The Bowdon Rooms is a uniquely charming wedding venue with an abundance of authentic Edwardian character. Dating back to 1903, this award-winning venue is the perfect choice for your exclusive wedding with its wealth of original charm, beautiful features and elegant grandeur. Fully licensed for ceremonies, you can spend your entire day at this magnificent venue. You can say your vows in either the intimate executive lounge or, for larger weddings, you can say ‘I do’ in the glorious Edwardian ballroom. Our decadent Edwardian ballroom offers glamorous chandeliers suspended from the dramatic 40ft domed ceiling and original Edwardian features including quaint alcoves, balustrade and pillars. This space also makes for some truly stunning wedding photography. Recently renovated, The Bowdon Rooms offers a variety of stylish and comfortable additional spaces, for you and your guests to enjoy your special day. As a premier music venue, The Bowdon Rooms boasts an unrivalled raised stage with ultra-high specification digital lighting and sound, which will enhance your evening entertainment giving you and your guests a night to remember. Furthermore, the stage area offers a Green Room and Dressing Room, complete with full-length mirror, professional make-up mirrors and bathroom facilities. As a family-run business, the team behind The Bowdon Rooms are a select group of experienced and friendly event managers and wedding planners, who will work with you and be on-hand to help create your dream day – all brought to you with the personal touch for which the venue is renowned.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Allison Prophet

Thank you for viewing The Bowdon Rooms as a prospective wedding venue. We would be thrilled to offer you a private tour of our stunning venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1902

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Bowdon Rooms

Wedding Venue Type

City Hotel / Venue

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

Kosher Catering

Halal Catering

Pricing for The Bowdon Rooms

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,300 - £5,940

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Packages (total price)

£4,554 - £6,955

Number of guests included: 50

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

The Bowdon Rooms venue exclusivity Dedicated wedding coordinator Complimentary menu tasting Complimentary on-site parking Dressed entrance Personalised welcome message Welcome drinks reception Ornate easel for seating plan Atmospheric lights Master of Ceremonies Three course Wedding Breakfast Use of cake stand and knife Wedding Breakfast toast Mirrored centre pieces Table standing Georgian candelabras Star Cloth backdrop DJ for evening reception Evening food Ivory postbox for cards We are pleased to offer this at an exclusive rate of £5,795+ VAT - weekend rate or £3795+VAT - Special midweek offer Additional day guests from £69.00pp Additional evening guests from £12.50pp

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Reviews for The Bowdon Rooms
(30)

Mike & lisa

Happy couple married in December

January 2024

Absolutely fantastic vow renewal

We had the most perfect day, it was just over so quickly 😟 Honestly guys i cant even tell you how many comments we had on the room, we had a lot of comments saying that as soon as they walked in and saw the set up they were very emotional, so that was really nice and the effect we wanted, honestly it was beautiful. Helena was great, she not only coordinated everything perfectly, she also offered moral support (to mike, who was close to a nervous breakdown on the day with nerves lol) and she even laced up my dress, you dont get that everywhere lol, nothing was too much trouble, we honestly felt so comfortable. I honestly think the difference with you guys is we met you as a service provider but it honestly feels like you became our friends, you shared and encouraged (again, michael lol) our vision to enable us to have the most perfect day. We honestly cannot put into words how perfect it was and how much we appreciate you guys for all you did I can honestly say i wish you all to have the family, happiness and love myself and Michael have for each other, as with that you can take on the world Again, many thanks to allison, helena and all the team, you were honestly great x

David & Olga

Happy couple married in October

November 2023

Bowdon Rooms Wedding Event October 2023

The Bowdon Rooms is a lovely wedding venue. The interior is fresh and attractive with plenty of space for guests and evening entertainment. The events manager guided and supported us through the options available in hiring the venue. We choose a package offering with catering included and on reflection, we have no regrets in that selection. The included on site catering was excellent and the events manager communicated and worked with us very well very in organising our day at the venue. This included accommodating a piano player and a 35 piece showband in the evening. The catering and staff at the venue are excellent. If you looking for a wedding venue go have a chat with them and they’ll arrange to show you around the venue.

Leanne & Glen

Happy couple married in November

November 2023

The perfect wedding day

My partner and I got married here in November 2023 and we could not be happier with how the day went! We fell in love with the venue on our first visit. Its location and the unique character of the building made it stand out from others that we had viewed. From viewing the venue, right up to the big day, Helena and the Bowdon Rooms team were incredibly helpful and were always on hand to answer any questions we had, no matter how small. We were made to feel at ease throughout the whole planning process. Helena made every effort to ensure that each and every small detail was captured and communicated to everyone. As a result, the entire day was amazing and ran smoothly from start to finish. All of the guests at our wedding commented on how professional and friendly the team were and we could not agree more. The venue looked amazing and was decorated beautifully for all aspects of the day, from the ceremony, wedding breakfast and the evening reception. Honestly, if you’re even thinking of booking this venue for your wedding (or any other event) don’t think about it….just do it. We cannot recommend this venue enough. Thank you so much to the Bowdon Rooms team for all of their hard work to make our day truly magical – it was perfect! It’s definitely one we’ll never forget.

