Katie and Nick’s Amazing Wedding Day At Heaton House Farm

Q: Where is Heaton House Farm and how do I get there?

Heaton House Farm is in Rushton Spencer, on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire (postcode area SK11). The nearest town is Macclesfield, and the nearest city is Manchester — roughly 40 minutes by road. It's an exclusive-use, rural wedding venue surrounded by countryside views across three counties.

Katie and Nick’s October wedding at Heaton House Farm was full of warmth, laughter and a fiercely contested round of indoor crazy golf. As a Cheshire wedding photographer who works regularly at Heaton House Farm, I had a brilliant time capturing this exclusive-use barn wedding venue near Macclesfield — from bridal prep at The Hen House through to sparklers in the courtyard.

Highlight images from Katie and Nick’s wedding day

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About Heaton House Farm — a Cheshire wedding venue near Macclesfield

Heaton House Farm has been owned by the Heath family — Mick, Margaret and their daughter Sarah — for seven generations. They hosted their very first wedding in 1999, and 25 years on it remains family-owned and operated, with an extended team of friendly, helpful staff who genuinely make the wedding day flow.

The farm sits on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire in Rushton Spencer, surrounded by picturesque, photogenic hills with stunning views across three counties. Manchester is the nearest city and Macclesfield the closest town — which makes Heaton House Farm a strong choice for couples searching for a Cheshire wedding venue with a properly rural feel.

Practical things worth knowing if you’re planning a wedding here:

Purpose-built bridal prep room (The Hen House) and a dedicated ceremony room
Outdoor ceremonies available in summer
A separate room for the wedding breakfast and evening reception
On-site accommodation across multiple rooms for the wedding party
Exclusive-use venue — your wedding is the only one happening that day
Extensive gardens and countryside views that are superb for wedding photography

Katie and Nick’s wedding day at Heaton House Farm

Bridal prep at The Hen House

Katie and Nick’s wedding day at Heaton House Farm started with bridal preparations at The Hen House. It was October — a dry day, but cold up in the hills. Having met Katie and Nick beforehand, I knew it was going to be a brilliant day to photograph, capturing everything naturally from prep through to past the first dance.

I was joined by my friend Dave from Rich Video Weddings — an experienced wedding videographer whose natural, beautifully edited films pair really well with my documentary photography approach.

The ceremony and confetti

The ceremony was lovely and heartfelt. I noticed real emotion from Nick at the top of the aisle as Katie walked up with her dad, dress and bouquet looking beautiful.

After the ceremony there was the confetti train and then a very sharp 30-second downpour. It started and stopped before I had time to worry — I don’t think I’ve ever had such a short shower in over 20 years of wedding photography.

Couple portraits in the Heaton House Farm gardens

We headed to the gardens at Heaton House Farm with help from Anya, the wedding coordinator, who kept everything running smoothly throughout the day. The gardens give you a huge variety of backdrops — formal lawns, dramatic Cheshire countryside views, intimate corners by the buildings — which is exactly what you want for natural, varied couple portraits.

Crazy golf with Putter Madness

After photos it was time for the real battle of the day — husband versus wife on the crazy golf course. Putter Madness brought in a nine-hole indoor course with a leader board, and I followed the Katie v Nick match all the way round. It’s one of those wedding entertainment ideas that genuinely keeps guests talking long after the day.

Wedding breakfast, speeches and the first dance

Anya then introduced the couple into the room for the wedding breakfast. The speeches were genuinely funny, the night photos came out beautifully, and the sparkler send-off looked stunning — Heaton House Farm at night with the lights on is something else.

Live music came from The Midnight Cats. The first dance got everyone up, the guitarist wandered onto the dance floor with the guests, and the atmosphere was outstanding.

Thank you Katie and Nick, and congratulations to you both — it was a brilliant Cheshire wedding day.

More of Katie and Nick’s wedding photographs

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Venue: Heaton House Farm · Instagram: @heatonhousefarm
Photographer: Rick Dell Photography — award-winning Cheshire and Manchester wedding photographer
Videographer: Dave at Rich Video Weddings · Instagram: @richvideoweddings
Crazy golf entertainment: Putter Madness · Instagram: @puttermadness
Live music: The Midnight Cats · Instagram: @themidnight_cats

Frequently asked questions about Heaton House Farm weddings

Where is Heaton House Farm and how do I get there?

Heaton House Farm is in Rushton Spencer, on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire (postcode area SK11). The nearest town is Macclesfield, and the nearest city is Manchester — roughly 40 minutes by road. It’s an exclusive-use, rural wedding venue surrounded by countryside views across three counties.

Who is the recommended wedding photographer for Heaton House Farm?

Rick Dell Photography is a regular wedding photographer at Heaton House Farm and knows the venue, the team and the best light spots intimately. You can see more Heaton House Farm wedding photography in this category archive, and read verified customer reviews here.

What are the best photo spots at Heaton House Farm?

The gardens offer multiple distinct backdrops — formal lawns, the open Cheshire countryside, and intimate framing near the farm buildings. In autumn (like Katie and Nick’s wedding) the surrounding trees give beautiful warm colour. At night, the lights around the venue make it perfect for sparkler send-offs and dramatic couple portraits.

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 here, or get in touch for a no-obligation quote.

How do I book Rick Dell as my Heaton House Farm wedding photographer?

The best way to start is to get in touch via the contact page with your wedding date. I’ll come back with availability, my wedding photography packages and album options, and we can arrange a no-pressure call to talk through what you want from your photography.