Congratulations on your engagement and forthcoming wedding. We are delighted that you are considering one of our Eclectic properties as your possible wedding venue. Eclectic Hotel Collection consists of four luxury townhouse hotels within Manchester. Great John Street ‘the old school house’ and our newest addition to the portfolio King Street Townhouse “a baby grand hotel” both located in the city centre. Didsbury House and Eleven Didsbury Park hotels located in the surburban village of Didsbury and finally, completing the collection is On the 7th a private members & event venue located in MediaCityUK. As a group Eclectic Hotels is amongst Manchester’s most fashionable and best loved wedding venues. Our dedicated team are here to ensure that your day will run smoothly and our attention to detail, commitment and professionalism will make this a day for you to remember. Renowned for creating memories, we at Eclectic Hotels are proud of the elegance, style and warmth of service we can offer you on your special day. Throughout this short brochure we hope to help you envisage your wedding at one of our venues. If you require any more information or would like to be shown around any of our properties, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we can arrange a time to talk through your wishlist and how King Street Townhouse, Great John Street, Didsbury House, Eleven Didsbury Park or On the 7th can accommodate these for your big day in true eclectic style.
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King Street Townhouse Mixing history and modernity, from an Italian renaissance building dating back to 1872 comes Eclectic Hotels newest offering, King Street Townhouse. Located within the Upper King Street Conservation Area, the former Manchester Salford Trustee Bank has now been lovingly converted into a luxurious ‘baby grand’ hotel. Consisting of 40 bedrooms, each of which has been designed to the highest specification for an unrivalled stay in the heart of the city. Every detail has been considered to ensure you and your guests have the most unique and relaxed of stays. Indulge yourself in our Tavern restaurant, un-wind in our relaxation area and steam-room and appreciate the panaromic view of the city-scape whilst taking a dip in Manchester’s first rooftop infinity spa pool. King Street Townhouse is a desirable and versatile wedding venue that’s able to accommodate anything from an intimate gathering for close friends and family, to an extravagant wedding breakfast for 100 and reception for 150 guests on the 6th Floor and heated South Terrace which offers incomparable views over Manchester. Licensed for civil ceremonies in several areas Formal sit-down wedding breakfast Informal wedding breakfasts to include BBQ’s, hogroast or afternoon teas Create your own unique package for Manchester’s most inimitable of venues. Private hire areas include: 6th floor and South Terrace for ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 1st floor Work and Social Hub for ceremonies and receptions for up to 80 Within this space both Large and Small Hubs can be reserved for intimate ceremonies and private dining. King Street Townhouse | 0161 667 0707 | hello@kingstreettownhouse.co.uk | M2 4AW | @Eclectic_Hotels
The 6th Floor & South Terrace The 6th floor is opulent in design and can be hired exclusively for your special day, which can include your civil ceremony, formal or informal wedding breakfast and evening reception. It can also be used as part of an exclusive hotel hire. Enjoy a drink reception whilst taking in the stunning Manchester skyline on the private South Terrace including views of the magnificent Town Hall and Great Abel Clock. The terrace is heated and covered and is connected through folding patio doors opening the area up to the 6th floor lounge with a dual aspect fireplace adding to the romance of the interconnecting space. An open kitchen looking out onto the 6th floor completes the aesthetic and sensory spectacle. The kitchen has its own pizza oven to provide delicious late night snacks, or perhaps you would prefer to offer your guests midnight munchies, the choice is yours. Once your wedding breakfast has ended the seated area transforms into a dance floor where you and your guests can party the night away. We can assist you in organising live music or DJ’s, please ask for more details. As we are situated in a residential area music must be played within a set area and music restrictions and considerations must be adhered to. Eight bedrooms, consisting of 6 snugs and 2 suites, will surround the 6th floor and are required to be booked when having a DJ playing until late.
King Street Townhouse | 0161 667 0707 | hello@kingstreettownhouse.co.uk | M2 4AW | @Eclectic_Hotels
First Floor & Social Hubs The Work and Social Hubs are located on the 1st floor of the hotel, lovingly restored this space retains the character of the old bank whilst exuding the luxury and style you would expect from Eclectic Hotels. The Hubs can be hired as one large combined area which can seat a maximum of 80 guests for a formal wedding breakfast. Alternatively this can be divided into individual spaces to hold small ceremonies, information on this can be provided upon request. This is an indoor space only, available to you and your guests. The built in state of the art DJ and music system means that you and your guests can party in style in to the small hours. There will be 3 Luxe Junior Suites surrounding the area that are required to be booked when having a DJ playing until late.
