This month we\u2019re celebrating the Stamford wedding of Alison and Peter Frampton who married in the town\u2019s All Saints Church before enjoying a reception against the impressive backdrop of Peterborough\u2019s Elton Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Images: David Stubbs Photography, 07814 417759, www.davidstubbsphotography.co.uk.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI was born in Nottinghamshire and moved around the country with work, finally settling on Stamford as it is such a beautiful town. Peter was born in Northamptonshire and has moved to Stamford since we were married.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe originally met about 17 years ago through an introductory agency. That relationship lasted three and a half years and then we went our separate ways. We always kept in touch with Christmas cards and the occasional dinner, and then three years ago Peter called me out of the blue to see if I wanted to meet for dinner.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeter proposed in the August before the year that we were married (we were married in September 2024). I had already chosen a classical diamond ring but didn’t know when he would propose. He chose when we were on holiday in France, very romantic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe decided on the date and then met with the Father at All Saints Church in Stamford to check that the date was available. We then looked for potential venues. Our first venue fell through and it took a while to find another venue suitable for a small family wedding. We eventually found Elton Hall in Elton. They had one weekend left available and it happened to be on the date that we wanted!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cElton Hall is still owned and lived in by the family so they do not provide accommodation, catering etc. The events planner at Elton Hall was so helpful, recommending Jeeves Catering for the Wedding Breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI found my dress in Rogues Gallery in York, one of the shops nationally that sells Lou Lou Bridal.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe dress was ivory, had a lace top and was pinched in at the waist and had a full skirt with a covering of lace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy two daughters, Peter\u2019s daughter and Peter\u2019s daughter-in-law had their hair and make-up done with me, together with a glass of champagne!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGarie Nigel in Stamford styled our wedding hair whilst Sharpe Faces of Peterborough provided make-up and my two daughters walked me down the aisle which was lovely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeter wore a lovely green tweed suit with waistcoat and tie. His longtime good friend was our best man. After changing, the men met in the Crown Hotel in Stamford, where most of us were staying that night.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe flowers were provided by the Flower Team at All Saints, for the Service, and by Stamford Flowers for the Wedding venue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe created our own reception playlist for dancing, had a cake made of cheese for the wedding cake.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis was from the Fine Cheese Company in Bath who sell a lot of specialist artisan cheeses. I found the stationery on Etsy then taught myself calligraphy to write out the invites and table placements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur photographer David Stubbs worked so quietly in the background, amazing photography. We had lots of natural images with only a handful formally posed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the highlights of the day was walking back down the aisle as a married couple with the bells ringing it was so romantic. The other main highlight was the surprise dance for our first dance. We went for dancing lessons and were choreographed a piece to Brian Adams.Advice for other brides. and grooms? Book the venue as early as possible and have several visits to the venue to ensure that you can make the most of its potential, and enjoy every second of the planning!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n