Portal Golf & Spa Resort opens its doors to love-struck couples

Portal Golf & Spa Resort indoor ceremony area dressed for a wedding
Portal Golf & Spa Resort outdoor ceremony area dressed for a wedding

Wedding experts believe there is no better way to fall in love with a wedding venue than to visit first hand, that’s why Cheshire’s Portal Golf & Spa Resort is inviting newly engaged couples to experience the magic for themselves at its Valentine’s wedding showcase.

Taking place from 11am-2pm on 18th February and 5-9pm on 28th February, couples can tour the wedding venue, view multiple room setups and meet with the venue’s expert wedding team to discuss possibilities for their big day. Selected open days also include local recommended suppliers to spark inspiration as wedding planning begins, from florists and wedding cake makers to entertainment providers and more.

Boasting stunning event suites with panoramic views of the countryside and their own bar and reception areas to cater for 180 guests, Portal Golf & Spa Resort is a fairytale wedding destination. With Lace, Love and Lux wedding packages to choose from, couples and their treasured guests can enjoy award-winning food and four-star facilities when choosing this resort.

Emma Benson, Weddings Marketing Manager for Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, says: “Our specialist wedding coordinators can support couples on every step of their wedding journey from venue hire, catering and entertainment to personal touches. With years of experience, they have delivered on many traditional or more unique requests for couples, but it all begins with finding the venue to tie the knot.

“Our open days are the ideal opportunity to ask those burning questions to the experts and truly visualise the set-up from day to night as the perfect backdrop of your wedding.”

Advance booking is recommended for the open days. For more information visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/portal.

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