Cottons Hotel & Spa
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I’m Andy Wade, an award winning photographer that specialises in capturing authentic, candid moments of your wedding day in Cheshire.

My approach is all about storytelling in a relaxed documentary style, focusing on the real emotions, and creative yet natural portraits. Wherever you look at Andy Wade Photography, you’ll see exactly how I can capture your story.

My passion is to tell a story that evokes feelings of your day every time you look at them. Let’s create something beautiful together at Cottons Hotel & Spa!

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Cottons Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Cottons Hotel & Spa, located in the picturesque town of Knutsford, Cheshire, offers an idyllic setting for couples seeking a memorable wedding venue. Nestled amidst the serene Cheshire countryside, the hotel presents a blend of modern luxury and classic charm, making it an attractive choice for discerning couples. The hotel boasts a range of facilities that cater to both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations, with versatile event spaces that can be tailored to each couple’s unique vision. The Verandah Suite, with its elegant interiors and private terrace, provides a stunning backdrop for ceremonies and receptions alike, while the outdoor space offers an option for al fresco gatherings.

Accommodation at Cottons Hotel & Spa is designed to ensure comfort and relaxation for the bridal party and guests. The hotel features well-appointed guest rooms and lavish suites, providing a serene retreat after a day of celebration. In addition to the accommodation, the hotel’s spa facilities offer a range of treatments, perfect for pre-wedding relaxation or post-celebration rejuvenation.

The venue’s unique features extend beyond its physical amenities. The dedicated wedding team at Cottons Hotel & Spa is committed to offering personalised service, from bespoke menus crafted by talented chefs to meticulous event planning. This ensures that every aspect of the wedding is tailored to the couple’s desires, providing a truly bespoke experience.

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The History of Cottons Hotel & Spa

Cottons Hotel & Spa, located in the picturesque Cheshire town of Knutsford, offers a blend of contemporary comfort and historic charm, making it a popular venue for weddings and special events. The hotel itself was established in the late 1970s, capitalising on the increasing demand for leisure and spa facilities outside major urban centres. While not steeped in centuries of history like some UK wedding venues, Cottons stands out for its modern amenities combined with the scenic backdrop of the Cheshire countryside. Its proximity to bustling local towns such as Altrincham and Wilmslow, as well as the renowned Tatton Park, adds to its desirability as a venue, offering guests various attractions and activities close by.

The hotel has seen numerous refurbishments over the decades, evolving to meet the needs of modern couples seeking a memorable setting for their nuptials. Catering to both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations, Cottons Hotel & Spa has hosted countless weddings, with couples often attracted by its reputation for personalisation and high-quality service. The site has become interwoven with the local community, frequently supporting regional events and initiatives. Its location, just a short drive from Manchester and with easy access to major transport links, makes it a convenient choice for guests travelling from further afield, enhancing its appeal as a wedding destination.

How To Get To Cottons Hotel & Spa

Cottons Hotel & Spa is a renowned wedding venue located in Knutsford, Cheshire. To reach this location, start by heading towards the town of Knutsford via the A50 or A556, which are the primary routes serving the area from major nearby cities such as Manchester or Chester. Upon entering Knutsford, follow the road signs directing towards Manchester Road/A50, where the hotel is situated. Cottons Hotel & Spa is prominently positioned on the left side when travelling north on Manchester Road. For those relying on GPS devices, input the postcode WA16 0SU to ensure accurate navigation to this elegant and sought-after wedding venue.

My Style of Photography

I’m known for my documentary approach in wedding photography, capturing authentic, natural, and heartfelt moments. I aim to narrate each couple’s unique story through genuine, candid captures that resonate with real emotion. Having received numerous awards both in the UK and globally, my commitment and expertise in my field are well recognised. Offering my services throughout the UK and overseas, I cater to couples looking for a photographer who can document their day as it unfolds, ensuring a true representation of their special moments.

Why book Andy Wade Photography?

You’ve found your perfect match, and now you’re seeking to capture the essence of your love story. With a natural, documentary style, I focus on genuine moments, allowing you to immerse fully in your celebration while I discreetly document the laughter, tears, and everything in between.

As your Cottons Hotel & Spa wedding photographer, I’m committed to creating a collection that reflects the true emotion of your day, ensuring you have memories to cherish forever. Let’s tell your unique story together.

I couldn’t be more excited to join you on your wedding day at Cottons Hotel & Spa, document your day, and capture all the little moments that make it truly yours.

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I am super grateful for the amazing reviews my previous Cheshire couples have left on my Google and Facebook profiles.

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I’m an internationally recognised photographer, and I measure and challenge myself against the best in the world.

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ABOUT ANDY WADE PHOTOGRAPHY

No. 90% of any day I shoot is completely candid. I can photograph all day without a single ‘posed’ photo. The portraits of you both, if you’d like some, are kept simple and as natural as possible; nothing cheesy and nothing awkward. Usually the portraits of you are created during a relaxing wander together for twenty minutes or so with me capturing shots as we go along – so not really posing. We may stop in a certain spot but most of that time you’ll forget I’m there and the portraits will feel and look perfectly natural. Just think of this as a bit of ‘you time’! There is the option create a specific photo with flashes which I set up – but only if you want that. Even if I do it will be set up before we do it so that you can spend the maximum time with you guests. Otherwise I’ll just photograph the day as it happens.

