Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - September/October 2022 (Issue 65)

KNOWSLEY HALL 0151 489 4827 | www.knowsleyhallvenue.co.uk From the moment you enter this private estate, home to the Earl and Countess of Derby, you’ll find yourself captivated. Steeped in history, the Hall has welcomed royalty and distinguished visitors since it opened its doors in 1495. Although indisputably grand, it nevertheless offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere thanks to the dedicated house staff who will ensure you have a memorable day. A SCENIC SETTING Set among 2,500 acres of private parkland, the Hall offers stunning views of its manicured gardens, and the terrace overlooks a beautiful lake complete with running fountain. Plus, the walled garden is the perfect spot to capture your couple shots on the big day. WHERE TO WED You can exchange your vows in the Stucco Ballroom with its beautiful gold leaf encrusted ceiling, witnessed by 132 loved ones; or more intimately in the Walnut Drawing Room, which overlooks the lake. The impressive State Dining Room, hung with family portraits and an antique gold chandelier, can host wedding breakfasts for 132 guests. You can then move through to the Stucco Ballroom for the evening bash with your loved ones. The Walnut Drawing Room is also available once more for your reception drinks and as a relaxing chill space away from the mayhem of the dancefloor. The venue offers a complimentary menu tasting and a luxury honeymoon suite on the night of your wedding. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL & SPA CHESTER 01244 408 800 | www.dtchesterweddings.co.uk This gorgeous Chester wedding venue combines picture perfect views with history, style and luxury. A SCENIC SETTING Set in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring a Victorian walled garden and restored Ha-Ha wall, this venue offers a magnificent backdrop for your treasured photographs. WHERE TO WED For intimate “I dos” the Yerburgh Suite is the place to be. Hosting up to 30 it’s an elegant space situated in the 18th-century manor house. Flooded with natural daylight through its original bay window, it overlooks the gardens, duck pond and fountain. Available for a wide range of guest numbers the pagoda is located on the hotel grounds, offering a stunning al fresco location for your vows. The Abbey Suite, a converted stable barn with original beams and its own private garden, can host you and your loved ones from ceremony to through celebrations. There’s space here for 110 day guests and 130 for the evening. The Grade II listed conservatory, unforgettable in its own right, provides an elegant backdrop for your confetti shots and photos. Enjoy your first drink as a married couple in this striking glass orangery, before moving through to the ballroom where your celebrations begin in earnest. This stylish space has capacity for 220 day guests and 350 of your nearest and dearest for the evening revelries. https://staceyoliverphotography.co.uk https://hervephotography.co.uk www.matthewrycraft.co.uk 26

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