Combermere Abbey, the country estate and wedding venue on the Cheshire/Shropshire border, is celebrating the centenary of the current owner’s family at the helm. While steeped in a thousand years of history, it was in 1919 that Sir Kenneth Crossley bought the estate and moved from Manchester in to the heart of rural Cheshire.
If you’re planning a smaller ceremony or vow renewal, this quaint Cheshire venue is a great choice. Victoria Galligan visited The Bridge Prestbury and found the 16th-century venue may have changed over the years, but its tradition of offering excellent service and quality ingredients is far from outdated…
Couples planning an intimate ceremony with a carefully selected guest list will love The Bridge in Prestbury. Situated in the centre of the charmingly antiquated village which is renowned for its famous inhabitants, you can expect to see the likes of sporting favourites Andrew Flintoff or Wayne Rooney running their weekend errands in this delightful part of the country.
All rise for the Courthouse – a converted public building in Knutsford which is as unique as it is charming. Our editor Victoria Galligan stayed at the wedding venue and did not feel “guilty” about indulging in a four-course feast. Read her review here…
It’s hard to believe when sitting in the restaurant at The Courthouse that as recently as 2010, the judge was banging the gavel and the defendants were being grilled in the dock. The court lay empty until Flat Cap Hotels restored it and it was relaunched as a venue in summer 2017. Thanks to a sensitively planned refurb, the original fixtures and fittings you’d expect to see in a courtroom are still there and give you the feeling you’re right in the middle of a courtroom drama.
Vows & Venues' managing editor Emma Hatherall took a trip to historic Chester for a relaxing spa weekend in a romantic setting. Read her review here…
Crabwall Manor is located a short taxi ride from the historic city of Chester and has a lot to offer whether you're looking for a wedding venue, a hen do or even just a chilled out spa weekend. Set in Mollington, it’s a stone's throw from all that Chester has to offer – the shopping, the horse racing, the history – Crabwall Manor still has that lovely country house feel to it. I took my Mum for an overnight spa break and we loved it
A hotel and golf club which offers choice and flexibility against a stunning countryside backdrop – what more could you want in a venue? Our editor Victoria Galligan stayed the night to experience the relaxing vibe at Wychwood Park…
Imagine getting married in lush green surroundings, with the rolling countryside peering up above the sprawling golf course in front of you and your guests as you gather in the sun on a beautiful veranda. You’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Florida at one of Tiger Woods’s old haunts – but this is the reality of a wedding at Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club, right here in the north west of England.
Wrenbury Hall, an idyllic 16th Century country residence in the heart of the breathtaking Cheshire countryside. This little piece of paradise has been making bride’s dreams a reality for the past 18 years, welcoming over 1000 wedding partiesand more recently introducing a stunning Laurent Perrier Bar, that oozes style and sophistication. As such, they know a thing or two about how to realise the ultimate day of love.
Here they give some top tips on how to plan a wedding:
Keep it private
As you pass through the magnificent gatehouse and sweep up the long drive, it becomes apparent how Peckforton Castle can make the most important day of your life even more special.
This fairytale castle provides a magical backdrop to any wedding celebration. Hold your wedding and wedding breakfast in this breathtaking venue whilst enjoying idyllic views of Cheshire. The Castle grounds, the red sandstone walls, the marble floors, the vaulted dining rooms and open fires all make for vibrant photo opportunities.
