Wedding suppliers in Cheshire

Planning a wedding in Cheshire

Cheshire is one of the most popular counties in the North West for weddings, and it is easy to see why. It has grand country houses set in parkland, black-and-white timbered buildings, quiet villages, and good links to the nearby cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

Chester is the historic centre of the county, with Roman walls you can walk around, the distinctive two-level shopping galleries known as the Rows, a cathedral and the River Dee running past the city. In the east, towns such as Macclesfield and Wilmslow sit close to the hills on the edge of the Peak District. The middle of the county includes the Cheshire plain, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Ridge, while Warrington, Crewe, Northwich, Runcorn and Widnes have hotels and larger function venues.

Venue types

Country house hotels, estates, farm barns, golf clubs, marquees and city venues in Chester are all common. Many of the best-known venues book up well ahead, so if you have a favourite in mind, contact them as early as you can.

Getting there

The M6 runs through the east of the county and the M56 crosses the north. Crewe is a major rail hub on the West Coast Main Line, and Chester and Warrington have good rail links too. Manchester Airport is right on the north-eastern edge of the county, with Liverpool's airport also close, which helps guests travelling from further away.

Planning tips

• Chester gets busy on race days and in the summer tourist season, so check dates before booking guest rooms.
• Prices vary with the season and the day of the week.
• Ask rural venues about late-night transport, as taxis can be limited.
• For a civil ceremony, give notice at your local register office and check that your venue is approved premises.

Use the listings above to compare Cheshire suppliers and get in touch about availability.