Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 56)

HULME HALL 0151 644 8787 | www.hulmehall.com Located in the heart of Wirral’s historical and picturesque model village, Port Sunlight, Hulme Hall is a versatile building in a beautiful spot. Boasting four event rooms of different sizes, all on one level, it offers ten thousand square feet in total – plenty of space to create the day of your dreams on this blank canvas. What’s more it’s surrounded by gardens and walkways, the ideal backdrops for your big-day photoshoot. Say your “I dos” in The Arts or Ballroom suites, which have their own licensed ceremony room. They can accommodate 80 or 200 respectively. Then, for the celebrations, the Carlton Suite is a lovely dining room with bar and can host 140. The Ballroom and Lounge can together host 400 guests for the wedding breakfast and evening revelries, but the space can be divided for more intimate occasions. As a family-run business, the team at Hulme Hall pride themselves on the quality of their food, and the owner/chef takes delight in producing amazing dishes using local produce wherever possible. A very personal service is offered by this small team and on your first visit you’ll be able to explore this charming and historical hall with them, getting the chance to understand how you can use each room to best advantage. In a follow-up appointment you’ll have a much more in-depth chat to discuss your ideas, requirements and vision, as well as getting to know the friendly folk who’ll be there for you throughout. THE RACQUET CLUB HOTEL 0151 236 6676 | www.racquetclub.org.uk Located in Liverpool’s commercial district and close to the famous Waterfront, The Racquet Club is perfectly positioned for your city-chic wedding day. Built in 1859 by Sir James Picton as the headquarters for Sir William Brown, an American shipping merchant, it takes the form of an Italianate palazzo. Further speaking to its historical provenance are the carved plaques above the windows, which include Columbus, Spanish adventurer Bermejo, Vespucci, Cortez, Queen Anacoana, Fransisco Pizarro and Isabella I who funded Columbus’ voyages. The venue is furnished with an eclectic mix of modern and traditional pieces, alongside an extensive collection of original artwork. The hotel is an intimate setting, with just eight bedrooms, each individually decorated in a combination of traditional and contemporary styles. The impressive period events floor is the location for wedding receptions, which encompasses the Main Room (130 ceremony, 138 reception guests), Club Room (25 ceremony, 40 reception guests), Private Dining Room (25 ceremony, 24 reception guests) and the Restaurant (100 ceremony and reception guests). The latter benefits from large arched windows in a fantastic airy space, with an adjacent intimate bar. Maximum capacity for the evening revelries is 250. www.ma tthewrycraft.co.uk 18