Kate and Paul’s Mere Court Wedding

Kate and Paul’s October wedding at St Mary’s Church Weaverham and Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford was a glorious October day. As the recommended Mere Court Hotel wedding photographer for many years, this is one of my home venues.

Highlight images from Kate and Paul’s wedding day

About Mere Court Hotel — a four-star country house wedding venue near Knutsford

Mere Court Hotel sits just outside Knutsford in the heart of Cheshire, a four-star country house hotel and AA Rosette restaurant in seven acres of grounds. Originally built in 1903 as a wedding present for William Dunkerley and Amy Costance, the Dunkerleys lived there until 1955. North West Gas owned it next, the Hampson family converted it to a hotel in 1998, and the Chawla family added the Conservatory in 2003.

I’ve been a recommended wedding photographer at Mere Court for over 15 years — and that long relationship matters. I know the venue, the team, the light through every room and where to be at each moment of the day.

Four ceremony options: The Arboretum, The Dunkerley Suite, The Conservatory (up to 150 guests) and outdoors at the pagoda
Grade II listed building set in seven acres with a lake
40 individually designed bedrooms plus The Lodge (a two-bedroom house)
AA Rosette restaurant for the wedding breakfast
Past guests include Bill Clinton, Ruby Wax, Dawn French and Spandau Ballet; venue featured in Cold Feet

Kate and Paul’s wedding day at Mere Court Hotel

Glorious October summer sun

Arrived at Kate’s Mum’s house to glorious summer sun and blue sky — in October. Brilliant year for weather.

Susie Black Eyed florals

Susie arrived with the most beautiful flowers and Kate’s bouquet — Black Eyed Susie Floral Design, highly recommended.

St Mary’s Weaverham ceremony

Photogenic St Mary’s Church in Weaverham for the ceremony.

Mere Court reception

Back to Mere Court for couple portraits, group shots, the wedding breakfast and brilliant speeches.

“Rick was fantastic on our day, a pleasure to be with. Very professional and outstanding service. Our photo album is just amazing.”
— Kate and Paul, 5★ Google review

More of Kate and Paul’s wedding photographs

Recommended wedding suppliers

Reception venue: Mere Court Hotel
Ceremony: St Mary’s Church, Weaverham
Photographer: Rick Dell Photography
Florist: Black Eyed Susie Floral Design

Frequently asked questions about Mere Court Hotel weddings

Where is Mere Court Hotel?

Mere Court Hotel is just outside Knutsford in Cheshire — five minutes from M6 J19 and 25 minutes from Manchester.

Who is the recommended Mere Court Hotel wedding photographer?

Rick Dell Photography has been a recommended Mere Court Hotel photographer for 15+ years. Browse more Mere Court Hotel weddings.

Is October a good month for Cheshire weddings?

Absolutely — October weddings in Cheshire often come with glorious sunny days, autumn colour and lower-than-summer prices on suppliers. Kate and Paul’s October day at Mere Court was perfect.

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 for over 25 years

I’m Rick Dell — an award-winning Manchester and Cheshire wedding photographer based in Heald Green. I’ve been photographing weddings for over 25 years 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.