KIRKBY CHURCH
St Chad's, Kirkby Wedding Photographer
Getting married at St Chad's, Kirkby? I’m Leon Britton, an award-winning Liverpool wedding photographer with experience at this venue — this page covers what to expect from your wedding photography here.
AN ANCIENT KIRKBY FOUNDATION
A Church Recorded in the Domesday Book
St Chad’s Church in Kirkby has an ancient foundation predating the Norman Conquest, with a church on the site recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. A Georgian chapel replaced the original building in 1766, and the present church was built between 1869 and 1871, designed by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin and funded by the 4th Earl of Sefton.
It’s a beautiful and genuinely popular venue for weddings, with generations of Kirkby families — including many still living locally today — married here over the centuries.
MY EXPERIENCE AT THE VENUE
A Venue That’s Personal to Me, Too
St Chad’s holds a particularly personal place for me. In 2003, after 11 years together, my wife and I got married here — an unforgettable day full of joy, laughter and celebrations that carried on late into the night. It’s actually the reason I became a wedding photographer at all: looking back at our own photos afterwards, I realised how much of the day they didn’t quite capture, and that experience is what led me to pick up a camera in the first place. Photographing other couples’ weddings at St Chad’s since has meant a great deal to me.
KEY FACTS & LOCATION
5 Things to Know About St Chad's, Kirkby
Located in Kirkby, Liverpool — a church on this site is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.
A Georgian chapel replaced the original building in 1766.
The present church was built 1869–1871, designed by Lancaster architects Paley and Austin.
Funded by the 4th Earl of Sefton, at an eventual cost of around £12,000 (over £1.2 million today).
An active Anglican parish church, with generations of Kirkby families married here.
Kirkby, Liverpool
PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE VENUE
Making the Most of St Chad's, Kirkby
The Victorian Gothic architecture rewards a few extra wide shots — the church’s scale and detail are worth capturing beyond just the ceremony itself.
I know this church better than almost any other venue I cover — having been married here myself, I know exactly where the light falls well through the day and the best angles inside.
ST CHAD'S, KIRKBY WEDDING FAQS
Common Questions About Photography at St Chad's, Kirkby
St Chad’s conducts Anglican wedding ceremonies; I’m happy to cover your ceremony here and follow on to your reception venue afterwards.
As early as possible — I only take on two full weddings a month, so it’s worth getting in touch as soon as your date is set.
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