The Arches at Dean Clough

Weddings — Dean Clough, Halifax

A wedding that could only be yours

Exclusive use of an industrial mill under vaulted brick arches, a late licence, and a team who plan the whole thing around you. Built for the bigger guest list, and for couples who care about the food.

  • Exclusive use
  • 250 evening
  • Late licence
Newlyweds leaving The Arches to confetti beneath the venue sign
Fig. 01 — Just married, at the Mills

01  /  Why couples book us

What a wedding here gives you

  1. 01

    Flexible at every stage

    Free of tie and happy to say yes. Bring your own suppliers, your own drinks and your own plan.

  2. 02

    Food by True North

    Our own restaurant caters every wedding, with a one-to-one tasting so you choose exactly what your guests eat.

  3. 03

    A proper late licence

    No noise restrictions and no early finish. Dance until you are done, not until you are told to stop.

  4. 04

    The whole place, just yours

    Exclusive use of the venue and the outdoor area, so it feels like your own for as long as you have it.


02  /  The spaces

One venue, four moments

Everything happens in the same characterful mill, so your day flows from vows to first dance without moving a soul.

The main hall at The Arches set for a wedding

i

The main hall

Seats 200 · 250 into the evening

One generous room under the vaulted red-brick ceiling, with a fairy-light canopy overhead and Yorkshire stone underfoot. Ceremony, wedding breakfast and dancing under one roof.

  • Fairy-light canopy and lighting
  • Oak trestles or 6ft rounds, Chiavari chairs
A couple kiss at the end of the aisle beneath the brick beams

ii

The ceremony

Up to 200 guests, indoors

Say your vows beneath the arches, with soft northern light through the old factory windows and a stone aisle to walk down. Licensed all year round.

  • Licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Registrars via Calderdale Registry Office
Guests celebrating outdoors in the Dean Clough courtyard

iii

The outdoor area

Yours exclusively

Step outside into the cobbled heart of Dean Clough for drinks, photographs and a breather between the big moments.

  • Exclusive use of the outdoor area
  • Original mill streets for photographs
A packed evening dancefloor under the fairy lights

iv

The evening

Up to 250 guests

As the light drops, the room turns to a party. A resident DJ, evening catering and a late licence with nothing to hold you back.

  • Late licence, no noise restrictions
  • Resident DJ and evening catering

03  /  Flexible at every stage

Built around you

We help you create your day in an historic mill by being flexible at every turn. Here is how it tends to go.

  1. 01

    Come and look round

    A relaxed viewing with Jamie. No hard sell, no script, just a proper look at the space and an honest chat.

  2. 02

    Make it yours

    Kat helps you shape every detail. Your suppliers, your drinks, your running order. If you want it, we will find a way.

  3. 03

    Taste the food

    A one-to-one tasting at True North, where it all gets real. You choose exactly what your guests will eat and drink.

  4. 04

    We run the day

    Sam and the team take the day itself off your hands, from set-up to the last dance, so you can be in it.


04  /  The packages

Three ways to celebrate

Full details and brochure

A starting point, not a straitjacket. Prices are the same all year round, with Sunday to Thursday dates costing less.

Full Day

£5,500

The whole day, exclusively yours.

  • Exclusive venue and outdoor area
  • Three-course breakfast and drinks
  • Evening catering and resident DJ

Late Afternoon

On enquiry

A twilight celebration from 3pm.

  • Exclusive venue and outdoor area
  • Sharing platters or hot fork buffet
  • Evening catering and resident DJ

Evening Reception

£4,000

An evening party from 6pm.

  • Exclusive venue and outdoor area
  • Evening catering from a range
  • Resident DJ and lighting

The food

“Nothing was too big an ask. Every request was met with a yes. The food was amazing, and the venue was stunning.”

Hannah and Nathan — Hitched

Meet True North
A True North chef plating a dish at The Arches
Fig. — True North, plating up

Words from couples

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“Our big day was made so much more than we ever could have imagined. The most beautiful venue and an exceptional team. The lead up and the day itself felt calm, relaxed and taken care of.”
Lauren and George — Hitched
02
“Nothing was too big an ask. Every request was met with a yes. The food was amazing, large portions, great food, and the venue was stunning. It was absolutely perfect for us.”
Hannah and Nathan — Hitched
03
“From meeting Jamie when we booked, to Kat throughout, to Sam coordinating the day, everything was perfect. The food was absolutely stunning, and the package is such great value for what you get.”
Fern and Ben — Hitched
The vaulted hall at The Arches, dressed for a wedding

The invitation

Come and picture it here

Book a viewing and stand under the arches, or send us a few details and we will start planning around you.

  • 01422 365874
  • Dean Clough, Halifax