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www.lancashire.gov.uk<br />

your<br />

PERFECT DAY<br />

YOUR GUIDE TO<br />

WEDDINGS AND WEDDING<br />

VENUES IN LANCASHIRE


THE PERFECT SETTING...<br />

FROM HISTORIC BUILDINGS,<br />

STONE-BUILT VILLAGES, COASTAL<br />

CONTRASTS, RURAL RETREATS TO<br />

BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND RIVERSIDE<br />

SETTINGS, LANCASHIRE HAS<br />

EVERYTHING TO CREATE THE PERFECT<br />

SETTING FOR YOUR WEDDING.<br />

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Over 75% of<br />

all compliments<br />

received by<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

Registration<br />

Service are for<br />

wedding thanks.<br />

Contents<br />

<strong>Your</strong> journey begins<br />

page 5<br />

Religious marriages<br />

page 7<br />

The A-Z of planning your perfect day<br />

pages 8-11<br />

An example of the wedding ceremony<br />

page 12<br />

Ceremony planning checklist<br />

page 13<br />

Ask your ceremonies officer<br />

page 14<br />

News<br />

page 15<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> – A county in bloom<br />

pages 16-17<br />

Flower power in <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

pages 18-19<br />

Symbols and meanings<br />

pages 20-21<br />

Approved premises in <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

pages 22-41<br />

Ceremony rooms in <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

pages 42-43<br />

Family welcoming<br />

page 44<br />

Renewal of vows<br />

page 44<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>'s approved premises for marriages – Central<br />

page 45<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>'s approved premises for marriages – East<br />

page 46<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>'s approved premises for marriages – North<br />

page 47<br />

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yourJOURNEY BEGINS...<br />

Whether or not you live in <strong>Lancashire</strong> getting<br />

married is a very special occasion and choosing<br />

your venue is very important. From historic<br />

buildings, stone-built villages, coastal contrasts,<br />

rural retreats to beautiful scenery and riverside<br />

settings, <strong>Lancashire</strong> has everything to create the<br />

perfect setting for your wedding.<br />

In <strong>Lancashire</strong> we have more than one<br />

hundred premier venues that have been<br />

approved for ceremonies. We also have<br />

eight registration ceremony rooms spread<br />

across the county.<br />

Welcome to <strong>Lancashire</strong>’s ‘<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Perfect</strong> <strong>Day</strong>’ brochure and<br />

congratulations on your forthcoming marriage. I hope this<br />

brochure will provide you with all the information you need<br />

over the next few months.<br />

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Whatever your arrangements, whatever your<br />

choice, we will do our very best to ensure that<br />

your day is everything you dream of. If you need<br />

any further advice please do not hesitate to contact<br />

any of our ceremonies officers.<br />

With all my good wishes for ‘<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Perfect</strong> <strong>Day</strong>’.<br />

Steve Lloyd<br />

Head of Registration and<br />

Coroners Support Services<br />

The words<br />

we had chosen<br />

were delivered with<br />

real sincerity, which<br />

made our ceremony<br />

really special.<br />

Amy & Andy


eligious MARRIAGES...<br />

Church of England or<br />

Church in Wales<br />

If you wish to be married in the Church of England<br />

or Church in Wales you should first speak to the<br />

Vicar of the church in which you wish to marry.<br />

You can usually qualify to marry in a Church<br />

of England church if you can show that one of<br />

the persons intending to marry:<br />

• was baptised or prepared for confirmation in<br />

that parish<br />

• had his or her usual place of residence in that<br />

parish for a period of not less than six months<br />

• regularly attended public worship in that parish<br />

for a period of not less than six months<br />

• a parent during the lifetime of the person<br />

wishing to marry has had his or her usual place<br />

of residence in that parish for a period of not<br />

less than six months.<br />

• a parent or grandparent has been married in<br />

that parish<br />

The vicar will arrange for the banns to be called<br />

and the common licence to be issued, unless the<br />

vicar specifically ask you to contact the registration<br />

service we would not expect to be involved in<br />

these wedding arrangements.<br />

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Other<br />

Denominations<br />

If you wish to be married in a church or religious<br />

building of any other religious denomination<br />

please speak to the person responsible for<br />

marriage at that building. Normally, you or your<br />

partner must live within their district although<br />

some exceptions may apply. The person<br />

responsible will not be able to arrange the<br />

legalities for you and therefore you will need to<br />

arrange to give notice of marriage in the<br />

registration district in which you live.<br />

Some religious buildings and churches require<br />

the attendance of a registrar at the wedding<br />

ceremony, please ask the person responsible.<br />

If this is the case, please contact our ceremonies<br />

officers on 0845 053 0021 or 01772 221621<br />

as soon as possible, but no sooner than<br />

12 months before the day of your ceremony.<br />

Just wanted<br />

to say a big thank<br />

you for making<br />

our wedding<br />

day so special!<br />

George & Victoria


A Z<br />

The to<br />

of planning your perfect day<br />

A Approved<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> hosts a wide choice of<br />

venues for every wedding style,<br />

there are stately homes and a wide<br />

choice of hotels to suit all tastes and<br />

budgets. A full list of approved<br />

premises is included in the brochure<br />

and on our website:<br />

www.lancashire.gov.uk/registration<br />

Premises<br />

D Documents<br />

Once you have provisionally booked<br />

your wedding you will be advised<br />

to contact your nearest registration<br />

office to give a formal notice of your<br />

intention to marry. You will need to<br />

produce certain documents, your local<br />

registration office will be able to advise<br />

you about what you have to produce.<br />

BBooking<br />

The <strong>Lancashire</strong> Registration Service<br />

operates a provisional booking<br />

service allowing you to book<br />

your wedding up to 12 months in<br />

advance. You will need to contact the<br />

ceremonies officer for the area where<br />

you wish to marry to book the day<br />

of your choice.<br />

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C Ceremonies<br />

Officers<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

or 01772 221621<br />

Ask for the ceremonies officer who<br />

covers the area in which you wish<br />

to marry or email them direct.<br />

Central Ceremonies Officer deals<br />

with ceremonies in Preston, South<br />

Ribble, Chorley, Lytham St. Annes<br />

and West <strong>Lancashire</strong>. Email:<br />

ceremoniesofficercentral@lancashire.gov.uk<br />

East Ceremonies Officer deals with<br />

ceremonies in Accrington, Ribble<br />

Valley, Hyndburn, Rossendale,<br />

Burnley and Pendle. Email:<br />

ceremoniesofficereast@lancashire.gov.uk<br />

North Ceremonies Officer deals with<br />

ceremonies in Lancaster, Lune Valley<br />

and Wyre. Email:<br />

ceremoniesofficernorth@lancashire.gov.uk<br />

E Enhancements<br />

Here in <strong>Lancashire</strong> we pride<br />

ourselves in making sure each and<br />

every wedding is unique and offer a<br />

choice of enhancements to your<br />

wedding vows and ceremony.<br />

The only restriction is that there must<br />

not be anything religious included in<br />

your ceremony.


F Fees<br />

There will be a non refundable administration fee payable at the<br />

time you provisionally book your ceremony. A fee is payable when you give<br />

your legal notice and the ceremony fee, including a copy of your marriage<br />

certificate is payable two months before the date of your wedding. A list of<br />

our current fees is available on our website:www.lancashire.gov.uk/registration<br />

*Fees increase on 1st April each year. To avoid the increase you may pay the old fee before 1st April.<br />

G Guests<br />

*<br />

The numbers of guests<br />

allowed in individual ceremony rooms<br />

is determined at the time the venue<br />

is approved. Our ceremonies officers<br />

will be happy to advise you on the<br />

maximum number of guests permitted.<br />

The minimum number of guests you<br />

must bring with you is two.<br />

K Kisses<br />

The celebrant will usually ask the<br />

groom to 'kiss his bride' at the<br />

moment they become husband<br />

and wife. If you do not want this<br />

traditional kiss please inform your<br />

ceremonies officer.<br />

I Invitations<br />

Invite your guests to arrive no later<br />

than fifteen minutes before your<br />

ceremony is due to take place.<br />

This will ensure that they are all in<br />

the ceremony room before the<br />

bride makes her entrance.<br />

H Harmony<br />

To ensure harmony on your wedding<br />

day think carefully about your seating<br />

plan, inform your guests/ushers of your<br />

preferred arrangements. Think about<br />

who you would like to sit on the front<br />

rows and remember that it is<br />

important that your witnesses are close<br />

enough to fully hear the ceremony.<br />

J Just<br />

Married<br />

Remember that there are certain<br />

organisations that you may need to<br />

notify once you are married whether<br />

or not you are changing your name.<br />

An example would be a company<br />

pension scheme.<br />

L Legal<br />

There are certain words you must say within your ceremony by law. These<br />

are known as the ‘contracting’ and ‘declaratory’ statements and appear in the<br />

'<strong>Your</strong> marriage ceremony in <strong>Lancashire</strong>' booklet. A copy will be sent to<br />

you once you have given your legal notice of marriage.<br />

Words<br />

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M Music<br />

You can have music of your choice<br />

played on CD or by ‘live’ musicians<br />

as long as the music or songs are<br />

not religious.<br />

N Notice<br />

Once you have provisionally booked<br />

your ceremony the ceremonies<br />

officer will provide you with a date<br />

by which you must both give your<br />

legal notice of marriage at your local<br />

registration office.<br />

of Marriage<br />

O Options<br />

'<strong>Your</strong> marriage ceremony in<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>' provides you with a<br />

wide choice of options to help you<br />

plan your special day. All options, vows/<br />

music/own vows must be agreed in<br />

advance with your ceremonies officer<br />

to avoid disappointment.<br />

P Passport<br />

Changes to your passport – you can<br />

change your passport details at<br />

anytime up to three months before<br />

the wedding, although you will not be<br />

able to use your passport until the<br />

actual day of your wedding.<br />

To change your passport you will<br />

need to provide the person<br />

conducting your ceremony with a<br />

PD2 form to complete.<br />

The PD2 form is available at any post<br />

office. For information contact:<br />

www.passport.gov.uk<br />

S Spring<br />

The majority of marriages tend to be<br />

in spring and summer and popular<br />

dates are booked up quickly. If you<br />

are arranging your wedding less than<br />

twelve months in advance our<br />

ceremonies officers will be happy to<br />

discuss availability.<br />

/ Summer<br />

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QQuestions & Queries<br />

Any of our registration team will be<br />

happy to answer any questions or<br />

queries regarding your wedding<br />

ceremony. You can contact them on:<br />

0845 053 0021 or<br />

01772 221621<br />

R Readings<br />

If you wish, you can have someone<br />

recite a reading or poem at your<br />

ceremony. A booklet of suggested<br />

readings/poems is available to<br />

purchase from your ceremonies<br />

officer on request.


