Titanic Hotel Wedding Video
How I capture the magic of the Titanic Hotel as a Wedding Videographer
The Titanic Hotel Belfast sits at the edge of the city’s regenerated Titanic Quarter and is a favourite for couples who want a stylish, chic wedding location with deep local character. For videographers it’s an excellent venue: there’s cinematic architecture, a dramatic iconic waterfront and easy city access – making it easy for guests and perfect for your edits.
Whenever my wedding vendor friends and I are nerding out on which ceremony space is the best for wedding photography and videography, the Titanic Hotel is always the top of my list. If you haven’t considered a visit here to see the space in person, then you must! There’s tonnes of natural light and space – it means I can take a step back away from the action and emotion of your ceremony whilst using longer focal range lenses (such as my 70-200mm sony G Master) to punch into what’s happening. That, coupled with remote audio that I can control from the Sidus Audio App and I’ve got everything I need for a stunning edit.
If you’re recently engaged you’re probably riding that magical wave of excitement right now, scrolling through pinterest boards, saving dresses and, of course dreaming about the perfect wedding venue for you. If you’re looking for somewhere with character, elegance and a sense of history that sets it apart from anywhere else, the Titanic Hotel Belfast might just steal your heart.
Housed in the former Harlan and Wolff Headquarters, the very spot where RMS Titanic was designed, this venue is nothing short of iconic. It’s the kind of place where every wall, beam and hallway tells a story, giving your wedding day an atmosphere that’s both luxurious and deeply rooted in Belfast’s proud maritime past.
Wedding Videography at the Titanic Hotel
The venue sits right at the heart of the City’s Titanic Quarter, surrounded by striking architecture and that unmistakable Belfast energy. You can actually see the shipyard cranes – Samson and Goliath – standing tall in the distance, silent witnesses to the city’s shipbuilding legacy.
As you walk into the hotel, the first thing that hits you is the sheed grandeur of the place. The décor perfectly balances modern design with heritage and detailing – think high ceilings, dark wood panelling, and art deco influences throughout. The building still holds much of its original charm, with restored drawing offices that once saw the blueprints of the Titanic being drafted. It’s not just a hotel, it’s a piece of living history of Northern Ireland that makes your wedding feel like part of something bigger.
The Spaces – Timeless Rooms for Every Kind of Celebration
The Titanic Hotel offers a variety of spaces to suit different wedding sizes and styles, along with various packages and prices to suit your needs.
The Drawing Offices are undoubtedly the stars of the show. These light-filled rooms with their arched ceilings, large windows, and original features create a breathtaking backdrop for your ceremony or reception. Whether you’re going for a grand, glamorous affair or something a little more intimate and romantic, the space adapts beautifully.
There’s also The Upper Drawing Office, which feels slightly more private but still has that same architectural splendour. For smaller celebrations, the Boardroom or Heritage Rooms are perfect – they’re filled with vintage details, plush furnishings, and a cosy atmosphere that’s ideal for more personal gatherings.
Each room feels special in its own right, so no matter where you choose to say “I do,” you’ll have that unmistakable Titanic magic around you.
The Experience – Sophisticated, Seamless, and Unforgettable
One of the biggest draws of the Titanic Hotel is how effortlessly it blends professionalism with warmth. The wedding planning and events team here are known for their meticulous planning, making sure every detail runs like clockwork so you can just soak up the moments that matter. If I need a slight delay for a minute to setup speeches properly then they’re happy to help me out whilst I attach my microphones to certain speakers properly.
You can expect a dedicated wedding coordinator to guide you from your very first meeting right through to your first dance. They’ll help you choose the perfect room layout, create a bespoke menu, and ensure your day reflects your personality as a couple.
The food is another highlight. The hotel’s chefs focus on locally sourced produce and modern Irish cuisine, presented with an elegant twist. From champagne receptions to midnight snacks, every bite is as memorable as the surroundings.
The Titanic Ship
The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast and launched in 1911. At the time, she was the largest and most luxurious ship ever constructed, designed to showcase the height of Edwardian engineering and comfort. Titanic was operated by the White Star Line and promised an unmatched experience for passengers, from modest third-class accommodation to opulent first-class suites, grand staircases, and lavish dining rooms.
On 10 April 1912, Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, stopping at Cherbourg in France and Queenstown (now Cobh) in Ireland. Carrying over 2,200 passengers and crew, she was widely believed to be “practically unsinkable” due to her advanced watertight compartments, a belief that would soon prove tragically misplaced.
