Stoke Rochford Hall is an impressive Victorian mansion set in formal landscaped gardens and 28 acres of parkland. It can be found just off the A1 near Grantham in Lincolnshire. Not only is it a fantastic wedding location, the grounds and interior provide the perfect backdrops for stunning wedding photography.
Over the years I’ve photographed weddings at many different locations. Some good, some alright, and some that are an absolute pleasure. As a wedding photographer, what you ultimately hope for is an impressive interior and mature gardens or parkland to act as backdrops. A stunning building is always a bonus.
A wide view to take in the steps leading up to Stoke Rochford Hall from the terrace
From a photographer’s point of view Stoke Rochford Hall provides the ideal setting for wedding photography in all seasons, and indeed almost all weather conditions. The gardens are a photographer’s dream, and the interior is equally impressive for indoor photography.
The Grand Hall at the centre of the building features a carved stone chimney piece provides a comfortable and atmospheric area to relax. Despite its size the room is cosy, and large windows and also plenty of places to take photos. The Grand Hall leads of to the Turnor and Rochford Rooms, the Oak Room, the library and the Orangery. All five of these rooms offer a varity of options for wedding photography.
Wedding ceremonies take place in the orangery and the room benefits from almost as much light as being outdoors. Everyone would love bright sunshine on their wedding day, but the Orangery, lined with windows and a glass ceiling, is perfect for group shots when the weather isn’t as good as it could be. It’s exactly where I took group shots when I photographed a wedding there in changeable conditions.
Signing the wedding register in the Orangery
The Orangery is the perfect location for group shots when it’s raining
The bride and groom entering the library from the Orangery at Stoke Rochford Hall
Mature gardens provide an excellent location for photography
The wall below one of the terraces makes a fantastic textured backdrop for simple portraits
The mature gardens at Stoke Rochford Hall are crammed with photo spots that will help to make your wedding photography exactly what you want it to be – perfect.
I’m a wedding photographer based in St Ives near Cambridge, and travel all over the UK and beyond. To learn more about James Abbott Wedding Photography click here.
To find out more about weddings at Stoke Rochford Hall visit www.stokerochfordhall.co.uk
Stoke Rochford Hall
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5EJ