For a modern city wedding, you can't beat the five-star Lowry Hotel in Manchester's regenerated docklands. It's one of the city's sleekest venues, with unrivalled river views. There are eight licensed function rooms, plus the smaller Private Dining Room and Presidential Suite.
GUEST LIST 280 ThE BILL Packages from £35pp, plus menu liCENCE? Yes CONTACT 01618 274035; thelowryhotel.com.