The Bentley is on Brunswick Street in the heart of Liverpool, a short walk from the waterfront and the Three Graces. It's an all-inclusive city venue, and it's been named Best Venue in Merseyside at the North West Wedding Awards.
I photographed a wedding at The Bentley in August 2026. The couple got ready at The Shankly Hotel on Victoria Street, a few minutes away, before heading to The Bentley for the ceremony. This guide covers what the venue is like to photograph, the best places for portraits nearby, and how to plan your day so the photographs flow.
About The Bentley
The Bentley has two main suites. The Cunard Suite has floor-to-ceiling windows, lots of natural light, views of the Royal Liver Building and its own private outdoor terrace. The Port of Liverpool Suite is the larger room, with a 1930s-style stage, a private bar and space for up to around 200 guests. There's also a rooftop terrace with views across the city skyline.
The all-inclusive packages cover the venue, a wedding coordinator, catering, décor and entertainment, including a resident DJ and a white LED dance floor.
The Cunard Suite: ceremony and wedding breakfast
At our wedding, the ceremony and wedding breakfast were both in the Cunard Suite. Its tall windows are a real advantage for photographs: skin tones look natural, the flowers look fresh, and I can work without flash during the vows and speeches.
The room was dressed with white flowers, light-up LOVE letters and chiavari chairs, and the speeches produced some of my favourite photographs of the day, with plenty of laughter and a few tears around the top table.
City portraits by the waterfront
This is where a Bentley wedding really stands out. Within a few minutes' walk you have the grand Edwardian buildings of the waterfront, the Royal Liver Building and the wide open spaces by the river. The streets around Brunswick Street make a brilliant backdrop for a confident walk with the bridal party, too.
I'd allow around 30 minutes for city portraits, and I'll plan a short loop so we're back before the drinks run out. The Cunard Suite's terrace is also worth a few minutes, with the Royal Liver Building rising behind you.
The Port of Liverpool Suite in the evening
In the evening, the party moved to the Port of Liverpool Suite, with its stage and white LED dance floor, and giant light-up initials either side. It's a big, lively space, and I use a mix of the venue's lighting and my own off-camera flash so the first dance looks just as good as it felt.
Photography tips for a wedding at The Bentley
Plan a walk to the waterfront. The Three Graces are just around the corner, and the city portraits are something you won't get at a country venue.
Use the natural light. The tall windows in the Cunard Suite make it beautiful to photograph, so try to keep the blinds open.
Use the Cunard Suite terrace. A few minutes out there gives you a skyline shot to remember.
Bring comfortable shoes. If you're walking to the waterfront, a pair of trainers for the walk can be a lifesaver.
Tell me where you're getting ready. Our couple got ready at The Shankly Hotel, a few minutes away. If you're getting ready away from the venue, let me know where, and we'll plan the morning around it.
Real wedding photography at The Bentley
The Bentley wedding photography FAQs
Have you photographed weddings at The Bentley before?
Yes. I photographed a wedding at The Bentley in Liverpool in August 2026, from the morning preparations at The Shankly Hotel to the first dance.
Where are the best photo spots at The Bentley?
The Cunard Suite and its terrace, with views of the Royal Liver Building, the waterfront and the Three Graces a short walk away, and the LED dance floor in the Port of Liverpool Suite in the evening.
Can we have photos at the Liver Building?
Yes. The waterfront and the Royal Liver Building are a short walk from The Bentley, and they make a fantastic backdrop for couple and bridal party portraits.
How far is The Bentley from you?
Liverpool is well within my usual area. I'm based in Whitchurch, Shropshire, and regularly photograph weddings across Merseyside, Cheshire and the North West.
Which collection suits a wedding at The Bentley?
For a full day here, my Platinum (7 hours, £995) and Diamond (9 hours with an album, £1,395) collections work well. If you'd like a film as well, the Ruby collection (£2,195) adds a dedicated videographer. See all the wedding collections.
Getting married at The Bentley?
If you're planning your wedding at The Bentley, I'd love to hear about your day and talk through how we can make the most of the venue and the city around it.
Check my availability for your date, or see more real wedding photography.
Looking at other venues? See all the wedding venues I've photographed.
More weddings nearby: The Little Fox, Neston and Highfield Hall, Northop.
Venue details are taken from The Bentley's published information and wedding directory listings. Please check with the venue for current packages and availability.