Late on the night of 14 April 1912, Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. In the early hours of 15 April, she sank, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 people. The disaster shocked the world and led to major changes in maritime safety, including improved lifeboat regulations and the establishment of the International Ice Patrol.
Today, Titanic remains one of the most enduring stories in history as a powerfl symbol of human ambition, innovation, and humility in the face of nature.
Why the Titanic Hotel works so well on film
Architecture and texture. The hotel occupies restored Harlan and Wolff drawing offices with characterful brick, steel beams and tall windows – ideal for dramatic, moody portraiture and cinematic wide shots (I love using my f2.8 18-28mm tamron for these shots).
Waterfront access. The titanic quarters piers, modern public spaces and views of the slipways and museum allow for epic golden-hour footage around the Titanic historical site where they built the ship – a nod to the history of Belfast.
City Convenience: Being in Belfast, guests arrive easily and there are great options nearby for extra portait locations (SS Nomadis, Titanic Belfast Museum), and for Game of Thrones fans there’s ‘throne chairs’ built on the walkway just behind the SSE Arena.
Filming and Shooting approach
Prep and details in raw lights. The hotel rooms in the venue are stunning, and I focus more on natural window light for my prep shots. The building’s tall windows usually create soft, filmic light that flatters candid moments.
Ceremony coverage. Careful mic placement for vows and speeches is essential in the hotel’s atmospheric ceremony room. I use lapel microphones and a secondary ambient recorder to guarantee clean audio for when I’m in the cutting and editing room. When it comes to finalising my edits, sound design is the last thing I do by using fairlight in davinci resolve.
Waterfront portraits. Whether it’s those much-cherished family shots with the father of the bride, mother of the bride etc or just a great bridal and grooms party group shot, a short walk to the slipways or a quick transfer to the pier head lets us capture an industrial heritage backdrop.
Evening party and mood. Normally brides and grooms that choose this location love to let their hair down and party the night away with DJs such as magigs or dave Ralston. The hotel’s interior lighting and high ceilings give a fantastic cinematic base for choreographed first dances, low-angled crowd shots and slow emotional close-ups. For the first dance I’ll usually place my second sony camera on my manfrotto tripod somewhere next to the centre composition of the dancefloor with a static wide shot, and then I can use either my gimbal stabiliser or go handheld with my shinobi ii monitor for close up shots and seamlessly blend them in the edit thanks to using timecode. For party shots I’ll almost always go handheld and get right into the thick of your dancefloor.
Travel and Guest directions
By Car: The titanic quarter is easily accessed from Belfast City centre, but if you’re getting married in a chapel or church elsewhere across Northern Ireland then you have to account for the westlink A14 traffic that could hold up your timeline. Guests coming from the M2 or inner city should follow signs for the Titanic Quarter or put the postcode BT3 9DT into maps; parking is available locally in public car parks around the hotel.
By public transport. The glider (G2) runs from Belfast City Centre directly to the Titanic Quarter -get off at the Queen’s road stop right beside the hotel. Regular buses and taxis also serve the area, and Belfast City Airport is only a short drive way. This makes arrival straightforward for guests and a breeze for suppliers.
Example film sequences that I build at Titanic Hotel for my highlights package:
1. Morning prep in the stylish suites – detail shots of shoes, cufflinks, vows
2. Bride or groom portraits in the hotel lobby and staircases with strong architectural framing.
3. Ceremony or reception – close mic audio, multiple angles for speeches and possibly the use of studio lights for that extra pop of light to help with my colour grading in post production (I tend to colour grade from scratch instead of using a LUT (Look Up Table).
4. Golden-hour pier sequences – cinematic wide shots and intimate couple moments on the slipways.
5. Evening party – high energy rhythm-driven cuts and emotional close-ups.
If you’re seriously considering the Titanic Hotel for your wedding then be sure to look at their availability and listing.
Final Thoughts
Titanic Hotel Weddings combine modern comfort with historical weight. For couples who want a sleek, characterful film grounded in Belfast’s industrial story, this venue is a superb canvas. The easy transport links and city energy mean the day moves smoothly and you get footage tht looks intentionally cinematic and emotionally honest.
For more information about the Titanic Hotel be sure to take a look at their real world reviews.
For more about my wedding packages be sure to take a look at my pricing and packages.
Thanks for reading,
Adam White
Northern Ireland based Wedding Videographer