Firstly I have to be available on your day but after that just say “Let’s do It!”. Just fill out the email form on my contact page or just send me a text, a message on Instagram or just give me a call. A small deposit then secures the day. That deposit is refundable up to one month after the agreement to go ahead. In the meantime, I will send you some paperwork and that will include a contract which has all the T&C’s in which we both sign when you’re 100% happy. You’ll also receive a summary of what is in your package.

Your photos will be delivered in a beautiful gallery that will work on any device. You can control the sharing of your photos from your gallery for family and friends or to social media. You can download your photos in full, high resolution or in a smaller version should you wish to share them. There are no watermarks on your photos and are free for your personal use. There is also the option to buy prints and wall art and you can create and order albums from the ‘Shop’ area of your gallery. If you have a slideshow made then it can be viewed from your gallery as well.

For a 9 hour wedding you get an edit of about 500+ photos. If it is a 12 hour day then around 700+. I work on your photos intensely after the wedding, lovingly crafting them so that they are perfectly colour balanced with a bright, fresh look. There’s probably a ratio of a third black and white and two thirds colour.

Everything is moving to digital transfer, now, so you can simply download the full high resolution photos from your gallery. You can have them on a USB if you wish but these are gradually being made obsolete. Whatever the means you get your edited photos in full size/resolution and with no watermarks. The images are free for your personal use.

Yes. I think it’s good to meet as you can ask all the questions you need to. I’ll be around you for almost all of your wedding day so meeting up before the day a great way of getting to know each other. I’m a nice chap and very comfortable with people I’ve just met, so it’s not a problem if we don’t. A video call is a really good way of talking things through if we can’t arrange a meeting.

Yes. Most people like a few photos of mum, dad and their close family as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I get that it is important and can be good fun, too. It takes about 10 minutes to organise a photo of everyone, for example, and then about 2-3 minutes for each one after that providing everyone is available. You decide what those photos are if you want them – I don’t have a ‘list’ of my own. If there is 1.5 – 2 hours between your ceremony and wedding breakfast then I’d suggest to have something like 20 mins with you portraits and then 20 mins of group photos dotted about, so between 6-10 group shots max. This way you spend more time just being with your guests, which I will capture naturally. I hear many stories of people who have been to weddings and were really bored and made to stand around for hours while the photographer goes through a repertoire of their own group photos. That’s not me!

Yes. There is an amazing choice of albums and wall art that will be available from your gallery and that I can send you information on. There is so much choice that I do not put albums in my packages unless on specific request. I do have three album packages that broadly cover the options so if you would like to include one I would be happy to chat and look at putting an album in your package.

Yes, but you can have another photographer if you wish – called a ‘2nd shooter’. If, for instance, you’d like the groomsmen preparation photos covered fully as well and they are over 15 mins away, I can employ a second photographer to cover that for £350/day and they will stay until the speeches – so about 6 hours. A second photographer is great to cover a specific span of time but does not necessarily mean a ‘better’ set of photos. I can be in and amongst a whole wedding party quite easily and capture the essence of the day without a 2nd shooter but it does enable us to do more portraits together – if that is what you’d like – and we can have more angles covered in the ceremony. If you would like a 2nd shooter then we’d book them about 3 months before the day. They are always 1st class, professional photographers like me and shoot in my style.

Guest Wishes! is a contemporary alternative to the wedding guest book. At the wedding breakfast I collect hand written message from your guests, take a quick snap of them and put it all together in a polaroid style. They can have a personal design and even go into you album. For more info, click here.

Yes. They are for half a day or less and can be done in a location of your choice or a fab location that I know of. You’ll get a set of online photos, usually an edited set of around 50-100 in the same gallery style that your wedding photos are. For more information about pre-shoots, click here.

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Looking for other venues in the Cheshire?

FIND YOUR PERFECT VENUE

I’ve shot all over the Cheshire in Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Chester and the Cheshire Countryside. There are so many gorgeous venues alongside Cottons Hotel & Spa! Check out my full list of stunning locations in the Cheshire;

Abbeywood Estate, Alderley Edge Hotel, Arley Hall & Gardens, Carden Park Hotel, Colshaw Hall, Crabwall Manor Hotel, Cranage Hall, De Vere Cranage Estate, Delamere Manor, Dorfold Hall, DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, Grange Barn, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, Heaton House Farm, Hilltop House, Mere Court Hotel, Merrydale Manor, Mollington Banastre Hotel, Mottram Hall, Nunsmere Hall, Oddfellows Chester, Owen House Wedding Barn, Peckforton Castle, Rookery Hall, Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa, Sandhole Oak Barn, Stock Farm Wedding Barn, Styal Lodge, Tabley House, Tatton Park, The Ashes Barn, The Chester Grosvenor, The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, The Oak Tree of Peover, The Plough Inn, The Stanneylands, The Tytherington Club, Wrenbury Hall
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