Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 43)

SUITE DREAMS Wed in a hotel venue Carden Park Hotel 01829 697 091 | cardenpark.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Carden Park is located in 1,000 acres of Cheshire’s glorious landscape. Surrounded by lush forest, the grounds are home to two professional golf courses and a vineyard producing its own sparkling wine. Visitors wind their way up the spectacular leafy driveway towards the venue, passing its walled garden and outdoor terrace and orangery, with views of unspoilt countryside. The hotel’s interior complements its idyllic surroundings, delivering a country house aesthetic with contemporary features. A setting that suits all seasons, visitors can cosy up in front of log fires in the winter or stroll through the grounds in the full bloom of spring. TIME TO CELEBRATE! Ceremonies are held in three areas. The opulent gazebo sits pride of place on the front lawn for up to 100 attendees to enjoy wonderful outdoor nuptials. Inside, the contemporary Carden Suite comes complete with a stage, room for a spacious dancefloor, starlit canopy and mood lighting. Optical mirrors turn into screens making it flexible for any layout for up to 320 people. The Shooting Suite has true country style; furnished with oak beams and open fireplaces it creates a romantic setting for up to 120 invitees. There are a variety of reception options from the new Morgan’s Bar Terrace to the large Outdoor Gazebo and the welcoming Library with its lounge sofas and cosy log fires. Carden Park’s dedicated team offer bespoke services for each couple to help them manage the organisation of their big day.  Best Western Forest Hills Hotel 01928 735 255 | foresthillshotel.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Forest Hills Hotel is set at the top of Frodsham Hill, offering breathtaking panoramas over Cheshire, Liverpool and Wales. Inside, visitors find neutral, contemporary interiors, which can be easily adapted to any wedding theme. Lawned areas surrounding the hotel are ideal for group photographs. TIME TO CELEBRATE! There are five ceremony rooms within the building and two spaces outside for those wishing to tie the knot al fresco. Receptions can be held in a variety of settings for up to 200 attendees. The largest is the Vale Royal Suite, and there’s also the three-tiered Hilltops Restaurant, which accommodates 120 guests. Small, intimate gatherings of up to 12 people can celebrate in the conservatory. Guests will be glad to know there’s plenty of on-site accommodation for when celebrations draw to a close. memoriesbyvictoriaholden.com THEMED VENUES 27