A GEORGIAN country estate is celebrating after its wedding team was crowned the best in the North-East.

Middleton Lodge, in Middleton Tyas near Richmond, was recognised for its hard work at the Wedding Industry Awards 2015 on November 10 at the lodge, and also picked up a highly commended award forNorth East best countryside wedding venue.

Anna Russell, wedding and events manager for Middleton Lodge, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the whole team at the estate.

"We absolutely love working with our brides and grooms to create a completely unique wedding day experience for each couple - so to be acknowledged by such a well-recognised industry award panel is a great feeling.”

The annual awards are divided into regions, acknowledging and celebrating the pinnacle of excellence across the wedding industry in each region, including Yorkshire and the North East.

James Allison, owner of Middleton Lodge, added: “Our wedding team is a true credit to the entire estate.

"All our weddings are so different and a perfect reflection of each couple’s desire for their big day, which is all made into reality by Anna and her team. "We are so proud of the team to be recognised for its level of dedication and hard work.”