Rob And Sam’s Amazing Mere Court Hotel Wedding Day

Rob and Sam’s wedding at Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford was an absolute pleasure from start to finish — two lovely men who clearly love each other, in one of the best wedding venues in Cheshire. As a recommended Mere Court Hotel wedding photographer for over 15 years, this is one of my most photographed venues anywhere.

Highlight images from Rob and Sam’s wedding day

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About Mere Court Hotel — a Grade II listed country house wedding venue in Knutsford, Cheshire

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

Rob and Sam’s wedding day at Mere Court Hotel

Engagement shoot and planning

Rob and Sam booked an engagement photoshoot ahead of the wedding — always useful for getting comfortable in front of the camera. We followed it with a planning meeting a few weeks before the wedding to talk through the timeline, list the shots they wanted, and explore some creative ideas we ended up using on the day.

Bridal/grooms prep and the ceremony at Mere Court

The morning was relaxed; the ceremony — Rob and Sam had options across the Arboretum, the Dunkerley Suite, the Conservatory or outdoors at the pagoda — was full of emotion and warmth.

Couple portraits across the Mere Court grounds

The seven-acre grounds and the lake gave us huge variety for couple portraits. Knowing the venue well meant we could move efficiently between spots and keep things relaxed.

Wedding breakfast, speeches and the evening

The wedding breakfast and speeches were brilliant; the evening reception turned into a brilliant party.

“Rick is a great photographer and we are so pleased that we chose him to take pictures of our special day! From start to finish, I could not fault a thing. The engagement photoshoot was useful as it helped us get to know him better and the meeting we had a few weeks before the wedding day was really good as it helped us all get our head around how the day would go. He also came up with some inventive and creative ideas that we decided to do on the day.”
— Rob, 5★ Google review

Thank you Rob and Sam — congratulations to you both.

More of Rob and Sam’s wedding photographs

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Venue: Mere Court Hotel
Photographer: Rick Dell Photography

Frequently asked questions about Mere Court Hotel weddings

Is Mere Court Hotel good for same-sex weddings?

Yes — Mere Court Hotel is fully inclusive and the team handle every wedding with the same care. Rob and Sam’s day was an absolute pleasure to photograph and the venue made everything feel relaxed and welcoming.

Who is the recommended Mere Court Hotel wedding photographer?

Rick Dell Photography has been a recommended Mere Court Hotel wedding photographer for over 15 years. Browse all Mere Court Hotel weddings or read verified Google reviews.

What ceremony options does Mere Court Hotel offer?

Four options: the Arboretum, the Dunkerley Suite, the Conservatory (up to 150) and outdoors at the pagoda. Plenty of variety for different wedding sizes and styles.

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 for my Mere Court Hotel wedding?

Send your wedding date via the contact page and I’ll come back with availability and package and album options.

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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.