Vicky and Tim's Wedding

As many of you know we actually booked up most of our wedding before announcing the good news. This was because we didn't just want to get engaged and spend years talking about it, we both just wanted to get married and tackle the future head-on together.

After briefly considering a Las Vegas wedding ( we just couldn't decide between a Star Trek or Elvis theme....), we made a couple of phone calls and found that Bramall Hall and The Art Gallery were available and wouldn't leave us eating value beans for the next couple of years.

We have decided to keep the actual ceremony at Bramall Hall to our respective immediate families. So we will be seeing most of you at the Art Gallery.

With help from DJ Ben ( from Contort Yourself ) our party will contiue at the art gallery until 1am in the morning.

We have also made the decision to off-set the carbon we use during this wedding by having 125 trees planted by Oxfam ( the Art Gallery is 125 years old in 2007 so this seemed apt ).

Invites will be going out in December with RSVP. We both really hope that you can join us to celebrate our wedding.

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Bramall Hall

Bramall Hall is a superb example of a 'Cheshire Black and White' timber framed manor house, with origins dating back to Medieval England. The property is lovingly cared for and presents the visitor with a marvellous historic record spanning six centuries.

Journeying through the house will give you a glimpse into Bramall Hall's fascinating history - beautiful Tudor rooms with spectacular plaster ceilings, a wonderful 16th century embroidered table carpet and wall paintings, plus many fine examples of architecture, furniture and paintings from different periods.

The house is set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland which has been landscaped in the style of Capability Brown. The park features two lakes, woodland walks, gardens and a toddlers play area.

We have chosen Bramall Hall as the location for our ceremony. It is a fitting location and both local to where we live and only a short journey from the Art Gallery.

For more details on Bramall Hall click here

Manchester Art Gallery

The Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street was established in 1882 after the Corporation of Manchester took over the building and the collections of the Royal Manchester Institution. It was designed by Sir Charles Barry (architect of the Houses of Parliament) in the Greek Revival Style and built by public subscription between 1827-34. It is now Grade One listed and houses one of the most prestigious collections of fine and decorative art in the country.

Amongst the 25,000 pieces of art on display and in storage, there are works by the pre-Raphelites, Stubbs, Constable and Turner.

Manchester Art Gallery has always been one of our dream venues for a wedding reception, ever since visiting there and enjoying a coffee and muffin in the restaurant. It truly is a unique and wonderful space which we hope you enjoy with us on our big day.

For more details on the gallery click here

Palace Hotel

The Palace Hotel is a landmark building right at the heart of Manchester’s city centre. Once the home of the Refuge Assurance Company, the Palace Hotel is an imposing Grade II listed building – one of Manchester’s finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture, complete with 217 ft tall clock tower. The Palace Hotel has recently benefited from a £7 million programme of refurbishment, and while the facilities and décor have been updated, much of the original character has been preserved.

We have decided to stay here along with our families and quite a few of our friends. Please feel free to join us here as it would be good to not only see you in the bar on Friday night but also for Breakfast 'the morning after'.

For more details and booking click here

Map & Directions

Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL

By Metrolink Tram:
To St Peter's Square or Mosley Street stations.

By Bus:
Nearest bus stops are St Peter's Square or Piccadilly Gardens.

By Train:
To Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester
Victoria stations. Take the Metrolink from Victoria or Piccadilly
(Altrincham or Eccles direction) to Mosley Street or St Peter's Square.

By Car:
Manchester is ringed by the M60, linking to the UK's extensive motorway
network. Follow signs to the city centre.
Car parking is available at the NCP car parks on Chepstow Street,
Faulkner Street or Sackville Street. All are within five minutes of the Gallery.
The nearest disabled parking is on Nicholas Street or Princess Street,
approximately 50m from the main entrance.

Wedding List

We know it's not traditional
It's not the way it's done
But instead of a wedding list
We'd like a bit of sun (in South Africa!)
We've lived together quite a while
And all the bills are paid
We've got our plates, our pots and pans
Our plans have all been made.
So if you wish to give a gift
To help us celebrate
Some money for fun on our honeymoon
We would appreciate!

Click Here for Honeymoon vouchers
( Ref: 5AVZWJ )