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Our roundup of the region’s waterside venues
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Behind wrought-iron gates at the end of a driveway flanked by lime trees sits Delamere Manor. Set it more than 100 acres of rolling Cheshire countryside, the venue overlooks a six-acre lake. Once the former residence of the powerful Wilbraham family and more recently home to musician and songwriter Gary Barlow, this Cheshire country house is now privately owned and has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years and offers a classic yet contemporary backdrop for your big day.
You’re spoilt for choice for ceremony locations here, with five licensed outdoor spaces offering capacities up to 150: The Terrace, The Jetty, The Folly, The Pergola and The Summer House. Moving into the afternoon and evening, celebrations can be held in the beautiful glass-fronted Courtyard, with retractable roof, while The Terrace, Folly and Jetty are also available for you to utilise with space for 150 for the wedding breakfast and 200 in the evening. Finally, the pièce de resistance: Delamere Manor has its own private night club, an uber-cool monochrome space where you can dance the night away.
The venue offers a complimentary food and wine tasting, as well as a bespoke cocktail tasting. Plus, accommodation is also available on site.
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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.
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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.
Through the wrought-iron gates, along the driveway flanked by lime trees sits Delamere Manor, one of the most exclusive and luxurious, award-winning, Cheshire Wedding Venues. Set in over 100 acres of rolling Cheshire countryside, our luxury Cheshire wedding venue overlooks a stunning six-acre lake and boasts a number of sensational options for your wedding ceremony and reception.
The former residence of the powerful Wilbraham family and more recently the musician and songwriter Gary Barlow, Delamere Manor is now privately owned and has also undergone a dramatic transformation providing a classic yet contemporary backdrop for any special occasion. There are four licensed and flexible spaces for outdoor wedding ceremonies to take place and a fifth option within the gorgeous starlit Courtyard. Wedding breakfasts are also held within the Courtyard.
This stunning exclusive-use venue has ample accommodation and even has a state of the art nightclub, which was previously Gary Barlow’s recording studio, the perfect place to party the night away!
Delamere Manor is conveniently located and is easily accessed from Liverpool, Manchester and Chester.
When you book your wedding or event at Delamere Manor, our dedicated, discreet and experienced in-house team and hand-picked suppliers will work with you every step of the way. We will ensure your day is perfect and exactly as you imagined.
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NUNSMERE HALL 01606 889 100 | www.nunsmere.co.uk
Located in the heart of the Delamere Forest in Cheshire, Nunsmere Hall Hotel is a stunning Edwardian building. Built in 1900, it exudes a sense of a timeless elegance. Equally as beautiful outside as it is in, wisteria-clad walkways, lakeside views and neatly manicured gardens envelop this charming country house.
The Crystal Suite is the venue’s most popular room for ceremonies with its beautiful carved ceiling and impressive windows overlooking the manicured grounds. It can play host to 120 of your loved ones. You can also tie the knot al fresco amongst the beautiful Italian gardens. Walking down the aisle to your awaiting guests and soon-to-be spouse in these romantic surroundings is an experience you’ll never forget.
Receptions for 100 guests take place in Brocklebank. As you enter the room’s grand windows overlooking the gardens are sure to catch your eye. The chandeliers and neutral colour palette allow you to set any theme of your day and decorate in a style to suit.
Alternatively, the marquee is nestled amongst the gardens and boasts breath-taking views of the surrounding 60-acre lake, allowing you to watch the sun go down on the evening of your special day. It has a starlit ceiling, bespoke mood lighting, dancefloor and a private bar. Maximum capacity for a wedding breakfast and evening bash is 400.
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THE MERE GOLF RESORT & SPA 01565 830 155 | https://themereresort.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of undulating Cheshire countryside, while still conveniently just minutes from the motorway, The Mere Golf Resort and Spa provides a tranquil and picturesque setting. The venue was created on 150 acres of parkland in 1934 and its grounds offer a stunning backdrop for those all-important photos including views of the Mere Lake, historical Mere arch and the golf course.
Ceremonies and receptions are held in The James Braid Suite, which offers views over the Lake. This spacious room can host 550 guests and comes complete with its own private entrance, exclusive reception area and bars. The Riley Room can welcome 350 for your vows and is home to 60 unique pieces of artwork by local artist Harold Riley. Alternatively for your celebrations, there’s The George Duncan Suite, which offers a private entrance, lounge area and separate bar. It can accommodate 120 of your nearest and dearest.
As the newlyweds, you’re offered the Queen Suite complimentary for your wedding night.
