Your North West Wedding- Page number 20 - June/July 2021 (Issue 68)

VICTORIA BATHS, M13 0FE 0161 224 2020 | www.victoriabaths.org.uk Victoria Baths is a Grade II* listed Edwardian former swimming pool and Turkish Baths with stunning glazed tiles, ornate ironwork and original features throughout, creating a spectacular backdrop for weddings. Victoria Baths Trust is a registered charity where all the money raised through its activities, including weddings, are used for the upkeep and ongoing restoration of the property. First opening to the public in 1906, the venue was described as Manchester’s “water palace” and is particularly renowned for its wall tiles, mosaic floors and stained-glass windows. Outside, the red brickwork and intricate terracotta of Victoria Bath’s façade makes it instantly recognisable. The impressive exterior is grandly symmetrical, with the clock tower as the crowning glory, and it has the instant wow factor with intricate features such as mermaids catching starfish above the doorway. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Weddings can take place in a choice of five spaces. The iconic Gala Pool with original seating balconies and changing cubicles, the multifunctional Sports Hall, formerly known as the Male Second Class Pool, and the Female Pool are all vast spaces. In addition to the pool halls, there is the light and airy Pineapple Room and the opulent Turkish Rest Room, which includes a whole wall of stained glass windows in which the Angel of Purity takes centre stage. WE LOVE... When booking, couples will receive a year’s free membership of the Friends of Victoria Baths, which includes free entry to events, guided building tours, occasional discounts and early access to special event tickets. ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE, M2 7DH 0161 615 6763 | www.royalexchange.co.uk Located in the heart of the city centre, the Royal Exchange Theatre is close to main transport links and luxury hotels. There are two striking entrances, one of which leads onto St Ann’s Square, a pedestrianised area that’s ideal for outdoor photographs. The modern steel and glass theatre sits within the Great Hall’s marble columns and has domed ceilings that are a part of Manchester’s rich history. Offering the perfect balance of old and new, the property is an elegant backdrop for weddings and celebrations. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The theatre Stage can hold 300 loved ones for the vows and 150 for the reception. The Exchange Suite, a grand space set over two floors, has a double- height reception space, a sweeping staircase and room for 35 guests for the ceremony and 22 seated for dinner. Alternatively, the Front Room is a light space with windows on both sides that overlook St Ann’s Square and look internally into the Great Hall. Boasting a private bar and step-free access, the room can accommodate 70 friends and family for the service and 60 seated for the wedding breakfast. WE LOVE... The venue offers access to the roof terrace, which has beautiful views across the city centre towards the hills of Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire. The couple will also receive a theatre membership when booking their wedding. www.chr iscurriephotography.co.uk www.lott ie-elizabethphotography.com www.jam estraceyphotography.com Image courtesy of Steve Allen 20