Amir Khan's £11.5m luxury wedding venue finally opens for guests
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Amir Khan missed the opening as he was in Saudi Arabia for heavyweight title fight
(Web Desk) - After a series of delays, Amir Khan's extravagant £11.5 million wedding venue has finally witnessed its first marriage ceremony.
The grand "Dubai-style" Bolton tower made its debut on May 18, 2024, with a spectacular celebration as the venue's inaugural bride and groom marked their special day in lavish style.
Amir Khan missed the grand opening of the venue as he was in Saudi Arabia for the Undisputed Heavyweight Title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Dubbed "The Balmayna," the venue is situated across from a car wash and a fly-tipping spot, drawing previous criticism for its resemblance to an office building and being labeled as "tacky."
In January 2024, broken fridges, sofas and dirty mattresses were seen dumped around the venue, sparking criticism from locals.
One said: “The venue is walled off, but all around it is full of fly-tipping.
“It is absolutely awful and needs cleaning up. It is disgusting. There are black bin bags with rubbish spilling out of them as well as old matrasses and everything else, including broken furniture.
But images from the wedding showed how staff had quickly managed to fix these issues as the building’s lavish marble floors and chandeliers were on display for all guests to see.
A Balmayna spokesperson said: “The first love story at the Balmayna.
“So elegant, so magical, simply a dream.
“We wish our bride and groom the most happiest of blessings. Such a stunning backdrop for your memories.”
Work on the venue has taken far longer than expected, with Amir Khan investing an initial £5 million since plans were first revealed in 2013.
He invested more money into the project and blamed the delays on “unprofessional management”.
But now, the venue is open for couples wanting to get married and it promises a “royal experience” and “a touch of magnificence and excellence in every celebration”.
The Balmayna features a waterfall and palm trees inside, along with a floral design.
In another posh room with red velvet sofas and an armchair, books about designers Chanel and Louis Vuitton plus butterflies in a domed display case can be seen.
There are also candles and pamphlets about The Balmayna – which translates as Enamelled in Arabic.