King Street Townhouse | 0161 667 0707 | hello@kingstreettownhouse.co.uk | M2 4AW | @Eclectic_Hotels
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The Ceremony King Street Townhouse is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in several areas. It is our policy to only hold one wedding per day. Your ceremony can take place on the 6th floor in the modern rooftop extension. Here you can enjoy the spectacular floor to ceiling view of Manchester including the Town Hall and wed infront of a roaring fire to the delight of up to 100 guests. For a more intimate ceremony you may prefer the Work and Social Hubs located on the 1st floor, with a capacity of up to 80 guests.
Wedding Breakfast Formal wedding breakfasts can be hosted in the Work and Social Hub for up to 80 guests. Alternatively the space can be divided with a formal meal of up to 30 in the Small Hub and 50 in the Large Hub. Our 6th floor can accommodate a traditional sit-down for up to 90-100 guests. For an informal dining experience or drinks reception King Street Townhouse can accommodate up to 150 people on the 6th floor, and 80 informally in the Work and Social Hubs. Seasonal Menus include: CanapÊs | Buffets | Summer/ Winter BBQ’s | Private Dining | Bowl Food Hog Roasts | Midnight Munchies | Pizza King Street Townhouse | 0161 667 0707 | hello@kingstreettownhouse.co.uk | M2 4AW | @Eclectic_Hotels
Accommodation King Street Townhouse has 40 unique and individually designed bedrooms. Each room has luxury features such as a monsoon shower, air-conditioning, wifi, and Sky TV including Sky Sports. We have five types of rooms ranging from Snugs to our Suites, which boast a Super King Size bed and free-standing bath in the bedroom - what a perfect place to end your fairy-tale day. Weddings require a minimum amount of bedrooms to be booked as following: Weddings taking place on the 6th floor & Terrace are required to book 8 bedrooms located on the 5th floor of the hotel. Weddings taking place in the Work and Social Hubs are required to book 3 bedrooms located on the 1st floor of the hotel.
Exclusive Use King Street Townhouse can be hired exclusively for your wedding. This means you take private hire of the entire hotel including all event spaces and 40 bedrooms available for double occupancy including breakfast for all residents the following morning. On this basis we can accommodate up to 175 guests informally. We would love you to enjoy all King Street Townhouse has to offer with exclusive use from 3pm until 11am the next day.
King Street Townhouse | 0161 667 0707 | hello@kingstreettownhouse.co.uk | M2 4AW | @Eclectic_Hotels
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Didsbury House This luxury Victorian townhouse hotel is a statement of individual design bringing influences from around the world to the leafy urban village of Didsbury, Manchester. The seamless merging of old and new offers the perfect setting for a traditional wedding with a modern and eclectic twist‌ Fulfilling the classic wedding tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue; Didsbury House is an old Victorian townhouse that has been newly refurbished for you to borrow, for the day, and marry in our beautifully appointed blue lounge. The majority of weddings require exclusive use of the entire house allowing for an intimate house party feel including all 27 bedrooms with breakfast the following morning. Didsbury House is a diverse venue with many possibilities for your dream day from the traditional sit-down wedding breakfast to the exclusive inforÂmal house party. 27 individually designed bedrooms Period and original features throughout Licensed for civil ceremonies Informal receptions can include BBQs, buffets, hog roast & bowl food Victorian walled terrace Exclusive use
Didsbury House | 0161 448 2200 | reception@didsburyhouse.co.uk | M20 5LJ | @Eclectic_Hotels
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The Ceremony Didsbury House is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies in the blue lounge. This stylish and eclectic lounge has rich interiors and a feature fireplace with glass chandelier making it perfect for an intimate ceremony. Double doors open up to the adjoined boardroom decorated in the same style with mirroring chandeliers, allowing guests to be seated in the blue lounge whilst the bride enters through the double doors and marries in the bay window. Subject to availability at the time of booking, weddings taking place at Eleven Didsbury Park may book the blue lounge at Didsbury House for the ceremony.
