Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - March/April 2023 (Issue 68)

THORNTON HALL HOTEL & SPA 0151 353 3715 | www.thorntonhallhotel.com Nestled in the peaceful countryside, Thornton Hall Hotel boasts its own luxury holistic spa, which is renowned as one of the finest destination spas in the UK. A stunning wedding location for all seasons, the Hotel combines sophistication and style with genuine, warm hospitality and decades of experience. CEREMONIES TO CELEBRATIONS The pagoda here offers all the charm of a countryside wedding. Located within the Hotel grounds, it boasts 360-degree views of the stunning gardens and the lush scenery beyond. It’s ideal for a spring or summer ceremony, but equally magical in the autumn or winter. The Cristal, is a beautifully designed wedding suite with state-of-the-art lighting, ten glittering crystal chandeliers, and ornate metal ceiling panels adding an extra touch of opulence and Art Deco style. It has direct access to the gardens and is fully-licensed for civil ceremonies. There’s also a bar area and PA system available for you to utilise. The Torintone is the largest of the wedding spaces, capable of hosting 50 to 500 guests – perfect if you have grand plans for your big day. It provides a backdrop of modern decadence with enough space for all of your guests and their plus ones! The reception area features rich Hicks Blue wooden panelling, highlighted by inlayed, distressed, smoked mirrors and platinum wallpaper. The Orangery, leading off of the main suite, gives your guests a place to enjoy the gardens and countryside vistas, and offers a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony. Finally, The Oak Room, situated next to The Lawns Restaurant in the main house, is a stunning space for enjoying fine food and wine with family and friends. It’s perfect for more intimate nuptials being licensed for civil ceremonies and is available Monday to Thursday. LEASOWE CASTLE HOTEL 0151 606 9191 | www.leasowecastle.com Leasowe Castle was built in 1593 by Ferdinand, 5th Earl of Derby, second heir to the English throne. Named New Hall, it consisted only of an octagonal tower. Following the death of Sir Edward the Castle passed through several members of the family until it became Leasowe Castle Hotel in 1891. Now owned by a private businessman who has plans to continue to invest in the venue with a full refurbishment programme, the Hotel boasts beautiful bedrooms overlooking the Wirral peninsular and surrounding areas. THE “I DOS” The most popular room for ceremonies to take place is the beautiful Keep. There’s space here for 130 loved ones. It was a beautiful addition to the hotel in 2015 and is a bright open space filled with natural daylight and is located in the heart of the Castle. For al fresco “I dos” the outside pagoda can host 130 guests. An outdoor chair hire fee applies. THE CELEBRATIONS There are three fabulous options for your reception. The Castle Suite can host 220 for the wedding breakfast and 250 for an evening reception. It’s the main function room at the Castle, located on the ground floor. Filled with daylight this room is an ideal setting for a wedding or celebration. This room also has a large bar space and a partition that means it can be divided into two if required. The smaller of the Castle’s function rooms is the Turret Suite, which can host 60 for the wedding breakfast and 100 for the evening revelries. Finally, the Keep, which can host 80 dining guests and 100 evening party goers, has a pop-up bar as an addition for the daytime/evening. The venue also offers a private lodge, which is available for hire for the night before and the night of the wedding, as well as a dressing room on site for the bridal party to use for preparations. www.photographyjoebickerton.com www.ianjohncookphotography.co.uk LOCAL VENUES 21

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