Carden Park Hotel Wedding Venue
A large Cheshire wedding venue with a beautiful countryside setting in Chester
Stunning grounds for your wedding photography
Professional wedding experts
An outdoor wedding pavilion
197 luxury bedrooms for guests
Beautiful reception suites for up to 350 guests
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £12,000
Price Range: £9,200 - £20,000
Prices are based on Mid Season Wedding of approx 60 day guest and 80 evening guests. Contact us for more accurate costs for your guest numbers & date.
Per Person Price Range: £115 - £135
Hire Price Range: £1,000 - £1,500
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 300
Guest Capacity (min/max): 60 / 300
Guests for sit down meal: 60 - 300
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 197
Accommodation Capacity: 450
About Carden Park Hotel
Carden Park Hotel is the perfect setting for your dream wedding. Imagine exchanging vows amidst 1,000 acres of breath-taking Cheshire countryside. With versatile spaces, including outdoor venue options, the venue is ideal for both intimate ceremonies and grand celebrations of up to 350 guests. Whether you’re planning a small, personal affair or a large wedding gathering, Carden Park offers the beauty and flexibility you need. Every moment of your special day will be unforgettable.
Here at Carden Park, we have the whole package to offer. Our two main venues are refreshingly different: the Carden Suite includes a fairytale twinkle light ceiling and can hold up to 300 guests for dining while the standalone Shooting Suite features traditional wooden beams with a new contemporary look and its own private bar. Alongside 197 beautiful bedrooms for your guests - including brand new Carden Luxury Suites for the perfect bridal upgrades.
Our incredibly photogenic grounds are fabulous for capturing those lasting moments whilst our newly refurbished hotel is luxuriously furnished to reflect the countryside surroundings. We are also home to a spectacular five-star spa, ideal for a pre-wedding day pampers or for a relaxing time as a newly married couple. As well as two stunning championship golf courses.
You will have a choice of delicious wedding menus providing a wealth of options to suit all tastes curated by our award-winning head chef Graham Tinsley MBE.
♥ Champagne Drinks Reception
♥ Selection of homemade Canapés
♥ 3 Course Wedding Breakfast with Tea, Coffee & After Dinner Mints
♥ ½ Bottle of House Wine per person
♥ Champagne Toast with Speeches
♥ Complimentary Carden Suite bedroom for Bride & Groom
♥ Chairs dressed with a White Cover & Sash or Chivari Chairs
♥ White Table Linen
♥ Red Entrance Carpet
♥ Hire of a cake stand and knife
♥ Overnight stay to celebrate your 1st Anniversary to include Breakfast
♥ Room hire of main function room for Wedding Reception & Evening Function
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Hindu (Fire ceremony permitted)
Interfaith / Multicultural
Venue Setting
Countryside
Town
Waterside
Remote
Venue Type
Stately home
Large hotel
Golf Club & Sporting Venues
Exclusive use
Country House
Outdoor / Garden
Suitable for Asian Weddings
Intimate Venue
Unique & Unusual
Breweries & Vineyards
Eco Wedding Venue
Suitable for Jewish Weddings
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Swimming pool
Spa facilities
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Good Disabled Access
Inhouse Toastmaster
Helipad
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Halal
Vegan
Asian
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Exclusively for 2025, we can offer your dream wedding for the discounted price of: £5,995.00
Instructions
Exclusively for 2025, we can offer your dream wedding for the discounted price of: With the minimum numbers of 50 adult day guests and 80 adult evening guests included in the wedding package, you will also receive: Complimentary ceremony room hire Drinks reception (sparkling wine or pimms) Half a bottle of wine per person Three course wedding breakfast Glass of sparkling wine to toast with speeches Chairs dressed with white covers & sashes White table linen Hire of cake stand & knife Personalised menu cards Use of the hotel’s wooden dancefloor Evening snack Complimentary accommodation for the wedding couple on the night of your wedding
Terms and conditions
T&Cs apply. This offer is valid for new bookings only. The wedding must be booked for a date prior to 31st March 2026 to qualify for this offer.
Contact & Location
Carden Park Hotel
Cheshire's Country Estate, Carden, Chester, CH3 9DQ, Cheshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
Unfortunately not, but our wedding venues are set privately away from our leisure guests.
Yes we are!
Yes we have a wedding gazebo which is fully licensed and set in front of one of our beautiful golf courses and a lake.
Yes we do, we can quote accordingly.
Yes they will have a dedicated space within our large kitchen.
You can access the venue from 6am on your wedding day
Our bar is open until 12.30 am and the reception will finish at 1.00 am.
We ask the sound levels are kept below 70 DBA and your music finishes by 1.00 am at the latest, please.
Yes, they are for displays before 9.00 pm.
We allow biodegradable confetti outside.
Yes - these look lovely for table decor!
We offer a luxury suite upgrade for our bride and groom.
We have 197 bedrooms on-site - plenty of room for your guests!
There is but we are confident we can accommodate all of your guests.
Our Sustainability Commitments
At Carden Park, we are committed to sustainability, making our venue a perfect choice for brides looking to celebrate their special day with eco-friendly practices. By integrating solar power, LED lighting, and recycled water systems, we reduce our environmental impact while always providing luxurious experiences. Our estate supports local wildlife through tree planting, conservation efforts, and minimizes waste by sourcing local, sustainable catering options. You and your guests can also benefit from electric vehicle charging stations on-site, all while being surrounded by the beauty of nature. With sustainability at the heart of what we do, a Carden Park wedding allows you to celebrate love while aligning with your environmental values. We take pride in working closely with eco-friendly local suppliers, offering catering, floristry, and décor services that reduce carbon footprints while supporting the regional economy. By choosing Carden Park, you’re not just having a memorable wedding, but also contributing to a greener future. From the elegant reception halls to the enchanting outdoor spaces filled with lush greenery, your wedding will have a natural and sophisticated charm. Whether it's the locally sourced, sustainable produce on your menu, the thoughtful recycling practices, or our attention to conserving resources, every detail is designed to honour the environment and enhance your celebration.
Personal Message
Kirsty Pretorius
Senior Wedding Co-Ordinator
Congratulations on your engagement! I am thrilled you have taken the time to look at our venue on Bride Book. Here at Carden Park Hotel we have options for all types of weddings, whether you are dreaming of a large celebration or an intimate ceremony I would love to welcome you for a show round of the hotel and to discuss your plans further. Please have a look at our page and let me know any questions you have. Hope to meet you soon! Kirsty
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