U Unusual<br />

A number of our approved premises<br />

have unusual venues and can offer<br />

garden structures and gazebos which<br />

can be used during the months of<br />

May to September providing the<br />

weather is suitable. It is not possible<br />

to be married in any moveable<br />

structure such as a boat or hot<br />

air balloon.<br />

Venues<br />

W Witnesses<br />

You must provide two witnesses<br />

to sign the register. Witnesses can be<br />

anyone you like and can be related to<br />

you, all we ask is that they understand<br />

the ceremony and their role as a<br />

witness. In certain circumstances you<br />

may have more than two witnesses.<br />

You should discuss this with your<br />

ceremonies officer before the date of<br />

your wedding.<br />

Y'<strong>Your</strong><br />

<strong>Perfect</strong> <strong>Day</strong>' is our aim in<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> and we are happy to<br />

give advice and assist you in any<br />

way possible. Please contact us on:<br />

0845 053 0021 or<br />

01772 221621<br />

or visit our website:<br />

www.lancashire.gov.uk/registration<br />

<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Perfect</strong> <strong>Day</strong><br />

V Video<br />

During the ceremony it is quite<br />

acceptable to have a video recording<br />

and/or photographs. The registrar will<br />

be happy to discuss with you how this<br />

can be done in order to achieve the<br />

best possible results.<br />

& Photography<br />

Z Zzzz!<br />

We do not want you to lose any<br />

sleep over the booking and arranging<br />

of your ceremony in <strong>Lancashire</strong>.<br />

Rest assured that we will endeavour<br />

to ensure your wedding ceremony<br />

runs perfectly and is delivered to the<br />

highest of standards.<br />

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T Tradition<br />

The bride may wish to make a<br />

traditional entrance on the arm of<br />

the person she chooses to 'give her<br />

away'. You may prefer to make an<br />

entrance together along with your<br />

guests or after the guests have taken<br />

their seats. The choice is entirely<br />

yours.<br />

X Xtras<br />

You can purchase extras from your<br />

ceremonies officer on request to make<br />

your wedding day special. We can<br />

provide personalised commemorative<br />

certificates, organza bags of rose petals,<br />

envelopes of bio degradable confetti,<br />

a book featuring a collection of verse,<br />

readings and music suitable for your<br />

ceremony, along with an elegant<br />

certificate box in which to store your<br />

marriage certificate.


THE CEREMONY<br />

Saying ‘I do’ in front of friends and<br />

family can be a nerve-racking event but<br />

our registrars will be on hand to help<br />

you every step of the way. They will<br />

guide you through everything you need<br />

to do or say, so there is no need to<br />

worry about forgetting your lines or<br />

doing things in the wrong order!<br />

The registrar will see both partners privately to check<br />

that the details to be entered into the marriage register<br />

are correct.<br />

This is also an opportunity for you to ask any last minute<br />

questions. Once these checks have been made we can<br />

proceed with the wedding ceremony.<br />

The bride and groom will be asked in turn to repeat<br />

a number of vows and promises you will have chosen<br />

in advance from our ceremony booklet. The Celebrant<br />

will speak quite slowly and reassure you both throughout<br />

the ceremony. After you have made your marriage vows<br />

you and your witnesses will sign the marriage register.<br />

The registrar will then arrange for you to have<br />

photographs with the register, before presenting you with<br />

your marriage certificate.<br />

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AN EXAMPLE OF THE<br />

WEDDING CEREMONY<br />

Pre-arrival Music<br />

Guests Assemble<br />

✧<br />

Entrance Music<br />

Entrance of Bride & Attendants<br />

✧<br />

Welcome and Introduction by Celebrant<br />

First Reading Option<br />

✧<br />

Declaratory & Contracting Vows*<br />

(to be selected from options in our ceremony booklet)<br />

* these words must be included in your ceremony by law<br />

✧<br />

Optional Promises<br />

(to be selected from options in our ceremony booklet<br />

or your own vows submitted)<br />

✧<br />

Second Reading Option<br />

✧<br />

Optional Exchange of Rings<br />

(to be selected from options in our ceremony<br />

booklet or your own words)<br />

✧<br />

Third Reading Option<br />

✧<br />

Signing of the Register<br />

Signing Music<br />

✧<br />

Photographs<br />

✧<br />

Presentation of the Marriage Certificate<br />

and Conclusion<br />

✧<br />

Exit of Bride & Groom<br />

✧<br />

Exit Music


CEREMONY<br />

Checklist<br />

PLANNING<br />

Planning Ahead for '<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Perfect</strong> <strong>Day</strong>'<br />

12 TO 18 MONTHS BEFORE...<br />

Contact the approved premises or church to provisionally book your ceremony<br />

✧<br />

If you have chosen to be married in one of our registration offices you can only<br />

provisionally book up to one year to the exact day of your wedding<br />

✧<br />

It is advisable to consider taking out wedding insurance cover<br />

12 MONTHS TO THE DAY BEFORE...<br />

Contact the appropriate ceremonies officer to book the time and date<br />

of your choice (if this day falls on a weekend or bank holiday you should<br />

call the next working day) calls will not be taken before 9.00am<br />

✧<br />

You will need to pay an administration fee to provisionally<br />

book your ceremony<br />

10 MONTHS BEFORE...<br />

Ensure you have both given a formal notice of marriage<br />

to your local registration office<br />

✧<br />

Choose your ceremony vows, promises, readings and music from your<br />

ceremony booklet supplied by your ceremonies officer<br />

2 MONTHS BEFORE...<br />

By this time, full payment of all fees and your ceremony checklist<br />

should be returned to your ceremonies officer, check out our current fees on<br />

our website www.lancashire.gov.uk/registration<br />

✧<br />

Complete your PD2 form (if applicable) and return to the passport office to<br />

allow plenty of time for your new passport to be issued<br />

ON THE DAY...<br />

There is nothing more you need to do with regard to your ceremony,<br />

no further documents need to be produced. Relax and enjoy your day,<br />

our fully experienced staff will ensure your ceremony runs smoothly and<br />

according to your checklist instructions<br />

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ask your<br />

CEREMONIES<br />

OFFICER<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> Ceremonies Officers are<br />

dedicated to provide a unique service<br />

for your individual needs. They are<br />

available to answer your queries and<br />

questions from your original booking<br />

up to the day of your ceremony.<br />

Dear Ceremonies Officer<br />

I am hoping to marry abroad can you give me some<br />

advice on how I go about this?<br />

LINDA, PRESTON<br />

Dear Linda<br />

Tying the knot abroad is becoming an increasingly<br />

popular option. If you are thinking of doing this please<br />

contact the appropriate country's embassy in England for<br />

advice on the formalities and documentation required.<br />

CEREMONIES OFFICER – CENTRAL<br />

Dear Ceremonies Officer<br />

I am being married at Georgian House, my groom is<br />

Italian. He cannot speak English, he understands a little,<br />

would it be possible for me to interpret the ceremony<br />

to him in Italian?<br />

JANE, LANCASTER<br />

Dear Jane<br />

Unfortunately you would not be able to act as an<br />

interpreter for the groom. You must provide an<br />

independent interpreter who could be a family member<br />

or friend. The groom will need to repeat the words in<br />

English as well as in Italian.<br />

CEREMONIES OFFICER - NORTH<br />

The registrars were marvellous,<br />

professional, friendly and good fun<br />

which really made our wedding ceremony<br />

special. Thank you so very much.<br />

Caroline<br />

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Dear Ceremonies Officer<br />

When can I purchase extra marriage certificates plus a<br />

commemorative certificate?<br />

CLAIRE, FLEETWOOD<br />

Dear Claire<br />

You can indicate your request for any extra certificates or<br />

commemorative certificates in the checklist. You must<br />

however remember to send the extra fee at the time of<br />

paying for your ceremony.<br />

CEREMONIES OFFICER – NORTH<br />

Dear Ceremonies Officer<br />

I am being married at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel is there<br />

an opportunity for me and the groom to have a<br />

rehearsal before our wedding?<br />

SUSAN, CLITHEROE<br />

Dear Susan<br />

In <strong>Lancashire</strong> we do not offer a rehearsal we do<br />

however issue all couples with a marriage checklist '<strong>Your</strong><br />

marriage ceremony in <strong>Lancashire</strong>'. By submitting the<br />

checklist back to your ceremonies officer she will be able<br />

to check your ceremony and discuss before the day any<br />

unique arrangements you have requested. Our highly<br />

experienced celebrants will guide you step by step<br />

through your day. The hotel co-ordinator will be able to<br />

help with room arrangements<br />

CEREMONIES OFFICER – EAST


LANCASHIRE<br />

REGISTRATION<br />

SERVICE<br />

LANCASHIRE REGISTRATION<br />

& CEREMONIES TEAM<br />

Congratulations<br />

Due to the dedication and selfless commitment they showed towards<br />

their customers during this winter's extreme weather. Staff put their<br />

personal lives on hold to work together to ensure the citizens of<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>'s ceremonies were delivered without any disruption.<br />

"There are many examples of commitment, dedication and<br />

professionalism where staff have encountered, venues that have been<br />

flooded, brides stuck on motorways, but nothing stops the team from<br />

ensuring that <strong>Lancashire</strong> couples have their perfect day."<br />

New<br />

FOR 2012<br />

These elegant certificate boxes come in a durable<br />

white finish with two magnetic closes and silver printing<br />

on the top of the boxes. The ideal storage box for<br />

your marriage certificate, or the perfect presentation<br />

box for a commemorative certificate. For prices and<br />

to order contact your local ceremonies officer.<br />

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News<br />

Above <strong>Lancashire</strong>'s award winning ceremonies<br />

team accepting both the area and<br />

corporate awards from <strong>Council</strong>lor Albert<br />

Atkinson and Phil Halsall Chief Executive;<br />

for their dedication to our customers.<br />

Thank you for making our<br />

wedding day a very happy and<br />

relaxed occasion. The way you<br />

conducted our service was fantastic.<br />

John & Anita


A COUNTY IN BLOOM<br />

“When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread<br />

with one, and a flower with the other. The bread will give you life, and<br />

the flower, a reason for living” Chinese Proverb<br />

This is probably a philosophy many florists share, so who better to ask to help bring together a look for your perfect day.<br />

As with all aspects of organising a wedding there are so many options; styles, colours, varieties and sometimes it can feel<br />

rather mind blowing, especially if you don’t know your peonies from your petunias. A skilled wedding florist will guide<br />

you through your choices to make sure you get the very best effect within your budget.<br />

FROM<br />

linda<br />

"Flowers have always played a huge part in my<br />

life, from picking the stems from the garden on<br />

the farm where I was brought up, to now designing<br />

floral arrangements for some of the most prestigious events<br />

and venues here in the North West.”<br />

Being surrounded by family and friends who have<br />

always been interested in floral art and horticulture,<br />

provided me with a wealth of knowledge and<br />

support which gave me a kick start for my career.<br />

My first class in floral art was at the age of sixteen,<br />

when I was studying for my City and Guilds, I was<br />

lucky enough to study with Margaret Whittaker,<br />

whose talent and vision is legendary in the field of<br />

floral art. I then undertook my demonstrating<br />

exams, which would enable me to speak at flower<br />

clubs across the ocean, but it was in 1995 when<br />

my career began, where my partner and myself<br />

decided to rent a very small shop in Clitheroe,<br />

called ‘The Flower Shop’. Over the past sixteen<br />

years our business has grown immensely,<br />

however we have maintained the same value<br />

of quality and style. Here in Clitheroe, we<br />

have a wonderful team of floral designers<br />

who are always on hand to advise, in the<br />

many aspects of floral design that we have to<br />

offer. We use our expertise to provide our<br />

customers with unique, bespoke designs, whilst<br />

embracing new industry trends and ideas along the<br />

way. We stock a vast range of fresh flowers, plants<br />

and gifts, so there is always something new and<br />

exciting to look at. We offer a very professional<br />

service and it is most definitely service with a smile.<br />

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“Flowers are<br />

love’s truest<br />

language”<br />

Park Benjamin


<strong>Lancashire</strong>’s fabulous florists can certainly help you create the perfect day<br />

