Your North West Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 56)

Spotlight on... CITY OF MANCHESTER GREAT JOHN STREET, M3 4FD 0161 831 3211 | greatjohnstreet.co.uk Great John Street is a beautiful hotel in Manchester, boasting 30 individually designed bedrooms, a bar and a rooftop lounge. The venue combines traditional charm with modern elegance, creating a stunning backdrop for those all-important photographs. Couples can get married in the Rooftop Lounge & Playground. This spacious area has a private bar and grand windows that offer impressive views of the city. It’s capable of holding 100 friends and family for the ceremony, 80 for the wedding breakfast and 150 for the evening celebration. Alternatively, The Library Lounge is available, with room for 40 loved ones for the vows. The Headmaster’s Office, which features original steel beams and can accommodate 100 nearest and dearest for the service, can also be used. The last space available is the Oyster Bar & Mezzanine, which can hold 140 guests for the ceremony and 200 for the reception. Lovebirds will have a dedicated wedding coordinator, reduced rates on accommodation and menu tasting. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON MANCHESTER PICCADILLY, M1 3DG 0161 242 1000 | manchesterpiccadilly.doubletree.com Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly is located opposite Piccadilly railway station and offers transport links throughout the city. The hotel has a ground-floor terrace with a private bar that’s connected to the Store Street Exchange restaurant, which can be booked for pre-dinner canapés, a barbecue or cocktails. Couples can tie the knot in The Sky Lounge. Located on the 11 th floor, it offers panoramic views across the city and can hold up to 60 loved ones throughout the day. Alternatively, The Palaces Room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and modern décor, can accommodate 150 friends and family for the service, meal and evening celebration. The Library, with space for 18 nearest and dearest, is ideal for more intimate receptions. Lastly, the Store Street Exchange restaurant can hold 200 guests for the party. Nearlyweds will receive a complimentary menu tasting, discounted accommodation and an upgraded room for the bride and groom. 17  REGIONAL VENUES