Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port

🌿 Licensed Civil Wedding Ceremonies & Civil Partnerships

Our venue is fully licensed to host civil wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships, so you can legally marry and celebrate all in one place without needing to go elsewhere.

🏙️ Indoor Ceremony Options

Manfred Suite: Ideal for smaller, more intimate ceremonies with lovely views.

Mercer Suite: Great for larger ceremonies or celebration, perfect for more guests and bigger moments.

These different options mean you can tailor your ceremony to suit your personal style and guest numbers, whether you want something intimate or a larger celebration 💕

We can host everything from small, intimate gatherings in our charming Manfred Suite 💐 to grand celebrations of up to 250 guests in the spacious Mercer Suite, ensuring your wedding is perfectly tailored to your style & your guest list 📝

Yes with our location on a private island surrounded by water and natural scenery, couples and their photographers have plenty of stunning backdrops to choose from, including:

• Waterfront views — romantic shots by the canal and waterside 🚤
• scenic paths — ideal for relaxed, natural portraits 🌿
• Beautiful ceremony rooms (like the Manfred and Mercer suites) — elegant indoor photo settings 💐
• Sunset vistas — perfect for golden‑hour shots that make your memories glow 🌅

Whether you’re looking for classic romantic portraits, fun candid moments with your bridal party, or dramatic couple shots against the water, the venue’s surroundings provide a truly unforgettable setting for your wedding photography 📷

Yes, we offer excellent accommodation options for wedding guests 🛏️✨

• The hotel has 83 comfortable bedrooms, ranging from standard rooms to a lovely suite option, perfect for friends and family who want to stay overnight after your big day
• Discounted accommodation rates are often available for your wedding guests — making it easier for everyone to relax, stay close by, and fully enjoy the celebrations without having to travel home late
• Staying onsite means your loved ones can be part of the fun from morning preparations through to the evening reception 🎉
• Your guests can take advantage of hotel amenities like the canalside views, waterside walks, and on‑site leisure facilities giving them a lovely experience throughout their stay 😊.

Yes! The team understands that every couple is unique, so you can:

🤍 Choose from a variety of standard packages suited to different styles and budgets

📝 Create a bespoke package that reflects your personal vision, priorities, and preferences

💡 Add extra touches — whether that’s special décor, menu upgrades, entertainment, or unique ceremony elements

Yes, there is a dedicated wedding planning team at the hotel & we are ready to support you every step of the way 💍✨

🗣️ Discuss your vision and ideas in detail

📋 Help you choose and customise your wedding package

🧠 Offer expert guidance on food, décor & timelines

💖 Be there from your first enquiry to your big day to make sure everything runs smoothly

Your wedding coordinator is passionate about creating personalised and memorable celebrations, We genuinely love hearing your plans and helping bring them to life 🥂🌟

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port / Cheshire Oaks is located at:

📍 Centre Island Waterways, Lower Mersey Street, Ellesmere Port, CH65 2AL, England, a beautiful canalside setting on its own private island, just minutes from Chester and close to the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and local attractions.

It’s easy to reach by car with good motorway links (just off the M53), and Ellesmere Port railway station is also nearby for guests travelling by train

While you can enjoy the stunning waterfront views for photos and celebrations, all legal wedding ceremonies at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port / Cheshire Oaks must take place indoors 💍

You can still make the most of our beautiful surroundings for your wedding portraits 📸 and welcome drinks 🥂, creating those picture-perfect moments while keeping your ceremony fully licensed and stress-free.

Absolutely! We caters to both intimate weddings and larger celebrations 💍✨

Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering with just your closest family and friends or a grand event with up to 250 guests, the venue offers flexible spaces to suit your day perfectly:

Whatever size your celebration, you’ll have beautiful surroundings, excellent service, and a wedding experience tailored to you 💕

Set on a our private island with beautiful waterside views, our venue offers contemporary spaces for both intimate and grand celebrations 🥂

With 83 bedrooms, a dedicated wedding team, and stunning surroundings, every wedding is made personal and unforgettable 💕