to remember. So, who do you need to consider when it comes to your<br />

wedding flowers….<br />

The Bride<br />

A stunning bouquet to compliment her dress, from traditional<br />

to contemporary, compact and petite, large and flowing, glitz<br />

and chic, soft and subtle... the options are endless and<br />

something perfect for every bride.<br />

The Bridesmaids<br />

A bouquet to complement the bride's flowers, a wrist corsage<br />

or even flowers to place in the hair.<br />

Corsages for the Mothers<br />

Maybe one for the outfit, the wrist, or even to attach onto<br />

their handbag. We can add wiring detail to compliment the<br />

outfit or some pearls or diamantes to give it that extra bit of<br />

sparkle on their son and daughters special day.<br />

Buttonholes for the Groom, Best Man,<br />

Fathers and Ushers<br />

Often these buttonholes are made using the same flowers<br />

from the bride's bouquet<br />

Ceremony Venue<br />

It can be very helpful to choose a florist who knows the venue<br />

well, as they will know what will work and can put your style<br />

and stamp on the design.<br />

Reception Venue<br />

The reception flowers can really enhance the space, turning a<br />

blank canvas into something beautiful and full of life.<br />

Of all of the comments we receive<br />

back about weddings, my favourite<br />

is ‘The Flowers Made It’.<br />

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“When you take<br />

a flower in your hand<br />

and really look at it,<br />

it’s your world for<br />

the moment”<br />

George O’Keefe


Flower Power<br />

IN LANCASHIRE<br />

'From a simple posy to an exotic designer trend <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

is the perfect place to showcase your choice of flowers'<br />

Next to your reception flowers are the most expensive item in your budget. Many brides have no<br />

idea what flowers they have to choose from and what flowers grow local to <strong>Lancashire</strong>. Knowing<br />

what flowers are in season at the time of your wedding can drastically reduce the overall cost.<br />

What Kind Of Flowers Are Found In <strong>Lancashire</strong>?<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> in the heart of Northwest England hosts a wide variety of flowers like roses, lilies, tulips, daisies, forget me<br />

nots, pansies and hare bell. <strong>Lancashire</strong>'s spring weather is suitable for these flowers to grow in abundance.<br />

Seasonal Flower Chart<br />

Before you make your final<br />

decision on your floral<br />

arrangements and bouquets try<br />

to seek ways to combine beauty<br />

and budget-consciousness. It is<br />

easier and usually less expensive<br />

to buy flowers, plants and<br />

flowering shrubs when they are<br />

in season. Opposite is a small<br />

sample of seasonal decor that<br />

may serve as a guide.<br />

Flower Spring Summer Autumn Winter<br />

Aster ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Anemone ✻<br />

Calla Lily ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Carnation ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Cherry Blossom ✻<br />

Chrysanthemum ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Daisy ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Freesia ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Gardenia ✻<br />

Heather ✻ ✻<br />

Hydrangea ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Iris ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Lily of the Valley ✻ ✻<br />

Orchid ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Rose ✻ ✻ ✻ ✻<br />

Sweet Pea ✻ ✻<br />

Tulip ✻<br />

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“it is at the<br />

edge of a petal<br />

that love waits”<br />

William Carlos<br />

Williams


Freesia<br />

Roses<br />

Peony<br />

Calla Lily<br />

Sweet Pea<br />

Gardenia<br />

What does your<br />

bridal bouquet signify?<br />

Did you know flowers have meanings associated with them?<br />

Flowers form an important part of that special occasion in our<br />

lives. Everyone knows that a red rose stands for romantic love;<br />

however meanings are associated not only with roses but also<br />

with other flowers.<br />

Many people assign their own personal meanings – a flower or colour that might remind them of a<br />

special event or moment in their lives. Did you know that each of the 17 different flower designs on<br />

William & Kate's official Royal Wedding cake had its own individual meaning?<br />

Read on to know more about flower meanings and see if we have included your favourite flower:<br />

Aster symbolises patience. It is also indicative of<br />

a love of variety. It also symbolises elegance<br />

and daintiness.<br />

Calla Lily symbolises magnificence and beauty.<br />

White Calla lilies combine these two attributes with<br />

purity and innocence associated with the colour<br />

white to make it the perfect choice of flower in a<br />

wedding bouquet.<br />

Carnation symbolises pride and beauty.<br />

A red carnation symbolises love, pride and<br />

admiration; a white carnation symbolises innocence<br />

and pure love.<br />

Chrysanthemum symbolises fidelity,<br />

optimism, joy and long life. A red chrysanthemum<br />

conveys love; a white chrysanthemum symbolises<br />

truth and loyal love.<br />

Daisy symbolises innocence and purity. It conveys<br />

loyal love and “I will never tell”. Gerbera Daisy<br />

specifically conveys cheerfulness.<br />

Freesia symbolises innocence and<br />

thoughtfulness.<br />

Gardenia symbolises purity and sweetness.<br />

They indicate secret love. They convey joy.<br />

They tell the receiver you are lovely.<br />

Gerbera belongs to the daisy family and therefore<br />

assumes the symbolism associated with the daisy<br />

flower. Gerbera specifically conveys cheerfulness.<br />

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Heather Lavender symbolises admiration,<br />

solitude and beauty while white heather symbolises<br />

protection and indicates that wishes will come true.<br />

Hydrangea symbolises heartfelt emotions. It can<br />

be used to express gratitude for being understood.<br />

Iris symbolises eloquence. Purple iris is symbolic of<br />

wisdom and compliments. Blue iris symbolises faith<br />

and hope. Yellow iris symbolises passion while<br />

white iris symbolises purity.<br />

Orchids a symbol of the exotic beauty.<br />

It symbolises refinement, thoughtfulness and<br />

mature charm. It also symbolises proud and<br />

glorious femininity.<br />

Peony symbolises a happy life happy marriage,<br />

good health and prosperity.<br />

Rose symbolises love. It signifies love in its<br />

various forms. Its symbolism varies based on<br />

colour, variety and number.<br />

Stock symbolises lasting beauty and happy life.<br />

It is indicative of bonds of affection and is symbolic<br />

of promptness.<br />

Sweet Pea indicates delicate pleasure and bliss.<br />

It is a flower symbolic of departure after having<br />

had a good time.<br />

Tulip signifies a declaration of love. It also<br />

symbolises fame and perfect love.


symbols<br />

AND MEANINGS<br />

Weddings are occasions full of tradition and symbolism, but do you know<br />

where some of the popular traditions actually come from?<br />

“<br />

Something old, something new,<br />

something borrowed, something blue<br />

and a silver sixpence in her shoe.<br />

Something Old: This represents the link with the<br />

bride's family and the past – a common solution is<br />

for a bride to wear a piece of family jewellery or<br />

the garter of a married woman in the family.<br />

Something New: Represents good fortune and<br />

success in the bride's new life. This is usually the<br />

wedding dress.<br />

Something Borrowed: To remind the bride that<br />

friends and family will be there for her when help is<br />

needed. This might be something like a lace<br />

handkerchief or an item of jewellery.<br />

Something Blue: Symbolises faithfulness and loyalty<br />

and is thought to date back to biblical times when<br />

blue represented purity. Frequently the bride has a<br />

blue garter or a small blue ribbon sewn into the<br />

inside of her dress.<br />

A silver sixpence in her shoe:<br />

This is to wish the bride both financial wealth<br />

and happiness.<br />

Thank you so much for the<br />

wonderful ceremony, the words were<br />

lovely – not a dry eye in the house,<br />

we had a wonderful day.<br />

Richard & Wendy<br />

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Rings<br />

In ancient times, engagement rings served as a<br />

partial payment for the right to court a bride.<br />

The significance of the third finger of the left<br />

hand stems from the ancient Egyptian belief<br />

that the ring finger follows the 'vena amoris',<br />

the vein that leads directly to the heart.<br />

If the ring is dropped at the ceremony this is<br />

believed to shake out the evil spirits.<br />

Where to stand<br />

The bride stands on the left of the groom during the marriage ceremony to<br />

allow his sword arm to be free ready to fight off any other man who may want<br />

her for his bride. It is believed the father walks in with the bride on his right arm<br />

as nothing should stand between true love.<br />

Dress<br />

The tradition of wearing a white wedding dress gained popularity in the<br />

Victorian Age when Queen Victoria wore a beautiful white dress<br />

to marry Albert, which started a world wide trend.<br />

In some countries it is considered lucky if a bride<br />

finds a spider in her wedding dress!<br />

Wedding veil<br />

The veil is worn in order to ward off evil spirits.<br />

The time to get married<br />

The couple should exchange vows as the minute hand of the clock is<br />

upwards and 'ascending towards heaven'.<br />

Seeing the bride<br />

It is considered good luck for the groom not to see the dress before<br />

the day, and luckier still if he does not glance at the dress as the bride<br />

walks down the aisle.<br />

Confetti<br />

Rose petals or paper have replaced rice or grain in modern times,<br />

the rice was thrown to encourage fertility.<br />

Carrying the bride over the threshold<br />

This protects her from any evil spirits that may be lurking in<br />

the new home. It is also believed to bring good fortune<br />

and stops the bride from stepping into the<br />

new home left foot first which is considered<br />

to be unlucky.<br />

Throwing the bouquet<br />

The bride should throw her bouquet over<br />

her shoulder into a crowd of all unmarried<br />

ladies. Whoever catches it is said to be the<br />

next one to be married. Similarly the groom<br />

should remove the bride's garter and do the<br />

same for the single men!<br />

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approved<br />

Beeston Manor, Quaker Brook Lane,<br />

Hoghton, Preston,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR5 0RA<br />

Telephone: 01254 851996<br />

Email: enquiries@beestonmanor.com<br />

Website: www.beestonmanor.com<br />

PREMISES IN LANCASHIRE<br />

The following section showcases a selection of<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> Approved Premises for <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Perfect</strong> <strong>Day</strong>.<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> have approved these<br />

premises and awarded them with a formal approval to<br />

conduct a civil ceremony, however do not promote,<br />

guarantee or are liable for any of their services.<br />

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Beeston Manor<br />

One of <strong>Lancashire</strong>’s newest venues for<br />

ceremonies set in 140 acres at Hoghton<br />

near Preston.<br />

A Grade II listed sandstone barn, painstakingly<br />

converted by the Bickerstaffe family who have a<br />

passion for restoration and attention to detail.<br />

The unique venue boasts warmth, charm and character,<br />

utilising wood and stone from surrounding land.<br />

With14 en-suite bedrooms, oozing with outstanding<br />

features, stone walls, exposed oak beams, open fires<br />

and tasteful decor with attention to quality.<br />

Visitors are met with a warm cosy home-from-home<br />

feel. Function rooms enjoy a backdrop of breathtaking<br />

panoramic woodland scenery and rolling fields.<br />

Located within easy reach of motorway networks,<br />

with ample car parking and a heli-pad. Visit and<br />

experience a venue to remember.


