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What can you expect at The Arches?
This spectacularly stylish industrial venue is situated within the prestigious Dean Clough Mills site in Halifax. Couples are spoilt for choice with amazing urban backdrops and striking spaces to create a wedding album with a difference. Originally home to the largest carpet manufacturer in the world, the mills have been lovingly restored to showcase imposing windows and breathtaking architecture. Inside, vaulted red-brick ceilings, an iconic Northern lights roof and a Yorkshire stone floor provide a blank-canvas space for couples to let their imaginations run wild.
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Seating up to 200 ceremony guests and 300 evening guests, the space has a variety of layouts to choose from with vows being taken surrounded by hundreds of years of history. Established in 2014, the venue has hosted many distinctive events, and its versatile nature means having a small party wouldn't compromise the experience.
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Couples are invited to a complimentary tasting night to sample the dedicated in-house catering. With reasonably priced packages and special offers, couples are guided through the process by the relaxed yet professional team.
The Arches | 01422 365 874 | www.thearchesdeanclough.com
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