Didsbury House | 0161 448 2200 | reception@didsburyhouse.co.uk | M20 5LJ | @Eclectic_Hotels
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The Wedding Breakfast Formal wedding breakfasts can be held at Didsbury House using the elegant blue lounge. Alternatively we offer several options for an informal wedding breakfast from our Eclectic BBQ’s to bowl food or hog roasts, we have something to suit all requirements. BBQ’s are a sizzling success at all properties giving a different and very eclectic approach to the all important wedding breakfast. There is nothing that compares to the smell, taste and experience of a good BBQ. Available with menus for all seasons. Other menus available include: Canapés Afternoon Tea Buffets Bowl Food Hog Roast BBQ Midnight Munchies Drink Packages Our event team can send you seasonal menus for all of the above. Alternatively our dedicated team of chefs will design a menu tailored to your requirements.
Didsbury House | 0161 448 2200 | reception@didsburyhouse.co.uk | M20 5LJ | @Eclectic_Hotels
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The Reception With hiring the whole house your evening reception can be informal and suit all generations of your wedding party. The blue lounge and boardroom are furnished with comfy sofas and relaxed lounge chairs providing the perfect setting for friends and family to mingle. The large gold lounge can be cleared of some furniture to open up a dancefloor where you can party the night away with your own DJ. *Please note as we are in a residential location music restrictions and considerations apply. The bar area is another relaxed room adjoined to the gold lounge where the gents can congregate and explore the wall of spirits on display. Leading off from the gold lounge and bar is the walled terrace with full coverage available subject to weather conditions, heaters and lights turn this area into an intimate area that can be used all year round.
Didsbury House | 0161 448 2200 | reception@didsburyhouse.co.uk | M20 5LJ | @Eclectic_Hotels
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Accommodation Didsbury House has 27 individually designed bedrooms and suites for double occupancy with the option of some twin rooms if required and additional beds for children at a small supplement. With exclusive use all 27 rooms are included on a bed & breakfast basis and you can advise on rates that you wish your guests to pay on departure which in turn is deducted from the exclusive use fee.
Didsbury House | 0161 448 2200 | reception@didsburyhouse.co.uk | M20 5LJ | @Eclectic_Hotels
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Eleven Didsbury Park This luxury Victorian villa is nestled away behind the leaves of Didsbury Park. Upon entry original Victorian charm creates an air of stylish calm. The warmth of the open log fire draws you in. You hear the sound of people laughing, celebrating from the garden, notes of happiness in the air‌ rest your imagination and come to number Eleven, such a place exists! Weddings are based on taking exclusive use of the hotel, reserving all 20 bedrooms ensuring a private and relaxed atmosphere where you can treat number Eleven as your private resiÂdence for your wedding day.
Eleven Didsbury Park | 0161 448 7711 | reception@elevendidsburypark.co.uk | M20 5LH | @Eclectic_Hotels
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Exclusive Use Eleven Didsbury Park is created with more informal receptions in mind for up to 80 guests. The garden lounge and walled garden create the perfect back足drop for our BBQ, buffet or hog roast catering options alongside sipping cocktails until the sun goes down with your closest family and friends. Retire to the lounge for Baileys and cake for a sophisticated end to the day! Taking exclusive use of the house means that you can resell the rooms to your guests. You inform us of the rates everyone will pay on departure and this amount is deducted from the final bill. Breakfast is included the following morning and certain rooms can accommodate additional beds for children at a small supplement.
Eleven Didsbury Park | 0161 448 7711 | reception@elevendidsburypark.co.uk | M20 5LH | @Eclectic_Hotels
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Great John Street Possibly Manchester’s most urban wedding venue, this original Victorian school house has been transformed into a chic luxury townhouse hotel. The unique atmosphere may charm and bewitch you from the moment you step inside, with the pewter bar, striking overhead chandelier and the showpiece south facing Rooftop Lounge & Playground alongside 30 individually designed bedrooms and suites. Great John Street is a versatile venue able to accommodate intimate weddings of just close friends and family to the ultimate house party for up to 200 guests. Licensed for civil ceremonies in several areas. Formal sit-down wedding breakfast. Informal wedding breakfast includes the summer & winter BBQ or hog roast. Exclusive use of the hotel is available. Private hire areas include: Rooftop Lounge & Playground for ceremonies and receptions up to 120 guests. Library or Headmaster’s office for more intimate ceremonies or private dining. Boy’s & Girl’s classrooms for family ceremonies and dinners. On the ground floor the Oyster bar, Library, mezzanine, kitchen and Headmaster’s office hold up to 200 guests.
