Hollins House Hotel Wedding Photographer

The Perfect Cheshire Country House Wedding venue

If you’re looking for a Cheshire wedding venue surrounded by beautiful gardens and sprawling countryside, that feels intimate and rural, yet grand and historic, then Hollins House Hotel on the outskirts of Bollington village, is the perfect venue. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, bordering the Peak District National Park, it’s a 5 minute drive from Macclesfield and only 30 minutes from Manchester, offering both the comfort of the countryside and the convenience of a bustling market town on the doorstep.

Resting on a sprawling four-acres of immaculate country gardens, this Tudor Gothic style Grade II listed hotel is the perfect place for your wedding day. It’s the kind of venue that stops you in your tracks. Described by many couples as Cheshire’s hidden treasure, this beautiful building has been a hotel and wedding venue since the 1980s. You really need to visit in person to appreciate its beauty, or take a look at the many photos I’ve taken there!

Why Couples Choose Hollins House Hotel for their Wedding?

Some venues just feel right from the moment you step inside. People, in particular couples planning their weddings, return time and again and say the same things.

Hollins House offers a unique wedding venue in a unique countryside setting, with a dedicated, experienced team looking after you and guiding you on the lead up to your wedding and on the day itself. Hollins House only have one wedding a day, which can be rare with many wedding venues nowadays, and it ensures you feel as special as you should do on your wedding day with total exclusivity. It also means the whole team is totally dedicated to ensuring you and your guests have the most perfect day.

Hollins House offer a variety of spaces depending on the kind of celebration you are having and can cater to weddings of all sizes, from 15 to 130 guests. From ceremony to first dance, your whole day can take place here, and of course as it’s a hotel, there is space for you and your guests to also stay the night before and or night of your wedding too. with 55 ensuite bedrooms and a choice of bridal suite, you have lots of options to chose from, ensuring a relaxing start and end to your celebrations.

Wedding Photography at Hollins House Hotel

As a recommended wedding photographer for Hollin House, I know all the best spots for beautiful photos, and it really is a gift for beautiful backdrops.

The combination of Victorian Gothic architecture, the grand carved staircase, original fireplaces, and the beautiful gardens with the rolling countryside and the Peak District on the horizon means there is no shortage of beautiful places for timeless, stunning wedding photos.

The light and spacious rooms for morning prep offer space for you and all your bridal party to get ready while having beautiful photos taken, and as you descend the stairs to walk to your ceremony, the sweeping staircase is a feature of grandeur, fitting for timeless, elegant photos of you in your beautiful bridal gown.

Outside, with acres of beautiful gardens which change through the seasons, and the rolling hills of the peak district in the background, you are guaranteed to have wedding photos to cherish. While you have your group and couples photos, The Orangery Suite offers its own outdoor patio area, which is perfect for drinks receptions and lots of natural candid shots of guests mingling and having fun.

With the Peak District in the background, the village of Bollington and the Cheshire countryside all within minutes, there are also endless options for adventurous couples who want couples portrait photos beyond the venue’s grounds as well.

Hollins House Hotel Location & Accessibility

With the M6 just 20 minutes away and Manchester only 35 minutes away, Hollins House is the perfect rural location for those living in Cheshire or the city. Liverpool is also only 50 minutes away. There are direct trains from Macclesfield to London, Manchester and Liverpool, including Manchester Airport, so it’s very accessible for any guests travelling from further afield. There is a large car park at the venue, meaning guest cars can be parked with no problems (and out of the way for those all-important wedding photos).

Choosing the right photographer for your Hollins House wedding

As a wedding photographer who specialises in natural, relaxed, candid wedding photos, Hollins House offers so many wonderful spaces for beautiful photos, and as a recommended wedding photographer for them, I know all the best places for each time of day.

Choosing a photographer who is familiar with your venue is always a helpful bonus as it means they already know the venue well and already know where to take you for group and couples portraits. For somewhere like Hollins House, with the rolling countryside, it’s especially useful for golden hour, as I know the best places to capture that beautiful golden light, which is usually up the driveway given the vast open countryside in the background; perfect for catching the last golden light, with nothing blocking the sunset across the open countryside.

