Your North West Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 88)

DUCIE STREET WAREHOUSE, M1 2TP 0161 503 9460 | www.duciestreet.com/weddings Ducie Street Warehouse is one of four iconic warehouses from Manchester’s industrial past. Originally designed to store cotton bales from the US, the building is today a Manchester icon and has been perfectly reimagined for weddings. Situated in the heart of the Northern Quarter, the property effortlessly combines city chic with industrial spaces. Five minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station with direct links to London, the venue has 166 design-led apartments, including eight penthouses with private terraces. Coupled with an award-winning bar, an on-site cinema, and bespoke food and beverage packages, Ducie Street Warehouse is ideal for modern weddings. Celebrate in style There are three adaptable rooms available for nuptials. Room 1 is a light-filled contemporary space with food and drink packages available. Room 2 is an intimate space that can be combined with Room 3 to hold large celebrations. We love... The on-site cinema and modern décor. ELIZABETH GASKELL’S HOUSE, M13 9LW 0161 273 2215 | www.elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is a Grade II* listed restored Victorian property that once belonged to the writer Elizabeth Gaskell. Built between 1835 and 1841, it’s now surrounded by a gorgeous south-facing garden oasis and a short driveway that leads to the pillared entrance. Guests are welcome to explore the gardens, which have planted borders, winding paths, a heavily scented pergola, and native planting schemes. The area can also be used for ceremonies for up to 36 guests. There are several period rooms available for ceremonies, from the cosy, book-lined study to the Drawing Room, where Elizabeth and her family would entertain writers such as Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens. Celebrate in style Ceremonies held in the Drawing Room can accommodate up to 36 loved ones, or for intimate services, the Study can accommodate up to 10 of your nearest and dearest. Receptions and wedding breakfasts take place in the light and airy basement Servant’s Hall, which seats 36 friends and family. The on-site kitchen is available for outside caterers, and the staff can arrange drink receptions or open the venue’s bar. We love... The venue’s grand piano, Victorian furnishings and furniture can be arranged to suit your requirements. The house only holds one wedding per day, so you will have exclusive use on your big day. Ducie Street Warehouse Ducie Street Warehouse www.nicolamackrill.co.uk www.nicolamackrill.co.uk 13 GREATER MANCHESTER VENUES

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