Simone & Adam

Simone & Adam chose the fabulous Appleby Castle in Cumbria for their big day last September, it was my first visit there and it really is rather special.

Wedding photographer, Appleby Castle

Cumbria has some of the most spectacular wedding venues in the North of England and Appleby Castle sitting on the border of the spectacular Lake District and the Pennine Hills to the East is definitely one of them.

The ceremony took place in the Great Hall which as you will see is historic to say the very least. Parts of the castle date back to the 12^th Century and this lucky pair had a beautiful late and still Summer day to enjoy drinks in the courtyard.

Stunning Lake District views

The Norman Keep in the grounds there has stunning views looking towards the Lake District hills. Having been a wedding photographer in the Lake District for over 15 years, there aren’t many wedding venues I haven’t photographed so to have this on my own Cumbrian doorstep is really rather fabulous.

Simone & Adam chose some great suppliers from West Cumbria and the Lake District for her big day, if you are looking for a little castle inspiration, I’ve included them below the photos.

Suppliers

Mia Bridal, a fabulous Cumbrian dress designer and shop in Carlisle made Simone’s bespoke wedding dress. https://www.miabridal.co.uk/ Julie at Juno https://www.juno-boutique.co.uk/ made the flower girls dresses and page boys outfits. The bouquets, button holes end of pews and corsages were all by Brenda from Gardenalia http://www.gardenalia.net/ The table flowers were a joint effort by family and friends. The cake by the Yummy Pudding Company. Music was supplied by Manchesters Northern String Quartet and Highly Strung https://www.highlystrungband.co.uk/ The stationary both pencil and water colour were all made and designed by Simone’s Mum, clever lady! She also did the floral display at the castle entrance. The styling was kept simple to not distract from the authenticity of the castle who provided the candelabras. Finally the ladies hair was the Gallery, Carlisle and Make up by Beautylicious of Aspatria