Cheshire offers the perfect blend of English countryside quaintness and proximity to the northwest’s major cities, making it a popular county to get married in. As a wedding planner working throughout the north of England, I have a particular fondness for Cheshire’s array of incredible venues. These 10 charming Cheshire wedding venues will sweep you off your feet – if you’d love to say ‘I do’ to any of them, you can come along on my award winning planning journey and we’ll make you the most magical of days.
A family owned estate set in 100 acres of countryside, with not one, not two but three lakes and all the ‘period drama’ vibes you could want, Capesthorne Hall delivers on exclusivity and grandeur. Your wedding can take place indoors, outdoors or in their lakeside marquee, and with luxury self catering accommodation on site your guests will be able to stick around until the early hours.
Read more about Capesthorne Hall in my recent spotlight article: Capesthorne Hall Weddings
Previously owned by Cheshire’s very own Gary Barlow, Delamere Manor was named the UK’s ‘most romantic wedding venue’ and it’s easy to see why. It feels at once homely and grand, impressive yet cosy, and offers a range of options for your ceremony. It ticks all the ‘country estate’ boxes, featuring a six acre lake and countryside as far as the eye can see, and there’s even a hidden nightclub…now I’ve got your attention!
The epitome of ‘old meets new’, Dorfold marries Jacobean grandeur with a contemporary renovation. The private estate is licenced for weddings in their Coach House and gardens, and there are even churches in close proximity for a more traditional ceremony. Surrounded by acres of private estate with surprises around every corner, you’ll be delighted by the bright and airy L’Ecurie space available for your wedding breakfast. It’s the perfect Cheshire wedding venue for lovers of something old, something new.
The Holford Estate’s distinctive black and white Tudor frontage is just one of many reasons to fall head over heels for this Cheshire wedding venue. Your wedding here takes place over three days, and the team knows that every couple is unique – so therefore every celebration is too. Your bespoke farm to fork menu leads guests onto an evening of fun in the Barn, and the Mill House will be ready and waiting when it’s time to retire to bed.
Read more about making a weekend of it at your wedding in my blog: The Art of the Wedding Weekend.
Rookery Hall has it all – rolling views of the surrounding Cheshire countryside, endless gardens for wandering a gorgeous photographs, and even spa facilities. They have a range of packages available, including an exclusive use option should you wish to take over the whole hall. If you work with me to plan a wedding at Rookery Hall, we’ll design a bespoke celebration that transforms spaces, immerses guests in the experience, and is utterly unforgettable.
This beautiful, welcoming Cheshire wedding venue can be hired for one, two or three nights, and has different spaces available for your ceremony and wedding breakfast depending on guest numbers. Each are lovely in their own way, as are the 15 uniquely designed bedrooms available to you. When it’s time to party, the Garden Room will be ready to host. The thing that really shines about Iscoyd Park is the team, working alongside the family who still live in one wing of the estate.
Wrenbury Hall, with its pretty grounds, rose pagoda, champagne lounge and woodland, is another beautiful wedding venue with a variety of spaces for your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and party. Available to hire on an exclusive use basis, you’ll feel at home away from home in no time. End the night in the luxurious bridal suite, with its free standing bath tub overlooking the impressive gardens.
This Cheshire wedding venue is not a stately home, but it’s no less impressive for it. Situated on a family run farm, rustic and luxurious are perfectly balanced in its light, bright and airy blank canvas space. Perfect for the couple who wants to create their dream day from scratch, we can use our imagination and transform this space into whatever you want it to be. The on site bridal Loft is included in the hire price, and with plenty of other accommodation nearby your guests will be spoilt for choice.
Situated in the melodically named village of Over Peover, Colshaw Hall is a grade two listed exclusive use estate with no luxury spared. There is a whole lodge for your wedding night, and an incredible makeup lounge designed for getting ready on the morning of your wedding. Think Hollywood style mirrors, natural lighting and lots of comfy lounge furniture. Need I say more?
Last but not least to round off my list of Cheshire wedding venues is Merrydale Manor. This exclusive use venue has been extensively renovated under the same supervision as Colshaw Hall, which means…you guessed it, another makeup room. Merrydale offers light, contemporary spaces for your ceremony, reception and dinner, while retaining the charm and grandeur of a country estate.
Cheshire is one of my favourite areas of the UK to work in, and I really believe that planning the wedding of your dreams is something to bring the experts in on right from the beginning. That’s why I recommend you get in touch while considering your wedding venue, so I can help you choose one that aligns with your vision and fits all your wants and needs. If you’re ready to get started choosing your perfect Cheshire wedding venue and making it your own, just get in touch.