Astley Hall<br />

Astley Hall is a Grade I listed Elizabethan<br />

historic house set within acres of parkland;<br />

a spectacular location for weddings and<br />

civil partnerships.<br />

The Hall is blessed with a diverse range of impressive<br />

rooms including the majestic Great Hall with its ornate<br />

1660’s plaster ceilings, the Dining Room with French<br />

windows overlooking the lake and the Drawing Room<br />

complete with antique tapestries.<br />

Our rooms are licensed for up to seventy guests<br />

and we can accommodate many more for a<br />

reception afterwards either within the Grade II listed<br />

Coach House or the Victorian Walled Garden,<br />

which is a picturesque marquee setting.<br />

The full interior and external grounds are provided as<br />

settings for your wedding photographs on the day.<br />

Holland Hall Hotel, Lafford Lane,<br />

Upholland, <strong>Lancashire</strong> WN8 0QZ<br />

Telephone: 01695 624426/07584 315771<br />

Email: info@hollandhallhotel.co.uk<br />

Website: www.hollandhallhotel.co.uk<br />

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Courtesy of www.lancashireweddingphotography.co.uk<br />

Astley Hall, Astley Park, Southport Road,<br />

Chorley, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR7 1NP<br />

Telephone: 01257 515928<br />

Email: astley.hall@chorley.gov.uk<br />

Website: www.chorley.gov.uk/astleyhall<br />

Holland<br />

Hall Hotel<br />

Holland Hall Hotel boasts a new 21st century style<br />

that combines the best of both worlds with<br />

buttermilk decor and new colonial style facade.<br />

The original Grade II listed building dates back to<br />

the 17th century, and you enter the public areas of<br />

the hotel to find open fireplaces, low slung beams<br />

and arched doorways.<br />

Enter your Feature Room, Suite or Classic Room<br />

and you will find all the comforts of modern<br />

boutique styling and facilities.<br />

A relaxing countryside setting, the attention of a<br />

young and enthusiastic management team, fine food<br />

and a location that is perfectly placed for Wigan,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> and the North West; Holland Hall Hotel<br />

embraces a multitude of benefits with a unique<br />

charm that permeates throughout.


Alston Hall<br />

We hope our beautiful Victorian building with<br />

stunning views over the Ribble Valley will be the<br />

ideal place for your special day.<br />

Our four acres including a walled garden, woodland<br />

walk and croquet lawn give great photo opportunities<br />

and an ideal area for outdoor drinks receptions.<br />

Two of our beautiful rooms are licensed for civil<br />

ceremonies and partnerships and you can choose from<br />

using Alston Hall for your ceremony and photographs to<br />

taking exclusive use. This would mean this amazing<br />

location is open for you and your party only, including its'<br />

30 bedrooms. We can accommodate up to 50 people<br />

for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and up to<br />

100 for your evening reception.<br />

We look forward to welcoming you.<br />

Crofters Hotel, A6 Garstang, Preston,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR3 1PH<br />

Telephone: 01995 604128<br />

Email: info@croftershotel.co.uk<br />

Website: www.croftershotel.co.uk<br />

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Alston Hall, Alston Lane, Longridge,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR3 3BP<br />

Telephone: 01772 784661<br />

Email: alstonhall.general2@lancashire.gov.uk<br />

Website: www.alstonhall.com<br />

Crofters Hotel<br />

The Crofters is one of <strong>Lancashire</strong>'s largest<br />

wedding venues with capacity for 20-270 and<br />

licensed for civil ceremonies.<br />

A beautiful ballroom with an attached enclosed patio<br />

area and an additional designer function room ensure<br />

that we can meet your needs. Hotels do the best<br />

weddings, having the space and know how to ensure<br />

the smooth running of your day. Twenty five newly<br />

refurbished bedrooms take care of your guests needs<br />

and we even throw in the all important bridal suite.<br />

With packages from £2995 onwards, we have the<br />

experience to turn your special day into the event of the<br />

season. Ask about our winter wedding rates too.


Ashton Hall -<br />

Lancaster Golf Club<br />

Ashton Hall, with its impressive refined decor<br />

and beautiful landscaped grounds, courtyards<br />

and golf course, is fully deserving of its<br />

reputation for being the perfect venue for<br />

that very special day.<br />

With meticulous attention to detail, and the finest<br />

cuisine proudly created by our award winning culinary<br />

team, plus a selection of the finest international wines,<br />

we ensure that from your initial enquiry to the wedding<br />

day reception you will be relaxed and have fond<br />

memories to cherish in the years ahead.<br />

Ashton Hall can host wedding celebrations for the<br />

small and intimate, to receptions catering for up to<br />

140 guests.<br />

The Preston Marriott Hotel, Garstang,<br />

Broughton, Preston, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR3 5JB<br />

Telephone: 01772 866503<br />

Email: mhrs.blkbp.events@marriotthotels.com<br />

Website: www.prestonmarriott.co.uk<br />

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Ashton Hall, Lancaster Golf Club,<br />

Ashton-with-Stodday, Lancaster,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> LA2 0AJ<br />

Telephone: 01524 751247 (Option 3)<br />

Email: andrea.greenhalf@bvinns.co.uk<br />

Website: www.ashton-hall.co.uk<br />

The Preston<br />

Marriott Hotel<br />

The Preston Marriott is a distinctive old<br />

Manor House with a stunning drive and<br />

striking entrance, perfect for a grand arrival.<br />

Our beautiful grounds offer a great setting for<br />

photographs and drinks receptions. Inside is a<br />

story of modern elegance able to cater for any<br />

size of wedding. We can offer an intimate and<br />

romantic setting in our delightful Garden Room<br />

or high ceilings and grandeur in our<br />

Broughton Suite for a larger celebration.<br />

The best weddings are distinctive, unique<br />

and personal so we charge a simple per guest<br />

rate that includes everything you need from<br />

arrival drinks and chair covers to the DJ and a<br />

complimentary bridal suite with the flexibility<br />

to make the day perfect for you.


Clifton Arms Hotel<br />

At the Clifton Arms Hotel we pride ourselves<br />

on the quality of our friendly, efficient service<br />

which provides a truly enjoyable experience.<br />

From the special welcome on arrival, to the pop of<br />

the champagne cork – your every detail is tailored to<br />

make your perfect day.<br />

You can relax in the knowledge that our dedicated<br />

and experienced team will provide help and advice<br />

throughout every stage of planning your wedding.<br />

We will only be too pleased to show you the<br />

facilities that the Clifton Arms Hotel has to offer in<br />

order to make your wedding day everything you<br />

could wish for.<br />

Courtesy of anthony richard photography@kokos<br />

KoKo’s, Elizabeth House, 3/5 Elizabeth Street,<br />

Burnley, <strong>Lancashire</strong> BB11 2BQ<br />

Telephone: 01282 434997<br />

Email: eastlancsagencies@ntlworld.com<br />

Website: www.kokosburnley.com<br />

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Clifton Arms Hotel, West Beach, Lytham,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> FY8 5QJ<br />

Telephone: 01253 739898<br />

Email: functions@cliftonarms-lytham.com<br />

Website: www.cliftonarms-lytham.com<br />

KoKo's<br />

If you’re looking for a wedding with a difference –<br />

KoKo’s is the perfect place to celebrate your<br />

special day. There are six different levels offering<br />

something for everyone, from an intimate to a<br />

large celebration, including a large Rooftop<br />

Terrace for all your memorable photographs.<br />

Our highly trained Wedding Team carefully plan and<br />

co-ordinate everything and ensure that no special<br />

requests or ideas are neglected. Individually tailored,<br />

every wedding is unique, with all extras including<br />

photographs, videos, cars, flowers, decorations and<br />

entertainment arranged if required.<br />

KoKo’s is ideally situated in a central location, with<br />

adjacent car parks, smoking balconies and full disabled<br />

access. So why not call us now and see how little your<br />

big day could cost you!


Thurnham Hall<br />

Thurnham Hall, with its impressive refined decor<br />

and beautiful landscaped grounds and courtyards,<br />

is fully deserving of its reputation for being the<br />

perfect venue for that very special day.<br />

With meticulous attention to detail, and the finest cuisine<br />

proudly created by our award winning culinary team,<br />

plus a selection of the finest international wines,<br />

we ensure that from your initial enquiry to the wedding<br />

day reception you will be relaxed and have fond<br />

memories to cherish in the years ahead.<br />

The hall can host intimate wedding celebrations for<br />

up to 60 guests, while the grounds can hold a marquee<br />

for up to 200 guests.<br />

Neil Redfern Photography<br />

Lancaster City <strong>Council</strong>, Dalton Square,<br />

Lancaster, <strong>Lancashire</strong> LA1 1PJ<br />

Telephone: 01524 582000<br />

Email: property@lancaster.gov.uk<br />

Website: www.lancaster.gov.uk<br />

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Thurnham Hall, Thurnham, Lancaster,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> LA2 0DT<br />

Telephone: 01524 753012<br />

Email: andrea.greenhalf@bvinns.co.uk<br />

Website: www.thurnham-hall.co.uk<br />

Weddings in<br />

Lancaster<br />

Historic Lancaster has some splendid<br />

Edwardian buildings – the Town Hall and the<br />

Ashton Memorial, both built by the industrialist<br />

Lord Ashton, are delightful venues for your<br />

ceremony and reception.<br />

With a selection of richly decorated and ornate rooms,<br />

the Town Hall can cater for small intimate ceremonies<br />

with 30 guests, to much bigger events of up to 600<br />

people. All rooms are reached by a magnificent marble<br />

staircase – great for photographs and grand entrances.<br />

Our fully equipped kitchens are also available to hire for<br />

your reception.<br />

The iconic Ashton Memorial in Lancaster’s beautiful<br />

Williamson Park is quite simply the most stunning<br />

backdrop you can find for your special day, with its<br />

beautiful architecture and breathtaking views.


Ribby Hall<br />

Village<br />

A licensed venue for civil ceremonies<br />

offering you a choice of suites whether you<br />

are planning an intimate reception or a<br />

large celebration.<br />

Our beautiful suites and landscaped grounds<br />

provide the perfect setting for your own special<br />

day and our luxury accommodation is the icing<br />

on the cake!<br />

Our experienced Wedding Planner will help<br />

you every step of the way and would love<br />

the opportunity to show you around our<br />

superb facilities.<br />

Lancaster House, Green Lane, Ellel,<br />

Lancaster, <strong>Lancashire</strong> LA1 4GJ<br />

Telephone: 01524 844822<br />

Email: weddings.lancaster@englishlakes.co.uk<br />

Website: www.englishlakes.co.uk/hotels/lancaster<br />

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Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green,<br />

Near Blackpool, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR4 2PR<br />

Telephone: 01772 685858<br />

Website: www.ribbyhall.co.uk/weddings<br />

Lancaster House<br />

Lancaster House, with its impressive refined<br />

decor and beautiful landscaped grounds and<br />

courtyards, is fully deserving of its 4 Star rating<br />

and its reputation for being the perfect venue for<br />

that very special day.<br />

With meticulous attention to detail, and the finest cuisine<br />

proudly created by our award winning chefs, plus a<br />

selection of the finest international wines, we ensure that<br />

from your initial enquiry to the wedding day reception<br />

you will be relaxed and have fond memories to cherish<br />

in the years ahead.<br />

The hotel also boasts an extensive leisure complex<br />

where you and your guests can take advantage of the<br />

feature pool, spa, steam room, sauna, solarium,<br />

gymnasium, fitness studios and hair and beauty salons.


