Sarah and Daves Arley Hall Wedding

Sarah and Dave’s 2018 heatwave wedding at Arley Hall in Cheshire was a Great Gatsby-themed outdoor ceremony with over 30°C heat and a wedding owl. As your Cheshire wedding photographer, Arley Hall is one of the most architecturally interesting wedding venues in the county.

Highlight images from Sarah and Dave’s wedding day

About Arley Hall — a Jacobean-style Cheshire stately home wedding venue with extensive gardens

Arley Hall is a Jacobean-style stately home wedding venue in Cheshire, set in extensive gardens including the famous cylinder-shape conifers and the flower borders. A genuinely distinctive Cheshire wedding venue.

Jacobean-style architecture — instantly recognisable
Famous cylinder-shape conifer-lined formal gardens
Outdoor ceremony space in the gardens
Multiple photogenic photo spots
Close to Northwich and Knutsford

Sarah and Dave’s wedding day at Arley Hall

Bridal prep with the Cheshire heatwave

Very relaxed bridal prep at Arley Hall — over 30°C heat, no question about whether the ceremony would be inside or outside.

Outdoor ceremony in the Arley Hall gardens

The gardens were perfect for the outdoor ceremony. Beautiful dress from Cheadle Bride. Highlight: the wedding owl flying to the best man with the rings, courtesy of nearby Stockley Farm. The best man’s face as the owl approached was brilliant.

Great Gatsby 1920s theme

Even the Arley Hall staff wore Great Gatsby 1920s outfits, as did many guests. Top hats on the groomsmen. Classy.

Garden and interior photos

Photos in the famous Arley Hall gardens (the cylinder conifers are a personal favourite spot every time) and inside the amazing Hall.

Speeches and a low-sun dance floor

Exceptional groom’s speech — heartfelt — and Sarah got up to speak too (rare and lovely). Low-sun evening shots and dancing into the night.

More of Sarah and Dave’s wedding photographs

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Venue: Arley Hall
Photographer: Rick Dell Photography
Wedding owls: Stockley Farm
Dress: Cheadle Bride

Frequently asked questions about Arley Hall weddings

Where is Arley Hall?

Arley Hall is in Cheshire, near Northwich and Knutsford — easy reach from Manchester and the M6.

Can I do a themed wedding at Arley Hall (Great Gatsby, vintage)?

Absolutely — the Jacobean architecture and the formal gardens absorb themed weddings beautifully. Sarah and Dave’s Great Gatsby day with the staff in 1920s outfits is a great example.

Who is the recommended Arley Hall wedding photographer?

Rick Dell Photography photographs weddings at Arley Hall. Browse more Arley Hall 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 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.