Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - January/February 2022 (Issue 61)

CLONTER OPERA THEATRE 01260 224 661 | www.clonter.org Set in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside in Swettenham Heath, near Congleton, Clonter Opera Theatre boasts a quiet rural location and offers a range of function rooms. The 400-seat auditorium is also available for hire, along with dressing rooms and two commercial kitchens. Exclusive hire is an option and nearby Clonterbrook features the beautiful Music Room and Gallery for a more intimate occasion. Receptions take place in the Ramsey Room and Foyer. An ideal area for large celebrations the two rooms merge into one to seat up to 200 of your loved ones. The former offers round tables plus a long top table, whereas the Foyer has a mix of round and oblong tables. There’s a also a bar and dancefloor. The Carmen Room with Gallery is ideal for smaller weddings and benefits from easy access to the awning and gardens. It can seat 62 on the ground floor and 20 on the Gallery. The Music Room and Gallery at Clonterbrook are perfect for intimate receptions and are set in a courtyard. The Music Room can seat 30 banquet style, whereas the Gallery can accommodate 48 with the same layout. COLSHAW HALL 01565 724 060 | www.colshawhall.com Located amongst 300 acres of grounds and manicured gardens in the village of Over Peover, Colshaw Hall offers a combination of the grandeur of a historical hall with fresh, contemporary and luxurious interiors. The venue features a sweeping tree-lined drive leading up to the Hall itself as well as a ceremony barn complete with lake views. You can marry, celebrate and stay the night with your friends and family in the Hall and the estate sleeps up to 44 with breakfast for everyone the next morning. You can say “I do” in The Stables Ceremony Room surrounded by 160 of your nearest and dearest. This standalone space boasts limestone floors, beams and views over the lake and fountains. Alternatively, if you’d rather exchange vows in the open air, the grounds are licensed in a number of areas including the walled garden and magnolia gardens. Maximum capacity is also 160. Receptions are held in the Peel Suite, a stunning function room with contemporary interiors. Light floods the space and the windows offer views of the courtyard gardens. At night, the room transforms into the ultimate celebration space for you and 160 of your loved ones. The venue’s wedding coordinator will be on hand for you in the run up to the big day as well as on the day itself, and the services of a toastmaster are included in the wedding package cost. You’ll also be treated to a free food tasting. www.andygriffithsphotography.co.uk 16

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