The Riverside<br />

Whitworth is a beautiful linear village nestling<br />

within the foothills of the Pennines at the<br />

southerly end of the Rossendale Valley.<br />

Surrounded by rugged and natural landscape,<br />

The Riverside is a fantastic facility offering everything<br />

you need to make your celebration extra special.<br />

The Mayoral Chamber will accommodate up to<br />

100 guests for the civil ceremony, and the main hall<br />

encompassing a full stage will seat up to 200 for a<br />

dinner and 250 guests for an evening function.<br />

The Broadley Room, this retreat will ensure that there is<br />

somewhere to freshen up, take a break and offer a little<br />

sanctuary during the day.<br />

To receive a brochure or for more information please<br />

contact Lisa or Aimee on 01706 854130.<br />

BEST WESTERN Higher Trapp Hotel,<br />

Trapp Lane, Simonstone, Near Burnley,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> BB12 7QW<br />

Telephone: 01282 772 781<br />

Email: highertrapp@lavenderhotels.co.uk<br />

Website: www.lavenderhotels.co.uk<br />

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The Riverside, Whitworth Civic Hall,<br />

Market Street, Whitworth,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> OL12 8DP<br />

Telephone: 01706 854130<br />

Email: riverside-whitworth@zen.co.uk<br />

Website: www.whitworthriverside.co.uk<br />

BEST WESTERN<br />

Higher Trapp Hotel<br />

The Higher Trapp Country House Hotel is set<br />

in 36 acres of magnificent gardens which<br />

enjoy panoramic views overlooking the<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> countryside, giving you wonderful<br />

photo opportunities.<br />

On arrival you will be greeted by one of our wedding<br />

managers and their team who will be devoted to you<br />

throughout your day. Both our suites are available for<br />

wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Pendle suite<br />

holds up to 100 guests for your wedding breakfast and<br />

overlooks the hotel's majestic gardens. The Hambledon<br />

suite is all about elegance and holds upto 70 wedding<br />

breakfast guests.<br />

The hotel boasts 30 well appointed bedrooms all<br />

furnished to a high standard and has the locally<br />

renowned Fitzy's Bar where you can have a snack<br />

or a full a la carte meal.


The Midland<br />

Getting married at The Midland is like<br />

a modern day fairytale come true.<br />

<strong>Your</strong> guests will be wowed by the magical seaside<br />

views. Just imagine saying your vows overlooking<br />

Morecambe Bay to the Lake District, and then<br />

greeting your friends and loved ones with a<br />

champagne reception in our Sun Terrace.<br />

This lovingly restored building has a contemporary<br />

edge on furnishings and décor, beautiful entrance<br />

hall, sweeping staircase, stunning suites and<br />

44 bedrooms for you and your guests.<br />

A truly perfect setting for your nuptials and the<br />

ultimate backdrop for your photos.<br />

BEST WESTERN <strong>Lancashire</strong> Manor Hotel,<br />

Prescott Road, Pimbo, Near Wigan,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> WN8 9QD<br />

Telephone: 01695 567260<br />

Email: sales@lancashiremanorhotel.com<br />

Website: www.lancashiremanorhotel.com<br />

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The Midland, Marine Road West,<br />

Morecambe, <strong>Lancashire</strong> LA4 4BU<br />

Telephone: 01524 428371<br />

Email: weddings.midland@englishlakes.co.uk<br />

Website: www.englishlakes.co.uk<br />

BEST WESTERN<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

Manor Hotel<br />

The Best Western <strong>Lancashire</strong> Manor Hotel is fully<br />

licensed to carry out civil ceremonies and has<br />

banqueting facilities second to none, our Great<br />

Hall has been described as ‘the most beautiful<br />

wedding venue in <strong>Lancashire</strong>’ from its stone walls<br />

and exposed beamwork, through to its thousands<br />

of pounds worth of crystal lighting and impressive<br />

balcony, a most memorable of venues.<br />

Our smaller, stylish Lathom Suite also features a<br />

traditional stone wall, but with a modern twist in its<br />

décor, enabling this suite to be divided for the more<br />

intimate event.<br />

50 refurbished bedrooms including four delightful suites,<br />

stunning restaurant and bar areas, and a picture perfect<br />

garden make the Best Western <strong>Lancashire</strong> Manor Hotel<br />

ideal for your very special celebration.


BEST WESTERN<br />

Oaks Hotel &<br />

Leisure Club<br />

Set in beautiful grounds, Oaks Hotel has everything<br />

you’ll need for your special day.<br />

As one of the region’s top wedding venues, we are renowned<br />

for providing the finest quality food, service and facilities.<br />

We understand that organising your wedding is one of the most<br />

important and exciting things you will ever do, that’s why our<br />

dedicated team of wedding planners will be on hand to assist<br />

and guide you through every stage of arranging your special day.<br />

Both our magnificent function suites are available for wedding<br />

ceremonies and receptions.<br />

With original stunning ornate ceilings, floor to ceiling windows<br />

and the lounge/reception area dominated by a 25ft high stained<br />

glass window, the hotel helps to create instant theatre.<br />

Ferrari's Country House Hotel,<br />

Chipping Lane, Thornley, Longridge,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR3 2TB<br />

Telephone: 01772 783148<br />

Email: info@ferrariscountryhouse.co.uk<br />

Website: www.ferrariscountryhouse.co.uk<br />

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BEST WESTERN Oaks Hotel & Leisure Club,<br />

Colne Road, Reedley, Burnley,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> BB12 7QW<br />

Telephone: 01282 414141<br />

Email: oaks@lavenderhotels.co.uk<br />

Website: www.lavenderhotels.co.uk<br />

Ferrari's Country<br />

House Hotel<br />

Set in 4.5 acres of mature walled gardens, within<br />

the tranquillity of the beautiful Ribble Valley,<br />

Ferrari’s is an enchanting wedding venue.<br />

We believe every couple has a different vision of their<br />

perfect wedding and that working together is the key<br />

to success.<br />

The Dove Cote situated within our beautiful gardens,<br />

with stunning views of the surrounding fells makes the<br />

perfect back drop for your wedding. Licensed from April<br />

to September, for civil partnerships and weddings.<br />

(weather permitting)<br />

To receive a brochure or for more information please<br />

contact us on 01772 783148.


Shaw Hill Hotel,<br />

Golf and<br />

Country Club<br />

Shaw Hill Hotel, Golf and Country Club<br />

provides the ideal surroundings to host your<br />

perfect wedding day.<br />

Sat overlooking our championship golf course,<br />

the idyllic Georgian mansion, with its original features<br />

and chandeliers provides the ambience of a bygone era.<br />

With vast experience and expertise, you can be assured<br />

of service and quality second to none. We are licensed<br />

for civil ceremonies and can cater for up to 250 guests<br />

with a variety of food and beverage options, all tailored<br />

to your requirements.<br />

Please telephone or e-mail us to book a viewing of<br />

our venue on 01257 269221 or<br />

email: weddings@shaw-hill.co.uk<br />

BEST WESTERN Glendower Hotel,<br />

32-38 North Promenade, St Annes-on-Sea,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> FY8 2NQ<br />

Telephone: 01253 723241<br />

Email: info@glendowerhotel.co.uk<br />

Website: www.glendowerhotel.co.uk<br />

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Shaw Hill Hotel, Golf and Country Club,<br />

Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods,<br />

Near Chorley, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR6 7PP<br />

Telephone: 01257 269221<br />

Email: weddings@shaw-hill.co.uk<br />

Website: www.shaw-hill.co.uk<br />

BEST WESTERN<br />

Glendower Hotel<br />

We know that you want your wedding day to be<br />

perfect which is why with our attention to detail,<br />

quality of service and fine food and wines we are<br />

confident that the Best Western Glendower<br />

Hotel is the perfect venue for your special day<br />

We are fully licensed to hold civil weddings/partnerships<br />

in our Lowther Room for a maximum of 40 guests and<br />

also the Georgian suite for up to 150, we cater to every<br />

whim with an assortment of packages to suit the most<br />

discerning of guests.<br />

We highly recommend a personal appointment so that<br />

one of our dedicated wedding coordinators may guide<br />

you through our venue and the fantastic facilities we<br />

have available to make your day one to remember for<br />

all the right reasons!


BEST WESTERN<br />

Park Hall Hotel<br />

& Leisure Club<br />

Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, Park Hall<br />

Hotel has everything you’ll need for your special day.<br />

<strong>Your</strong> wedding is one of the most important and<br />

exciting things you will ever do, that’s why our<br />

dedicated team will be on hand to assist and guide<br />

you through your special day.<br />

Choose from our four magnificent function suites, from the<br />

elegant and modern Park Suite to the authentic Medieval<br />

Banquet Hall dating back to 966AD and complete with<br />

stonewalls and oak beamed ceiling.<br />

Available for wedding ceremonies and receptions the hotel<br />

offers something to suit every bride and bridegroom’s needs.<br />

Or for something different, try our unique Medieval Wedding,<br />

complete with five course feast, court jesters, minstrels,<br />

knights on horseback and King Arthur.<br />

Rivington Hall Barn, Rivington,<br />

Bolton, <strong>Lancashire</strong> BL6 7SB<br />

Telephone: 01204 697738<br />

Email: info@rivingtonhallbarn.co.uk<br />

Website: www.rivingtonhallbarn.co.uk<br />

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BEST WESTERN Park Hall Hotel &<br />

Leisure Club, Charnock Richard, Chorley,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR7 5LP<br />

Telephone: 01257 455000<br />

Email: parkhall@lavenderhotels.co.uk<br />

Website: www.lavenderhotels.co.uk<br />

Rivington<br />

Hall Barn<br />

We are a family run business with over<br />

50 years experience. Our aim is to make your<br />

wedding day as relaxed and as personal as<br />

possible and the best day of your life.<br />

All civil ceremonies and wedding receptions are<br />

organised to your individual requirements, and no<br />

other weddings or events will be taking place at the<br />

same time as yours.<br />

Rivington Hall Barn is a beautiful and unique building<br />

dating back to the 12th century. The interior is<br />

unusually grand with huge Saxon beams.<br />

The Barn and its surroundings, set in the middle of<br />

Rivington Country Park, offer character and charm<br />

that is hard to find.


Gibbon<br />

Bridge Hotel<br />

This beautiful, privately owned hotel set amidst<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>’s finest countryside can be exclusively<br />

yours for the most special day of your life.<br />

During the summer the fairytale bandstand, situated in the<br />

award winning gardens, with its spectacular hanging<br />

baskets, voiles and red carpet is every bride’s dream.<br />

In the winter, or just in case it rains, there is the light and<br />

airy Orangery with its Victorian cast iron pillars and<br />

contemporary black and white theme. For the smaller<br />

more intimate wedding there is either the Cavalier Room<br />

with its Gothic open fire or the Staple Oak Suite.<br />

We combine many years experience with quality<br />

surroundings; 23 acres of award winning gardens,<br />

elegant private rooms, the finest food and friendly<br />

personal service, a truly stunning setting for your<br />

ceremony and/or reception.<br />

The Fisherman's Retreat, Riding Head Lane,<br />

Shuttleworth, <strong>Lancashire</strong> BL0 0HH<br />

Telephone: 01706 825314<br />

Email: info@fishermansretreat.com<br />

Website: www.fishermansretreat.com<br />

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The Gibbon Bridge Hotel,<br />

