Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 53)

GROSVENOR PULFORD HOTEL & SPA 01244 570 560 | www.grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk From the opulent reception with its feature chandelier to the inspired design of 75 bedrooms, this four-star hotel represents the height of modern elegance. The impressive red-brick exterior of the original building dates back to the late 19 th -century, juxtaposed with the modernity of the sleek reception. The character of the building comes from its rich heritage and its links with the Grosvenor estate of the Duke of Westminster. The superbly romantic grounds include the beautiful Asian sensory Garden, the picturesque lake with a quaint wooden bridge and the charming thatched gazebo, all set against a backdrop of the charming Cheshire countryside. The Grosvenor Suite is a grand and opulent space for your vows and celebrations, with capacity for 200 guests. On the other hand, the Belgrave and the Westminster Suites are both recently refurbished and offer you two options for more intimate “I dos” and evening revelries. They can both accommodate 50 guests. Along with the Grosvenor Suite these spaces can be transformed from day to night with twinkling fairylights, love letters and whimsical blossom trees, as you choose. Alternatively, The Lakeside Gazebo is an ideal spot for romantic al fresco nuptials in the warmer months. ROOKERY HALL HOTEL & SPA 01270 610 016 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/rookeryhall Constructed in 1816, this country house has striking gothic features such as mullioned, arched windows, enchanting carved pillars and detailed stonework, and the French chateau-style tower provides a stunning focal point as you approach. 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, perfect for dramatic wedding shots. Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa is set within in 38 acres of lush Cheshire countryside and is reached by a long, private, tree-lined drive. The outdoor terrace has romantic views of a lawn fountain, set within manicured gardens – a beautiful setting for open-air reception drinks. The Wardle Suite with its floor-to-ceiling windows is filled with natural light, and has access to the outdoor terrace - it can host 120 guests for your ceremony. The Garden Pavilion also offers a magical setting for your al fresco country house vows with 140 guests. Head into the Worleston Suite post ceremony, when the Wardle Suite’s partition is removed. It can then accommodate 160 diners and 250 guests for the evening bash. The hotel also has a fantastic health club and spa, with 18-metre pool, relaxtion lounge, sauna, spa pool and seven treatment rooms – a dream for some pre- or post-wedding R and R. www.pho tographyjoebickerton.com www.gav injpriest.com 14