Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 62)

MARITIME MUSEUM 0151 478 4780 | www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/weddings Located in the heart of the historical Royal Albert Dock, Maritime Museum tells the story of one of the world’s greatest ports. From the large HMS Conway anchor at the building’s entrance to the ship models in the spacious galleries, the Grade I listed Museum forms a unique part of Liverpool’s history and offers an iconic place to get married. THE “I DOS” The Maritime Dining Room is a flexible, private space with high ceilings and stunning views over the Royal Albert Dock and Pier Head. You can tie the knot here witnessed by 200 loved ones. THE CELEBRATIONS The Maritime Museum Events Suite features stylish exposed brick walls and large windows complete with views of the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool Waterfront. It boasts high ceilings and a flexible, private space for celebrations accompanied by 200 guests. Overlooking one of the largest groups of Grade I listed buildings in England, the Museum offers an impressive outdoor space on the waterside colonnades. It’s an ideal area to enjoy drinks receptions, evening buffets and barbecues. This space too can accommodate 200 of your nearest and dearest. PLUS… The venue offers a complimentary food tasting and we love the fact that you can even hop on a boat and sail off into the sunset from your dockside position. PECKFORTON CASTLE 01829 260 930 | www.peckfortoncastle.co.uk An enchanting castle, steeped in history, Peckforton will delight you and your guests. The exclusive-use venue offers a magical backdrop for the all-important photos, combined with delicious, award-winning food and drink, ensuring your big-day is a true fairy tale. THE “I DOS” The magnificent Great Hall, which can host ceremonies with 165 loved ones offers a warmly romantic setting complete with original Minton Hollins tiled floor. The Drawing Room can also accommodate 165 and is the largest of the Castle’s function rooms. Meanwhile, the Chapel is the perfect place for a religious blessing or renewal of vows (not available for civil ceremonies) and the local minister will be happy to officiate. There’s space here for 100 loved ones. For more intimate “I dos,” The Hexagonal Room (80 guests), The Wine Cellar (40 guests), and The Library (30 guests) are also an option. THE CELEBRATIONS For large capacities The Drawing Room (165 guests) and Great Hall (120 guests) are available once more for your reception. For smaller guest lists, The Hexagonal Room can host 80 and among its striking features is the Tollmache family grace, engraved into the vaulted stone ceiling: “At dinner and supper, morning and night, give thanks unto God for his gifts.” For the same numbers, The Wine Cellar allows you to absorb the Castle’s history with its grey-stone walls enveloping you in an atmosphere of wistful romance. And finally, The Library where booklined walls add to the ambience, can seat 30. PLUS… The venue benefits from an onsite lodge, which is ideal for a night in with nearest and dearest before the big day. Menu tastings are also offered and all packages include use of the bridal suite for the wedding night. https://pauljosephphotography.co.uk www.bethaldersonphotography.com https://pauljosephphotography.co.uk 20

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