Whether you want a chic city backdrop or rolling countryside for your most important wedding photos, we’ve got some great locations near Manchester.
Wedding season is in full swing and choosing a venue is perhaps the most important part of many couples’ big day.
There are so many venues now licensed to host weddings and civil ceremonies that it can be difficult to choose.
One of the biggest expenses after venue, catering, and dresses may be photography. Therefore, it’s really important to get the look you want for the photos you’ll look back on fondly for years to come – and probably share on Instagram too!
With that in mind, we’ve selected a number of venues that offer great on-site or nearby photo backdrops for the look or theme you want to achieve on your wedding day.
So whether you want a modern city backdrop, the waterfront or rolling countryside hills, here are some of our favourites.
Steeped in history and stunning architecture, the monastery is sure to impress guests and create beautiful photographic memories. It is a short drive from Manchester city centre.
Photo: The Monastery
The five-star hotel is a great place for those who want modern, urban photos – with plenty of contemporary shots to take on the bridge over the River Irwell and with Salford Quays in the background.
Photo: Steven – stock.adobe.com
This award-winning 18th-century venue near Wigan creates a grand impression while exuding a warm atmosphere with a light and airy ceremony room – and beautiful gardens for great, relaxed outdoor shots afterwards.
Photo: JPI
The magnificent Grade II-listed Baroque building has stunning marble staircases, a panoramic entrance to create an impression, and a huge ballroom with high ceilings and stained glass windows – which can accommodate up to 600 guests.
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