Wedding bells at Wintertons as James and Jess tie the knot

Love in the air at Lichfield auctioneers

THERE were celebrations aplenty at a Staffordshire auctioneers with the wedding of two lovebirds from the family firm.

James Winterton, 27, married Jess Boam, 26, in Whittington on Wednesday, July 8.

James, an associate director of Richard Winterton Auctioneers, is the youngest son of managing directors Richard and Janet.

Jess, daughter to Adrian and Claire Boam, handles social media for the firm in addition to running her own professional makeup artistry business, Barefaced Artistry.

The new Mr and Mrs Winterton, who live in Burton, have been together for five years and got engaged last November.

On Wednesday, family and invited guests gathered under bright blue skies and spectacular sunshine to watch as the couple exchanged vows.

The bride wore ivory, with bridesmaids in yellow, and the groom looked dapper in a beige three-piece suit with sky blue accessories.

“We enjoyed a truly memorable day filled with love and glorious sunshine, surrounded by family and friends,” the happy couple said.

“It was a brilliant start to our exciting new chapter together and we would like to say thank you to everyone for their kind wishes.”

Pictured top of page: James and Jess, centre, celebrate their marriage with, from left, Ben Winterton, Richard Winterton, Janet Winterton, Harry Winterton and Tom Winterton. All photos: Time Capsule Media