Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Jul-Aug 2023 (Issue 70)

PEAR TREE FARM 01565 631838 | www.pear-tree-farm.org Pear Tree Farm is a charming country cottage standing in around nine acres of gardens and fields, just five minutes from the pretty town of Knutsford. It’s a small, private retreat for intimate and bespoke weddings for two and a few. There are two exquisite guest bedrooms, with four-poster and canopied beds, bespoke hand-painted walls and ceilings, luxurious silks, voiles and velvet soft furnishings. The all-white bridal suite includes a balcony overlooking the garden and a double bath surrounded by candles for the perfect romantic soak. Among the incredible photo opportunities in the gardens are the rose garden, parterre, and clematis-covered tunnel leading down to a duck pond complete with decking and a trickling waterfall. In addition to the garden, there are the grassy fields to explore along with a small paddock with seating area and firepit under the trees. Ceremonies can take place in one of three beautiful locations each with a maximum capacity of 16 nearest and dearest. The Summer House set in the landscaped gardens and in the lee of an old weeping willow, located next to a small orchard with a variety of fruit trees including, of course, several pear trees. The Paddock Ceremony Area is set in a dip at the bottom of the small secluded paddock, where you’ll find a hidden seating area under the trees with twinkling lights. Finally, The Gold Room boasts beautiful hand-painted walls and an intricately painted ceiling. The room is furnished with antiques, including several grandfather clocks and a baby grand piano. Celebrations are hosted in the Diamond Dining Room for 16 people. The décor is a rich, deep burgundy and gold, reminiscent of grand old theatres. The venue works with an excellent chef who’d come to the house to prepare, cook and serve a tailormade menu. THE BRIDGE 0330 137 3771 | www.flatcaphotels.com/the-bridge Nestled in the picturesque village of Prestbury, The Bridge is more than a quaint setting for your wedding. The beautiful gardens and enviable location on the banks of the River Bollin provide a charming backdrop for photographs, while its elegant event spaces and collection of luxury bedrooms create the most magical of wedding venues. Created by nature, but enhanced by Flat Cap Hotels, it’s well equipped to frame any big day. The Bridge is one of the few venues in the Cheshire Triangle that offers an outdoor ceremony license. Overlooking the River Bollin the Garden Room can seat 80 guests for the “I dos,” with the Riverside accommodating 110 loved ones. The venue is also licensed for al-fresco ceremonies accompanied by 60 guests on the Riverside Patio. For more intimate nuptials, the Bollin seats 20 nearest and dearest to witness your vows. The Bridge boasts three wonderful reception space options. The Garden Room accommodates up to 80 guests, while The Riverside can seat up to 90, naturally illuminated by the sunlight filtering through the large patio doors. Alternatively, go all out and invite 140 guests to your meal with a marquee option within the sunkissed gardens. The Bollin meanwhile provides a quaint setting for 20. A trendy room with plush carpet and exposed brick feature wall, it’s the perfect intimate setting to celebrate. For evening receptions, whether your party is into throwing shapes on the dancefloor or relaxing on the patio, The Bridge has it all! On warm summer evenings, guests can kick back, cool down and chill out by The Shed, the outdoor bar, which is fully equipped to keep everyone suitably refreshed, al fresco. www.justintheframe.com www.justintheframe.com 22

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