For portraits during morning prep, the beautiful window in the bridal prep room is always a great spot, and as you descend the stairs to your ceremony, a photo of you on the historic grand staircase is always a must, although the stairs can be quite dark being in the middle of the building. The light pouring through the ceremony roof windows makes for gorgeous ceremony photos and confetti at the front of the building is a must with the gothic architecture in the background. If you’re getting married during spring and summer, it’s worth considering a 12 or 1pm ceremony, as by 2pm the sun can be shining directly into the ceremony room, making it rather warm for you as your say your vows!

There’s multiple places for lovely group photos but my favourite spot is just up the drive where there’s a lovely little gazebo area; this is also a great place for golden hour photos with the rolling countryside in the background. We don’t have to go far for multiple places for lovely couples photos; there’s the gardens, the driveway, the gazebo and the many acres of landscape to choose from. The gardens and stairs leading down to them are also a fab spot for group photos, as well as morning groomsmen photos.

If the weather isn’t as great as we’d hoped, The Orangerie is a gorgeous alternative with its huge glass roof, allowing for natural light even on a wet day. This is also likely to be where you have your wedding breakfast though, so I would always make sure I speak to staff to allow for a window for your group photos before they start setting up tables for your wedding breakfast. If time doesn’t allow for this, the staircase or the landing over are both beautiful spots for group photos, with a bit of flash to assist with light.

Throughout the day I work quietly and unobtrusively, documenting everything from the big moments to the little interactions and emotions that make your wedding uniquely yours. I also offer drone photos as standard in most packages, which is fabulous at a location like Hollins House to capture beautiful venue photos with the Peak District in the background. A drone photo is always a quick and effective way to capture a full group photo too, after confetti is thrown, before your drinks reception gets into full swing and I’m busy documenting your day and all the lovely moments you’ll want to cherish.

Having photographed weddings at Hollins House, I know how to make the most of every part of the venue. Whether it’s a bright summer afternoon, an autumn sunset over the countryside, or a rainy winter day making use of the beautiful interiors, there are always wonderful opportunities for natural, timeless photographs.

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Hollins House Hotel Wedding Gallery

Click the photo below to take a look at some of my favourite Hollins House Hotel wedding photos from Beth & Rob’s beautiful (and very hot) wedding day. From emotional ceremony moments in the Orangerie to intimate couples portraits in the gardens and fun friends photos at sunset, I hope these give you a feel for what your day could look like.

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Hollins House Hotel FAQs

How many guests can you have at Hollins House

Hollins House can cater to up to 130 guests and also has 55 ensuite bedrooms for your guests to stay on site if you wish

Is Hollins House a licensed wedding venue?

Yes, Hollins House is licenced for civil ceremonies.

Can you stay overnight at Hollins House Hotel

Yes you can. With 55 ensuite bedrooms and breakfast included, it allows for lots of your guests to stay over

How much does a wedding at Hollins House Hotel cost?

This varies depending on how many guests you have, and what day you are getting married. To get a tailored quote, you can get in touch with the team at xxxxxxxx

What’s included in wedding packages at Hollins House Hotel?

Lots! Hollins House Hotel offer packages that include lots of essentials, such a table linens, name cards, printed menus, wedding breakfast, welcome drink and drinks with dinner, evening food, and lots more.

Do you need an experienced photographer for Hollins House Hotel Weddings?

An experienced wedding photographer is always a good idea. weddings are complicated with a lot of moving parts, so hiring someone who has photographed a lot of weddings before is also the best decision, no matter where you’re getting married. Your photos are your forever memories and the only thing left once your day is over. A wedding photographer who is familiar with Hollins House Hotel will know the best places for photos and also be familiar with the varying light that the building offers at different times of the day.

How many photos will I receive from my Hollins House Hotel wedding?

Every wedding is different, but full-day Hollins House Hotel weddings are always a minimum of 500 images, usually more like 700, delivered via a personalised online gallery within 6-8 weeks. You also receive a sneak peek of edited photos within 72 hours.

Where is Hollins House Hotel based?

Hollins House is based 5 minutes from Macclesfield in Cheshire, on the outskirts of the village of Bollington. It offers easy access to motorways and the train station in Macclesfield, which has direct trains to all major cities as well as Manchester Airport.  

Is Hollins House Hotel dog friendly?

It is indeed! So if you’d like your furry family member to attend your wedding, that is totally possible (and always welcomed by me!)