What does it cost to get married at Manchester Art Gallery?
Our wedding & civil ceremony information pack has all the costs associated with having your wedding here. The venue hire includes our standard chairs, linen, and crockery as well as a fully stocked bar and staff. Also included in the hire cost is a menu tasting and a dedicated Event Manager to guide you through the process.
How many guests can you accommodate?
We can accommodate up to 120 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast but we can accommodate up to 350 guests for your evening reception.
What time can we get married?
Usually, ceremonies take place at 4.30pm as we are open to the public until 5pm. However, if you are planning on having your reception elsewhere, we can offer earlier ceremony times to suit you.
What time can we have the venue until?
Our standard package gives you and your guests access until 11pm, but you can extend this until 1am.
What music options do we have?
You can make use of the gallery’s inhouse PA system, or hire in live musicians; we’ve had everything from DJs, to brass bands, and cèilidhean!
Do you allow external caterers?
All catering is managed inhouse by our talented Gallery Café team. Our menus are designed to cater to a range of dietary restrictions, but please do get in touch if you have any specific requests or concerns.
We do charge corkage on any bottles of wine, sparkling wine, Champagne or spirits that have not been purchased from the gallery. Further details can be provided upon request.
Can you recommend suppliers?
Yes! We have carefully curated a list of our most trusted photographers, florists, musicians, and event planners to make the process of planning your wedding as simple as possible.
We can also recommend nearby hotels for you and your guests.
Can we bring in our own wedding planner?
Your Event Manager will be with you on the day, ensuring everything is running smoothly, but if you would like help planning your wedding we can suggest someone to help. We do ask that you choose one of our recommended wedding planners.
Can we have our wedding photoshoot at the gallery?
You can! To enquire about having your photoshoot at the gallery, please get in touch.
We do ask that all couples looking to take photos at the gallery contact us ahead of their visit.
More information about filming and photography at Manchester Art Gallery can be found here.
Do you have parking?
Unfortunately, due to our city centre location, we cannot offer onsite parking. However, there are some public car parks nearby and the gallery is close to Manchester Piccadilly train station and St. Peter’s Square tram stop.
For more information about how to find us, please visit our Visit page.
Can you offer virtual tours?
Yes, you can request a virtual tour.
Are there any restrictions?
Due to the nature of the building, we do not allow naked flames, helium, or aerosols in the venue.