers.

4. Couple Portrait Locations

The front of Cottiers is great for couple portraits. The gardens there are really pretty and colourful. There are some really cute spots in surrounding streets though - the photos below were taken in Partickhill Road near Westside Gardens, just a few steps away from Cottiers.

5. Evening Reception

With plenty of space for a band and great lighting for a party, this is the perfect space for a first dance, with plenty of room for a ceilidh. With room for up to 130 day guests, and up to 200 evening reception guests, you can have the big wedding you've dreamed of!

bride and groom have their first dance in Cottiers on their wedding day

Weddings at Cottiers

Check out the links below to check out some recent weddings I've photographed at Cottiers over on the wedding blog.

Wedding Photography Package

I offer a special wedding photography package for weddings at House for an Art Lover that includes coverage from 1:30pm-9pm.

Package Features:

  • Complimentary Consultation

  • Venue visit

  • Planning meeting (via Zoom) to create a timeline & group photo list

  • Up to 6 hours photography coverage

  • 6 hours coverage example: 1:30pm-9pm, which would include ceremony until first dance (1.5hr meal time not counted)

  • Signature editing of each photo

  • Your photos in an online gallery

  • FREE digital download of photos

  • USB with high res photos

£900




Upgrade to add a photo book to your package. Prices starting from £200.

bride and groom portrait outside Cottiers at their winter wedding

Getting Married at Cottiers?

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