Simcock Photography - Wedding Photography Venues of Manchester and Cheshire

Here we have included links to Manchester and Cheshire wedding venues where we have photographed weddings and other suppliers who have provided services to our brides. We hope you find them useful.

For more information about choosing a wedding photographer, visit the link to the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers home page and click on Wedding Plans under “Getting Married?”

We have recently had the pleasure of photographing at the following venues and can help guide you in your choice, but availability should be checked with the hotel direct.

Venues

The Palace Hotel Manchester

The Palace Hotel is a prestigious hotel located in the heart of Manchester's conference district. The hotel's distinctive façade is a recognised land mark in Manchester with a distinctive 217ft tall clock tower. The hotel is easily located in the centre of Manchester and in close proximity to a host of stylish and elegant bars, clubs and restaurants. Excellent for wedding photography.

Waterside Hotel

Set in groomed gardens & grounds and built to a superb open plan modern design with comfortable facilities the hotel is the perfect location for a business or pleasure break. Greeted with a large open plan wedding or other reception and a wide range of facilities all your needs will be met during your stay. Our fantastic leisure club offers facilities second to non with pool, Jacuzzi. Gym and more.

The Etrop Grange Hotel

Etrop Grange is a gracious Grade II listed Georgian Mansion, originally built in 1780, and although just a short distance from Manchester Airport, is anything but an 'airport hotel'.

The stately façade is matched by a luxurious interior that reflects the character of the Georgian era. It is an attractive country house hotel and restaurant hidden away on the edge of Manchester Airport that has a fine reputation locally for its accommodation, food and wedding venue accomodations. The staff make every effort to meet guests' needs and ensure a memorable stay.

Grosvenor Hotel & Spa

This privately owned Chester hotel & spa is ideally located just a 5 minute drive south of the city centre, yet a stone's throw from the border of Wales. The 4 star Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa is set in its own grounds and is the perfect base from which to explore the many exciting attractions and great days out that Chester, Cheshire and North Wales have to offer.

The Amblehurst Hotel

For over 25 years the Amblehurst has offered a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for your stay, with their staff ensuring their guests are offered a high standard of service together with great style and quality. An excellent choice for wedding reception and photography.

The privately owned award-winning hotel has 64 beautiful rooms all en-suite together with 2 luxurious suites for special occasions. The grounds at the Amblehurst also contain a fully licensed bar, barbecue/beer garden, conference facilities and function rooms, on site car park together with disabled facilities, not forgetting the outstanding restaurant which always leaves a lasting impression on its diners.

Belle Epoque Brasserie

Owned and managed by the Mooney family for more than three decades, the award winning Belle Époque has been named Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year and secured the Hi-Life Diners Club 'Special Contribution' Award during 2006 under Head Chef, David Mooney.

The Italianate exterior and Mediterranean roof garden inspired by Richard Harding Watt, give way to a fine, opulent Art Nouveau interior. With Venetian glass mosaic floors, period antiques and objet d’art and beautiful inglenook and alcoves you will find it an excellent setting for wedding party and individual photographs.

Wythenshawe Hall

Wythenshawe Hall is licensed to hold wedding and civil ceremonies in the Library and in the Grandfather room. Viewings of both rooms can be arranged through our catering manager. Our experienced and friendly staff will help you plan your special day and are on hand to advise you on your menu and drinks selection. You will have the exclusive use of three rooms for your wedding including Tenants Hall, the Grandfather Room and the Garden Room.

Cresta Court Hotel

The Cresta Court Hotel Altrincham, our contemporary stylish hotel, situated just outside the centre of Altrincham, Cheshire in the UK. Theatres, shops and café/bars are within walking distance of this Cheshire Hotel and Old Trafford is just 6 miles away. Superb local golf courses are on hand with both Tatton Park and Dunham Massey virtually on the doorstep of the Hotel. The hotel is near Manchester Airport, only 5 miles away and there is free on site parking for up to 200 cars.

Shrigley Hall Hotel

Once you've decided on the type of wedding you would like, you need to find the right location. The choice of location can set the mood for the whole day and you need to be sure that all your needs will be taken care of by a team with confidence and experience. Barceló Shrigley Hall Hotel, Cheshire a premium hotel is the ideal venue choice for your wedding day. Not only do we have a selection of beautiful rooms and dramatic scenery, we have many years experience of hosting the perfect day including celebrity weddings. Our team is trained to the highest level and our aim is to deliver a seamless day so you don't worry about a thing. A serious consideration for all types of wedding photographs.

MacDonald Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa

Located on the edge of the Pennine Moors, Macdonald Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa is a collection of 18th-century farmhouses resembling like a village lost in time. The Last Drop Village is home to one of the most prestigious hotels in the North West of England, with a thoroughly modern approach to living. It is ideally situated for sporting events, concerts, theatres, wedding photography and is close to The Reebok Stadium, City of Manchester Stadium, Wigan Athletic, Bolton Wanderers, Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers.

