Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 18 - November/December 2021 (Issue 59)

CAPESTHORNE HALL 01625 861 221 | www.capesthorne.com 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-lined 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. It also offers a complimentary night’s stay in South Tower cottage for your wedding night. KNOWSLEY HALL 0151 489 4827 | www.knowsleyhallvenue.co.uk From the moment you enter this private estate, which is home to the Earl and Countess of Derby, you’ll find yourself captivated. Steeped in history, the Hall has welcomed royalty and distinguished visitors since it opened its doors in 1495. Although indisputably grand, it nevertheless offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere thanks to the dedicated house staff who will ensure you have a memorable day. Set among 2,500 acres of private parkland, the Hall offers stunning views of its manicured gardens, and the terrace overlooks a beautiful lake complete with running fountain. Plus, the walled garden is the perfect spot to capture your couple shots on the big day. You can exchange your vows in the Stucco Ballroom with its beautiful gold leaf encrusted ceiling, witnessed by 132 loved ones; or more intimately in the Walnut Drawing Room, which overlooks the lake. The impressive State Dining Room, hung with family portraits and an antique gold chandelier, can host wedding breakfasts for 132 guests. You can then move through to the Stucco Ballroom for the evening bash with your loved ones. The Walnut Drawing Room is also available once more for your reception drinks and as a relaxing chill space away from the mayhem of the dancefloor. The venue offers a complimentary menu tasting and a luxury honeymoon suite on the night of your wedding. www.mar tinpawlett.co.uk www.ma tthewrycraft.co.uk https://her vephotography.co.uk 18