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

Normanton Church Wedding Photography

ONE OF RUTLAND’S MOST DISTINCTIVE PLACES TO MARRY.

Normanton Church is one of Rutland’s most iconic places to marry, a small church sitting out on the edge of Rutland Water with sky, stone and water in every direction.

The church’s architecture, perched on the water’s edge, gives you a dramatic backdrop outside and an intimate, atmospheric space inside. Surrounded by calm water and wide views, Normanton Church is perfect if you are drawn to a romantic and very recognisable setting.

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

Every time I photograph a wedding at Normanton Church I am reminded how unique it is, and I fall a little more in love with what it offers.

  • "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

While you live the moments, I document them.

THE DETAILS, THE PEOPLE, AND THE PLACE AS IT UNFOLDS

Photographing weddings at Normanton Church regularly means I know the setting well. That familiarity lets me work quietly and efficiently, adapting to the pace of the ceremony so you can stay present without worrying about the camera.

I know where the light falls inside, how the space feels when guests arrive and the best spots outside for natural portraits that make the most of the views. That means I can capture what matters quickly and unobtrusively, so you can spend more time with your people and less time being arranged.

My approach is documentary led, paying attention to the atmosphere, the small gestures and the way the day moves, with gentle guidance only when it genuinely helps.

A bride and groom embrace on a stone pathway by the water, with large rocks to the side and a historic stone building with columns in the foreground at Normanton Church Wedding Venue, Rutland Water, Rutland | Gina Fernandes Photography

Weddings at Normanton Church, Rutland Water

  • Normanton Church only offers a place to have your ceremony. Many opt to get ready at home or nearby in an air BnB or at the wedding reception venue. You can see reception venue options below.

  • Ceremonies at Normanton Church are unlike most. When getting married, you have exclusive use for the area during your time slot. Guests are welcomed into the tranquil surroundings, where they can enjoy the serene beauty of the water before entering the church for the ceremony. You can opt for registrars or celebrants for your ceremony - though its a church, it is a deconsecrated church, so the services are not religious.

  • Normanton Church is a place to have your ceremony only. You can continue celebrations at the following nearby venues:

    Normanton Park Gardens

    Whitwell at Rutland Water

    Barnsdale: The Barnsdale Barns, Barnsdale Gardens

    Hambleton: The Finch’s Arms, Halfmoon Farm

    Exton: Exton Estates

    Uppingham: No23, The Falcon

    Stamford: William Cecil, Stamford Arts Centre

  • 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.

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

Normanton Church Wedding Photography £675*

Normanton Church lends itself naturally to intimate, ceremony-focused weddings. 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, without extending into a full day structure.

So that is exactly what this coverage is. Calm, unhurried, and focused entirely on what matters at Normanton Church.

This coverage is designed for couples who want the arrivals, ceremony, a small number of group photographs, and a short portrait session, all documented calmly and unobtrusively. This real wedding showcases what two hour coverage at Normanton Church looks like: Intimate Wedding at Normanton Church.

Coverage includes: 

~ARRIVAL & CEREMONY COVERAGE

~GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS & PORTRAITS OF THE TWO OF YOU

~A CURATED SELECTION OF CAREFULLY EDITED IMAGES

~PRIVATE ONLINE GALLERY FOR VIEWING & DOWNLOADING

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

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Choosing your Normanton Church wedding photographer

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 ceremony-focused day, get in touch to check availability and I will send over everything you need. We can arrange a short Zoom call to talk through your plans and make sure it feels right on both sides.

A full wedding day with your ceremony at Normanton Church, full day coverage starts at £3500 and includes everything from preparation through to the end of the evening. You can view the full details on my pricing page.
Either way, I know this venue inside and out. That means less time being arranged and more time being present in one of Rutland's most beautiful settings.

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

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