Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 19 - November/December 2021 (Issue 59)

ROOKERY HALL HOTEL & SPA 01270 610 016 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk Effortlessly combining the old with the new, the original Hall has an intricate tile mosaic floor, traditional wood-panelled lounge and a stunning Georgian staircase. Complete with antique-style furniture, chandeliers and fine paintings, it also boasts more contemporary bedrooms, providing all the modern-day comforts. Constructed in 1816, this country house has striking Gothic features such as mullioned, arched windows, enchanting carved pillars and detailed stonework. Plus, the chateau-style tower provides a stunning focal point as you approach. Set within 38 acres of lush Cheshire countryside Rookery Hall Hotel offers an outdoor terrace complete with romantic views of the lawn fountain, framed by the far-reaching countryside beyond. It’s a beautiful setting for reception drinks. Ceremonies are held in the Wardle Suite, which has a partition wall that sections off the large Worleston Suite. It boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, which let in plenty of natural light and access to the terrace. It can host 120 loved ones. After your vows, the partition wall is opened up to the full Worleston Suite and capacity increases to 160 for the wedding breakfast and 250 for the evening do. You can also say “I do” in the Garden Pavilion, a magical setting surrounded by the beautiful gardens. It can play host to 140 nearest and dearest. The Hotel also has a fantastic health club and spa, with 18-metre pool, relaxation lounge, sauna, spa pool and seven treatment rooms – ideal for pre- or post- wedding relaxation and pampering. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL & SPA CHESTER 01244 408 800 | www.dtchesterweddings.co.uk Set in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped garden, this venue combines picture-perfect views with history, style and luxury. Design your day your way and feel inspired by the 18th-century manor house, Grade II listed English Heritage conservatory, ballroom and converted stable barn. What’s more, the Victorian walled garden and restored Ha-Ha wall offer a gorgeous backdrop for stunning photographs. Exchange vows in the Abbey Suite, the venue’s converted stable barn, with original beams, natural Cheshire brick and its own private garden. It can accommodate 110 day guests, with 130 for the evening. Alternatively, the ballroom and conservatory combine to host your day for 200 afternoon and 350 evening guests. Enjoy your first drink as a married couple in the company of your friends and family in the romantic glass orangery, before moving into the ballroom for the wedding breakfast. This stylish space is a versatile room that can be arranged according to your wishes. It also features its own private bar so you and your loved ones can enjoy this exclusive area. For more intimate gatherings, the Yerburgh Suite offers space for 30. Located in the manor house, it’s flooded with daylight and overlooks the gardens, duck pond and fountain. Alternatively, if al fresco “I dos” are what you dream of, you’ll love the pagoda in the grounds for a minimum of six guests. All packages include a complimentary room for the two of you on the evening of your wedding. www.hele njanesmiddy.com 19 WINTER VENUES