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Wedding Reception Venues Across Greater Manchester

A great celebration deserves the right space.

Explore welcoming local venues for wedding receptions, evening celebrations and family gatherings across Greater Manchester, with flexible rooms, licensed facilities and space to make the day your own.

Have a preferred date and approximate guest numbers? That's enough to start the conversation.
Wedding reception room setup at St Alphonsus Parish Centre
Flexible spaces for your reception Room for your guests, food, entertainment and celebration.
Flexible Function Rooms Different spaces for different guest numbers.
Licensed Venues All Manc Venues locations are fully licensed.
Food & Catering Options Catering and kitchen arrangements vary by venue.
Entertainment Space Options for DJs, bands and evening celebrations.
Your wedding reception

Celebrate your way.

Some couples want a big evening celebration with a DJ and a packed dance floor. Others want something relaxed with family, food and plenty of time to catch up. The right venue should work around the reception you want to create.

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Flexible room layouts Arrange seating and event space around your reception.
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Licensed facilities Every venue in the Manc Venues network is fully licensed.
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DJs and entertainment Several venues provide dedicated areas or stages for entertainment.
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Food and catering Catering and kitchen options are available at selected venues.
Wedding reception layout at St Alphonsus Parish Centre
Explore Wedding Reception Venues

Start with the venue that feels right for you.

The first four Manc Venues locations each offer a different setting for wedding receptions and family celebrations.

Wedding reception setup at St Alphonsus Parish Centre Old Trafford

St Alphonsus Parish Centre

A substantial Old Trafford function venue with a large wooden dance floor, small stage, comfortable seating areas and full-size kitchen.

Large Function Room Dance Floor Stage Kitchen Parking
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Main Function Room at St John's Parish Centre Chorlton Chorlton

St John's Parish Centre

A newly refurbished Main Function Room accommodating up to 160 guests, with licensed bar, stage, dance area and additional spaces.

Up to 160 Guests Licensed Bar Large Stage Dance Area Accessible
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Event setup at St Ann's Social Centre Stretford Stretford

St Ann's Social Centre

A flexible Stretford venue with a Main Function Room, Murphy Room, licensed bar and catering options for family celebrations and receptions.

Main Function Room Murphy Room Licensed Bar Catering Parking
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The Magners Suite at St Kentigern's Parish Hall Fallowfield

St Kentigern's Parish Hall

One of the larger Manc Venues locations, with The Magners Suite plus the Lounge and Marion Room, generous parking and kitchen facilities.

Magners Suite Three Spaces Large Car Parks Kitchen Accessible
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Planning your reception

Think about how you want the day to feel.

Guest numbers are important, but there are a few other things worth thinking about when comparing venues.

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Room Layout

Think about dining, social seating, entertainment and the space guests will need.

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Food & Catering

Catering arrangements vary by venue, so discuss how you would like food to work.

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Bar Facilities

All Manc Venues locations are fully licensed.

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DJ or Band

Several venues can accommodate DJs, live entertainment and dancing.

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Parking & Travel

Consider where guests are travelling from and the transport options around your venue.

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Accessibility

Check the individual venue page for confirmed accessibility information.

Decorated wedding reception room at St Alphonsus
Make the space yours

Start with the venue, then build the celebration around it.

Once you've found a room with the right size, location and facilities, you can start thinking about how you want it to look and how the evening should flow.

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Guest numbers A realistic estimate helps identify the most suitable room.
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Seating and room setup Consider tables, seating, entertainment and dancing.
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Food and drinks Check catering, kitchen and bar arrangements.
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Entertainment Tell us if you're planning a DJ, band or other entertainment.
Wedding Reception Questions

A few useful things to know.

Can we have a DJ or live band?

Several Manc Venues locations can accommodate DJs and live entertainment. Equipment requirements vary between venues, so check the individual page.

Do the venues have bars?

All venues within the Manc Venues network are fully licensed.

Is catering available?

Catering and kitchen arrangements vary between venues. Individual venue pages explain the currently confirmed options.

Can we decorate the room?

Room dressing arrangements should be discussed directly with the venue team as individual requirements and restrictions may vary.

Which venue is best for a larger wedding reception?

This depends on your guest numbers, preferred area and event requirements. Call Manc Venues and we can help narrow down the options.

Are the venues accessible?

Accessibility varies between locations. Check each venue page for the currently confirmed accessibility information.

Start planning your reception

Tell us about your wedding plans.

Give us your preferred date, approximate guest numbers and the kind of reception you're planning. We'll help point you towards a venue that suits your celebration.

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