I feel so proud to live in Manchester and photograph weddings all over the area (as well as all around the world). Being a Great John Street Hotel wedding photographer is an absolute privilege. This is up there with the best city centre venues anywhere. Great John Street Hotel is an old school building, now converted as a sublime, luxury venue, in one of the world’s coolest cities. The perfect combination for a lavish, contemporary, urban wedding. Photography here does not get as good. The rooms are interesting from every angle with compositions to be captured using various mirrors and warm, golden lighting. A wedding photographers dream.
50 Natural Wedding Photos taken at Great John Street Hotel
I have photographed a small handful of weddings at Great John Street Hotel over the years. Below are some of favourite images I have taken here since my first celebration in 2012. The gallery is presented in no particular order, but just to give you a flavour of the style of photography I produce – prominently documentary, natural, un-posed photography. No stopping or looking at the camera, just enjoy your day. If you are looking to get married at Great John Street Hotel and looking for a wedding photographer, or any other place, then please get in touch to see if I am free on your date.
No awkward posing, just enjoy your day.











































Great John Street Hotel – the coolest venue
Great John Street Hotel is a divine, plush, boutique hotel in the heart of Manchester. A photographers dream! This stylish, converted Victorian school building, boasts wonderful period features, artfully blended with contemporary detailing. From its beautiful floor to ceiling windows, to its elegant cast-iron fireplaces, chandeliers, palatial rooms and spectacular rooftop terrace, Great John Street Hotel is a stunning wedding location that was designed to impress. The hotel is conveniently positioned for all the best that the city has to offer, as well as excellent transport links. The site is available for your exclusive use on your wedding day. Inside, it is spectacular with space for up to 250 guests. Venues for the ceremony, dinner and dancing are converted classrooms. Look out for the pewter bar and grand chandeliers. You can mix and match your own selection of spaces for your wedding vows, drinks reception and celebrations. Plenty of spots for family photos. Up high, there is a magnificent south-facing rooftop lounge, with its own bar, alpine lodge and breath-taking views of the cityscape. Let that natural light flood in creating imagery that you will love. Down below is the Oyster’s Bar, the mezzanine and many more resplendent, beautifully decorated rooms.
Luxury Weddings and the photography
The food at Great John Street is mouth-watering. The experienced team can cater for both a formal and informal wedding breakfast. Ingredients are fresh, seasonal and beautifully presented, food options include scrumptious barbecues and tender hog roasts, as well as munchies for later in the evening. When it is time to sleep, there are 30 sumptuous loft-style rooms and suites, which are huge. Each section is individually designed with lavish decor, plush furnishings, original features. There are 14 duplex rooms, ten luxe junior suites, and six huge suites covering between 520 and 625 square feet each. For evening entertainment, the hotel has a full entertainment licence for partying and live music. The friendly, helpful and accommodating wedding planning team are on hand to make your wishes, their command. Photography at this wonderful place is something that must be seen. This is an astonishing, modern venue that has all of the ingredients that you need for a flawless and glamorous wedding.
If you are looking for a Great John Street Hotel wedding photographer, or for any other location, then please drop me a line.
For Couples Who LOVE Photography, But HATE To Be Posed.
Wow, what a good looking couple!
Lovely photos
Great set David – love the laughing woman with the baby and champagne after the ceremony, and super lighting going on on the dance floor!
Hi,
We are getting married on 9th May next year at Great John St Hotel. I notice you have done a wedding there and really like the style of the pictures. Could you please let me know details of the packages you have and if you are available?
Thanks,
Amy
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