Planning your wedding in Manchester

This thriving, north-western, city is a real powerhouse and is well-known for industry, sport, innovation and culture. With plenty of industrial grit in the centre and multiple, charming, smaller towns and greenery around the outskirts Manchester is a great place for a wedding. If you're getting married in Manchester or are considering it then let our guide below help you with your planning. recommendations, tips and advice from local suppliers and some local, real wedding inspiration.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. Manchester has plenty of choice including many trendy, converted warehouses. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock the designs you like.

Manchester wedding venues

Stables Country Club

Manchester | 160 capacity

The Stables Country Club has a dedicated wedding planner and no detail is t...

£2,017 - £4,495 total

Didsbury House Hotel

Manchester | 100 capacity

Didsbury House is a stunning and unique wedding venue, combining the old wi...

£5,000 - £12,000 total

Victoria Warehouse

Manchester | 900 capacity

Here at Victoria Warehouse we realise every wedding is unique, and whether...

£5,000 - £6,500 total

We realise every wedding is unique, and whether you plan a traditional format to the day or a more personal celebration; our dedicated wedding team will work closely with you to ensure your special day runs to perfection.
Victoria Warehouse

Wedding dress stockists

Alexandra Anne

Within our relaxed and uniquely converted barn on the Chatsworth Estate we ...

£1,000 - £3,500 per head

Charlotte Mills

Luxury Bridal footwear brand, designed with fun fashion forward Brides in m...

£150 - £350 per item

Kate Beaumont

Kate Beaumont is an independent dress designer, creating luxurious wedding ...

£950 - £2,300 per head

Timeless Bride

At Timeless Bride we are passionate about making your dreams come true. Our...

£50 - £2,000 per item

Real weddings in Manchester

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Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with local, Manchester-based photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, Manchester has plenty of choice.

7 So you know the date of your Manc wedding! It's time to send save the dates to all your guests. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Are you have a band or DJ? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the party part of the wedding. This is often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests. With some of the best bands based in Manchester, there's plenty of choice.

Photographers

Leah Lombardi

I’m relaxed, unobtrusive and love to be like a guest with a camera. I’m...

£1,200 - £2,000 per item

Emilie May Photography

Hello! I'm Emilie, the photographer behind Emilie May. I offer beautiful, r...

£1,500 - £1,500 total

Stu Ganderton Wedding Ph...

Stu Ganderton Photography is one of the South Yorkshire's leading wedding p...

£1,250 - £2,500 total

Jacqui Kenyon Photograph...

My photography style is natural and relaxed capturing those precious moment...

£895 - £1,500 total

I’m relaxed, unobtrusive and love to be like a guest with a camera. I’m there to capture your genuine love, genuine reactions and I’ll get super invested in your story while I’m doing it.
Leah Lombardi

Hair & make up artists

- Vera MakeUp - Professional MakeUp Artist

Vera MakeUp - Profession...

On your wedding day you want to look and feel your very best so choosing an...

£35 - £75 per head

Icon Brides

Stunning Wedding Hair and Makeup Exclusively Designed For You.

£80 - £250 per head

Nyla Ambreen Bridal Hair...

Professional Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist, with 17 Years experience in the ...

£75 - £130 per head

9 Manchester has an abundance of fantastic local florists. Can you get them to incorporate local flowers into the floral arrangements? It's always fun to include flowers that grow locally.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in (you'll have to pay for this) so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so may worth looking at suppliers in nearby counties too.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in Manchester and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far on the day.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.