The River Manor
Nestled beside the Nestled beside the meandering River Wyre, The River Manor offers an exclusive-use, intimate wedding venue rooted in heritage, nature and understated luxury.
Elegantly infused with botanical greenery and rustic character, The River Manor provides a refined home-from-home. Built for immersive and memorable celebrations, the house, it’s ten suites and surrounding gardens, are entirely yours. It’s the perfect setting to come together. Slow down. Celebrate beautifully.
Ceremony
There's nothing quite like a wedding ceremony at The River Manor. With a choice of three unique spaces designed for elegance and romance, every wedding The River Manor feels unique. Choose from:
An elegant botanical setting adorned with cascading greenery, chandeliers and arched windows that flood the space with natural light.
Up to 150 Guests
Set directly by the water, The River Bank provides a tranquil setting for your ceremony before celebrations continue with drinks at The River Bar, our exclusive riverside bar(n).
Up to 70 Guests
Located within the manor, The Wyre Lounge overlooks the gardens, rolling hills and River Wyre, offering an intimate setting for relaxed, beautifully personal celebrations.
Up to 85 Guests
Night Before Accommodation:
At The River Manor, every wedding has the option to begin a little earlier. Tucked away within their own private, festoon-lit, cobbled courtyard, our beautifully converted former coach house cottages create an idyllic hideaway for you and your closest people to switch off, settle in and let the celebrations begin. Arrive the afternoon before to a sparkling afternoon tea, pop the first bottle of fizz and make yourselves at home. With nowhere else to be, the night before becomes part of the story - an evening of excitement, anticipation and precious time together before the big day.
Bridal Preparations
As day turns to evening, The Green Orangery transforms beneath thousands of softly twinkling fairylights woven through the cascading botanicals above. Candlelight, music and the warmth of the space create an atmosphere that feels intimate, enchanting and unforgettable. An unrivalled setting for dinner, dancing and late-night celebrations.
Reception
As day turns to evening, The Green Orangery transforms beneath thousands of softly twinkling fairylights woven through the cascading botanicals above. Candlelight, music and the warmth of the space create an atmosphere that feels intimate, enchanting and unforgettable. An unrivalled setting for dinner, dancing and late-night celebrations. The perfect ending to an unforgettable day.
Honeymoon Suite
As the celebrations draw to a close, retreat to the Honeymoon Suite - a beautifully appointed sanctuary where your first moments together as newlyweds can be savoured in complete privacy. Featuring a statement four-poster bed, timeless interiors and soft, ambient lighting, every detail has been designed to create a truly romantic escape.
The Manor Suites
Exclusive to your chosen guests, the Manor offer ten beautifully designed guest suites - a collection of spacious queen rooms and family suites reserved for your closest family and friends throughout your stay. Thoughtfully styled with heritage interiors and luxurious, countryside touches, each room offers a calm and comfortable retreat, allowing your guests to fully relax and enjoy every part of the celebration together.
150 Acres of Tranquility
From romantic riverside walks and enchanted woodland, to sweeping meadows and elegant gardens - every corner of the estate offers a uniquely beautiful backdrop for your wedding photographs.
Yes! Our River Cottages offer the perfect place to stay the night before your wedding, set around their own private, festoon-lit courtyard within the estate. Settle in with your favourite people, enjoy a relaxed evening together and wake up already at The River Manor, ready for the celebrations to begin.
Yes. One of our most special ceremony settings sits right on the riverbank, allowing you to say your vows surrounded by the Lancashire countryside. You’ll also have a choice of beautiful indoor ceremony spaces, so there’s always a wonderful plan whatever the weather.
Yes. We’ve created two dedicated spaces for wedding-morning preparations: The Beauty Parlour and The Bourbon Lounge. Each has been thoughtfully designed to give both sides of the wedding party somewhere special to get ready.
Of course - we know they’re part of the family too! Dogs are welcome to join you for your ceremony and we also have two dog-friendly cottages on the estate.
Yes! Fireworks are permitted at The River Manor, giving you the option of a pretty spectacular ending to your wedding day.
Yes. The estate has been designed so the celebrations can extend beyond the wedding day itself, with options for the night before and the wedding night, making The River Manor much more than a one-day experience.
Your wedding is designed to feel like your own time at the estate, with the Manor, grounds and dedicated wedding spaces forming the backdrop to your celebrations.
Yes. From vows beside the river to our Green Orangery, Drawing Room and gardens, there are several beautiful settings to choose from. You can find the space that feels most like you.
You don’t have to rush away. Wake up on the estate, gather everyone together and enjoy that lovely morning-after feeling before heading home. For the newlyweds, The Gate House offers your own private Mini-Moon retreat.
It’s more than somewhere to hold a wedding. The River Manor has been designed around the whole experience — the night before, getting ready, the ceremony, the celebration, staying together and the morning after. All within one historic Lancashire country estate.