Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire : A Photographer’s Guide

Article by Cheshire Wedding Photographers ARJ Photography®

Alright listen I’m from Cheshire so I’m biased but we really have some of the best wedding venues in the UK right here in this beautiful county. We’ve got grand country estates like Capesthorne Hall, intimate barns like Styal Lodge and Sandhole Oak Barn, country manors like Colshaw Hall and Delamere Manor and even medieval castles like the iconic Peckforton Castle. I’ve had the privilege of working at all these incredible Cheshire wedding venues. In this guide I’ll share why I love them and why I’d love to be your Cheshire wedding photographer at one of these venues!

The Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire (but not all of them)

I’ll level with you; I’ve not worked at all the Cheshire wedding venues. I know, right?! Not fair. So if your wedding venue is listed here it’s not that it isn’t one of the top wedding venues in Cheshire, it’s just I can’t review it because I’ve not been there, so here’s the solution: book me for your wedding at the unlisted venue and then I can add it to this page!

Peckforton Castle

One of the most iconic wedding venues in the country, Peckforton Castle is located just outside Tarporley and is a jewel in the crown of the cheshire wedding industry.

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Peckforton Castle

Why Peckforton Castle Is Perfect for a Fairytale Wedding

I don’t remember the first time I worked at a Peckforton Castle wedding, but it’s one of those venues that just kind of has everyone in awe for the whole day. From walking through the gatehouse and seeing it for the first time, and then taking your seats for the ceremony in the great hall, before having drinks in the long gallery and dinner in the drawing room, it’s really the most epic of venues.

Iconic Photo Opportunities at Peckforton Castle

There are lots of obvious photo opportunities for your wedding photos at Peckforton Castle, and I’ll make sure you get those ticked off but it also offers lots of less obvious photo opportunities too. Lots of photographers will tell you that Peckforton Castle is a ‘dark’ venue and I don’t see that at all – what I do see is that it has cool and interesting light everywhere and if you’re having your wedding at Peckforton Castle you’ll definitely need a photographer who can see, read and use light to make the most of what an amazing venue it truly is!

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The Magic of Medieval Charm for Cheshire Weddings

Check out some of my past weddings at Peckforton Castle on the links below!

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Delamere Manor

I love Delamere Manor, it used to be Gary Barlow’s house you know? Pretty cool that! I also really love the team who run it and it just feels like such a special place to be on a wedding day, whether you’re getting married at a church then having your reception at Delamere Manor or having the whole wedding there, maybe with your ceremony overlooking all the amazing park land!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Delamere Manor

Delamere Manor: A Luxury Cheshire Wedding Venue with Lakeside Views

I think Delamere Manor is that perfect blend of luxury and cool. From the elegant bedrooms through to the uber cool night club for your after party, it’s just an amazing wedding venue and we’re so lucky to have it in Cheshire!

Why Delamere Manor Is a Top Choice for Cheshire Weddings from a photography perspective

I’ve loved photographing weddings at Delamere Manor because there’s just so much to it – more than meets the eye. There are SO MANY photo opportunities, whether you want photos down by the lake or with the epic Cheshire views (views for days) or whether you want a secret sunset trip on the golf buggy down to the old pump house! On top of that I just think Delamere Manor has that party vibe from the get go, so there’s always so much for me to capture!

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Capturing Elegance at Delamere Manor

Check out some of my past weddings at Delamere Manor on the links below!

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Colshaw Hall

Ah I really love a Colshaw Hall wedding! From my first visit for Elena and Colin I’ve always loved going back because it’s always an epic wedding day and it’s 100% one of the most popular wedding venues in Cheshire nowadays so good work if you snagged a date there!!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Colshaw Hall

Colshaw Hall: A Stunning Country Estate for Weddings

It’s definitely a country estate for weddings, for sure, but it’s so much more than that. It has so many unique spaces to use for your wedding day, from the ceremony barn to the walled garden, to the amazing peel suite for your reception with maybe the best stocked bar of all the Cheshire wedding venues!

Best Photography Spots at Colshaw Hall

Talk about a wedding photography playground! As I’ve mentioned above there are so many different and unique spaces for your wedding day that I love the variety I’m able to capture for my couples at Colshaw Hall weddings. When it comes to your couple shots, we can explore too – I’m not a photographer who always likes to hit ‘the usual spots’ as I like to be led by which bits I think will look coolest on your day!

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Historic Charm Meets Modern Elegance at Colshaw Hall

Check out some of my past weddings at Colshaw Hall on the links below!

