Bethany and James had the perfect summer celebration at The Fig House in Middleton Lodge Estate. “We wanted all of our family and friends together, having a good time. We hoped for a bright summers day, so we could enjoy drinks and canapés in the stunning gardens of The Fig House. Luckily, the weather was extremely kind to us.”

Bethany and James held their wedding in the contemporary setting of The Fig House, which is the newest addition to Middleton Lodge Estates and is surrounded by gorgeous gardens. “We’d viewed a few venues but never got the WOW factor! There was always something missing. When we drove down the impressive driveway to Middleton Lodge Estate we both knew this was going to be something special. The Fig House was in the process of being built on our first visit, but after looking around the house and marquee, we knew it would look amazing once complete. The owners certainly have an eye for detail, the interiors and finishes are stunning.”

How did you choose your photographer?

“I used to work in the marketing team at a wedding venue, so kept an eye on social media and pictures from weddings that took place there. I spotted Alfred & Co and their photos really stood out to me, after contacting Kirsty I knew instantly that she’d do a great job. She is fantastic at capturing natural reactions and happy faces, we’re so pleased with the result.”

How did you find the overall wedding planning experience?

“I love planning things, so I absolutely loved the process of planning the wedding. The most stressful part was sticking to the budget. It’s so easy to get carried away, especially when you’re constantly exposed to new ideas on Instagram and Pinterest.”

Advice for other brides and grooms?

“Keep calm, regularly check your budget and most importantly, enjoy the day!”

What was your highlight of the day?

“The atmosphere! From start to finish everyone was laughing and dancing. My dad and I even had a dance after the starter to our pianist's rendition of ‘Do You Love Me’ by The Contours.“

We adore The Fig House, in fact, we captured one of our favourite editorial shoots in this location. Take a look at our photo shoot for serious style inspiration, or find this venue and more in the pretty pages of our regional glossy.