The Moat House in Acton Trussell is one of Staffordshire’s most distinguished wedding venues — a Grade II listed manor house set in a picturesque village location with tranquil canal views and beautifully laid-out grounds. With a lakeside pergola, several stunning indoor ceremony spaces, and the charm of historic architecture infused with modern elegance, it’s a venue that feels both timeless and personal — ideal for couples seeking elegant, characterful wedding photography in Staffordshire.
As a recommended and trusted wedding photographer at The Moat House, I’ve captured countless celebrations here, learning how to make the most of every ceremony space, gorgeous lawn, and lakeside moment the venue offers — including its twinkling indoor and outdoor features that create magical evening imagery.
The Moat House sits in the charming village of Acton Trussell, Staffordshire, just a few minutes’ drive from the M6 and with excellent rail links nearby. Its Grade II listed manor house blends historic character with award-winning hospitality, set beside calm waters, oak-beamed interiors, and leafy grounds.
Couples are drawn to The Moat House for its variety of ceremony settings — from the rustic Colin Lewis Suite, hung with twinkling fairy lights, to the bright, sunlit Orangery and the expansive Acton Suite with views over the canal and countryside. Outdoor vows at the lakeside pergola are equally captivating, and the venue’s famous horse chestnut tree, lit with hundreds of fairy lights in the evening, provides a breathtaking backdrop for night-time portraits.
Photographing a wedding at The Moat House feels like a visual journey through multiple beautiful chapters.
The twinkling fairy lights in the Colin Lewis Suite create a magical atmosphere for ceremony moments, while outdoor portraits near the horse chestnut tree illuminated with hundreds of fairy lights offer romantic, evening images that truly stand out. The diverse range of spaces — from intimate indoor rooms to lakeside ceremonies — allows for flexible photography throughout.
Every corner of The Moat House offers a gorgeous backdrop for wedding photography:
Lakeside pergola: romantic outdoor ceremonies with water reflections and open skies.
The Orangery: flooded with natural light and perfect for elegant ceremonies.
Colin Lewis Suite: historic oak beams and twinkling fairy lights create textured, atmospheric ceremony imagery.
Acton Suite: a larger blank-canvas space with views over the canal and Staffordshire countryside.
Horse chestnut tree: a signature feature for magical evening portraits, beautifully lit with hundreds of fairy lights.
Manor house exteriors & lakes: peaceful lawns, water edges, and classic architectural lines make idyllic settings for couples and group shots.
These varied spaces allow your wedding gallery to perfectly reflect the venue’s elegant character and magical evening atmosphere.
Photographing weddings at The Moat House is about working with the venue’s historic architecture, interiors, twinkling fairy lights, and peaceful outdoor settings to create imagery that tells a story with couple photos that feel cinematic.
I focus on capturing the flow of your day — from calm preparation shots in beautifully-appointed spaces, to the emotion of your ceremony, relaxed portraits by the lakeside, and joyful candid moments during celebrations.
Over years of photographing weddings at The Moat House, I’ve developed an intuitive sense of how your day unfolds here, which means you get beautiful photos without ever feeling pulled away from your guests for too long.
If you’re planning your wedding at The Moat House in Acton Trussell and want a trusted, recommended photographer who knows the venue intimately and can capture both day and evening magic, I’d love to hear about your plans and talk about creating a gallery that feels timeless, refined, and completely you.
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