Weddings and civil ceremonies
Manchester Art Gallery is a beautiful and unforgettable setting for weddings and civil ceremonies, and the galleries and artworks provide a backdrop for photographs which is second to none.
Ceremonies are held amongst the paintings in Gallery 10, which provides an exclusive setting for you and your guests. After the ceremony, your wedding party can celebrate with drinks in the romantic Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, followed by dinner and dancing in the glass Atrium or the Gallery Restaurant.
Our event managers will guide you through the planning process, and our caterers will work with you to ensure that you and your guests have a truly memorable and distinctive wedding experience.
Complimentary Manchester Art Gallery Friends membership
All couples getting married at our gallery receive a years complimentary Manchester Art Gallery Friends membership. Find out more about the benefits of Friends membership here.
What our newlyweds say
"The staff we liaised with were always extremely helpful and quick to respond to the various follow up queries we had once we had made our decision to proceed with the Gallery as a venue. We also felt continually reassured by the prompt and helpful answers we received to all our more detailed questions and requests. Overall a stunning venue supported by a fantastic staff team."
Katie Spencer 2012
"The gallery exceeded our expectations. The events staff were very helpful right from our first meeting to our wedding day. The gallery helped to make our wedding a truly memorable day. We have had some amazing feedback from our guests about both how fabulous the venue was and how good the catering was. We would have no hesitation in recommending the gallery for an event."
Wedding couple 2013
To find out more
Call the Events Team to discuss your exact requirements, and we will advise you on which combination of event spaces would work best for your special day.
Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8866/62
Email: eventsteam@manchester.gov.uk
Venue Capacity
Atrium Entrance Hall Dinner 50-110 Dinner 20-40 Dinner dance 50-110 Dinner dance - Reception 50-200 Reception 100 Disabled access Yes Disabled access Yes Overall size 135m² Overall size 116m²
Restuarant Pre-Raphaelite Galleries Dinner 50-100 Dinner - Dinner dance 50-100 Dinner dance - Reception 50-150 Reception 50-300 Disabled access Yes Disabled access Yes Overall size 130m² Overall size 294m²
Images
Black and white wedding shot courtesy of Gemma Mcauley Photography.
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