Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - May/June 2025 (Issue 81)

THE BRIDGE 01625 829 326 | www.bridgecheshire.co.uk Nestled in the picturesque village of Prestbury, The Bridge is more than just a charming setting for your wedding. The beautiful gardens and enviable location on the banks of the River Bollin provide a stunning backdrop for photographs, while its elegant event spaces and luxury bedrooms make it the perfect wedding venue. The Bridge is one of the few venues in the Cheshire Triangle that offers an outdoor ceremony licence, meaning you can say your “I dos” with a stunning, natural backdrop. The Bridge offers three wonderful reception spaces. The Garden Room accommodates up to 40 guests, while The Riverside can seat up to 120, naturally illuminated by sunlight filtering through large patio doors. For a larger celebration, you can host up to 140 guests across the three stepped terraces, The Riverside, The Bollin and The Bar Terrace, or take shelter in the stunning Riverside Room. Meanwhile, The Bollin provides a cosier, more intimate setting for 20, with plush carpet and an exposed brick feature wall — ideal for smaller celebrations. For evening receptions, whether your guests are ready to dance the night away or unwind on the patio, The Bridge has it all! On warm summer evenings, guests can relax and enjoy drinks at The Shed, the outdoor bar, fully equipped to keep everyone refreshed in an al fresco atmosphere. SANDHOLE OAK BARN 01260 540 006 | www.sandholeoakbarn.co.uk For rural bliss and a delightful rustic escape, Sandhole Oak Barn is the ideal place to celebrate and is exclusively yours for a bespoke day. The traditional barn (140 guests) stands proud beside the peaceful lake and surrounding countryside. Oak beams offer an authentic feel while expansive windows let the light flood in. The venue is wonderfully versatile and can be divided into two parts for the different aspects of your day. For something different, why not hold your ceremony under the majestic Oak Clock Tower (140 guests) just a few feet from the lake? Following the “I dos” take to the veranda to begin your celebrations. Overlooking the lake, take in the views with a glass of bubbly and enjoy delicious canapés as you toast your newlywed status. The natural beauty of the Dining Barn (140 guests) is where your reception takes place. Its blank canvas makes it a flexible and inviting setting for a wedding breakfast. Whatever the season, the expansive windows in the barn allow the lake and surrounding countryside to be an enchanting backdrop to your day. Dining at Sandhole Oak Barn is an immersive experience to be shared with your guests. From sharing boards to freshly made wood-fired pizzas, and vibrant street food, there’s plenty to dig in and enjoy. You can also serve showstopping drinks that complement your menu, from sustainably sourced wines to celebratory reception drinks and showstopping signature cocktails. Sandhole’s flexible, à la carte menu provides endless opportunities to create a dining experience that showcases your unique personality. And, if you’re looking for something more bespoke, the team would be delighted to collaborate with you on designing your dream menu. As well as exclusive use of the Oak Barn, you also have the Small Barn to enjoy. This characterful space sits just a few metres away and is ideal for welcoming guests before your vows, entertaining younger guests, or for unwinding at the end of the evening. At the end of the day, you’re welcome to retreat to a beautiful honeymoon suite with views of the lake and countryside while up to 40 of your guests relax in additional bedrooms in the beautifully restored stables. https://lsbp.co.uk www.jonnydraper.co.uk 17 WATERSIDE VENUES

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