You know right away that you are somewhere very special. Any place that has automatic electronic gates that open as you approach always makes me feel a bit special (sad I know).
After we parked up we stopped to look back at this magnificent black and white half timbered building. Could anything be more beautiful? Well frankly (cue the violins), yes it could and in this case, it came in the form of our beautiful bride Nicola.
When we arrived she looked gorgeous even though she was still wearing her hotel dressing gown but very soon, she was transformed into a fairytale princess bride. The dress was so stylish and classy and suited Nicola perfectly.
David eventually arrived (no doubt he had been enjoying the journey from home in one of the hotels fantastic cars, in this instance a stunning blue Bentley) and the wedding took place in the magnificent galleried great hall. The brides entry music was unusually Tom Jones claiming "She's a Lady". Confused everyone that did! (Nicola will thump me for that).
Enough of my ramblings, we have hundreds and hundreds of photos to edit but here are a few to get the juices flowing.
Have a great honeymoon in the US guys!
The Hillbark Hotel provides a magnificent backdrop to the Bentley
Nicola and David meet at the top of the aisle. Dad looks on
Nicola and David meet at the top of the aisle. Dad looks on (Black and white conversion)
Nicola and David in the pagoda
Nicola strikes a pose (doesn't she look fab!)
More photographs from Hillbark Hotel and other venues can be found both in this blog and on our main wedding website at www.barrieneilweddings.co.uk
