Wedding guests, including a bride holding a bouquet, walking along a pathway beside Normanton Church, Rutland Water

Normanton Church Wedding Photography

DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INTIMATE CEREMONIES AT NORMANTON CHURCH, RUTLAND WATER

Normanton Church is one of Rutland’s most distinctive places to get married. Sitting on the edge of Rutland Water, it gives you sky, stone and water in every direction, with an intimate, atmospheric space for the part of the day that matters most: getting married.

I photograph weddings here with a calm, documentary approach, paying attention to the people around you, the nerves before the ceremony, the unexpected laughter, the way your guests react and the small moments you will not have had time to notice yourselves.

Whether you are planning a simple ceremony followed by lunch, a boat trip on the Rutland Belle or a bigger celebration elsewhere, your photographs should feel like your wedding, not a photoshoot.

A bride and groom standing among large stone columns, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and the groom drinking from a glass at Normanton Church Wedding Venue, Rutland Water, Rutland | Gina Fernandes Photography

  • "She took such incredible CARE over something so precious"

    We are so grateful we had Gina photograph our wedding. She took such incredible care over something so precious and has given us photographs that will stand the test of time.

    Beyond the photographs, Gina brought so much warmth and joy to the day. She made everyone smile, especially us, with her kind, vibrant presence. We will never forget how much she added to our wedding.

    KHALID & MARIE, NORMANTON CHURCH

  • "She was both invisible and incredible"

    The moment we met Gina we knew she was our photographer. On the day she was both invisible and incredible, exactly what we wanted with candid photographs, and she delivered on all of it.

    There are photographs of everyone at their best and it genuinely felt like having another guest in the room rather than ‘working with a photographer’.

    JO & ZOLTAN, NORMANTON CHURCH

  • "An HONEST reflection of the day"

    Gina was the perfect addition to our day, she completely understood the vibe, read the room and created such a great atmosphere.

    Our photographs are stunning, but what feels most special is looking back and seeing such an honest reflection of the day, remembering each moment as it was.

    So many of our guests commented on how brilliant she was and it genuinely felt like the stars aligned for us to be able to book her.

    HARRIET & NATHAN, RUTLAND

Two Hour Normanton Church Wedding Photography, £600

Not every wedding needs a full day of photography.

Normanton Church is especially suited to a smaller, ceremony focused celebration. You may be getting ready nearby, heading for a relaxed meal with your closest people afterwards, or simply want the heart of the day photographed properly. Over the years I've photographed many here and what couples consistently want is the moment documented with real care, arrivals, ceremony, a small number of group photographs, and a short portrait session.

My two hour Normanton Church package is designed for exactly that.

It gives you enough time for the moments that matter, with space to breathe rather than rushing from one photograph to the next.

See what an intimate two hour wedding at Normanton Church looks like

A late afternoon ceremony focused entirely on getting married, with no pressure to perform or stretch the day into something it was not.

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A man in a suit with a boutonniere and a woman in a white wedding dress holding shoes and a small bag, outdoors in sunlight. Normanton Church, Rutland Water

YOUR TWO HOUR COVERAGE INCLUDES:

  • Guest arrivals and the anticipation before the ceremony

  • Your ceremony at Normanton Church

  • The walk back down the aisle, confetti and congratulations

  • A small number of relaxed group photographs

  • Natural portraits of the two of you around the church and Rutland Water

  • Ten preview photographs the following day

  • A curated gallery of carefully edited high resolution photographs, delivered within two weeks

  • A private online gallery for viewing, downloading and sharing

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*This package is designed specifically for ceremony-focused days at Normanton Church. Availability is limited each year

What does a two hour wedding at Normanton Church look like?

A TYPICAL TWO HOUR TIMELINE

Arrival and guests gathering
I arrive before the ceremony to photograph the setting, your guests arriving and those quieter moments before you walk in.

