OUR STORY

Renishaw Miner's Welfare (affectionately known as 'the club' by local people) is responsible for the start of many relationships in North East Derbyshire, and the popular drinking haunt is where Mike & Lauren first met. The year was in the year 2011 and rumour has it that Mike had been smitten by Lauren for quite some time.

Mike eventually plucked up the courage to ask Lauren out and she was quick to accept his invitation. In 2012, they set up a home together. On 16th December 2013, their beautiful son Jacob was born. They did not 'hang around' eh?

Our wedding venue, Sitwell Arms Renishaw

The Sitwell Arms Hotel Originally given its name to perpetuate the legend of the wealthy Sitwell family (who governed the majority of the land in Renishaw,) the Sitwell Fortune was made as colliery owners and ironmasters from the 17th-20th centuries. The Sitwell’s have always been avid collectors and patrons of the arts and the history of the family is filled with writers, innovators and eccentrics.Perhaps the most famed of the Sitwell family was the literary genius Edith Sitwell, legend has it that she actually wrote some of her poems and books at The Sitwell Arms Hotel. This extraordinary family have lived in Renishaw for nearly 400 years and still reside at the nearby Renishaw Hall and Gardens.Over the years the hotel has been tastefully extended to include the gym, salon and a superb function room overlooking the lake - aptly named The Sitwell Suite.

Our heartfelt thanks

Personal message from Lauren & Mike

"No words can adequately describe how grateful we are to have shared our wonderful day with you all. The sun shone brightly on our wedding day. There was laughter, tears, love and fun. We will never forget our special day and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our family and friends. Your presence and your generosity is hugely appreciated. Thanks to the Sitwell Arms Hotel, our professional helpers and to our parents.

All our love

Lauren & Mike (Mr & Mrs Aldred) xx

A special moment

It was simply beautiful to cut the wedding cake with Jacob, our son

Our best friends were with us

To share our day with support from our best friends was truly precious

Our son Jacob

Our son, the most handsome man in attendance - at least we think so!