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Arley Hall & Gardens

Arley Hall is recognisable from many TV shows, and is truly one of the most stunning wedding venues in Cheshire. I’ve always loved photographing there – the house is beautiful and the gardens are truly beyond epic!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Arley Hall

Arley Hall & Gardens: A Picturesque Venue for Cheshire Weddings

Picturesque is an understatement. I remember in my early days of being a wedding photographer discovering the existence of Arley Hall and wishing to work there one day! And when I did, it didn’t let me down. It’s such a grand venue, but with so much intimacy and softness that a lot of these grand manors don’t always have. Such a special wedding venue, and we’re so fortunate to have it in Cheshire aren’t we?!

Award-Winning Gardens for Stunning Wedding Photos

Wow the Arley Hall gardens are just wow. Amazing for outdoor ceremonies, drinks receptions, group photos and couple photos – so many unique and different areas we’re spoiled for choice for your photos. You can see why the gardens have won so many awards!

Timeless Beauty at Arley Hall

Check out some of my past weddings at Arley Hall on the links below!

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Styal Lodge: A Bespoke Wedding Venue in the Heart of Cheshire

I live less than 10 minutes from Styal Lodge, so congratulations if you’re getting married at “my local”! I’ve photographed so many weddings at Styal Lodge over the years, striking up a really great relationship with the team there and great fun is always had. It’s a gem amongst the wedding venues in Cheshire!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Styal Lodge

Why Styal Lodge Is Perfect for Rustic and Intimate Weddings

I’ve done all different sizes of weddings at Styal Lodge and it’s always… well… perfect! So whether you’re maxing out the limit and squeezing all the tables you can squeeze in, or you’re having a small wedding meal on one table in the middle of the lodge, it’ll be amazing! As far as intimate wedding venues in Cheshire go, Styal Lodge is in the champions league for sure.

Top Photography Spots at Styal Lodge

It’s such a treat to be taken to the secluded lake at Styal Lodge to spend some time as a newlywed couple and have your photo taken down there! And the area around the lake is amazing for photos too. It goes without saying that the garden is a joy to take photos in, and the Styal Lodge team put so much effort into its beauty we’ll make sure to get some photos out there too – candid ones during your drinks reception and some couple shots too!

The Unique Charm of Styal Lodge for Your Cheshire Wedding

Check out some of my past weddings at Styal Lodge on the links below!

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Sandhole Oak Barn

When you think of the mainstays of wedding venues in Cheshire, Sandhole Oak Barn immediately springs to mind. Again, it’s a venue I’ve been to so many times since I became a wedding photographer and probably one of the most popular in the county! That lake!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Sandhole Oak Barn

Sandhole Oak Barn: Rustic Elegance in the Cheshire Countryside

The thing that sets Sandhole Oak Barn apart is that not only is it nestled into the most beautiful Cheshire countryside, it also has the most epic lake, and when the sun sets over that lake it’s the most romantic thing ever! Plus the great thing is that there’s on-site accommodation so you can just roll back to your room after partying the night away on the big dancefloor. What’s not to love!?

Perfect Lakeside Photos at Sandhole Oak Barn

I’ve mentioned the lake already, but I do think it’s a big reason why so many people choose Sandhole Oak Barn for their wedding (it’s definitely one of the most popular Cheshire wedding venues). They say being near water is calming and the Sandhole Oak Barn lake definitely has that effect! Such an amazing backdrop for your photos, but so are all the other landscapes that surround the barn. It’s a playground for photography!

Couples Love Sandhole Oak Barn for Weddings

Check out some of my past weddings at Sandhole Oak Barn on the links below!

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Nunsmere Hall

Nunsmere hall is one of the wedding venues in Cheshire that I think can literally hold any type and size of wedding, partly thanks to the biggest permanent marquee the world has ever seen. I’ve photographed tiny garden weddings and massive Indian weddings at Nunsmere Hall. One of the most versatile wedding venues in Cheshire.

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Nunsmere Hall

Nunsmere Hall: A Country Retreat for Romantic Weddings

Right in the heart of Cheshire is one of the finest wedding venues in Cheshire – Nunsmere Hall. I’ve photographed quite a few weddings at Nunsmere Hall over the years and it’s really such a great venue, and run by the nicest team of staff too which I think is always something you should look for while you’re visiting the wedding venues in Cheshire you’re considering for your celebrations! The same goes for all your suppliers too – does it feel like they truly care about you and your wedding?

