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Sara Sent on 12/09/2025Dream Wedding at the Manchester Art Gallery
My wife and I had the wedding of our dreams at the Manchester Art Gallery. As art lovers, celebrating our most special day surrounded by breathtaking artworks and beautiful architecture felt truly extraordinary. From the very beginning, Victoria, the events manager at the Gallery, offered us unwavering support and kindness, bringing our ideas to life in ways we could not have imagined. The organisation was flawless, the staff attentive to every detail, and the decoration of the space nothing short of spectacular. We chose a 100% vegan menu, and the food was so delicious that every guest absolutely loved it. We will treasure the memory of our magical day forever and look forward to returning to the Gallery often to revisit the spaces that made it so unforgettable.Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Congratulations ! Mrs S & Mrs S
Thank you for such a beautiful review. You have been the loveliest couple and I have enjoyed our communications when planning and making the arrangements for your wedding day.
I am absolutely delighted to hear how pleased you were with everything and to know that it felt 'magical' is so wonderful to hear. Thank you also for sharing your photo's - absolutely stunning!
Wishing you both all the very best for the future - I am certain it will be fabulous.
Victoria x
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Kal Sent on 11/08/2025
The most magical day
Where do we even start? We experienced the most memorable and magical day we could have ever imagined and will forever be grateful to Victoria and the whole team at the stunning Manchester Art Gallery.
The whole process - from start to finish - was just so smooth. The venue speaks for itself, but the team were flawless. Victoria was always at hand to answer any question - no matter how big, small or silly. Every anxiety and worry was put at ease. We had a number of requests which were catered for. And the food was delicious!
Our guests commented that it was the best wedding they had ever been to, which is a testament to the venue and the co-ordination of the day.Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Mr & Mrs Sajad
What can I say? your day was completely wow! From the moment you arrived with your roaming band, to the moment you and your guests departed. You really had thought of every detail and I am so pleased that we were able to make the day so special for you and to ensure your expectations were fulfilled (or more than).
Its been so much fun meeting up with you both over the last few months and discussing your wedding plans along the way.
Thank you for choosing Manchester Art Gallery - I hope you will keep in touch and keep visiting.
Wishing you both all the very best for your future together
Victoria x
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Emilio Sent on 03/08/2025
Flawless from Start to Finish
We honestly can’t put into words how perfect our wedding day was at Manchester Art Gallery, it truly exceeded all our expectations in every way. From the very first viewing with Victoria, we knew we were in safe hands. She guided us through every step of the planning process with such care and professionalism - from the menu tasting to the countless phone calls and Zoom meetings in between, absolutely nothing was too much trouble.
On the day itself, everything ran so unbelievably smoothly. It felt like such a privilege to celebrate our marriage and enjoy our wedding breakfast in such a breathtaking setting. The food, wine, and bar service were all absolutely faultless and we’ve lost count of how many guests have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We’ve even had people we don’t know personally (friends of friends) come up to us at other events to say they’ve heard all about it!
We really must give a very special mention to Victoria, who is an absolute credit to the gallery and such a big part of what made the day so incredible. In the lead-up to the wedding no question was too small, no worry too silly and she always left us feeling calm, reassured, and genuinely excited. On the day itself, we saw how hard she worked behind the scenes to make sure everything was perfect. Thanks to her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy every single second without a care in the world!
We feel so lucky to have chosen Manchester Art Gallery as our wedding venue, it gave us the most magical day, and memories we will treasure for a lifetime.Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Dear Emilio & Kat
What an outstanding review !! Thanks so much for taking the time out to write up this amazing feedback.
Its so rewarding to hear how pleased you were with everything on your wedding day - and I can honestly say, it was an absolute joy assisting you both along the way. I will ensure this is circulated to the wider gallery team and they too will be chuffed to bits to hear such rave reviews.
Please do keep in touch - remember when you are in Manchester to come and say hello. I'd be so delighted to see you both.
Take care Mr & Mrs Hannon and hope to hear from you soon - Victoria x -
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Eleanor Sent on 16/07/2025
Beautiful location, great support from Victoria!
We had a beautiful day, our guests had the best time and all of our requirements were taken care of!Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Hi Els
Thanks for the reply and the great feedback. This is very much appreciated. Lovely to see a couple of your images too and to get another glimpse of your day. I am delighted that we were able to be the venue and backdrop for such a special occasion, both for you and your guests.
