Knowsley Hall Wedding Photography

Frozen in time, Knowsley Hall is the perfect place to host your dream wedding, and is sure to give you the most unforgettable day. Being placed in the countryside of the North West of England, this stunning wedding venue is the picture-perfect setting for any wedding. Despite being built over 600 years ago, Knowsley Hall is kept in pristine condition, flaunting many of its attractive original features such as its many historical paintings and antiques. The high standard and beauty of the site means it has a long history of esteemed guests and visitors, including some royals!

Entering the grounds is an impressive sight. You’ll be met with a grand driveway and front entrance – not to mention the 2,500 acres of land and gardens boasted by this walled estate. The initial view also includes a perfectly framed front view of the house itself, immediately creating the perfect backdrop.

As a documentary wedding photographer, I am always on the lookout for effortlessly beautiful locations, that allow me to capture natural photos of the happy couple, without interrupting their special moments, and this elegant wedding venue makes this very easy for me! Being a recommended photographer for Knowsley Hall, I have had the privilege of becoming well acquainted with the grounds and facilities here, and I’m always amazed by the incredible views that this venue offers.

The estate features manicured gardens, a terrace with views across the lakes, luxurious furnishings, and of course not forgetting the original, stately home itself as the main attraction. Another huge standout feature of this venue is the exclusive use throughout your stay, providing you and your wedding guests with a more private, intimate setting. Let me give you a walkthrough of all facilities you and your wedding party would have access to in this fantastic wedding venue.

Bridal Preparations in The Music Room

Starting with the space for bridal party prep, Knowsley Hall makes full use of the old music room in the house. This is an ideal setting for preparations on the morning of your special day – a spacious room with ornate furnishings and spaces for relaxation, including grand lounge furniture. This atmospheric, open room is just what you need to ensure a relaxed, stress-free morning for you and your wedding team. The music room doesn’t just provide the ideal space for you, it also gives me as the photographer a stunning backdrop to work with, making it easy to capture intimate moments of your morning. The high ceilings and large, tall windows flood the room with natural light, giving both myself and the makeup artists with great working conditions in the bridal suite. The general setup and atmosphere of this room makes for a pampered, unforgettable morning, guaranteed to start your day the right way!

Bridal prep in the music room at Knowsley Hall

While the bride and her team are preparing for the big day, I can take a moment upstairs to photograph the dress. As the wedding photographer, I find it very helpful when all aspects of the wedding are located in close to each other (as they are at this venue) as it allows me to move around quickly and easily, capturing the business and excitement of the day, without missing out on anything.

Towards the end of the preparation, the bride usually moves to the Derby Suite upstairs to put on the dress and the last finishing touches

Bride's dress hanging on the bed in the Derby Suite at Knowsley Hall

Grooms’ Preparations

Similarly, I can sneak away and catch some moments of the groom’s morning preparations, which are taking place in one of the 17 impressive bedrooms in the house. Like the music room, the bedrooms display a level of grandeur fit for royalty, while maintaining a warm, homely feel.

Groomsmen getting ready at Knowsley Hall

With preparations over, a great shot that I’m regularly asked for is the bride making her way down the central grand staircase. These often end up being some of the favourite images of the day!

Bride and her dad walking down the staircase

The Wedding Ceremony

As we continue through the site, we come to the stucco ballroom, where the ceremony will take place. This 18th century, breathtaking hall can accommodate up to 132 guests, and sets an enchanting scene for the vows. The ballroom features decorative, gold-encrusted detailing all around the room, as well as a large original fireplace, all working to create an impactful impression.

Drinks Reception

Ready for some downtime after the ceremony, the party and guests can now make use of the terrace at the back of the house, with uninterrupted views of the beautiful grounds. This is a good opportunity for me to take the happy couple round the gardens and lakes to capture some unposed portraits (with the added bonus of exceeding my step count!).

Bride and groom walking around the gardens at Knowsley Hall

Bride and groom walking by the lake with Knowsley Hall in the background

Wedding Breakfast

Served in the impressive State Dining Room, your guests will be able to enjoy a delicious three course meal, and as a recommended photographer of Knowsley Hall, I have had the privilege of enjoying this food, and can honestly say it is some of the best and highest standard catering I have experienced. With its prime location, this venue is often treated to amazing sunsets providing more photo opportunities.

Dining room set up for wedding at Knowsley Hall

Evening party

While the food is being enjoyed, behind the scenes the Knowsley Hall team works to completely transform the stucco ballroom into an amazing party space, ready for you and your guests to dance the night away!

Bride and groom dancing at Knowsley Hall

Groom and his ushers dancing for the bride at Knowsley Hall

Get in touch

Having seen first-hand what a perfect wedding venue Knowsley Hall makes, I can confidently say that you would have an unforgettable experience if you chose to tie the knot here. If you’re interested in celebrating your big day here, I would love to document it for you, so please do get in touch!

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