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

The Richmond Hotel 0151 236 1220 | richmondliverpool.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? This characterful Grade II listed building is situated in Liverpool’s city centre surrounded by a host of quirky and beautiful spaces for photographs. The beautiful stone entrance, which is decorated with flags and floral displays, leads guests inside to find elegant and sophisticated interiors. Its function spaces boast star-lit backdrops, an LED dancefloor and light-up letters. With 139 rooms, guests won’t have far to travel from bar to bed. TIME TO CELEBRATE! Ceremonies take place in the intimate Florentyna’s Suite. The wood- panelled space has room for up to 30 guests. The William and Kane Suite is a large, multi-functional area, which holds up to 150 people. It can be split in two to become a ceremony room and it has its own bar for post-vow celebrations. The R Bar and Brasserie is a contemporary option for couples looking for informal dining. The venue offers brides and grooms a complimentary meal prior to the big day as well as wedding-night accommodation. The wedding packages here are very popular but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for flexibility, the experienced team can take care of every detail. The Chester Grosvenor 01244 324 024 | chestergrosvenor.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Situated in the heart of Chester, this 18 th -century hotel sits elegantly next to the landmark Eastgate Clock. Its pillared entrance and black-and-white timbered façade typifies Chester’s Tudor-revival architecture, and provides a dramatic backdrop for weddings. Inside, visitors find modern yet traditional interiors; the Gallery boasts a stunning original staircase and grand crystal chandelier for perfect photo opportunities. TIME TO CELEBRATE! With the ability to host ceremonies and breakfasts for up to 250 loved ones, couples getting married here have the choice of three rooms. The Eaton Suite overlooks Chester’s historic Eastgate Street, world-renowned manufacturer Porsche designed the sleek Westminster Suite, and the Drawing Room takes you back in time with its feature marble fireplace. There are two award-winning restaurants on site, the chic La Brasserie, and most notably, Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor – one of only a handful of UK restaurants to have retained a Michelin star for 29 consecutive years. Simon creates every couple’s wedding day menu, complemented by wine from the hotel’s Riedel Cellar. The hotel also has a spa with five luxury treatment rooms and beauty stations for those finishing touches. Happy couples getting married here will receive a complimentary afternoon tea to celebrate within 12 months of the big day. 28