The Fig House at Middleton Lodge sits inside a walled garden on a Georgian estate near Richmond, North Yorkshire, and on a crisp autumn day it is hard to think of many places you’d rather point a camera. Georgina and Matt got married here surrounded by colour, good flowers, better people and a whole lot of laughing, and I’m so pleased to share their day with you.
Why Georgina and Matt chose The Fig House
Georgina and Matt run their own interior design and antiques shop, Tall Boy Interiors, so when I say they have an eye for a beautiful room, I mean it. They fell for The Fig House because of the interiors and the gardens, which makes total sense once you know what they do for a living. The restored glasshouse, the exposed stone, the floor-to-ceiling doors opening straight onto the walled garden, it was always going to be their kind of place.
They brought in Emma Cox Floristry and Valkyrie Cakes, and between the three of them the room came together gorgeously. If you’ve been hunting around for autumn wedding inspiration in Yorkshire, you can stop now. This is it.
Putting two camera shy people at ease
Georgina and Matt booked me because they care about good photography, but also because they’d told me straight: they were nervous in front of a camera. That’s honestly some of my favourite work. My whole approach is built around people who don’t love being photographed, which, let’s be real, is most people.
My promise to every couple is the same. I want you back with your friends and family for the bulk of your drinks reception, not stood in a field doing poses for an hour. So I aim to wrap the couple photos in under twenty minutes, and the walled garden at The Fig House makes that easy because it gives me a dozen different backdrops within a few steps of each other.
The walled garden earned its keep
This is where The Fig House really shows off. Confetti outside the glasshouse, bridal party shots tucked between the planting, and the groomsmen launching themselves off a rock because of course they did. Two acres of garden that’s been planted to look good in every season, so even in autumn there was colour and texture everywhere I looked.
Flowers, cake and all the good details
Emma Cox dressed the tables and the top table beautifully, and Valkyrie Cakes delivered a three tier buttercream number that more than held its own. The Fig House is where the wedding breakfast, the speeches, the first dance and the party all happen, so the room does a lot of work across the day, and with the right suppliers it transforms from ceremony to dinner to dancefloor without breaking a sweat.
Wedding breakfast and the party
Doors open, light pouring in, full room, and then later the same space turned over for the evening with the band getting everyone up. Georgina and Matt’s people clearly know how to celebrate, and that’s exactly the kind of day I love to be in the middle of.
Thinking about your own Fig House wedding?
If you’ve read this far and you’re picturing your own day here, good. The Fig House suits people who care more about the atmosphere than the performance, who want to actually enjoy their wedding rather than pose through it. That’s my kind of couple. If that sounds like you, get in touch and let’s have a chat.
The Fig House at Middleton Lodge: your questions answered
Where is The Fig House at Middleton Lodge? It’s part of the Middleton Lodge Estate at Kneeton Lane, Middleton Tyas, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6NJ. It’s a few minutes from Scotch Corner and the A1, about ten minutes from Richmond, and sits on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
How many guests can The Fig House hold? The Fig House seats around 90 guests for a wedding breakfast, which makes it brilliant for both full-size and smaller, more intimate days. The wider estate can host up to 170 across its different spaces.
What’s the difference between The Fig House and the Main House? Middleton Lodge has two wedding venues on site. The Georgian Main House is the grand 18th century mansion, and The Fig House is a restored glasshouse set inside the walled garden. The Fig House is the one for you if you love light, greenery and an outdoorsy, garden feel.
Is The Fig House good for autumn and winter weddings? Yes. The walled garden is planted to look good all year round, so autumn brings warm colour and winter has its own cosy charm with the light through the glass. I’ve photographed this venue across the seasons and it delivers every time.
Do you travel to Middleton Lodge? I do. I’m based near Wetherby in North Yorkshire and Middleton Lodge is well within my patch, so there’s no awkward travel fee conversation to have.
When should I book my wedding photographer for Middleton Lodge? The popular dates here go early, so as soon as you’ve got your date secured it’s worth getting your photographer locked in. If you’re planning a 2026 or 2027 wedding at The Fig House, drop me a message and let’s talk.
The suppliers
I always like to make your life easy, so here are the lovely humans who made this day happen. Go give them a follow.
Venue @middletonlodge Photographer @hannahbrookephoto Florist @emmacoxbrocante Make up @lucytaylormua Hair @hairbyhazel Dress @littlepearlbridal Cake @valkyriecakesyork Band @prtyband
If you love what you see and you’d like me to photograph your day, contact me and let’s get the conversation started.
