MOST marriages go through the mill – but not all of them start there.
Wedding ceremonies can now be performed at the iconic Waltham Windmill – helping to secure the historic building's future.
Although not yet licensed to hold full legal civil ceremonies, humanist ceremonies can be performed inside the mill itself, or on the lawn outside.
The unique venue is part of Amy Lauren Wedding Design and Management's portfolio, a local company specialising in unique weddings.
Owner Amy Lauren, 24, said: "It is such a special place and totally unique and original. There is nowhere in the county like it.
"The photograph opportunities there are amazing, it is a gorgeous site for a wedding."
For every ceremony and reception held at the village landmark, part of the wedding payment will go towards preserving it.
It cost the Waltham Windmill Trust £38,000 this year to maintain the working mill.
Amy continued: "A large percentage will go back into the mill to help preserve the site.
"The preservation society does a lot of fundraising and this is a great opportunity for them.
"The weddings are going to help the community, not just the windmill.
"It is reviving its heritage, it adds spirit to the community and it will be really nice for people to see so many different, happy couples have their special day at the landmark."
Amy hasn't secured a licence for civil ceremonies, but is hopeful this will become possible by next year. Until then, humanist ceremonies where the marriage certificate is signed separately at Cleethorpes Town Hall, can take place.
Amy added: "Having a humanist ceremony means they can say their own vows and make it really personal."
She has been a wedding specialist for four years after training in London and has planned weddings in various locations across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
To preserve the unique nature of the wedding, Amy only plans to organise a limited number of windmill weddings a year.
Chairman of Waltham Windmill Trust, Peter Woodliff, said: "The windmill is a picturesque site and I am sure a wedding reception there would look rather nice.
"It is a commercial venture to keep money coming into the Trust and Waltham Windmill Preservation Society, which is what we are here to do."
To find out more about a wedding at the windmill, e-mail windmillweddings@live.co.uk or call 07515 171927.
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