ARLEY HALL & GARDENS 01565 777 353 | www.arleyhallandgardens.com If you’re looking for a venue with enormous character, charm and plenty of interest for your big day, surely Arley Hall will be on your list. It’s a place that combines grandeur with a warm and intimate atmosphere that everyone present on your wedding day will love. A much-loved family home set in the breathtaking Cheshire countryside, the Hall itself is an impressive example of a Victorian country house built in the Elizabethan style – every room tells a story. The 18 acres of award-winning gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for those all-important photographs, and whatever the season they have something magical to offer from the double herbaceous border in the summer to the impressive Ilex Avenue. Civil ceremonies can be held in the Front Hall (80 guests), Drawing Room (100 guests), Library (30 guests), Warburton Room (100 guests) or The Hayloft (60 guests). There’s even a private family chapel on the estate. While it’s not consecrated for weddings, it is possible to hold a blessing here. Incredibly popular are the venue’s outdoor ceremonies. The Alcove, which sits at the end of the double herbaceous border is licensed for civil marriages and partnerships and provides an idyllic backdrop for al-fresco vows. The Gallery is the largest room here and provides an ideal setting for your wedding breakfast with its magnificent fireplace and wonderful views over the historical park. It can accommodate 160 loved ones over two rooms (including the Drawing Room). The venue’s caterers are able to offer a truly individual service. They can assist at every stage from menu ideas to cooking at your home allowing you to sample your chosen menu before the big day. Dancing takes place in Olympia, the renovated Victorian barn. It has a main room with exposed beams, air conditioning and a sound system together with a separate bar overlooking a private courtyard, complete with fountain, lit trees and giant parasols. CAPESTHORNE HALL 01625 861 221 | www.capesthorne.com Capesthorne Hall is a beautiful, family-owned stately home overlooking 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 breathtaking setting for your special day. For those wanting a more contemporary setting The Lakeside is available to hire, which is set in one wing of the Hall. This area has elevated views over the adjacent lakes and formal gardens. Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, the beautiful grounds surrounding the Hall include woodland and parkland. The gazebo by the lake provides a gorgeous outdoor wedding setting with the tree-lined avenue creating a natural aisle for your big entrance. Maximum capacity for a ceremony and formal dining is 160 within the venue, with capacity for up to 180 for the evening reception. A complimentary night’s stay in South Tower cottage is included for the bride and groom and there’s on-site accommodation for up to a further 20 guests available. www.charlottepalazzo.co.uk https://mattpriestley.co.uk https://carolinewhitephotography.co.uk www.hannahbarnesphotography.com 21 GLORIOUS GARDENS
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