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Price: £3,500 – £9,250
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 70 to 350 guests in the majestic Great Nave. The elegant Cloisters and tranquil Archangel Garden provide perfect backdrops for beautiful, memorable wedding photographs to cherish forever.
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: Chloe Brookes
Here at The Monastery every member of the team is committed to making sure every detail of your day exceeds your expectations! There are no silly questions or requests too small, we are here to help you every step of the way from your initial enquiry right up to the big day itself (you can even pop in after the day for a coffee if you fancy, we love catching up with our past couples!)
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
Overview of The Monastery Manchester
Wedding Venue Type
City Hotel / Venue
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?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
The hire price includes use of the Welcome Wing, Great Nave, Courtyard Garden, Cloisters and Organ Loft for photographer’s use, dedicated wedding coordinator & event manager, full ceremony set up to include cream or red aisle carpet, plinths, and room turnaround, master of ceremonies, use of PA & sound system for background music, atmospheric lighting, use of tables & chairs (subject to on hand stock), black & white dancefloor, white table linen & napkins, table numbers & stands, wooden easels for your welcome sign & table plan, cake stand & knife, unlimited wi-fi , and free overnight car parking.
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- TThe Runagles07/10/2022Our Perfect Day Our Perfect DayThe team at The Monastery were simply wonderful and ensured that our day ran smoothly. We had the most amazing time with our family and friends and my instructions for the table decorations for the meal were followed perfectly. A breathtaking venue and an excellently supportive team. The team at The Monastery were simply wonderful and ensured that our day ran smoothly. We had the most amazing time with our family and friends and my instructions for the table decorations for the meal were followed perfectly. A breathtaking venue and an excellently supportive team.
- SStephen and Gareth18/02/2022Such a fantastic daySuch a fantastic dayFabulous. We booked our wedding before the pandemic and were meant to marry on the 1st August 2020. After rescheduling twice (the first time to April 4th 2021), we eventually tied the knot on the 12 February 2022. Nothing was too much for the team at The Monastery to do. Fran was there every step of the way and helped with every query. The day was beautiful - We provided our own table centrepieces and decorations which Fran was happy to set up before our arrival! Every member of the team was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Requests were carried out right away. We had such a fabulous day, celebrating with family and friends in a stunning building with an amazing team to cater for us. It could not have been better. Fabulous. We booked our wedding before the pandemic and were meant to marry on the 1st August 2020. After rescheduling twice (the first time to April 4th 2021), we eventually tied the knot on the 12 February 2022. Nothing was too much for the team at The Monastery to do. Fran was there every step of the way and helped with every query. The day was beautiful - We provided our own table centrepieces and decorations which Fran was happy to set up before our arrival! Every member of the team was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Requests were carried out right away. We had such a fabulous day, celebrating with family and friends in a stunning building with an amazing team to cater for us. It could not have been better.
- CCarina & Joey29/01/2022Perfect Venue Perfect VenueFrom the moment we first viewed the Monastery we fell in love with it, it really does sell itself. Like many who’ve married over recent months, we’d had to postpone our original date but it was worth the wait to have the prefect day with all of our family and friends there. The whole process from the first meetings and booking, dealing with the postponement and rearranging everything and also dealing with some special requirements we had for a disabled family member was dealt with perfectly by Fran and the team. Fran made everything much easier and less stressful than it could have been especially in the current climate, we were always put at ease and felt confident that everything would come together when the day finally arrived! All staff on the day were great too, we really couldn’t recommend the Monastery highly enough, we had the perfect day From the moment we first viewed the Monastery we fell in love with it, it really does sell itself. Like many who’ve married over recent months, we’d had to postpone our original date but it was worth the wait to have the prefect day with all of our family and friends there. The whole process from the first meetings and booking, dealing with the postponement and rearranging everything and also dealing with some special requirements we had for a disabled family member was dealt with perfectly by Fran and the team. Fran made everything much easier and less stressful than it could have been especially in the current climate, we were always put at ease and felt confident that everything would come together when the day finally arrived! All staff on the day were great too, we really couldn’t recommend the Monastery highly enough, we had the perfect day
- SStephanie & Jamie17/01/2022Our perfect wedding at The MonasteryOur perfect wedding at The MonasteryWe got married at the Monastery on the 12th of April 2019. After attending a wedding there back in 2014 I was adamant that I would get married there one day. From the first time I took my now husband he fell in love with the venue and we are eternally grateful to Gaynor Jones and everyone at the Monastery for making our (my! ha!) dreams come to life. We were initially liaising with someone else however she left but switching to work with Gaynor was one of the best things that happened. She is extremely knowledgeable, she is efficient, passionate and hilarious and from our first meeting we hit it off, Gaynor was unbelievable from start to finish she was there the second I pulled up in my car and was the last person I spoke to before I walked down the aisle. The service from all the staff on the day was fantastic and we adored Simon who was the ops manager on the day, he is absolutely wonderful! The food was exquisite I could only see empty plates from my seat and the whole day was organised and ran to perfection. I just wish I could relive it all again!We got married at the Monastery on the 12th of April 2019. After attending a wedding there back in 2014 I was adamant that I would get married there one day. From the first time I took my now husband he fell in love with the venue and we are eternally grateful to Gaynor Jones and everyone at the Monastery for making our (my! ha!) dreams come to life. We were initially liaising with someone else however she left but switching to work with Gaynor was one of the best things that happened. She is extremely knowledgeable, she is efficient, passionate and hilarious and from our first meeting we hit it off, Gaynor was unbelievable from start to finish she was there the second I pulled up in my car and was the last person I spoke to before I walked down the aisle. The service from all the staff on the day was fantastic and we adored Simon who was the ops manager on the day, he is absolutely wonderful! The food was exquisite I could only see empty plates from my seat and the whole day was organised and ran to perfection. I just wish I could relive it all again!
