We’ve been pretty excited to share this real wedding with our readers. One, because it’s a gorgeous celebration and two, it was held at one of our Wedding Wonder Show locations, Lumley Castle.

Ahead of our Fairytale wedding fair on Thursday 18th October, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm, we’re shining a light on Amanda and Marcio’s wedding captured by the talented Michael Southwick Photography.

After dabbling in a little bit of landscape photography, Amanda knew she wanted a venue that no matter the weather would still be the perfect backdrop for her wedding photographs. “I looked online at a number of venues and keeping in mind the rough amount we thought we would be able to save I made a short list of places to visit. As it turned out we only visited Lumley Castle as I had my heart set on it.

“It fit perfectly with us wanting to have our ceremony and receptions all in one place and they had a package to suit our budget that we were able to tweak in relation to the number of guests we wanted at the wedding breakfast and evening celebration.

“I would definitely recommend Lumley Castle. On the day they took care of everything. There was no stress involved for us and the whole day went smoothly. We had a designated wedding coordinator who was with us throughout the day to make sure we were where we needed to be at the right time. They were brilliant even down to a little things like supplying a bowl of blended food at the wedding breakfast for our daughter, who at the time was nine months old and one of our youngest guests who was around 15 months old.”

How did you choose your photographer?

“I did a lot of online research looking at portfolios and reviews. We then arranged to have a meeting with Michael as I really liked his style of photography. We decided on the day we met Michael that we wanted him to do the wedding and booked him there and then.

“It proved to be the right choice as Michael and his wife, Sarah, were absolutely brilliant on the day and his photographs are stunning. I have had so many of our guests comment on how lovely they were, and he took any photos people asked him for. I would recommend Michael to anyone and he has given us our memories to treasure forever.”

Advice for other brides and grooms?

“Just to enjoy it. The day goes so quickly so you just have to take in every bit if it.”

What was your highlight of the day?

“I couldn’t pick a part to single out it was all just perfect.”

Save The Date

Love the look of Lumley Castle? Then make sure you attend the Wedding Wonder Show Fairytale wedding fair on Thursday 18th October from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Expect more than 35 of the region’s finest suppliers, Prosecco on arrival and your very own VIP goodie bag! For more information about the event and to register for your goodie bag visit, www.weddingwondershow.co.uk.