It’s easy to get carried away quickly when planning an outdoor
wedding, especially if you look at a lot of American blogs which talk
about finding the perfect spot outside. But if you want to get
married legally outdoors in the UK, it must be held underneath a
licensed structure. This could be an Oak Pagoda, like at Heaton
House Farm. There has to be a fixed structure that is licensed – not
just a lovely looking field or a beautiful forest backdrop.

Getting married in the middle of a forest might sound like a fairy-
tale, but how will your guests (and their chairs) actually get there?
Even outdoor weddings that are close to the road might still be
difficult to access for certain guests, like elderly grandparents or
anyone who might be in a wheelchair. Try and avoid walking across
muddy fields and wet grass – it won’t go down well with your
mother-in-law! Instead, look for outside areas that are beautifully
paved like at Heaton House Farm, where guests can sit on the large
patio for ceremonies and receptions

There’s no escaping the possibility of rain in the UK, even in the
middle of summer. And if you’re looking at outdoor weddings in
Cheshire, there is a chance of poor weather. But don’t worry about
it, just consider indoor options as a back-up, in case the weather
turns bad. Take the time to fall in love with indoor areas as well as
your dream outdoor area. At Heaton House Farm we’ve got three
additional licensed areas indoors, should the weather mean an
outdoor wedding isn’t an option – in the oak beamed barn, under
the stars, or under the pleats.