Wedding photography and film at MC Motors

MC Motors is a wedding venue in Dalston, east London, housed in a converted Victorian tram depot with exposed steel, brick and original concrete floors that give it a genuinely distinctive industrial character.

A converted Victorian tram depot in Dalston combining raw industrial architecture — exposed steel, brick, original concrete floors — with the creative energy of east London's arts scene and a flexible open-plan space that lends itself to genuinely individual celebrations.

We are drawn to spaces like this because the raw architecture does so much of the creative work: the textures, the scale and the quality of light that floods through an open-plan space like this make for images and films with real depth and atmosphere. The creative energy of the surrounding east London arts scene adds another layer, making MC Motors a natural fit for couples who want a celebration that feels entirely their own. It is a venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about MC Motors

What is it actually like to get married at MC Motors?

MC Motors is a converted Victorian tram depot in Dalston that holds onto all of its original character, exposed steel, bare brick and worn concrete floors sit alongside the creative energy that east London does so well. The open-plan layout means couples have real freedom to shape the space around their own vision rather than working within a fixed format. It has a genuinely raw and atmospheric quality that makes it feel unlike most wedding venues.

How does the industrial architecture at MC Motors affect wedding photography and videography?

Venues like MC Motors are a gift for visual storytelling because the textures and tones are already so rich, brick, steel and concrete create natural depth and contrast that work beautifully in both photography and film. Artificial lighting rigs and creative setups also come into their own in a space like this, where the raw envelope gives so much to work with. Our approach is always to read the light and character of a space and let that guide how we capture the day.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at MC Motors?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of a wedding at MC Motors. You can get in touch through our website to check your date and have a conversation about what you are planning. We always recommend reaching out as early as possible, as dates do fill up, especially for venues in east London where demand is strong.

Is MC Motors well connected for guests travelling from outside London?

Dalston sits in east London with good connections into the wider city, and guests arriving by train, tube or bus will find the area straightforward to reach from most directions. For those coming from further afield, central London is within easy reach and offers a wide range of accommodation to suit different budgets. It is worth sharing transport options with guests in advance so everyone arrives without stress.

Is MC Motors suited to couples who want a non-traditional or creative wedding?

It is one of those venues that actively encourages couples to do things their own way, the space does not impose a conventional wedding aesthetic and the open-plan format means the layout, styling and flow are largely up to you. The east London setting also means there is a strong local network of creative suppliers who are experienced in working within industrial and arts-led spaces. If you want a day that feels personal and a little different, MC Motors is a strong fit.

Do we need to worry about lighting for photography and video at an indoor industrial venue like MC Motors?

Lighting is always something we think carefully about at any venue, and large industrial spaces can vary a great deal depending on the time of day and how the room is dressed and lit for the event. We work with both natural and artificial light and always arrive prepared to adapt, so the character of a space like MC Motors becomes an advantage rather than a challenge. If you are in the early stages of planning, it is worth discussing lighting with both your venue coordinator and your photography and video team together.