Great John Street | 0161 831 3211 | reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk | M3 4FD | @Eclectic_Hotels
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The Ceremony Great John Street is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies in several areas of the hotel however please note the hotel has a policy to only allow one wedding to take place on any single day. The Library located on the ground floor adjacent to the Oyster bar lounge is licensed for a maximum of 40 guests. This room has rich interiors and a feature fireplace making it perfect for an intimate ceremony. Leading off from the Library is a small school yard terrace available for your drinks reception. The Headmaster’s office located on the mezzanine level is licensed for up to 50 guests with contemporary design and neutral tones. The mezzanine can be utilised for your drinks reception allowing the Headmaster’s office to be turned around for a formal wedding breakfast. The boy’s and girl’s classrooms located on the ground floor are both licensed for 25 guests making them ideal for just close family & friends. The Rooftop Lounge is situated adjacent to our beautiful Rooftop Terrace, with patio doors along one side. Wooden oak flooring and stunning showpiece lighting make this room a unique and attractive venue for your ceremony, licensed to hold up to 100 guests.
Great John Street | 0161 831 3211 | reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk | M3 4FD | @Eclectic_Hotels
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The Wedding Breakfast Formal wedding breakfasts can be hosted in our Headmaster’s office for up to 46 guests, the Library for up to 40 guests or opened up into the mezzanine and Oyster bar for up to 170 guests. Alternatively our Rooftop Lounge can accommodate a traditional sit-down for up to 80 guests. For larger numbers or for a more informal feel Great John Street can accommodate up to 200 people in the Oyster bar or 120 people in the Rooftop Lounge & Playground. Seasonal menus include: Canapes Buffets Summer / Winter BBQ’s Private Dining Bowl Food Hog roasts Midnight Munchies Our events team can send you our seasonal menus for all of the above. Alternatively our dedicated team of chefs will design a menu tailored to your requirements.
Great John Street | 0161 831 3211 | reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk | M3 4FD | @Eclectic_Hotels
The Rooftop Lounge & Playground The Rooftop Lounge & Playground can be hired privately to host your entire day from ceremony to evening reception or be used as part of exclusive use of the entire townhouse. The south facing terrace, with lighting and heaters, is connected to the lounge with folding patio doors opening the area up into one large event space. Choose from a traditional sit-down wedding breakfast or a unique idea is to hold a summer or winter inspired barbeque alongside an accompanying buffet providing vegetarian options. With your own private bar the area can be cleared for your evening reception to open up a dancefloor and party the night away. We can assist you in organising live music or DJs, please ask for more details. As we are situated in a residential area music must be played within the lounge area and music restrictions and considerations must be adhered to.
Great John Street | 0161 831 3211 | reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk | M3 4FD | @Eclectic_Hotels
The Oyster Bar The Oyster bar & lounge located on the ground floor can be hired privately in conjunction with the Library, Headmaster’s office, mezzanine & kitchen area for a stunning back drop to your special day This large area can host a traditional sit-down wedding breakfast and is a spectacular space for your evening reception. Your chosen band and/or DJ can set up on the mezzanine with the dancefloor below under the eye catching chandelier. The Library, furnished with deep comfy sofas and chairs provides a quieter setting for socialising, keeping all your guests happy from the party animals to the older generations. The DJ and live music are permitted however music restrictions do apply and may require a minimum of 17 bedrooms to be hired with the wedding that are located on the ground and first floors around the Oyster bar. Buffets and evening food can be set out on the upper mezzanine floor in the kitchen area or in the Headmaster’s office.
Great John Street | 0161 831 3211 | reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk | M3 4FD | @Eclectic_Hotels
Accommodation Great John Street has 30 individually designed duplex bedrooms and suites, each containing a free standing roll top, cast iron bathtub - or two! As well as a walk in monsoon shower. Friday, Saturday & bank holiday Sunday weddings attract a minimum requirement for bedrooms to be booked as follows: Weddings taking place in the Rooftop Lounge & Playground are required to book 13 bedrooms located on the second floor of the hotel. Weddings taking place in the Oyster bar & lounge are required to book 17 bedrooms located on the first floor and mezzanine level. For Sunday to Thursday weddings where no live music is required we are happy to be flexible with accommodation bookings and do not impose any minimum restriction.
