Hannah and Rick’s Sandhole Oak Barn Farm Wedding

Hannah and Rick’s blue-sky outdoor wedding at Sandhole Oak Barn Farm near Congleton was a glorious sunny day with a wedding owl flying in the rings. As a Cheshire wedding photographer working at Sandhole since 2006, themed touches like the ring-bearing owl always make for memorable images.

Highlight images from Hannah and Rick’s wedding day

About Sandhole Oak Barn Farm — a Cheshire barn wedding venue in 400 acres near Congleton

Sandhole Oak Barn Farm sits in 400 acres of Cheshire countryside near Congleton. Family-owned by the Worth family since the 1920s, the Oak Barn was added in 2005 — probably the first Cheshire farm wedding venue.

Civil ceremony in the Oak Barn or outside under the Clock Tower with the lake backdrop
400-acre rural Cheshire setting
Family-owned for 100+ years
Spectacular sunsets

I’ve photographed at Sandhole since 2006 — many weddings each year.

Hannah and Rick’s wedding day at Sandhole Oak Barn Farm

Bridal prep with three daughters as bridesmaids

I started at Sandhole bridal prep — Hannah with hair and makeup in progress. Three of the bridesmaids were the couple’s three beautiful daughters. Hannah’s dad was nervously writing through his speech in the background. Best man practising catching the wedding-rings owl.

Outdoor ceremony under the Clock Tower

Sunny outdoor ceremony under the Sandhole Clock Tower. Hannah walked out to a few nerves from Rick at the top of the aisle — then the owl flew in with the wedding rings. The best man’s reaction was brilliant.

Lake portraits and group shots

Sandhole’s lake and the country lanes around the venue gave us huge variety for couple portraits and group shots.

Wedding breakfast, speeches and dancing

Plenty of mingling time, very funny speeches (Hannah’s dad’s preparation paid off) and fun dancing into the evening.

More of Hannah and Rick’s wedding photographs

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Venue: Sandhole Oak Barn Farm
Photographer: Rick Dell Photography

Frequently asked questions about Sandhole Oak Barn Farm weddings

Where is Sandhole Oak Barn Farm?

Sandhole Oak Barn Farm sits in 400 acres of Cheshire countryside near Congleton — about 35 minutes from Manchester.

Can we have a wedding owl deliver the rings at Sandhole?

Yes — Stockley Farm and similar local owl-services work brilliantly at Sandhole’s outdoor Clock Tower ceremony. Hannah and Rick’s owl-ring-delivery moment is one of my favourite Sandhole images.

Who is the recommended Sandhole wedding photographer?

Rick Dell Photography has photographed weddings at Sandhole since 2006. Browse more Sandhole weddings.

How much does Rick Dell Photography cost?

Wedding photography packages start from around £850 and run up to £1,950 depending on coverage length, second-shooter options and album choices. The typical package booked is around £1,400. See current packages and album options on the packages page, or get in touch for a no-obligation quote.

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About Rick Dell — Manchester & Cheshire wedding photographer since 1996

I’m Rick Dell — an award-winning Manchester and Cheshire wedding photographer based in Heald Green. I’ve been photographing weddings since 1996 and have worked at most of the leading wedding venues across Cheshire, Manchester, Stockport, Staffordshire and the North West — including being a long-standing recommended photographer at venues like Mere Court Hotel, Mottram Hall and Heaton House Farm.

My approach is natural and documentary — capturing real moments as they happen, with creative posing only where it adds something. You can browse my recent wedding gallery, see my packages and albums, read verified Google reviews, or get in touch to check availability for your wedding date.