The Last Drop offers 128 beautifully furnished bedrooms that are equipped with numerous amenities including a balcony. Whether the views are over rugged moorland or across the hotel's peaceful courtyard, it is a perfect place where you will feel totally relaxed. The Carriages Restaurant offers traditional a'la Carte menus, whilst enjoying a drink in the adjoining cocktail bar. Guests can also take a refreshing dip indoor or outdoor in the dual environment hydro pool.

Mercure Last Drop Village Bolton

Mercure Last Drop Village Bolton is home to one of the most prestigious hotels in the North West of England, offering a thoroughly modern approach to living. With its efficient feature and luxurious amenities, this hotel is sure to have you visit again.

The hotel is located on the edge of the Pennine Moors and is ideal for visiting Haydock Racecourse, Chester Zoo or the nearby Ribble Valley. This hotel is just a 25-minute drive from Manchester city centre and close to majorroad networks. The hotel offers 128 rooms that are well facilitated and luxurious to make your stay a comfortable one. You can dine at the Carriages Restaurant for a nice meal or visit the cocktail bar for a nice drink with friends.

Radison Hotel SAS Manchester

The Radisson SAS Hotel Manchester Airport is conveniently located between all three airport terminals, the coach and rail stations within the Manchester Airport complex. A popular venue for business conferences, weddings and corporate events, the hotel offers excellent meeting facilities, award-winning cuisine in our AA Rosette honored restaurant, Phileas Fogg and ample car parking, both short and long stay in a secured environment.

Cottons Hotel & Spa

Set just outside the picturesque village of Knutsford, close to the M6 and M56, the 4 star Cottons Hotel and Spa is a delightful, contemporary with excellent wedding facilities.

Pulchri Studio

Pulchri Studio at Lange Voorhout 15, The Hague offers beautiful locations for seminars, meetings, wedding dinners and parties. Please contact our staff for availability and prices (070) 346 17 35. Boenk en de Groot Catering and Events will cater for your wedding event.

The National Trust

The National Trust offers a selection of its properties for hire by private individuals and corporate clients to use for their own activities. From weddings and anniversaries to conferences and corporate hospitality, these unique locations will set the tone for your event.

From such a huge variety of properties to choose from, including stately homes, castles, gardens and rolling parklands, there is sure to be a venue to match the kind of wedding event you are looking to create as well as incredible settings for wedding photography. Our property managers are experts in their fields and can advise on every aspect to ensure your event is a success.

Bridal Gowns

The Bridal Path

A warm welcome and relaxing atmosphere provide the perfect environment for one of the most important decisions you will make regarding your wedding day.

In your initial consultation with our friendly, professional staff we will help you to turn your dreams and ideas into reality. Every wedding is unique and we know how important it is for the individuality and personality of our Brides to shine through in the choices made.

At The Bridal Path we pride ourselves on understanding and meeting our client’s needs by providing the perfect dress solutions for style preference, colour match and type of venue.

Florists

Barkers The Florist - www.barkerstheflorist.com

Wedding Cakes

Classic Celebration Cakes

Classic Celebration Cakes are Award Winning Confectioners' located in Hazel Grove, Cheshire England. Classic Celebration Cakes has a quality that is also appreciated by top celebrities and the Royal Family. We have supplied the last five royal wedding cakes, in a tradition that stretches back to 1963 including the wedding cakes of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

Whether you are looking for contemporary wedding cake, a modern wedding cake or just classical and elegant wedding cake we can design an exceptional wedding cake which is made using the finest ingredients, with the ultimate attention to detail. We also have a unique wedding cake design service.

Hat Hire

Felicity Hat Hire

Our 2008 collection of hats is unrivalled in the whole of England and includes the most exclusive and exciting styles from the UK's top designers.

Through our network of over 60 boutiques, we display a stunning collection of the world's most wonderful hats. With hundreds to choose from we are sure that Felicity Hat Hire can provide the perfect hat for your special day - and by hiring, you only pay a fraction of the cost to buy.

Limousines

Horgans Limousines

As a professional family run business established many years, we have an unrivalled reputation for the display of our pristine 1930s style of Beauford, Regent and Royale Windsor.

We offer a relaxed and traditional wedding service, with most of our work coming through recommendation from our many satisfied customers.

Carols Wedding Cars

Carol's Wedding Cars and Limousines are proud to present a bridal transport service comprising of a classically nostalgic 1936 Vintage Hertford, the timeless beauty of a 1952 Bentley, the sheer elegance of a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow and our Daimler DS420 State Limousine ideal for Bridesmaids, van seat up to seven passengers. For those who prefer a more modern style we have the sophistication of the Mercedes Benz 560 SEL limousine. Alternatively we offer the ultimate in modern, spacious luxury, the American Limousine, guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes and ideal for transporting larger parties such as bridesmaids or guests or for those brides with a traditional full bridal dress.

Other Links

Wedding Photographer of Kent - Steven Brooks Photography

Yell.com - www.yell.com