Amir Khan’s £11.5million wedding venue has finally hosted its first marriage after a series of hitches.
The lavish Dubai-style tower is actually in Bolton and is next to hand car wash.
It was first revealed in January and it faced further criticism after the surrounding roads were full of fly-tipped rubbish.
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Back in March, weirs were still visible on the metal corrugated roof.
It was set to launch that month but the first wedding took place on Saturday (18 May).
Former boxer Amir, 37, wasn’t at his venue, he was in Saudi Arabia for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight.
But he said: “The Balmayna’s doors have finally opened.”
Videos show the lavish marble floors and chandeliers inside as formally dressed staff in bow ties served guests.
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The bride arrived on a horse-drawn carriage and the groom in a Rolls-Royce.
Guests were saved fruit canapés as they arrived as a violist performed to the guests, as reported by What’s The Jam.
A Balmayna spokesperson said: “The first love story at the Balmayna.
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“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.”
The Balmayna – which translates as Enamelled from Arabic – is in Washington Street, Bolton, Gtr Mancs.
Former ring king Khan wed Faryal Makhdoom, 32, 10 years ago.
The former welterweight and light-welterweight champ and US model – worth an estimated £31million – have three kids together.
One local Rakhee said: “It’s next to a dump.”
A second – called Rahila – said: “The design is about 10 years out of date.”
Yet another said: “It’s like a building from Dubai.”
A fourth said: “Beautiful design.”
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