Rach and Zak’s Samlesbury Hall Wedding

Rach and Zak’s wedding at St John’s Church in Manchester and Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire was a brilliant Manchester-to-Lancashire wedding day. As your North West wedding photographer, Samlesbury Hall‘s 14th-century timber-framed architecture is genuinely unmatched.

Highlight images from Rach and Zak’s wedding day

About Samlesbury Hall — a 14th-century timber-framed Lancashire wedding venue near Preston

Samlesbury Hall is a 14th-century timber-framed Lancashire stately home near Preston — Grade I listed, full of historical character, with grounds and woodland for couple portraits.

Grade I listed 14th-century timber-framed hall
Multiple distinctive ceremony spaces
Grounds and woodland for couple portraits
Easy reach from Preston, Manchester and Blackburn

Rach and Zak’s wedding day at Samlesbury Hall

Event City wedding fair to home studio

Met Rach and Zak at Event City wedding fair. Even more impressed by my work at the home-studio viewing. They felt comfortable instantly.

Engagement shoot, multiple planning meetings

Engagement shoot, multiple meetings to discuss ideas. By the wedding day everything was locked in.

St John’s Church, Manchester ceremony

St John’s Church in Manchester for the ceremony. Knew the church and the venue inside out before the day.

Samlesbury Hall reception

Off to Samlesbury — 14th-century timber-framed architecture gave us couple portraits you can’t replicate anywhere else.

“Rick did the photos for our wedding in July and we were very impressed by the results. We met Rick at Event City wedding fair a few years back and while we spoke to a few photographers, his assistant really drew us in and the package he was offering was really good. He instantly made us feel comfortable and relaxed. When it came to the day, Rick had clearly done his homework on the church and our venue.”
— Rach, 5★ Google review

More of Rach and Zak’s wedding photographs

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Reception venue: Samlesbury Hall
Ceremony: St John’s Church, Manchester
Photographer: Rick Dell Photography

Frequently asked questions about Samlesbury Hall weddings

Where is Samlesbury Hall?

Samlesbury Hall is in Lancashire near Preston — about an hour from Manchester and easy reach from Blackburn and the Ribble Valley.

Who is the recommended Samlesbury Hall wedding photographer?

Rick Dell Photography travels from Cheshire to Lancashire and photographs weddings at Samlesbury Hall. Browse more Samlesbury Hall weddings.

What makes Samlesbury Hall distinctive?

The 14th-century Grade I listed timber-framed architecture is genuinely unmatched in the North West. The black-and-white timber creates couple-portrait backdrops you can’t replicate at a modern hotel.

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.