Exclusive Use Great John Street can be hired exclusively for your wedding. This means you take private hire of the entire hotel including all event areas and 30 bedrooms available for double occupancy, including breakfast for all residents the following morning. On this basis we can accommodate up to 200 guests and live mu足sic can be played all night upon application of a late license when located in the Oyster bar or until 01.00am if located in the Rooftop Lounge. We would love for you to treat Great John Street hotel as your home for the day with exclusive use from 3pm till 11am the following morning.
Great John Street | 0161 831 3211 | reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk | M3 4FD | @Eclectic_Hotels
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On The 7th On The 7th offers a less traditional venue, chic in modern styling it is an exclusive private members lounge in the heart of MediaCityUK. Providing a range of flexible event spaces for wedding celebrations complete with a lavish bar, cosy snugs, sumptuous surroundings and a private cinema with it’s riverside location boasting views across The Quays. Designed in our eclectic iconic style On The 7th is a unique setting, oozing atmosphere and quality for your stylish wedding day. Your formal wedding breakfast can be held in our rustic House Pantry, alternatively if you are looking for an informal option our eclectic menu provides flexibility and something for everyone.
On The 7th | MediaCityUK | 0161 686 5500 | events@onthe7th.co.uk | M50 2ST | @MembersOnThe7th
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We can accommodate weddings from an intimate group of 20 to a grand 230 guests with exclusive use including a range of hide away spaces to be hired out with various styles and layouts. As such we highly recommend a show around with our wedding co-ordinator to walk you through all the spaces available and discuss all of the options on your wish-list. On The 7th can be hired exclusively on the weekends for the ultimate party as a place where you and your guests can dance the night away with our late night bar service. With no restrictions on music you can hire in your own live band or turn the DJ up for a night never to be forgotten. End your special day in true eclectic style by spending the night at one of our exclusive sister hotels located only 10 minutes away, accommodation packages can be arranged. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your big day.
On The 7th | MediaCityUK | 0161 686 5500 | events@onthe7th.co.uk | M50 2ST | @MembersOnThe7th
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Civil Ceremonies We would ask you to liaise directly with the local registrar’s office or Church to arrange your ceremony. (You can telephone the Manchester Register Office on 0161 234 5555 or Salford Register Office on 0161 909 6501 to make the necesÂsary arrangements). Please note the civil ceremony must not contain any religious references, and music used for the ceremony cannot be of a religious nature. The music can be provided by yourselves and will be played and changed accordingly by our staff, so leave it in our capable hands. Alternatively you may wish to arrange live music.
Accommodation - Guest Contribution In certain packages where accommodation is included in the fee or in exclusive use where all bedrooms are included in the fee you can decide on rates that you would like your guests to pay on departure to the hotel directly. These rates amount to the guest contribution and is deducted off the total pre-paid bill however you are responsible for any variance in the guest contribution caused by unused rooms or guests failing to pay prior to departure.
Things to Note Weddings can be arranged seven days a week, we carry out a policy that we will only permit one wedding on any single day. Our Wedding Co-ordinators will handle your booking and answer any questions or queries that may arise in the run up to your wedding. This will be your point of contact at helping you to make and finalise all of your arrangements. A dedicated person will be responsible for looking after you on the day itself, from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave.
Making a Booking Please do not hesitate to contact our Wedding Co-ordinator for any further information. All venues are diverse and flexible venues so should you have an idea you can’t find details for, please do discuss with our events team. We will ensure your tailor made needs are our top priority exceeding your expectations and requirements. A date can be provisionally held for up to seven days, in order to confirm this a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required.
King Street Townhouse | M2 4AW | 0161 667 0707 hello@kingstreettownhouse.co.uk
Eleven Didsbury Park | M20 5LH | 0161 448 7711 reception@elevendidsburypark.co.uk
Didsbury House | M20 5LJ | 0161 448 2200 reception@didsburyhouse.co.uk
Great John Street | M3 4FD | 0161 831 3211 reception@greatjohnstreet.co.uk
On The 7th | MediaCityUK | M50 2ST 0161 686 5500 | events@onthe7th.co.uk