You’ll likely recognise the Art Deco concrete and neon signage of Sachas Hotel in Manchester city centre, just off Market Street as you go into the Northern Quarter. Quite the stories have spread in the past about this controversial building, and, in fact, Sachas is ranked 128th of 129 Manchester hotels, according to TripAdvisor, so you can imagine our surprise when we saw you can actually have your wedding there.
It’s no surprise, however, that you can rent Sachas for your wedding for under £1,000, given its reputation. It has been described as “horrible“, “absolutely awful“, and very directly “hell“, with plenty of complaints about the heat, and there’s even worse recollections that we just don’t want to get into.
If you’re from out of town, you may wonder what on earth could be so wrong with Sachas. The Art Deco interior is complete with a huge chandelier, which you can see sparkling from outside, its Northern Quarter and Market Street location is pretty perfecr, and is obviously oneof the city’s most affordable hotel options – OK, it’s not quite Hotel Gotham or The Alan, but you’ve got to work with what you’ve got.
Sachas is part of the Britannia chain of hotels, which owns the likes of the Airport Inn and boasts the huge palazzo-style Britannia Hotel across from Piccadilly Gardens, and, let’s face it, we’re always looking for luxury vibes on a budget.
Betrothed couples can look forward to a full do at Sachas Manchester, complete with a classic Bucks Fizz reception, three-course dinner, and an evening buffet, all for less than £1,000. The silver package comes in at £999 and also includes table linens, cake stand and cutting knife – essentials, of course – a red carpet welcome and a private lounge bar for cocktail hour.
If you’re looking for something a tad more upmarket for your central Manchester wedding, Sachas’ £1,499 Gold Package also includes a the Bridal Suite for the night, a full English the next morning, refreshments and extra space for guests, a stage, and a complimentary balloon arrangement. Because what newlywed couple would turn down a balloon arrangement?
Couples can really push the boat out with the fanciest wedding option at Sachas, the £2,500 Platinum Package. This includes the Lincoln and Madison reception suite, plus an extra function bar (plus extras), a bottle of prosecco, and the hire of the ceremony space.
The standard wedding space can accommodate 50 to 250 guests, but and extra room can be added to fit 550 guests in. Basically, all your wedding bases are covered when hosting at Sachas, and you likely can’t get any more affordable in Manchester city centre.
So, if Sachas has always intrigued you, and you’re on the lookout for a wedding venue in Manchester, don’t rule out this strange yet iconic venue.