Forest of Bowland, Near Chipping,<br />

Preston, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR3 2TQ<br />

Telephone: 01995 61456<br />

Email: reception@gibbon-bridge.co.uk<br />

Website: www.gibbon-bridge.co.uk<br />

The Fisherman's<br />

Retreat<br />

New wedding venues don't come along every day,<br />

so it's great news that the beautifully located<br />

Fisherman's Retreat in Ramsbottom is now fully<br />

licensed for weddings up to 150 guests and are<br />

able to accommodate the ceremony, reception<br />

and evening party.<br />

With a stunning new extension, complete with a feature<br />

wall of glass overlooking Holcombe Hill, plus a brand<br />

new purpose-built function room complete with a<br />

terrace and balcony, it's the ideal choice for the bride<br />

and groom's big day.<br />

Wedding ceremonies can be held either in the spacious<br />

Valley Suite, or in the more intimate Nuttall Room.<br />

Contact info@fishermansretreat.com for<br />

more information


The Villa<br />

The perfect venue. Formerly a 19th century<br />

gentleman’s residence, set in beautiful parkland<br />

in the picturesque village of Wrea Green.<br />

Licensed for 250 guests in The Pavilion, we do our<br />

utmost to provide a tailor made service with bespoke<br />

wedding menu and pre-wedding BBQ. 31 spacious<br />

en-suite rooms including luxurious bridal suite and state<br />

rooms with four poster bed and roll top bath.<br />

Leighton Hall, Carnforth, <strong>Lancashire</strong> LA5 9ST<br />

Telephone: 01524 734474<br />

Email: info@leightonhall.co.uk<br />

Website: www.leightonhall.co.uk<br />

www.facebook.com/LeightonHall<strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

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The Villa, Wrea Green, Preston,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR4 2PE<br />

Telephone: 01772 80 40 40<br />

Email: reception@thevilla.co.uk<br />

Website: www.thevilla.co.uk<br />

Leighton Hall<br />

With imposing towers, fairytale turrets, 80 acres<br />

of stunning grounds and nestling in a bowl of<br />

parkland within the spectacular setting of the<br />

Lakeland Fells, Leighton Hall is just the romantic<br />

location any bride dreams of.<br />

You will be guaranteed an individual, intimate and<br />

unhurried celebration as the house and gardens are<br />

yours exclusively for the day.<br />

<strong>Your</strong> wedding day is the most important day of your life<br />

and owner Suzie Gillow Reynolds has been an<br />

enthusiastic, experienced and welcome support for<br />

brides and their families at Leighton Hall for more than<br />

20 years. As well as ensuring the reception runs<br />

smoothly, Suzie can also help brides-to-be and their<br />

families with menus, flowers, transport, photographs<br />

and even seating arrangements. Call to arrange a<br />

viewing of Leighton Hall and discuss your perfect day.


Bartle Hall Hotel<br />

A charming and elegant period mansion dating<br />

from the 15th century, Bartle Hall Hotel is<br />

enchanting both inside and out.<br />

Our Windsor Suite and Garden Room offer an ideal<br />

setting for an indoor or outdoor civil ceremony.<br />

The private garden and graceful pagoda provide an<br />

ideal backdrop for your photographs.<br />

Alternatively imagine an intimate candle lit ceremony<br />

under mellow timber beams in our Balmoral Suite with<br />

a private garden lit by lanterns and twinkling fairy lights.<br />

With over 20 years of experience you and your guests<br />

will be impressed by the care and attention provided by<br />

every member of staff.<br />

Holiday Inn Lancaster,<br />

Waterside Park, Caton Road,<br />

Lancaster LA1 3RA<br />

Telephone: 01524 84 00 66<br />

Email: meetings-lancaster@ihg.com<br />

Website: www.hilancasterhotel.co.uk<br />

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Bartle Hall Hotel, Lea Lane, Bartle,<br />

Near Preston, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR4 0HA<br />

Telephone: 01772 690506<br />

Email: nicola@bartlehall.co.uk<br />

Website: www.bartlehall.co.uk<br />

Holiday Inn<br />

Lancaster<br />

Situated on the banks of the River Lune, the<br />

Holiday Inn Lancaster provides the most perfect<br />

setting for your wedding day.<br />

We specialise in fully inclusive wedding packages<br />

and tailor making the event for the bride and groom.<br />

With riverside grounds that are perfect for photographs,<br />

function suite with private bar and civil license for<br />

private ceremonies, we can guarantee that everybody<br />

will be happy.<br />

<strong>Your</strong> dedicated wedding co-ordinator is on hand to<br />

offer advice on all aspects involved with the planning<br />

of your wedding making sure that your day is individual<br />

and unique from start to finish.<br />

To request a brochure or arrange a viewing of our<br />

facilities, please contact the hotel directly.


Towneley Hall<br />

Towneley Hall was the home of the Towneley<br />

Family from the 14th century until 1902.<br />

Now owned and managed by Burnley Borough<br />

<strong>Council</strong>, the Hall and grounds can be booked for civil<br />

wedding and partnership ceremonies, afternoon<br />

receptions and marquee events.<br />

The Hall is set in over 24 acres of parkland and formal<br />

gardens, complete with ornamental pond and fountain<br />

creating a wonderful back drop for photographs. Period<br />

rooms set with fine furniture and original art work make<br />

this venue ideal for your special day.<br />

For full details please ring 01282 477130.<br />

Rosehill House Hotel<br />

Rosehill Avenue, Burnley, <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

BB11 2PW<br />

Telephone: 01282 453931<br />

Email: rhhotel@provider.co.uk<br />

Website: www.rosehillhousehotel.co.uk<br />

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Towneley Hall, Towneley Holmes Road,<br />

Burnley, <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

BB11 3RQ<br />

Telephone: 01282 477130<br />

Email: kdarwen@burnley.gov.uk<br />

Website: www.towneleyhall.org.uk<br />

Rosehill<br />

House Hotel<br />

Rosehill House Hotel is a licensed venue for civil<br />

marriages. We are able to use Dugdales or our<br />

Victorian conservatory for your occasion.<br />

Dugdales with its original hand painted gold leaf ceiling,<br />

ornate panelling and Italian marble fireplace. Alternatively,<br />

choose our Victorian conservatory with a contrasting<br />

feel, sophisticated and modern with contemporary<br />

furnishings and hand painted wall feature, this room<br />

makes a statement for that all important day.<br />

This stunning family owned hotel remains small<br />

enough to care yet large enough to deliver on all<br />

your expectations. Offering exclusive use of the hotel,<br />

with a variety of food and beverage options, all tailored<br />

to your requirements.<br />

Why not arrange to come and see us to discuss your<br />

ideas and plans for you special day?


BEST WESTERN<br />

Garstang Country<br />

Hotel & Golf Centre<br />

Located by the River Wyre we have one of<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>’s leading licensed wedding venues<br />

located in Garstang, in the beautiful heart<br />

of <strong>Lancashire</strong>.<br />

From the sweeping drive and covered entrance to the<br />

stunning views and multi award winning gardens.<br />

This beautiful family owned country hotel remains small<br />

enough to care yet large enough to deliver on your<br />

expectations offering exclusivity to every bride and groom<br />

no matter how intimate or grand your day, ensuring you<br />

receive personal attention from our staff.<br />

Our hotel has easy access and ample parking for your<br />

guests and a reputation in consistently delivering high<br />

quality wedding days.<br />

Norman Jepson Beefeater, Bluebell Way,<br />

Fulwood, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR2 5PZ<br />

Telephone: 01772 651580<br />

Email: preston.normanjepson@whitbread.com<br />

Website: www.beefeatergrill.co.uk<br />

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BEST WESTERN Garstang Country Hotel<br />

& Golf Centre, Bowgreave Drive,<br />

Garstang, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR3 1YE<br />

Telephone: 01995 600100<br />

Email: events@garstanghotelandgolf.com<br />

Website: www.GarstangHotelandGolf.com<br />

Norman Jepson<br />

At the Norman Jepson you will find friendly<br />

attentive staff to cater to your every need on<br />

your special day.<br />

The Norman Jepson is ideally located next to the<br />

65 bedroom Preston East Premier Inn with a large car<br />

park and easy access to the motorway.<br />

Our newly refurbished Bluebell Suite seats 80 guests for<br />

your Wedding Breakfast and 150 guests for your evening<br />

reception. The adjoining private function suite is ideal for<br />

civil ceremonies with a license for 80 guests.<br />

Our wedding brochure includes a wide range of<br />

Wedding Breakfast menus, Evening Reception menus,<br />

drinks packages, your own personalised wedding plan<br />

and all-inclusive packages starting from £2500.<br />

Please contact us to arrange an appointment with our<br />

wedding co-ordinators.


Samlesbury Hall<br />

As you drive through the mature woodlands,<br />

you will gasp as you draw up to the beautiful<br />

and remarkably well preserved medieval home<br />

that has been one of <strong>Lancashire</strong>'s finest family<br />

homes, and now is the county's most<br />

prestigious wedding venues.<br />

Exclusively yours, Samlesbury Hall offers the finest<br />

from the minute you are married to the minute you<br />

stroll to our luxurious lodge for the night. Choose<br />

from one of our packages or enjoy the team helping<br />

you to make up your own bespoke day, whichever it<br />

is, the decision will be the right one.<br />

Contact Angela at the Hall and see just what dreams<br />

are made of.<br />

The Whoop Hall, Burrow with Burrow,<br />

Kirkby Lonsdale, <strong>Lancashire</strong> LA6 2GY<br />

Telephone: 015242 71284<br />

Email: info@whoophall.co.uk<br />

Website: www.whoophall.co.uk<br />

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Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road,<br />

Samlesbury, Preston, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR5 0UP<br />

Three minutes from J31 M6<br />

Telephone: 01254 812010<br />

Email: angela@samlesburyhall.co.uk<br />

Website: www.samlesburyhall.co.uk<br />

The Whoop Hall<br />

The Whoop Hall is a unique and delightful<br />

wedding venue licensed for civil marriages.<br />

In a stunning location with beautiful gardens and<br />

terrace, the backdrop of the Lune Valley with the<br />

Lake District and Yorkshire Dales beyond, it provides<br />

the perfect setting for marking that special day and<br />

creating beautiful photographs. Late availability offers<br />

- why wait? Special rates on Winter Weddings and<br />

Weekday Weddings.<br />

Our very own wedding co-ordinator will help you<br />

plan the day of your dreams. Visit our website for<br />

further details. Unique and delightful... where<br />

memories are made.


Farington Lodge<br />

A superb Grade II listed Georgian house set in<br />

three acres of mature landscaped gardens with<br />

27 luxurious bedrooms, including a four poster<br />

Bridal Suite.<br />

Our function suites are licensed to hold civil ceremonies<br />

from 12 to 150 guests and can host up to 150 guests<br />

for a day reception and 250 evening reception guests.<br />

With only one wedding on any one day we guarantee<br />

a very high standard of service, care and attention on<br />

your special day.<br />

Located close to the M6, M61 and M65, yet sitting<br />

in a quiet rural spot with rolling <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

countryside beyond.<br />

For further information or to view the hotel and facilities<br />

please contact our Wedding Coordinator.<br />

The Adelaide Suite, Accrington Masonic Hall,<br />

Adelaide Street, Accrington,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> BB5 2BE<br />

Telephone: 01254 231588/01282 433279<br />

Email: june.chrismay@ntlworld.com<br />

Website: www.adelaidesuite.co.uk<br />

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Farington Lodge, Stanifield Lane, Farington,<br />

Preston, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR25 4QR<br />

Telephone: 01772 421321<br />

Email: events.farington@classiclodges.co.uk<br />

Website: www.classiclodges.co.uk<br />

Accrington<br />

Masonic Hall<br />

Behind this, frankly, unimpressive exterior is<br />

“Accrington’s best kept secret”.<br />

Situated in the centre of Accrington, it’s where<br />

dreams are turned into reality. Intimate civil<br />

ceremonies can be held in the impressive Masonic<br />

rooms with its wonderful oak panelling and antique<br />

furniture which is licensed to hold up to 60 guests.<br />

The tastefully decorated Adelaide Suite is ideal for<br />

the larger civil ceremonies and is also the perfect<br />

venue for your wedding reception, which is<br />

exclusively yours for that very special day.<br />

Our catering is of the finest quality. Whether it be a<br />

mouth-watering five course meal with superb waitress<br />

service or a simple finger buffet, you will not be<br />

disappointed. All our food is prepared on the premises<br />

using only the finest locally sourced ingredients.<br />

For further information ring 01254 230085.