Stunning Architecture and Countryside Views at Nunsmere Hall

Whether it’s exploring the gardens, drinks on the terrace, or a walk down the secret woodland path to the lake, there is so much scope for incredible wedding photos at Nunsmere Hall!

Nunsmere Hall Is a Photographer’s Favourite

Check out some of my past weddings at Nunsmere Hall on the links below!

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Capesthorne Hall: One of the Majestic Cheshire Wedding Venues

As I’m writing this list I can’t believe how many amazing wedding venues in Cheshire there really are! We’re so lucky aren’t we?! Capesthorne Hall is truly awe inspiring and has one of the grandest frontages of any wedding venue anywhere. It’s also the star of many a TV show!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Capesthorne Hall

Why Capesthorne Hall Is Perfect for Grand and Elegant Weddings

Every single room at Capesthorne Hall is grand and beautiful. There’s also a marquee with views looking out across to the lake which you can use for your ceremony and party, but I really especially love the rooms you’ll use for your drinks reception with their iconic decor making the perfect backdrop to the moments you’ll bring to them with your family and friends.

Iconic Photography Locations at Capesthorne Hall

Not many wedding venues in Cheshire or the rest of the country can boast the outdoor photo opportunities that Capesthorne Hall offers. And at the same time all the key spots are relatively close together so I can make sure you get photos with the hall in the background (obvs) and also the lake and gardens.

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The Timeless Beauty of Capesthorne Hall’s Estate

Check out some of my past weddings at Capesthorne Hall on the links below!

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Combermere Abbey: A Historic and Romantic Cheshire Wedding Venue

Another completely unique one for you in this roundup of the top wedding venues in Cheshire – the quirky and traditional (yes it’s possible) Combermere Abbey and what feels to me like one of the biggest wedding venues in Cheshire, so big it almost feels like several venues in one!

Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire - Combermere Abbey

Why Combermere Abbey Is a Top Choice for Cheshire Weddings

Where to begin! Have your ceremony at the centre of the famous maze in the walled garden, have photos with the iconic manor house, get ready in one of the on-site cottages, and then dine and party the night away in the permanent marquee in the other walled garden after making your grand entrance down the tree lined walkway. I’m sure all these things have more official names, but trust me it all looks amazing on your photos and such variety!

Stunning Photography Spots at Combermere Abbey

I’ve mentioned lots of them above but Combermere Abbey is a treasure trove of photography backdrops for your wedding photos. And the fact you’re usually using so many different spaces means all your candid photos will show the variety of the venue, and then when it comes to your couple shots, we can take a quiet trip down to the house and lake and you can take some time out just the two of you down there, taking in everything that’s happening!

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Celebrate in Style at the Charming Combermere Abbey

Check out some of my past weddings at Combermere Abbey on the links below!

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The Oak Tree of Peover

Another lovely intimate barn in this list of the top wedding venues in Cheshire is The Oak Tree of Peover. A real hidden gem of a venue with a gorgeous light-filled barn surrounded by beautiful open space.

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The Oak Tree of Peover: A Woodland Wedding Dream

If being tucked away and feeling like you’re in your own little bit of woodland paradise then The Oak Tree of Peover is the perfect wedding venue. The barn is so amazing for ceremonies, dinner, speeches and dancing it’s the all in one venue that has true soul.

Stunning Natural Light at The Oak Tree of Peover

The venue is flooded with gorgeous natural light during the day, and surrounded by amazing parkland and woodland for photos, so we can explore, get creative and give you loads of variety in your wedding photos!

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Rustic Charm and Romance at The Oak Tree of Peover

Check out some of my past weddings at The Oak Tree of Peover on the links below!

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So there we have it! That’s my round up of some of the top wedding venues in Cheshire! Whether your venue is on here or not, I’d love to hear from you. And even if you’re not planning a Cheshire wedding I’m available all over the UK so wherever your wedding is happening, and whatever the wedding venue, if you love what you see please get in touch with me by filling in my enquiry form below!

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Cheshire Wedding Photographer Adam Johnson - ARJ Photography®

Cheshire Wedding Photographers ARJ Photography® – Adam Johnson is a well established photographer who has been photographing weddings in Cheshire and around the world for over a decade. He has been named the UK Wedding Photographer of the Year twice by The Wedding Industry Awards, and Best of the Best twice by Junebug Weddings, as well as receiving over 100 other wedding photography awards for his work. Favouring a rich, colourful style of wedding photography with a strong focus on emotion and the iconic moments, Adam is highly in demand and only opens up his diary to 25 weddings per year.