Ahh, the lovely Exton Park - one of my biggest wedding venue crushes. This has nothing to do with its close proximity to scenic Rutland walks, scrumptious foodie destinations, and irresistible independent boutiques that could be frequented en route to a wedding (much)... and everything to do with the relaxed and romantic vibes.
Exton marries natural beauty and luxurious architecture in glorious style. There’s the house itself - an imposing wedding reception backdrop with gables, chimneys, and splendor in spades. Then there’s the sophisticated sunken parterre complete with a soothing fountain. And all that formality? Effortlessly offset by rambling nature, beautifully interrupted every so often by a curious ruin, romantic folly, or lavish farm structure.
There’s more, more, and more to Exton Park. It’s grand, quaint, and quirky all at once.
And if this sounds like something out of Country Life magazine… well, pass me the Editor’s number, please. Because it’s front-cover-worthy.
Nature and quirky feature lovers unite.
Exton Park has, and is, everything.
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Five reasons you’ll love Exton Park for your wedding photography
Nature, nature, nature. All around. Take your pick from woodland walks, countryside views, riverside paths, manicured gardens … Whatever takes your fancy, the backgrounds are beautiful in every direction.
Open spaces with points of interest aplenty. It’s the ideal location to create super stunning yet really relaxed pictures of the two of you. Especially as an after-dinner walk or as the sun sets during golden hour.
Relaxed grandeur. An alfresco reception set against the beautiful backdrop of Exton Hall brings a chilled yet elegant feel to your day. Which is just the ticket for laid-back romantics who value aesthetics and want the background in every photo to be beautiful.
Out of the ordinary spots for pictures of the two of you. Name me another wedding venue with a crumbling ruin, an octagonal dairy, and a dovecote that’s big enough for cattle too. Yep, Exton Park has some unique features. So if you want wedding photos that couldn’t possibly have been taken anywhere else, we’ll make a beeline for these spots.
Your ceremony and reception in one place. Unusually, Exton Park can offer different types of wedding ceremony – Church of England, Catholic, civil, and outdoor celebrant weddings. And your reception will be within a bouquet toss of each of them. Which means less time on travel and logistics, and more time making - and photographing - memories.
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I’ve had the pleasure of photographing several weddings at Exton Park, including Catholic ceremonies in the estate chapel and Church of England weddings at St Peter & St Paul’s Church in the grounds. And to complete the holy trinity of Exton weddings - a civil wedding ceremony at Fort Henry is in the diary next year.
And I can happily confirm, every wedding at Exton is a joy and totally unique. TBH, if Exton Park was the only wedding venue I worked at, I’d be a very happy bunny.
My Experience at Exton Park
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Lucy & Fergal
“We just want to say the biggest thank you for the photos. They captured the day absolutely perfectly! Every time we go through we find another gem! It's been amazing to go through them all with family and friends, and relive the memories from the day again. ”
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The Exton Park Gallery
Planning a wedding at Exton church or chapel? Take a look at the weddings of some other couples whose weddings I've captured there ...
Exton church & chapel weddings
This is exclusive to couples getting married at Exton Park. It’s a great way to relax in front of the camera. And also a chance to capture pictures in parts of the grounds that might be too far to use on W-Day itself. Or just have a lovely time and soak up the scenery.
Pre-wedding photoshoots at Exton Park
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Psst! Did you know *this* about Exton Park?
Handel and Shakespeare performed in the grounds
The estate spans across four parishes - Exton, Cottesmore, Greetham & Horn
The chapel was added in 1867 to mark the 2nd Earl’s conversion to Catholicism
The legend of the Mistletoe Bough - a wedding night game that ended in horror - is rumoured to have originated at Exton. Probably best you don’t play hide and seek on your wedding day.
The dovecote is home to a family of barn owls
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