Andie and Matt

Happy couple married in May

October 2023

Fabulous wedding venue

Allison and Ed were brilliant, know their stuff and how to organise a fabulous day. This is a great and flexible venue which feels a bit grand but also intimate and I would love to use it again for a special event in the future.

Anne Marie fox

Happy couple married in September

October 2023

Beautiful wedding venue, the best day of our lives

What a fabulous venue to get married. Allison and her team are amazing, helping every step of the way to make our day so special. So attentive, warm and friendly team We have a fabulous day and we thank all the team for helping stay stress free and enjoy our amazing day x

Liz Whitby

Happy couple married in September

October 2023

Outstanding

The Bowdon Rooms were amazing. Allison, Héléna and the team were outstanding. Their attention to detail is second to none and we had nothing to worry about. From our first initial enquiry, right through to the wedding day itself Any questions we had were dealt with quickly. They put us at ease and let us enjoy the day. We couldn’t recommend The Bowdon Rooms enough for a wedding. Our guests were blown away and we’ve had nothing but compliments since. A beautiful unique venue.

Joy Duncan-Fletcher

Happy couple married in September

October 2023

The best wedding venue we could have wished for!

We had our wedding at the Bowdon Rooms in September 2023 and we couldn’t have wished for a better venue. From our initial enquiry Allison and Helena were friendly, professional and excited for our big day. They accommodated all of our requests and made some of their own brilliant suggestions. Everything was well organised and prepared leading up to the day. The team always made it clear that they didn’t want us to worry about anything and nothing was too much trouble. On the day everything went smoothly and we were able to just enjoy ourselves. The venue looked beautiful and we truly had the best day. I would 100% recommend The Bowdon Rooms as a wedding venue!

Jeremy

Wedding: September

September 2023

What an exemplary venue

I thought as it’s human nature for people to moan about stuff to do the very opposite. So an enormous big up to you all at the Bowdon Rooms for Saturday 23rd. My partner and I agreed that it was a simply perfect event made so by the venue ,the food and especially the staff who were exemplary. Ed and Alison, you have taken this iconic beautiful Cheshire venue and revisited and reinvented it through love and professionalism, this has filtered down through the staff and their approach. We were mere guests yesterday taking some pictures for our friends but we were made to feel special as well. I fabulous big thank you to you all bloody well done

Andrew Littlemore

Happy couple married in July

August 2023

We cannot recommend this venue enough!

The team are incredibly professional, friendly and every detail is thought of. The communication between us and them was top notch. They are well connected so can help with suppliers too. They basically take all the hard work out of the day so you are able to have the most chilled out relaxing time. During the day, the team were clearly working super hard but you hardly notice them, they are very discreet and are excellent at making sure you have nothing to worry about and you can enjoy your day. Once the day is over, they clean up and get all of your things ready for you to collect the next day with zero stress. We cannot recommend this venue enough. You'll have the best time at Bowdon Rooms.

Susie & Graham

Happy couple married in June

June 2023

Best wedding

Fantastic experience from start to finish with the Bowdon Rooms . From our initial enquiry through to our wedding day we have received the best service from Helena and the team. Nothing was too much trouble and it’s like having your own personal wedding planners to organise every minute of the day so you can relax . Hugely experienced team and could not recommend enough . Thanks so much Susie & Graham

Location & Contact Details for The Bowdon Rooms

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

The Firs, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 2TQ, England, United Kingdom

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Nearest Town

Altrincham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M56 J7

Nearest Train Station

Hale

Nearest Airport

Manchester

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Bowdon Rooms?

As each wedding is entirely bespoke, it's impossible to describe the best. Each wedding at The Bowdon Rooms has it's own magic!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Arrange a meeting with the wedding co-ordinator at your venue as early as possible. Your personal wedding co-ordinator at The Bowdon Rooms will help your vision come to life with a wealth of experience, ideas and trusted contacts.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A Groom surprised his Bride (and guests) by singing behind the curtains on the stage. The curtains opened to reveal the Groom (a professional singer), who sang his Bride down the aisle.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Bowdon Rooms?

We hosted Seema Molhotra's 50th Birthday Party (as featured on The Real Housewives of Cheshire). We have also hosted the following celebrities (to name but a few) Brian Blessed, Rowen Atkinson, Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Tony Robinson, Mike Joyce (The Smiths), Shaun Ryder & Bez (Happy Mondays), Brian McFadden (Westlife), Paul Gasgoine, Brian Robson, Norman Whiteside, Denise Walsh & Jenny Powell

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Yorkshire puddings with beef & horseradish

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Fish (and / or Halloumi) and chips with tartare sauce

What is The Bowdon Rooms most unique feature?

The Grand Edwardian Ballroom with 40 ft vaulted ceiling, art-deco chandeliers and fully equipped raised stage

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