Friday, July 31st - A Manchester wedding with a difference! Amin and Danielle were looking for something a little more quirky but still retraining a traditional feel
Amin and Danielle tied the knot at The Monastery, Manchester. And although the weather played games all day, between torrential downpours there was some glorious sunshine that allowed us to take full advantage of this fantastic location.
The Monastery were built between 1863 and 1872 by Franciscan monks who had come to Manchester in 1861 to serve the local Catholic community. Designed by Edward Pugin, whose father helped design the houses of Parliament, Gorton Monastery is considered one of his finest masterpieces. It was put on the World Monuments Fund Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World in 1997, alongside Pompeii, Macchu Picchu, The Valley of the Kings and the Taj Mahal. This was a milestone that led to the Monastery being recognised internationally for its architectural and spiritual significance and gave rise to the nickname of “Manchester’s Taj Mahal”.
The Monastery is Grade II* listed and in the top 8% of buildings in England.
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