Rookery Hall
Wedding Photographer

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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 Rookery Hall!

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Rookery Hall Wedding Venue

Rookery Hall, nestled in the picturesque Cheshire Countryside, offers a quintessentially English setting for couples seeking a memorable wedding venue. This Georgian manor house, with over 38 acres of stunning gardens and parkland, provides an idyllic backdrop for both intimate and grand celebrations. The venue boasts a variety of elegant event spaces, including the spacious Worleston Suite, which can accommodate up to 160 guests for a wedding breakfast and 200 for an evening reception. For more intimate gatherings, the Drawing Room and Morning Room present charming alternatives, each with period features and exquisite views of the grounds.

Beyond its impressive event spaces, Rookery Hall features luxurious accommodation options for the wedding party and guests. The hotel houses 70 beautifully appointed guest rooms, blending contemporary comfort with classic elegance. These rooms range from cosy doubles to opulent suites, ensuring that all guests enjoy a restful stay. Additionally, the venue offers bridal suites where couples can prepare for their special day in style.

Unique features of Rookery Hall include its award-winning spa, perfect for pre-wedding pampering, and a dedicated wedding coordinator to assist with every detail of the planning process. The venue’s stunning setting, exceptional facilities, and bespoke services make it a premier choice for discerning couples seeking a romantic and elegant wedding celebration.

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The History of Rookery Hall

Rookery Hall, nestled within the picturesque Cheshire countryside, offers a rich history that has shaped it into a sought-after wedding venue today. The hall was originally built in 1816 by William Hilton Cooke, a local landowner and solicitor, who designed it as a lavish private residence. The building exhibits early 19th-century architecture, featuring a mix of Elizabethan and French chateau styles. The name “Rookery” is believed to have been inspired by the rook birds that used to nest in the grounds, symbolising the nature-centric aspect of its original design.

In the mid-19th century, Rookery Hall became notable when it was acquired by Baron William Andrewes’ family, who expanded the structure, adding the Stables and the Dining Room which now serve as beautiful backdrops for events. During World War II, the hall was repurposed as a boarding school, showing its adaptability. In 1990, it was transformed into a luxury hotel and event venue, combining its historical elements with modern amenities, a transformation that includes a boutique spa.

Strategically located near the market town of Nantwich and the vibrant city of Chester, Rookery Hall offers a serene escape while still being accessible for guests. Its lush gardens, picturesque architecture, and historical charm make it a quintessentially British setting for weddings.

How To Get To Rookery Hall

Rookery Hall, a distinguished wedding venue, is nestled amidst the picturesque Cheshire Countryside, providing an idyllic setting for special occasions. To locate it, head to the enchanting town of Nantwich, situated in the county of Cheshire. From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 and follow the signs directing you towards Nantwich town centre via A500. Upon reaching the town, merge onto the A534 and continue along this route until you encounter the signs leading to Rookery Hall. The venue itself is prominently signposted and located near Worleston, ensuring a memorable and seamless journey through the serene landscapes of Cheshire.

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 Rookery Hall 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 Rookery Hall, document your day, and capture all the little moments that make it truly yours.

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Frequently asked questions

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 Rookery Hall! Check out my full list of stunning locations in the Cheshire;

Abbeywood Estate, Alderley Edge Hotel, Arley Hall & Gardens, Carden Park Hotel, Colshaw Hall, Cottons Hotel & Spa, 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, 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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