The Ceremony

In the heart of our woodland, kissed by dappled sunlight, there is a tranquil meadow where your legal ceremony takes place. Up to 90 of your loved ones can be seated to witness your marriage in this natural sanctuary. Choose to be married legally by Cheshire East Registrars or by a celebrant.

For guests who find the woodland path a little too adventurous, we’ll chauffeur them in our 4 x 4. Nobody will miss the magic.

The Bar

Following your ceremony you will make your way back to the tipis, meadow and bar area via the woodland path and over the handbuilt wooden bridge. The party begins with hugs, kisses and congratulations as we pour you and your guests a welcome drink. The rustic ‘Woodshed Bar’ is fully staffed and fully loaded with all local draught beer, cider, fine wine, crisp prosecco, shots, spirits and cocktails! We can work with you to supply drinks tokens or you can put money behind the bar if you want your guests to have drinks on you. The stone walls, pergola and plants in the ‘old ruin’ have a Mediterranean vibe whilst the fire pit and festoon lighting create the perfect evening ambiance.

The Tipis

Our two giant hat tipis can host to 110 seated daytime guests and a total of 150 standing evening guests. Fully furnished with coconut matted flooring, a large dancefloor with disco ball, an in-house sound system, rustic wooden tables and handmade benches. A comfy chill out area is included with a luxurious leather Chesterfield suite. Decorated with fairy lights, ambient lighting, hanging garlands, LOVE letters, lanterns, milk churns, barrels, flowers, trees and foliage the tipis have a warm, charming, rustic feel. You’re free to dress the space in your own vision – theme it, personalise it, make it yours.

The Food

Unlike many wedding venues, at Parkgate you may choose your own caterers. Whether you dream of a formal sit-down feast with sharing platters, a relaxed go help yourself festival vibe buffet, the choice is yours. To help you, we also have an extensive list of tried and tested caterers. From BBQ to hog roast, wood fired pizza to sharing boards and ice cream cart to a waffles truck, you have the freedom to choose what you want and who you would like.

The Party

After your Golden Hour photos, its time to party! Live music is always extremely popular, especially a singer, guitarist or saxophonist playing outside at the bar area in the afternoon during your drinks reception to get everyone in the party mood! For the evening our very own resident Band A Hundred Endings are guaranteed to have your guests dancing the night away with their huge repertoire of popular songs, or you may wish to hire a DJ, or both, the choice is yours!