The Best Wedding Venues in Manchester

There is no lack of websites covering wedding venue hire in Manchester. In fact, there are loads of them. So why should you ignore everyone else and pick VenueScanner as the place to find your space?

You should use VenueScanner because we have serious event-planning credentials. When our founder, Rebecca Kelly, first thought up the idea of VenueScanner, she wanted to create a genuinely useful resource that matched PAs and party planners with amazing venues. We started in London, and have since grown into towns and cities all over the country (including Manchester). International expansion is just around the corner.

We help people to find venues for all kinds of events. The introvert planning a small gathering for her 40th birthday uses VenueScanner, as does the yoga teacher looking for somewhere to teach classes each week.

At the other end of the scale we help businesses to find 500-capacity conference venues and plan memorable team away-day experiences. Whatever event you’re planning, you can bet that our experienced team have sourced the venue for functions much like it before.

We have a selection of the best wedding venues Manchester has to offer, and it’s easy for you to compare each option until you find the right space for you. Just tell us a little about the event you’re organising: the function type, your budget, area of town and preferred date, and we’ll return a shortlist of potential venues pronto.

Wedding hire in Manchester - make your day unique

Everyone wants to stand out from the crowd on their wedding day. We’re looking for perfection aren’t we? From the dress, to the food and of course to the venue. You want to be confident that the wedding venue you choose is not only unique but will be able to host the party, making it the wedding everyone remembers when they’ve hit wedding-fatigue on the 6th wedding of the year! We have an amazing selection of unique wedding venues for hire here at VenueScanner. Whether your wedding is more or a rave with 200 plus guests or a more intimate affair we’ve got you covered. 

If you’re looking for a big wedding venue then head just outside central Manchester to Stockport and you come across Stockport Town Hall with the most stunning and ornate ceiling and surrounded by stained glass this is a venue that defines the wow- factor. The ballroom can host a wedding of any size and will be one your guests will never forget. Keeping with impressive wedding venues around Manchester you may want to check out Ordsall Hall. This tudor hall dates back to 1210 and not only has stunning gardens for your wedding guests to sip champagne in but an amazing banqueting hall to party the night away. Looking for something a little bit more central? Check out the Engine Hall at The People’s History Museum for an elegant experience. Or alternatively Ark Bar with it’s funky design and knowledge of great parties will be sure to throw you the bash of the year!

Looking for a small wedding venue for a more intimate event? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there too. With its different floors for eating, drinking and dancing Eden has everything that you may need for your big day. Bar, restaurant and nightclub all under one roof - it’s the ultimate party venue for a wedding. If cute, country weddings are more your vibe then Didsbury House Hotel is a must for you to check out. This leafy suburb is close to the big city but has the feel of a country village. The hotel is an expert in managing weddings and can cater your every need. The chic Malmaison in the city centre can adapt their space by sectioning off rooms to make the space small or bigger, depending on your wedding needs. They understand that the secret to your big day starts with the perfect wedding venue so send them an enquiry through VenueScanner to check out their amazing wedding packages. 

Halls for wedding hire in Manchester

One of our most common events thrown in halls in Manchester is for weddings. Big or small, Brits have been throwing weddings in halls forever so throwing up a bit of bunting and having a boogie could be just the ticket.

Studio Bee is a great example, an amazing space with loads of natural light and plenty of facilities on site. Whitworth Locke offers a cool, thought-provoking design and are experts in events like product launches and fashion shows. For larger weddings the National Football Museum has amazing facilities. We know football isn’t for everyone (maybe that’s not true in Manchester!) but you don’t need to be a football fan to appreciate this amazing space that not only looks great but has everything that you need to make your wedding a success. Or look back into giving back and host your event at Creative Together which is not only a great space but a registered charity supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, Autism or other support needs in Manchester.

How do I get started?

To start searching for the best halls in Manchester, simply click here. From this link you can browse as you see fit, or add some extra details about your budget, date and area preferences. There’s no right or wrong way to use VenueScanner, it’s all about discovering the best venues at every turn!

We also have more to offer than just the best halls for hire in Manchester. Whether you’re planning a company conference, a team offsite, a special birthday party or something completely different, we have venues for these occasions. Our Concierge service was built for those planning regular corporate events, while our blog features hot tips and top picks from the hospitality industry. Have a read here.