Westleigh<br />

Westleigh, a beautiful 19th century mansion<br />

house originally built in 1864, sensitively restored<br />

to a very high standard in 2010 retaining 99% of<br />

all its original features.<br />

Set in six acres of stunning grounds Westleigh has a<br />

stunning outdoor feature terrace, enabling guests to enjoy<br />

the extensive grounds whatever the weather. From the<br />

terrace there is a beautiful view over the grounds, which is<br />

ideal for a relaxing drinks reception to welcome your<br />

guests. Our wonderful rural location and beautiful grounds<br />

are an ideal setting for some eye-catching photography to<br />

capture & record the memories of your very special day.<br />

At Westleigh we offer a fantastic service from when you<br />

start to plan your special day to all the little detail on the day<br />

itself. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and<br />

friendly, individual service to each couples requirements.<br />

We understand that each wedding is unique.<br />

Westleigh has a choice of two rooms that are licensed for<br />

civil ceremonies. The Leigh Suite, the larger of two rooms<br />

and the Hollins Room which is ideal for the couple that<br />

would prefer a smaller wedding.<br />

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Westleigh, Lea Road, Lea, Preston,<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> PR4 0RB<br />

Telephone: 01772 894500<br />

Email: westleigh@uclan.ac.uk<br />

Website: www.uclan.ac.uk/weddings


Just a little hello to thank you<br />

and the rest of the gang for making<br />

our wedding day so great. It was all so<br />

very nice and we felt very special.<br />

John<br />

ceremony rooms<br />

Preston<br />

The <strong>Lancashire</strong> Rose Suite is situated in Bow<br />

Lane, Preston. The tastefully decorated<br />

ceremony room accommodates seventy guests<br />

with disabled access. A designated parking space<br />

is provided for a wedding car. There is a small<br />

car park with spaces for 14.<br />

Ormskirk<br />

Charter House is located in the historic West<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> market town of Ormskirk, it is a<br />

recently refurbished venue accommodating up<br />

to 50 guests. The period building on Derby<br />

Street is the original home of West <strong>Lancashire</strong><br />

Borough <strong>Council</strong> and the ceremony room has a<br />

lovely period feel, with high ceilings, ceiling roses<br />

and cornicing. Charter House has an attractive<br />

canopied entrance with sandstone steps which<br />

provides an excellent area for photographs<br />

before and after your ceremony.<br />

It has full disabled access, disabled parking and a<br />

public car park is available next to the building.<br />

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Accrington<br />

IN LANCASHIRE<br />

The ceremony room is in Mechanics Institute<br />

on Willow Street. The room in this<br />

impressive Victorian building has been<br />

beautifully refurbished and has retained many<br />

original features. The ceremony room<br />

accommodates fifty guests and there is<br />

disabled access. Limited street parking is<br />

available and there are car parks close by.<br />

Burnley<br />

Lyndhurst House is situated on<br />

Todmorden Road, Burnley. This building<br />

includes a large well decorated ceremony<br />

room catering for up to seventy people. It is<br />

fully accessible to meet the needs of disabled<br />

people and those with mobility problems.<br />

The building boasts a garden area for<br />

photographs and a car park.


Clitheroe<br />

The Clitheroe ceremony room is in<br />

Ribble House off Pimlico Road.<br />

The tastefully decorated ceremony room<br />

accommodates forty guests with disabled<br />

access. Ample free parking is available.<br />

Lancaster<br />

The Lancaster ceremony room is in<br />

Georgian House on Queen Street.<br />

This Georgian listed building has a traditional<br />

ceremony room that accommodates forty<br />

guests. There is disabled access to the<br />

premises and courtyard at the rear of the<br />

building. With original pillars and steps it<br />

provides an excellent backdrop for<br />

photographs. Limited street parking is<br />

available and there are car parks close by.<br />

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Chorley<br />

Devonshire House is situated on<br />

Devonshire Road, Chorley. This building<br />

offers couples the intimate atmosphere of a<br />

well decorated ceremony room which can<br />

seat up to sixty-five guests. The building is<br />

fully accessible to meet the needs of<br />

disabled people and those with mobility<br />

problems. The building boasts a garden area<br />

for photographs and is located close to a<br />

large public car park.<br />

Fleetwood<br />

The ceremony room at Fleetwood is in<br />

Fleetwood House above the registration<br />

office and library on North Albert Street.<br />

The tastefully decorated ceremony room<br />

can accommodate fifty guests. Disabled<br />

access is available by lift in the library.<br />

Limited street parking is available.


LANCASHIRE –<br />

THE PERFECT<br />

CHOICE FOR A<br />

family<br />

welcoming<br />

CEREMONY<br />

A special way of celebrating the arrival<br />

of your baby or welcoming children<br />

into your family.<br />

A ‘family welcoming’ ceremony is not just for<br />

new babies. Children of any age, adopted and<br />

step-children can have a ceremony to be welcomed into<br />

your family. This is a unique occasion for all your family<br />

and friends to offer their love and support for your<br />

child’s future development.<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>’s unique ‘family welcoming’ ceremony is<br />

designed to meet the individual needs of your family<br />

providing personal ceremony choices unique to you.<br />

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LANCASHIRE –<br />

THE IDEAL SETTING<br />

FOR YOU<br />

renewal<br />

of vows<br />

CEREMONY<br />

A special way of celebrating your<br />

commitment, love and dedication to<br />

each other.<br />

A ‘renewal of vows’ ceremony is an opportunity for any<br />

married couple to renew their vows in a unique and<br />

personal ceremony. Although many vow renewals will take<br />

place at milestone anniversaries the ceremony is<br />

appropriate at any stage for couples who wish to celebrate<br />

with family and friends their commitment to each other.<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong>’s unique ‘renewal of vows’ ceremony is<br />

designed to meet the individual needs of each couple<br />

providing personal ceremony choices unique to you.


LANCASHIRE PREMISES<br />

APPROVED FOR MARRIAGES<br />

central lancashire area<br />

CONTACT CENTRAL CEREMONIES OFFICER<br />

TELEPHONE 0845 053 0021<br />

Alston Hall<br />

Alston Lane, Longridge, Preston PR3 3BP<br />

Tel: 01772 784661<br />

Astley Hall<br />

Astley Park, Chorley PR7 1NP<br />

Tel: 01257 515555<br />

Bartle Hall Hotel<br />

Lea Lane, Bartle, Preston PR4 0HA<br />

Tel: 01772 690506<br />

Barton Grange Hotel<br />

Garstang Road, Barton, Preston PR3 5AA<br />

Tel: 01772 862551<br />

Bedford Hotel<br />

307-313 Clifton Drive,<br />

Lytham St Annes FY8 1HN<br />

Tel: 01253 724636<br />

Beeston Manor<br />

Quaker Brook Lane, Hoghton,<br />

Preston PR5 0RA<br />

Tel: 01254 851996<br />

Best Western Glendower Hotel<br />

32-38 North Promenade, St Annes FY8 2NQ<br />

Tel: 01253 723241<br />

Briars Hall Hotel<br />

Briars Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk L40 5TH<br />

Tel: 01704 892368<br />

Charnock Richard Golf &<br />

Country Club<br />

Preston Road, Charnock Richard PR7 5LE<br />

Tel: 01257 795040<br />

Charter House<br />

52A Derby Street, Ormskirk L39 2BS<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

Clifton Arms Hotel<br />

West Beach, Lytham FY8 5QJ<br />

Tel: 01253 739898<br />

Devonshire House<br />

Devonshire Road, Chorley PR7 2BY<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

Farington Lodge Hotel<br />

Stanifield Lane, Farington, Preston PR25 4QR<br />

Tel: 01772 421321<br />

The Grand Hotel<br />

South Promenade, Lytham St Annes FY8 1NB<br />

Tel: 01253 721288<br />

Haighton Manor<br />

Haighton Green Lane, Haighton,<br />

Preston PR2 5SQ<br />

Tel: 01772 663170<br />

Heskin Hall<br />

Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley PR7 5PA<br />

Tel: 01257 452044<br />

Hoghton Tower<br />

Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SH<br />

Tel: 01254 852986<br />

Holland Hall Hotel<br />

Lafford Lane, Upholland WN8 0QZ<br />

Tel: 01695 624426<br />

Hurlston Hall Golf Club<br />

Hurlston Lane, Scarisbrick L40 8HB<br />

Tel: 01704 840400<br />

Inn on the Prom<br />

11-17 South Promenade,<br />

St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1LU<br />

Tel: 01253 726726<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> Manor Hotel<br />

