Claire Spedding, 31, a support worker and Barry Lister, 34, a health and safety advisor, live in Egremont.
HOW THEY MET: Through a friend in 2008.
PROPOSAL: They didn’t get engaged – they just booked a wedding after 10 years together.
VENUE: Hundith Hill Hotel, Cockermouth.
BRIDE’S OUTFIT: A David Tutera dress from Blush Bridal with a veil borrowed from the bride’s cousin Georgina James.
HAIR & BEAUTY: Hair by Sophie Tomlinson and beauty by Karlie Marrs.
GROOMSMEN: Mally Caton was best man and ushers were Paul Caulfield, Mark Caulfield, Allan Finley, Thomas Watson and Stephen Lancaster.
BRIDESMAIDS: Joanna Spedding, Sarah Caulfield, Nadine Caulfield, Olivia Caulfield, Lisa Jones, Rachel Finley, Megan Carroll and the couple’s daughters Georgia, Denni and Kendall Lister.
FLOWERS: Flower Basket, Whitehaven supplied the flowers.
TRANSPORT: An open-top cream Beauford for the bride with a Daimler DS420 Landaulette for the bridesmaids.
RECEPTION: 103 guests attended the afternoon reception with a further 80 in the evening.
FAVOURS: Personalised Champagne glasses for the adults and personalised rabbits and Kinder egg for the children.
CAKE: A four-tier cake from The Muffin Top Boutique Bakery.
FIRST DANCE: In Case You Didn’t Know, Brett Young, was selected by the groom.
ENTERTAINMENT: Tony Pearce and the bride and groom surprised day guests with singing waiters.
HONEYMOON: Florida.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Graeme Cameron Photography.
VIDEOGRAPHER: Pro Cam Peter Hoskin.
EXTRAS: Rheda Retreat filled birdcages with fresh flowers and supplied handmade table runners.
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