Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - May/June 2022 (Issue 63)

CAPESTHORNE HALL 01625 861 221 | www.capesthorne.com Capesthorne Hall is a beautiful, family-owned Jacobean stately home, overlooking three lakes and stunning formal gardens. The rooms of the Main Hall boast a wealth of period features, including chandeliers, feature fireplaces, ornate Italian paintings and sculptures, offering a grand setting for your special day. Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, the beautiful grounds surrounding the Hall include formal gardens, lakes, woodland and parkland. The ornate lakeside gazebo provides a gorgeous al fresco wedding setting with the tree-line avenue leading to it creating a natural aisle for your big entrance. The venue is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in the Drawing Room, Queen Anne Room, contemporary Lakeside Wing with elevated views over the gardens, as well as outside in the Courtyard and Lakeside Gazebo. Maximum capacity inside the Hall is 100, whereas in the Lakeside Wing it’s 160. Drinks receptions are held in the Saloon, where you can enjoy views over the West Lawn across to the woodland beyond. If the weather is fine, guests can wander outside onto the terrace, which runs along the back of the Main Hall. Evening receptions take place in the Lakeside Wing. The venue can accommodate 180 for your evening bash. The venue offers a complimentary night’s stay in South Tower cottage for your wedding night. FORMBY HALL GOLF RESORT AND SPA 01704 875 699 | www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk The luxurious Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa is nestled among 200 acres of lush green parkland. With modern décor and high ceilings, the hotel’s large windows allow plenty of natural daylight to flood through bringing the best of the outdoors in. Speaking of which, there are certainly some spectacular outside spaces to enjoy as you’ll be able to head to the Flower Petal Garden, rockery and lake for some beautiful and intimate pictures. Ceremonies take place in the Ambassador Suite, which has a capacity of 250. Privately situated on the first floor it boasts high ceilings adorned in crystal chandeliers and overlooks the 18-hole championship golf course. Alternatively, the Diplomat Suite, along on the first floor offers the best windows in the hotel – a beautiful spot to say “I do.” It can host 160 loved ones. These suites can also host your celebrations for the same numbers. The chandeliers of the former come to life at night magically illuminating the space along with coloured lighting, changing the atmosphere as your day progresses. There’s also a wrap-around balcony for you to enjoy overlooking the golf course and conveniently, the suite can be tailored in size to suit your needs. With the Diplomat Suite comes a private bar and comfy seating with access to a large patio area. The venue offers a free menu-tasting and anniversary stay with selected packages. Plus, as the newlyweds, you’ll benefit from accommodation on your wedding night, while your guests will be offered discounted rooms. www.stevegroganphotography.com www.gavinalexander.photography www.gavinalexander.photography https://martinpawlett.co.uk 24

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