I hope to see you both at the gallery again, some time soon
Take care
Victoria
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Vicky Sent on 29/11/2024
A perfect venue
I cannot recommend the Art Gallery and the team there enough. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and the ability to use different galleries during the day is really wonderful. From the first contact, communication from Victoria was great and she helped us plan the event and made suggestions that we wouldn't have thought of. The day itself was just perfection. Victoria and the team ensured that the whole thing was seamless. The food and drink were exceptional and everybody commented on how wonderful the hospitality team were. The uniqueness of the venue and the stunning artworks gave guests the opportunity to look around during pre-dinner drinks. Using the atrium for the evening party meant that the dancing was non stop but the adjacent little break out areas meant guests looking for a quieter time had somewhere to put their feet up and enjoy more art. It really is the perfect venue.Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Hello Vicky and Lee
I hope life is treating you both well! So lovely to hear from you and to receive your 5 star review. Thanks so much for taking the time to send this over and great to see your photos. These reminded me how fun it was and a real pleasure to assist you both with your wedding plans.
Fantastic to receive such a rave review from you and I will be sure to pass onto the team.
Take care and come say hello if you are ever passing by :D
Victoria
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Caitlin Sent on 14/11/2024The Perfect Wedding Venue
When we found out that we could get married in Manchester Art Gallery we knew that we didn’t need to look anywhere else. From the very first conversation with Victoria and the team we felt we were in such safe hands, and they worked so hard to make everything we wanted possible, and so we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. The food was some of the best I’ve ever eaten - my guests still rave about it now, months down the line! It’s an absolutely perfect venue, and I think represents incredible value for money, and if we could do our wedding day all over again we wouldn’t change a single thing!Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Hi Caitlin
Wonderful to hear from you and thank you for such a fantastic review. I am always so delighted to receive such amazing feedback and to hear what a great time you have had on your wedding day does make me truly happy.
The team here are very proud to be involved in such a special occasion and to know that we have delivered is extremely rewarding.
Your photos are gorgeous and bring back treasured memories for you I am sure.
I hope you will keep visiting the gallery
Take care
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Aiyisha Sent on 18/11/2023
The most incredible day!
Not sure I can write just how perfect it was in 75 characters but everything from our first meeting to our last was made easy, cool and exciting by Victoria! We had our heart set on the gallery because it’s a sentimental and beautiful building to us with perfect memories! I couldn’t have imagined how perfect it would actually be on the day. The feedback from the guests just spoke of how beautiful everything was! And best we get to go back and wander the rooms whenever we like!! Thank you to everyone at the gallery and huge thanks to Victoria! XxManchester Art Gallery's reply:
Hi Aiyisha and Andrew
Thanks SO much. Its been great helping you both with your wedding arrangements and on the day itself. I am really delighted to hear you felt it was a perfect day. This is what we strive for !
I always thinks its lovely for couples to know that they can come back anytime to relive their vows in the gallery. As I say to all my couples you really are welcome back and we would love to see you.
Keep in touch and enjoy the honeymoon
May you make lots of wonderful memories in your future together
Victoria
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Paul Sent on 22/08/2023
Beautiful venue
Manchester Art Gallery might be the perfect wedding venue. The setting is unique - and you get to enjoy different stages of your wedding across multiple galleries and halls. The food and drink were excellent and Victoria was a brilliant wedding planner. Highly recommended. -
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Harriet Sent on 10/08/2023
Absolutely stunning and truly unique venue
Manchester Art Gallery is a completely stunning and truly unique venue. We could not recommend Victoria and her wonderful team highly enough. The most notable thing was how responsive and flexible they are to all questions and requests. I don't think there was a single thing we asked which wasn't accommodated. The venue itself is just gorgeous and with all the stunning artwork, you don't need much decoration. All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue it is. While of course nothing wedding-related comes 'cheap', Manchester Art Gallery really does represent good value for money and they are completely flexible to adjust the catering budget and bar requests. We had a wonderful day and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!!!Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Hi Harriet & Stefanos
Thank you !!! such a fantastic review
Our aim is to give you and your guests the best day ever and it sounds like we achieved it.
I have thoroughly enjoyed helping you along the way to bring your dreams and plans for your wedding day together.
Your flowers by Northern Flowers were stunning !! and the wedding cake by MOB was the absolute BEST
I shall hope to see you back at the gallery soon
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Kelly Sent on 04/08/2023
The perfect day!
Could not have asked for a better venue and coordinator for our wedding! Victoria was our coordinator and she was great to work with and very attentive during the entire planning process. Always available to answer our questions and have calls leading up to our wedding. The day of everything was perfectly organised and ran on time, we felt no stress. We did a food tasting several months before and were able to customise some of our menu with the chef. Guests were very pleased with the food, venue, atmosphere and some said it was the best wedding they've every attended. I would highly recommend to anyone considering The Art Gallery as a wedding venue, its unique, beautiful, and they can accommodate all requests and provide suggestions if needed.Manchester Art Gallery's reply:
Hi Kelly & Marius
Thank you for this fabulous review. I loved helping you both with your wedding plans. Its really rewarding to know that you and your guests had such a great time!
You certainly brought an international crowd with you and to be given the accolade of 'best wedding they've ever attended' is fantastic. Thanks so much
You will always be welcome at the gallery and I do hope you will come and visit when you are next in Manchester
Wishing you both an amazing future together!
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