Your ceremony
The vows, readings, reactions and all the moments happening between the official ones.

Congratulations
The first few minutes after the ceremony are often some of the most joyful of the day.

A few group photographs
We keep these simple and organised, so no one is standing around wondering where they need to be.

Relaxed portraits by the water
A short, gentle portrait session around Normanton Church then you can get back to celebrating with your people.

Planning your celebration after Normanton Church

Normanton Church is a ceremony venue, so most couples continue their celebrations elsewhere afterwards.

Some choose a small lunch or dinner with family and friends. Others hire a nearby venue for a bigger party, or take their guests onto the Rutland Belle for a wedding cruise on the water.

Popular options nearby include:

Rutland Water: Normanton Park Gardens, Whitwell, The Barnsdale

Hambleton: Halfmoon Farm, The Finch’s Arms, Hambleton Hall

Oakham: Hitchen’s Barns

Exton: Exton Estates

Uppingham: No. 23, The Falcon

Stamford: The William Cecil, Stamford Arts Centre

Planning a bigger celebration after Normanton Church?

If your ceremony at Normanton Church is the start of a longer celebration, I also photograph full wedding days across Rutland, from preparations through to the dance floor.

Full day Rutland wedding photography begins at £2,750.

The Rutland Belle offers a scenic cruise for weddings to take after your Normanton Church ceremony. It's an unexpected touch that genuinely surprises guests and makes for beautiful photographs on the water.

Rutland Belle Cruise

Frequently asked questions about Normanton Church wedding photography

Can I book a photographer for just my Normanton Church ceremony?

Yes. I offer a two hour photography package created specifically for intimate, ceremony focused weddings at Normanton Church. It includes arrivals, the ceremony, confetti, a small number of group photographs and portraits of the two of you.

How much is two hour wedding photography at Normanton Church?

Two hour wedding photography at Normanton Church is £600.

What is included in the £600 package?

The package includes two hours of photography, ten preview images the following day and a curated online gallery of edited high resolution photographs delivered within two weeks.

Do you photograph full day weddings that begin at Normanton Church?

Yes. If you are continuing to a reception or party elsewhere, I can photograph your whole day, from morning preparations through to the evening celebration. Full day Rutland coverage begins at £2,750.

Is Normanton Church religious?

Normanton Church is deconsecrated, so it can host civil ceremonies with a registrar or celebrant.

How many group photographs can we have in two hours?

A small number. Before the wedding, I will help you make a concise list of the groups that matter most, so photographs feel organised but do not take over your time with guests.

Do we need to leave the church for photographs?

No. Normanton Church and the surrounding Rutland Water setting give us everything we need within a short walk. That means you can have beautiful photographs without being away from your guests for long.

Do you offer 35mm film with the two hour package?

The two hour Normanton Church package is digital photography only. This allows me to work quickly and concentrate on delivering your gallery within two weeks.

I know the venue inside and out, allowing me to capture stunning, natural moments quickly and effortlessly so you can party without posing.

I know Normanton Church and Rutland Water well

Photographing weddings at Normanton Church regularly means I know how the day tends to flow, where guests naturally gather, how the light moves through the space and the best places for photographs outside without making you feel like you are on show.

That familiarity means less time being arranged, less guesswork and more time being present with the people you asked to be there.

My approach is documentary led. I will quietly photograph your day as it happens, while offering gentle direction for group photographs and portraits when it is useful.

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Let’s talk about your Normanton Church wedding

Choosing a wedding photographer is about more than the work. You need to feel at ease with the person who will be in the room as you say your vows.If you are planning a small, meaningful wedding at Normanton Church and want the important moments documented with care, I would love to hear about it. Tell me your date, ceremony time and what you have planned afterwards, and I will come back to you with availability.

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Gina Fernandes is a documentary wedding photographer based in Rutland, photographing weddings across the UK. Her work is focused on honest moments, the people you love and photographs that bring you back to how the day felt