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Liverpool Wedding Photographer Gemma Cullen
Natural bride and groom wedding photography in Liverpool
Unposed wedding photography in Liverpool
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Mansion House Wedding Photographer, Calderstones Park, Liverpool

The Mansion House, also known as The Reader Mansion House, in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, is a beautiful grade II listed venue perfect for relaxed, natural wedding photos. With its theatre room opening onto a private garden, plenty of outdoor space in the park, and charming historic architecture, it’s ideal for unposed portraits, group shots, and capturing the atmosphere of your day.

Bride and groom outside the Reader Mansion in Calderstones park, Liverpool

Why The Mansion House at Calderstones Park is a brilliant wedding venue

The Mansion House blends historic charm with flexible, open spaces. Couples love the theatre room with its bifold doors that open onto a garden adorned with fairy lights. The garden terrace steps provide a perfect spot for confetti shots and big group pictures, while the wider park gives you endless locations for portraits. Even on rainy days, the large windows bring in greenery and natural light, so your wedding photos always feel fresh and vibrant. While parking is in the park car park rather than right at the door, the venue itself provides plenty of photographic opportunities, from the front facade to the terrace and gardens.

Photographing weddings and photos at The Reader Mansion House

The theatre room is bright and airy thanks to the massive bifold doors, letting in light and garden views, ideal for natural wedding photography. Outdoor ceremonies are possible, like Marina and Sam’s celebration, and the terrace steps are perfect for speeches, confetti, or large group shots. With access to the whole park, there’s plenty of variety for portraits, from trees and lawns to the building’s classic exterior. While the bar area is small, the room layout allows you to bring the outdoors in, giving photos a relaxed, candid feel.

Planning a wedding at The Mansion House, Calderstones Park

Couples find planning at the Mansion House straightforward and stress-free. The venue is grade II listed, giving it character, yet the spaces are flexible and easy to work with. Outdoor ceremonies work well, and the theatre room can be arranged to suit your day. Remember, parking is in the park car park, not directly at the venue. Opening the bifold doors during speeches or group shots maximises natural light and greenery in your photos. The venue is well run and perfect for couples who want relaxed, natural wedding photography.

Real weddings and photos at The Mansion House

- Katie & Liam – a rainy indoor celebration in the theatre room and garden

- Marina & Sam – outdoor ceremony with fairy lights and park portraits


Check out their galleries to see how I capture natural, unposed moments at The Mansion House.


If you’re planning your wedding at The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, and want relaxed, natural photography, get in touch or learn more about how I photograph weddings. I’d love to hear from you.

Bride and groom haviong their first kiss at The Reader Mansion, Calderstones in Liverpool photographed in a documentary and joyful wedding photography style

Marina & Sam (pt 2)

Sunny outdoor wedding photography, adorable dog ring bearer, and joyful family celebrations at the Reader Mansion in Liverpool

Bride and groom hugging at The Reader Mansion, Calderstones in Liverpool photographed in a relaxed and natural wedding photography style

Katie & Liam

Fun, family-filled day wedding photography with rain, magic tricks, and candid, joyful moments captured throughout their wedding celebration at the Reader Mansion.

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