THE QUEEN AT CHESTER 0330 283 402 | www.thequeenatchesterhotel.co.uk The Queen at Chester is a Grade II-listed Italiante building, and has been hosting weddings for more than 150 years. Inside is a theatrical four-storey staircase with ornate iron balustrade, while outside there’s an elegant Italian terrace garden with marble arches, classical sculptures and lush foliage. The Hotel features eight event areas, with two al fresco spaces and six banqueting suites, catering for every type of reception, civil ceremony and partnership. Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, the venue has an illustrious past and was said to be the first skyscraper of its time. Guests will also be following in the footsteps of some rather famous guests with a stay here. Since opening in 1860, it’s hosted none other than Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes and Lillie Langtry, to name but a few. The Colonnades can accommodate 300 guests and is the perfect space for large ceremonies and receptions. Brimming with character, its high ceiling boasts a showstopping, gleaming chandelier. The Palazzo can hold 120 loved ones. Natural lights floods the space, which offers views over the Baltic Exchange Gardens. The Gardens in turn can accommodate 150 guests. For more intimate “I dos,” The Victoria Room can host 60 nearest and dearest and is one of the hotel’s original lounges in the Grade II listed part of the building. As you’d expect, it’s brimming with Victorian character and features, again with views of the Baltic Exchange Gardens. The Disraeli Room is located on the first floor and is brimming with character and Victorian features, not forgetting those views of the lovely gardens. There’s room here for 25 of your nearest and dearest. At the end of a wonderful day, you can retire to the honeymoon suite with its stunning four-poster bed and feature bath. SHRIGLEY HALL HOTEL AND SPA 01625 575 757 | www.shrigleyhallhotelandspa.co.uk A classic, country, Victorian-era house, Shrigley Hall Hotel is set in more than 262 acres of beautiful grounds, including an 18-hole championship golf course. What’s more, the Hotel is surrounded by the gorgeous Cheshire countryside, set high in the hills bordering the Peak District, creating a secluded and tranquil atmosphere for your special day. The grounds offer a stunning backdrop for those all-important photographs with breathtaking views of two lakes. With 155 individual en-suite bedrooms and BAZAAR Spa with indoor pool located in the former monastery, you’ll also be able to grab some much-needed R&R either before or after the wedding. The most recent addition is the outdoor infinity pool heated to a welcoming 38 degrees, where you can enjoy Shrigley Hall’s incredible views and sunsets. A former monastery chapel with domed roof, the Tilden Suite boasts architectural features dating back to the 18th century. A completely private room with its own bar facility and private entrance for your guests, it can host 240 for the ceremony and celebrations. The William Turner Suite is located in the main building and features impressive crystal chandeliers and French windows. It has an adjoining private reception room overlooking the courtyard and private bar area. This Suite can host 100 loved ones for the “I dos,” and 140 for the reception. The most intimate of spaces is the Drawing Room, a beautiful space located in the main house with ornate ceilings and front-facing views of the golf course and beyond. It can play host to 50 of your nearest and dearest for the vows and wedding breakfast. Menu tastings are included in all packages as is accommodation for the newlyweds in a bridal suite for the wedding night. Discounted rates for up to 20 rooms are available for guests staying over at the Hotel. 28
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