Prescott Road, Pimbo,<br />

Nr Wigan WN8 9QD<br />

Tel: 01695 567260<br />

<strong>Lancashire</strong> Rose Suite<br />

Bow Lane, Preston PR1 8SE<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

Leyland Hotel<br />

Leyland Way, Leyland PR25 4JX<br />

Tel: 01772 422922<br />

Lytham Hall<br />

Ballam Road, Lytham FY8 4LE<br />

Tel: 01253 736652<br />

The Mill Hotel<br />

Moor Road, Croston, Chorley PR26 9HP<br />

Tel: 01772 600110<br />

Millstone Hotel<br />

Church Lane, Mellor BB2 7JR<br />

Tel: 01254 813333<br />

Norman Jepson Beefeater<br />

Bluebell Way, Fulwood, Preston PR2 5PZ<br />

Tel: 01772 651580<br />

Park Hall Hotel<br />

Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard,<br />

Chorley PR7 5LP<br />

Tel: 01257 455000<br />

The Pines Hotel<br />

Preston Road, Clayton-le-Woods,<br />

Chorley PR6 7ED<br />

Tel: 01772 338551<br />

Preston Marriott Hotel<br />

418 Garstang Road, Broughton,<br />

Preston PR3 5JB<br />

Tel: 01772 866503<br />

Preston Masonic Hall<br />

Ashlar House, Saul Street, Preston PR1 2QU<br />

Tel: 01772 252170<br />

Ribby Hall Village<br />

Ribby Road, Wrea Green PR4 2PR<br />

Tel: 01772 685858<br />

Rivington Hall Barn<br />

Rivington, Bolton BL6 7SB<br />

Tel: 01204 697738<br />

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Rufford Old Hall<br />

200 Liverpool Road, Rufford,<br />

Nr Ormskirk L40 1SG<br />

Tel: 01704 821254<br />

Samlesbury Hall<br />

Preston New Road, Samlesbury,<br />

Preston PR5 0UP<br />

Tel: 01254 812010<br />

Scarisbrick Hall<br />

Southport Road, Ormskirk L40 9RQ<br />

Tel: 01704 880200<br />

Shaw Hill Hotel Golf<br />

& Country Club<br />

Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods,<br />

Chorley PR6 7PP<br />

Tel: 01257 269221<br />

South Ribble Banqueting Suite<br />

Civic Centre, West Paddock,<br />

Leyland PR25 1DH<br />

Tel: 01772 625505/625538<br />

Stanley House<br />

Mellor BB2 7NP<br />

Tel: 01254 769200<br />

Swallow Hotel<br />

Preston New Road, Samlesbury,<br />

Preston PR5 0UL<br />

Tel: 01772 877351<br />

Tickled Trout Hotel<br />

Preston New Road, Samlesbury,<br />

Preston PR5 0UJ<br />

Tel: 01772 877671<br />

The Villa<br />

Wrea Green, Preston PR4 2PE<br />

Tel: 01772 80 40 40<br />

Wellington Park<br />

Church Road, Leyland PR25 3AB<br />

Tel: 01772 432881<br />

West Tower Country<br />

House Hotel<br />

Mill Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 7HJ<br />

Tel: 01695 423328<br />

Westleigh<br />

Lea Road, Preston PR4 0RB<br />

Tel: 01772 894500<br />

Worden Arts Centre<br />

Worden Park, Leyland PR25 1DJ<br />

Tel: 01772 455908<br />

Wrightington Hotel<br />

& Country Club<br />

Moss Lane, Wrightington WN6 9PB<br />

Tel: 01257 425803


LANCASHIRE PREMISES<br />

APPROVED FOR MARRIAGES<br />

east lancashire area<br />

CONTACT EAST CEREMONIES OFFICER<br />

TELEPHONE 0845 053 0021<br />

Accrington Masonic Hall<br />

Adelaide Street, Accrington BB5 2BE<br />

Tel: 01254 231588 or 01282 433279<br />

The Alma Inn<br />

Emmott Lane, Laneshawbridge,<br />

Colne BB8 7EG<br />

Tel: 01282 863447<br />

Browsholme Hall<br />

Clitheroe BB7 3DE<br />

Tel: 01254 827166<br />

Burnley Football Club<br />

Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way,<br />

Burnley BB10 4BX<br />

Tel: 01282 700008<br />

Calf's Head<br />

Worston, Clitheroe BB7 9WB<br />

Tel: 01200 441218<br />

Clitheroe Castle Museum<br />

Castle Hill, Clitheroe BB7 1BA<br />

Tel: 01200 442630 or 0845 837 3826<br />

The Eagle at Barrow<br />

Clitheroe Road, Barrow,<br />

Clitheroe BB7 9AQ<br />

Tel: 01254 825285<br />

Eaves Hall Country Hotel<br />

Eaves Hall Lane, West Bradford,<br />

Clitheroe BB7 3JG<br />

Tel: 01200 425271<br />

Fence Gate Inn &<br />

Banqueting Centre<br />

Wheatley Lane Road, Fence BB12 9EE<br />

Tel: 01282 618101<br />

Ferrari's Country House Hotel<br />

Chipping Lane, Thornley,<br />

Longridge PR3 2TB<br />

Tel: 01772 783148<br />

Fisherman's Retreat<br />

Riding Head Lane<br />

Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom BL0 0HH<br />

Tel: 01706 825314<br />

Gibbon Bridge Hotel<br />

Chipping, Forest of Bowland PR3 2TQ<br />

Tel: 01995 61456<br />

Haworth Art Gallery<br />

Haworth Park, Manchester Road,<br />

Accrington BB5 2JS<br />

Tel: 01254 233782<br />

Higher Trapp<br />

Country House Hotel<br />

Trapp Lane, Simonstone,<br />

Nr Burnley BB12 7QW<br />

Tel: 01282 772781<br />

The Inn at Whitewell<br />

Forest of Bowland,<br />

Nr Clitheroe BB7 3AT<br />

Tel: 01200 448222<br />

KoKo's<br />

Elizabeth House, 3/5 Elizabeth Street,<br />

Burnley BB11 2BQ<br />

Tel: 01282 721416<br />

Lyndhurst House<br />

30 Todmorden Road, Burnley BB10 4AB<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

Mechanics Institute<br />

Willow Street, Accrington BB5 1LP<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel<br />

Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors,<br />

Accrington BB5 5JP<br />

Tel: 01254 398021<br />

Mercure Foxfields<br />

Country Hotel & Suites<br />

Whalley Road, Billington,<br />

Clitheroe BB6 9HY<br />

Tel: 01254 822556<br />

Mitton Hall<br />

Country House Hotel<br />

Mitton Road, Mitton, Whalley BB7 9PQ<br />

Tel: 01254 826544<br />

Mytton Fold Hotel<br />

& Golf Complex<br />

Langho, Blackburn BB6 8AB<br />

Tel: 01254 240662<br />

Northcote<br />

Northcote Road, Langho BB6 8BE<br />

Tel: 01254 240555<br />

The Oaks Hotel<br />

Colne Road, Reedley,<br />

Burnley BB10 2LF<br />

Tel: 01282 414141<br />

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Padiham Town Hall<br />

Burnley Road, Padiham BB12 8BS<br />

Tel: 01282 682705<br />

Ribble House<br />

Off Pimlico Road, Clitheroe BB7 2BW<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

The Riverside<br />

Whitworth Civic Hall, Market Street,<br />

Whitworth OL12 8BT<br />

Tel: 01706 854130<br />

Rolls-Royce Leisure<br />

Skipton Road, Barnoldswick BB18 6HR<br />

Tel: 01282 818826<br />

Rosehill House Hotel<br />

Rosehill Avenue, Burnley BB11 2PW<br />

Tel: 01282 453931<br />

Shireburn Arms Hotel<br />

Whalley Road, Hurst Green,<br />

Clitheroe BB7 9QJ<br />

Tel: 01254 826518<br />

Slaidburn Village Hall<br />

The Green, Slaidburn BB7 3ES<br />

Tel: 01200 446555<br />

Sparth House Hotel<br />

Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors,<br />

Accrington BB5 5RP<br />

Tel: 01254 872263<br />

Sparth Manor<br />

65 Sparth Road, Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5QA<br />

Tel: 01254 232955<br />

The Spread Eagle<br />

Sawley, Nr Clitheroe BB7 4NH<br />

Tel: 01200 441202<br />

Stirk House Hotel<br />

Gisburn, Nr Clitheroe BB7 4LJ<br />

Tel: 01200 445581<br />

St Mary's Chambers<br />

Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall,<br />

Rossendale BB4 6QX<br />

Tel: 01706 223222<br />

Towneley Hall<br />

Towneley Holmes Road, Burnley BB11 3RQ<br />

Tel: 01282 424213<br />

Wolfen Mill<br />

Chipping, Forest of Bowland PR3 2GR<br />

Tel: 01995 61574


LANCASHIRE PREMISES<br />

APPROVED FOR MARRIAGES<br />

Ashton Memorial<br />

Williamson Park, Lancaster LA1 1UX<br />

Tel: 01524 33318<br />

Best Western<br />

Royal King's Arms Hotel<br />

Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1HP<br />

Tel: 01524 32451<br />

Civic Centre<br />

Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7PU<br />

Tel: 01253 891000<br />

Clarendon Hotel<br />

Marine Road West,<br />

Morecambe LA4 4EP<br />

Tel: 01524 410180<br />

Crofters Hotel<br />

A6 Road, Cabus, Garstang PR3 1PH<br />

Tel: 01995 604128<br />

Fleetwood House<br />

Central Library, North Albert Street,<br />

Fleetwood FY7 6AJ<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

Garstang Country Hotel<br />

& Golf Club<br />

Bowgreave, Garstang PR3 1YE<br />

Tel: 01995 600100<br />

Georgian House<br />

4 Queen Street, Lancaster LA1 1RS<br />

Tel: 0845 053 0021<br />

The Great Hall at Mains<br />

Mains Lane, Little Singleton,<br />

Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7LE<br />

Tel: 01253 885130<br />

Headway Hotel<br />

Marine Road East,<br />

Morecambe LA4 5AW<br />

Tel: 01524 412525<br />

north lancashire area<br />

CONTACT NORTH CEREMONIES OFFICER<br />

TELEPHONE 0845 053 0021<br />

Highbury Stadium<br />

Fleetwood Town Football Club, Park<br />

Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 6TX<br />

Tel: 01253 770702<br />

Hipping Hall<br />

Cowan Bridge,<br />

Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2JJ<br />

Tel: 015242 71187<br />

Holiday Inn<br />

Waterside Park, Caton Road,<br />

Lancaster LA1 3RA<br />

Tel: 01524 84 00 66<br />

Hornby Village Institute<br />

20 Main Street, Hornby,<br />

Lancaster LA2 8JR<br />

Tel: 015242 22227<br />

Lancaster Golf Club<br />

Ashton Hall, Ashton-with-Stodday,<br />

Lancaster LA2 0AJ<br />

Tel: 01524 751247<br />

Lancaster House Hotel<br />

Green Lane, Ellel, Lancaster LA1 4GJ<br />

Tel: 01524 844822<br />

Lancaster Town Hall<br />

Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PJ<br />

Tel: 01524 582000<br />

Leighton Moss<br />

Nature Reserve<br />

Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale,<br />

Carnforth LA5 0SW<br />

Tel: 01524 701601<br />

Leighton Hall<br />

Carnforth LA5 9ST<br />

Tel: 01524 734474<br />

Longlands Inn & Restaurant<br />

Tewitfield, Carnforth LA6 1JH<br />

Tel: 01524 781256<br />

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Marine Hall<br />

The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF<br />

Tel: 01253 771141<br />

The Midland Hotel<br />

Marine Road West,<br />

Morecambe LA4 4BU<br />

Tel: 01524 424000<br />

The North Euston Hotel<br />

The Esplanade,<br />

Fleetwood FY7 6BN<br />

Tel: 01253 876525<br />

Pickerings Country<br />

House Hotel<br />

Garstang Road, Catterall,<br />

Garstang PR3 0HD<br />

Tel: 01995 600999<br />

Singleton Lodge<br />

Lodge Lane, Singleton,<br />

Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 8LT<br />

Tel: 01253 883854<br />

Springfield House Hotel<br />

Wheel Lane, Pilling PR3 6HL<br />

Tel: 01253 790301<br />

Strathmore Hotel<br />

East Promenade,<br />

Morecambe LA4 5AP<br />

Tel: 01524 421234<br />

Thurnham Hall<br />

Thurnham, Lancaster LA2 0DT<br />

Tel: 01524 753012<br />

The Whoop Hall<br />

Burrow with Burrow,<br />

Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2GY<br />

Tel: 015242 71284<br />

Wyrebank<br />

The Moorings, Garstang PR3 1PG<br />

Tel: 01995 605455


Happy Ever After...<br />

We hope that our commitment and dedication to providing<br />

good service has met your expectations. Our aim is to assist in<br />

making decisions for 'your perfect day' easier and enjoyable<br />

resulting in a memorable day for you both.<br />

As a service we take all compliments, comments and<br />

complaints seriously, and welcome all feedback in order to<br />

improve continuously.<br />

If you would like to give feedback on the service you received<br />

from the <strong>Lancashire</strong> Registration Service please complete our<br />

compliments, comments and complaints feedback form on our<br />

website www.lancashire.gov.uk/registration.<br />

Alternatively, you can send your comments by e­mail to<br />

registrars@lancashire.gov.uk or contact our Customer Access<br />

Centre on 0845 053 0021 or 01772 221621.<br />

Finishing Touches<br />

We are happy to help with any special requirements you may<br />

require; this brochure is available in other languages and braille<br />

on request. If your require Minicom please dial 01772 537019 or<br />

0771 799 4167 for text messaging.<br />

Photographs reproduced in this brochure are by kind permission of:<br />

Frank Clarke, Vision Photography, The Studio, 159 Brooke Street, Chorley, <strong>Lancashire</strong> PR6 ONG Telephone 01254 832040 / 07989 449180<br />

www.visionphotos.co.uk www.visioncommercial.co.uk<br />

Whilst extreme care has been taken in compiling this publication, <strong>Lancashire</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> cannot accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies.

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