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Price: £60.00 – £105.00 pp
Guests: 400
Description
Description
The unique and inspiring Grade II* listed buildings are licensed for wedding ceremonies and civil ceremonies. We can accommodate wedding parties from 100 to 500 guests in the majestic Great Nave. The elegant Cloisters and tranquil Archangel Garden provide perfect backdrops for beautiful, memorable wedding photographs to cherish forever.
Our talented in-house chefs source high quality, local food to create dishes that are cooked with love and served with soul. This passion spans the entire team and reflects the unique quality of The Monastery itself. Every aspect of your special day is carefully planned and executed so that all you have to do is arrive in style – and enjoy every moment.
Your love can really help make the world go around, as every event held here supports our charitable projects with the local community. Monastery income also contributes to the on-going restoration of these precious historical buildings, helping to secure a part of Manchester’s heritage for the enjoyment of generations to come.
The Monastery is the ideal setting for a variety of specialist weddings including Hindu, Indian and Jewish celebrations. Please contact us for details of our recommended external caterers and the relevant tariff.
Our stunning venue is complemented by free on-site parking and outstanding levels of service in every department.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Fran Wormald
Here at The Monastery every member of the team is committed to making sure every detail of your day exceeds your expectations!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
40
Overview of The Monastery Manchester
Wedding Venue Type
Monastery
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
400
Reception Capacity
500
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for The Monastery Manchester
Pricing for The Monastery Manchester
What's Included?
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
• Complimentary venue hire for wedding breakfast and evening reception
• Reception Drink (one glass per person)
• Three course meal with coffee
• One glass of house wine per person with the wedding breakfast
• Toast Drink (one glass per person)
• Evening buffet
• Red carpet
• Master of Ceremonies
• PA system for background music
• Dance floor (Black & white)
• White table linen
• Table holders & numbers
• Easel for your table plan
• Cake stand and knife
Hide detailsReviews (13)
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- AAngelina & Thomas27/06/2016Angelina & ThomasAngelina & Thomas"Thank you to you and all the staff that helped make our day amazing. All the daytime and evening staff were fantastic. Thank you again for all your hard work and a wonderful day." "Thank you to you and all the staff that helped make our day amazing. All the daytime and evening staff were fantastic. Thank you again for all your hard work and a wonderful day."
- KKy & Craig Grimsley27/06/2016Fantastic and historical place to hold a wedding!Fantastic and historical place to hold a wedding!"Very grand and beautiful setting based in Manchester, I was over the moon with the outcome of my day! Food was fantastic and the staff was very helpful. I had two fantastic wedding planners who help organise the whole day and who were constantly at the end of an email for me, very professionally ran and everyone had an incredible day!" "Very grand and beautiful setting based in Manchester, I was over the moon with the outcome of my day! Food was fantastic and the staff was very helpful. I had two fantastic wedding planners who help organise the whole day and who were constantly at the end of an email for me, very professionally ran and everyone had an incredible day!"
- BBecky & Matt27/06/2016A Beautiful Family Affair A Beautiful Family Affair“The day was everything I imagined and more. Our wedding coordinator did a great job, she did so much for us before the day and I appreciated it so much, the gentleman in charge on the day also could not do enough for us.” “The day was everything I imagined and more. Our wedding coordinator did a great job, she did so much for us before the day and I appreciated it so much, the gentleman in charge on the day also could not do enough for us.”
- KKaty & Andy27/06/2016Katy & AndyKaty & Andy“We recently had our wedding at The Monastery and couldn't have asked for a better day! The venue is so fantastic everyone is still commenting on how spectacular it is! The staff were amazing and the food was wonderful, the ox cheek just fell apart with a fork it was cooked to perfection. Thank you so much for helping make our day so special we couldn't have possibly asked for any more!” “We recently had our wedding at The Monastery and couldn't have asked for a better day! The venue is so fantastic everyone is still commenting on how spectacular it is! The staff were amazing and the food was wonderful, the ox cheek just fell apart with a fork it was cooked to perfection. Thank you so much for helping make our day so special we couldn't have possibly asked for any more!”
- GGed & Lauren27/06/2016Ged & LaurenGed & Lauren“The Monastery is undeniably beautiful but what makes it so special is the staff. Our wedding planner was unbelievable and professional, making sure our requests were met to the finest details. The food was fantastic and all of the staff work together as a polished team. Thank you for making our day so special.” “The Monastery is undeniably beautiful but what makes it so special is the staff. Our wedding planner was unbelievable and professional, making sure our requests were met to the finest details. The food was fantastic and all of the staff work together as a polished team. Thank you for making our day so special.”
- MMichael & Victoria27/06/2016Michael & VictoriaMichael & Victoria“The day was perfect, everything went to plan and it was so special from the moment we met our wedding coordinator until the wedding day itself. The staff calmed our nerves and ensured everything went to plan, making our day unforgettable.” “The day was perfect, everything went to plan and it was so special from the moment we met our wedding coordinator until the wedding day itself. The staff calmed our nerves and ensured everything went to plan, making our day unforgettable.”
- CChloe & Ash27/06/2016Chloe & AshChloe & Ash“We both had an amazing time and so did all our guests. Many complimented on how fantastic the venue was and how good the food was. The serving staff were brilliant, very atentive and couldn’t do enough to help. Thank you to our wedding coordinator and the operations manager, both did a great job overseeing things on the day.” “We both had an amazing time and so did all our guests. Many complimented on how fantastic the venue was and how good the food was. The serving staff were brilliant, very atentive and couldn’t do enough to help. Thank you to our wedding coordinator and the operations manager, both did a great job overseeing things on the day.”
- SSiobhan & Giuseppe27/06/2016Siobhan & GiuseppeSiobhan & Giuseppe"Thank you again so much for all your work and help with the planning. We really were blown away on Saturday and everything surpassed all our expectations. Lots of our guests have been saying not only what an amazing venue it is but also how incredible the food was and how seamless everything was on the day. Please do pass our thanks to all the staff as they were fantastic!" "Thank you again so much for all your work and help with the planning. We really were blown away on Saturday and everything surpassed all our expectations. Lots of our guests have been saying not only what an amazing venue it is but also how incredible the food was and how seamless everything was on the day. Please do pass our thanks to all the staff as they were fantastic!"
- MMelanie & Joseph14/02/2016Lovely Summer WeddingLovely Summer WeddingWe had a lovely wedding day in June. Nancy and they team went out of their way to make sure our day ran smoothly. Beautiful venue, perfect lighting. Honoured to have had our special day at such a treasured location in Manchester. We had a lovely wedding day in June. Nancy and they team went out of their way to make sure our day ran smoothly. Beautiful venue, perfect lighting. Honoured to have had our special day at such a treasured location in Manchester.
Location & Contact Details for The Monastery Manchester
Location & Contact Details for The Monastery Manchester
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Each wedding is so unique and each couple so special, that it is impossible to choose a favorite.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make lists! There is nothing more satisfying than crossing things off your lists!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Name cards with each guests individual photo, this was incredibly unique, and all of the guests loved it!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique
Inspiring
Beautiful
Stunning
Historic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The Amazing Architecture at the main church doors
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Lots
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini fish and chip with tartare sauce
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Mini Cheese and bacon burgers
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The incredibly detailed architecture of the beautiful High Alter.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our commitment to sustainability and providing an excellent service to all.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferLate availbability package £4,000 for 50 guests, includes 3 course meal, Arrival Drink, Toast Drink and lots of additional extras.