- KKy & Craig17/01/2022Wedding VenueWedding VenueFantastic and historical place to hold a wedding! Very grand and beautiful settings based in Manchester. I had my wedding there and 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 was constantly there at the end of an email for me! very professionally ran and everyone had an incredible day!Fantastic and historical place to hold a wedding! Very grand and beautiful settings based in Manchester. I had my wedding there and 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 was constantly there at the end of an email for me! very professionally ran and everyone had an incredible day!
- FFran Dickie17/01/2022Truly MagicalTruly MagicalAttended a wedding here, what a fantastic venue. Atmosphere was mindblowing, the food was good. A bit strange to be disco dancing near the altar but apart from that a good place to hold your wedding. The grounds for pictures was beautiful.Attended a wedding here, what a fantastic venue. Atmosphere was mindblowing, the food was good. A bit strange to be disco dancing near the altar but apart from that a good place to hold your wedding. The grounds for pictures was beautiful.
- MMandy10/01/2022The best day of our livesThe best day of our livesFrom the moment I walked in I felt calm and relaxed because I knew everything was organised and under control. The Great Nave looked amazing, I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming! We would also like to thank the caterers because the food was excellent. It was the best day of our lives and a day we'll never forget.From the moment I walked in I felt calm and relaxed because I knew everything was organised and under control. The Great Nave looked amazing, I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming! We would also like to thank the caterers because the food was excellent. It was the best day of our lives and a day we'll never forget.
- CCarolyn & Jack15/11/2021What a fabulous dayWhat a fabulous dayThank you so much for all of your help with our special day! The venue sold itself and the staff at the Monastery were awesome. We could not have planned a better ceremony.Thank you so much for all of your help with our special day! The venue sold itself and the staff at the Monastery were awesome. We could not have planned a better ceremony.
- NNatalie & Jamie15/11/2021Monastery ManchesterMonastery ManchesterThe venue is stunning and makes for beautiful pictures. The staff were helpful and responsive. They were flexible with us dropping stuff off, setting up and suppliers! The staff on the day couldn’t have done more. Everything we asked was done with a smile! Fantastic day!The venue is stunning and makes for beautiful pictures. The staff were helpful and responsive. They were flexible with us dropping stuff off, setting up and suppliers! The staff on the day couldn’t have done more. Everything we asked was done with a smile! Fantastic day!
- KKate & Mike27/10/2021Kate & MikeKate & Mike"From first contact at the Monastery to the very day they were absolutely amazing!! It was honestly all down to the team there that it all turned out so perfect on the day!! It really was an amazing day and everything looked and turned out better than we could have imagined! To have people who supported us in our wedding and make you feel like you have gained new friends is a massive credit to the team.""From first contact at the Monastery to the very day they were absolutely amazing!! It was honestly all down to the team there that it all turned out so perfect on the day!! It really was an amazing day and everything looked and turned out better than we could have imagined! To have people who supported us in our wedding and make you feel like you have gained new friends is a massive credit to the team."
Location & Contact Details for The Monastery Manchester
Location & Contact Details for The Monastery Manchester
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FAQs
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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 favourite.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make lists! There is nothing more satisfying than crossing things off your lists!
On the day my tip would be - Make some time in your schedule of the day for just the two of you, the day goes so fast and it is nice to just take 10 minutes to soak it all in.
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?
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The incredibly detailed architecture of the beautiful High Altar.
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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