Your North West Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 58)

h2photography.co.uk clare-robinson.co.uk SAMLESBURY HALL, PR5 0UP 01254 812 010 | samlesburyhall.co.uk Samlesbury Hall is a 700-year-old property surrounded by ancient woodland, colourful flowerbeds, a rose garden and a cobbled Italian courtyard. The property boasts a black and white exterior, oak-panelled walls, open fireplaces, stained glass windows and 28 on-site shepherd’s hurts. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Couples can tie the knot in The Parlour. This room, originally used for dining, dates back to the 14 th -century and has space for 30 loved ones throughout the day. Alternatively, The Whittaker Room is available, with room for 90 nearest and dearest for the vows. For larger celebrations, The Great Hall is ideal. It’s a beautiful area that can accommodate up to 120 friends and family for the service, meal and reception. If the weather is nice, lovebirds can have a celebrant-led ceremony outside in the grounds. WE LOVE... that brides and grooms will receive a complimentary night’s stay in one of the shepherd’s huts. COTE HOW LAKE DISTRICT WEDDINGS, LA22 9LW 01539 432 765 | cotehow.co.uk Cote How Lake District Weddings is situated in 11 acres of beautiful countryside stretching to the shores of Rydal Water. Built in 1535 on the site of a Medieval watch tower, the award-winning Grade II listed house and barn boasts a Tudor spinning gallery, an arched porch, buttressed walls and informal gardens, creating a stunning backdrop for those all-important photographs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Couples can get married in The Fairfield, a spacious room decorated with gilt mirrors and crystal chandeliers. French doors open on to manicured lawns that can be used for post-ceremony drinks. It’s capable of holding 50 guests for the vows and 24 for the wedding breakfast. Alternatively, The Wordsworth, an elegant room specifically designed for elopements of just two or intimate weddings for 12 close family and friends, is available. The Woodrow, which features a cosy fireplace, original oak panelling and a beamed ceiling, can fit 24 for the ceremony and 12 for an intimate afternoon tea or sit-down meal. The Garden Gazebo can seat 12 loved ones for the service. Outdoor humanist ceremonies can take place on the croquet lawn with 50 nearest and dearest. The barn and barn courtyard can hold 50 people throughout the day. WE LOVE... that lovebirds will have exclusive use of the venue no matter how small their wedding is. 22