Norfolk Mead Wedding Photography
Getting married at The Norfolk Mead Hotel, looking for a wedding photographer?
Well, you’ve come to the right place! The Norfolk Mead is absolutely stunning!
I’ve photographed a number of weddings at the Norfolk Mead Hotel in Coltishall, and honestly, every single one has been brilliant. It’s easily one of the best venues in all of Norfolk. That mix of old and new — a gorgeous Georgian manor house paired with the light-drenched Garden Room — just works beautifully.
Oh, and did I mention? I’ve photographed multiple weddings here and I know this venue inside and out. You’re in good hands!
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More Norfolk Mead Highlights
On this page, you’ll find a selection of photos I’ve taken at The Norfolk Mead Hotel. Showcasing the beauty and character of this stunning riverside venue.
If you like what you see and are looking for an experienced Norfolk Mead wedding photographer, I’d love to hear from you.
Reasons Why I Love The Norfolk Mead!
A Mini Guide To The Norfolk Mead Hotel
1. The Garden Room
The Garden Room is the star of the show when it comes to the ceremony and reception. It’s a modern, glass-walled space that photographs beautifully.
Perfectly suited for weddings of all sizes, the Garden Room is always awash with natural light. From a photography perspective, this is ideal.
2. Morning Preparations
Because The Norfolk Mead doubles up as a hotel, there’s no end of rooms that are all great for getting ready in the morning. I’ve photographed in several different rooms and I’ve found them all to be pretty much perfect.
And because it’s all on the same grounds, it’s not unusual to have both couples getting ready at the same time. It’s fab when this happens as I can spend my time photographing both!
3. The Georgian Manor House
The original manor house is the venue’s centrepiece, and it brings a bit of timeless elegance to the venue. Although it’s not heavily used for weddings, it has some lovely spots for photos, and it just adds to the variety of locations this venue has to offer.
4. Confetti in the garden
This is one of my all-time favourite spots for confetti photos at any Norfolk venue. Through the walled garden we have this super convenient path, which, if I didn’t know better, was made for confetti photos.
And with the confetti done, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to photographing the epic group photo of all your guests.
5. Eight Acres of Grounds
Eight acres of lovingly kept private grounds mean one thing for couples photos: we are absolutely spoilt for choice.
The walled garden, the rose bushes, the sheltered terrace, the lawns that roll down to the banks of the River Bure — wherever you look, there’s something beautiful. I’ve photographed couples here at all times of year, and it’s never been a problem finding those perfect location.
6. The Walled Garden
At the heart of The Norfolk Mead is their gorgeous walled garden — in the summer months, this place comes into its own, as does the large sheltered terrace. It’s an incredible space for couples’ photos, not to mention candid shots, and there’s always something happening, be it kids playing, garden games or just general chit chat. It’s all conveniently contained within this space, which means for both me and the couple, you don’t have to go far before you’re involved in the action!
This is also the perfect spot for group photos (formals), with plenty of greenery and open space, it’s never an issue photographing small or large groups.
7. Drinks Reception
Once the ceremony and confetti are done, the team at The Norfolk Mead are brilliant at getting your guests outside and into the grounds. This is where things really start to flow — and it’s one of my favourite parts of any wedding day to photograph.
Generally speaking, everyone stays mostly within the walled garden, and for me (and the couple) this is what you want. For me everyone is within close proximity, meaning lots and lots of candid photos, and for the couple, they are always super close to all their guests.
8. Couples Portraits
This is where The Norfolk Mead truly excels as a photography venue.
The riverside location, the walled garden, the front lawn, the woodland — you have so many options for couples portraits that we’ll genuinely be spoilt for choice. If the light is good, we’ll sneak out at golden hour. Towards the river there are lots of reeds and straw-like grass, which is perfect stuff for couples portraits.
And another favourite location is the Manor House itself.
9. Speeches & Dinner in the Garden Room
After the ceremony, while all the guests are outside relaxing, the team at the Norfolk Mead will be busy changing The Garden Room from a ceremony room to a reception room, getting the space ready for food and speeches.
And the space itself lends itself brilliantly to speeches. The open, airy space means everyone can see and hear what’s going on, and the venue also has a PA system just in case someone needs a little more volume!
And as I’ve mentioned above, the Garden Room is naturally very light and airy, so photography is a breeze, and if you like those bright and airy shots this is the place for that!
10. Let's get that party started
With the cake cut, it’s time for the first dance and the party that follows!
Anna and the team will empty the room of tables ahead of time and get the space clear and ready.
When the time rolls around (usually around 7.30) someone (The DJ, Anna or me) will get your guests into place and around the walls encircling the dance floor, before you two make your entrance.
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to the first dance; sometimes you can dance the whole song away, other times you might choose just to dance to the first chorus. Whatever you do, just be yourselves. You’ll have an amazing time.
And with the first dance done, it’s time for you and all your guests to hit the dance floor!
Latest weddings from the Norfolk Mead Hotel
Take a look through the galleries below to see some of my favourite moments from real weddings at The Norfolk Mead — couples who trusted me to document one of the most important days of their lives, at one of Norfolk’s most loved boutique wedding venues.
If you’re planning your own wedding here and you’re looking for a photographer who knows the River Bure grounds, the Garden Room light, and every tucked-away corner of this gorgeous venue inside and out, I’d love to hear from you.
“On the day he was so brilliant – he really made me and the groom feel relaxed the whole time, and took loads of photos of our friends and family having a great time, as well as things like the formal photos, ceremony and speeches, which was exactly what we wanted”
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How I work
Rock up & be Awesome!
Whether I’m with you for 3 hours or 12, I’m there to tell the story of your day as it unfolds — the emotions, the laughs, the first looks, smiles, tears, and even the high-fives.
My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, never putting anyone under pressure and letting you and your guests be yourselves. Because it’s your wedding day, not my photoshoot.
I focus on the little moments just as much as the big ones. Always natural, always honest — capturing your wedding day as it truly is.
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Here you can find a small selection of Weddings I’ve photographed from all over East Anglia and beyond
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Most weddings I’ve photographed at The Norfolk Mead Hotel have been full-day coverage, but that’s not all I offer. If you’re looking for something a little shorter (and more budget-friendly), I have a range of smaller packages available.
And if you don’t see exactly what you need, just drop me an email — I’m always happy to help create something more bespoke.
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