Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - May/June 2019 (Issue 45)

REGIONAL VENUES 19 Spotlight on … Tie the knot in a fabulous local hotspot LIVERPOOL, SEFTON AND KNOWSLEY  ROYAL LIVER BUILDING – THE VENUE 0151 559 1950 | royalliverbuildingvenue.co.uk The contemporary white interior of The Venue offers a complete blank canvas with a polished finish that can easily be transformed into your vision. Take in the unrivalled panoramic waterfront views from the private balcony terrace and enjoy a few drinks with your nearest and dearest as you watch the sun set over the River Mersey. You even have the opportunity to head up to the rooftop for some dramatic photos set against the city landscape. With a prime location on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront, it really does deliver the wow factor and if you love Liverpool, this is a wonderful place to be. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Bella Ballroom is a contemporary, elegant room with an ornate ceiling and white marble floor. It features large bay windows, with a balcony and an incredible vista. It can seat 140 for the “I dos.” The Bella Ballroom is also the ideal location for a drinks reception for 180 and a wedding breakfast for 80. For larger gatherings Bertie can hold 200 for drinks and mingling and 160 to share in your first meal together as husband and wife. A contemporary open plan room with polished wooden flooring and plenty of natural light, it can easily be shaped to match your theme. THE RACQUET CLUB HOTEL 0151 236 6676 | racquetclub.org.uk Located in the commercial district, the Racquet Club was built in 1859 by Sir James Picton as the headquarters for American shipping merchant, Sir William Brown. It was built in the style of an Italianate Palazzo with carved plaques above the windows. The eight bedrooms are individually decorated in a combination of traditional and contemporary styles and the period events floor can accommodate weddings and other family gatherings. The venue is furnished with an eclectic mix of modern and traditional pieces with an extensive collection of original artwork. The grand entrance stairs are nothing short of stunning, leading on to the grand red-carpeted main stairs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The restaurant benefits from large arched windows allowing light to flood in. It’s a fantastic airy space with an adjacent bar. Available for your ceremony it can hold 100. Also available for the exchange of vows is the Main Room with a capacity of 130, the Club Room with space for 25 and the Private Dining Room, which can also accommodate an intimate gathering of 25. The same locations are also available for your post-vow celebrations with the same capacity in the restaurant, 138 in the Main Room, 40 in the Club Room and 24 in the Private Dining Room. The venue can accommodate 250 guests for the evening revelries.