“There were so many unforgettable moments.”
 
Boasting first class interiors, luxurious spaces and stylish décor, this four-star, award-winning hotel, Hardwick Hall, allowed Natalie and Nick the all-white wedding they had been dreaming of.

When Natalie first met Nick, back in sixth form, she instantly knew that he would be the man she was going to marry. After dating for four years, Nick popped the question, under the London fireworks on New Year’s Eve – fighting back the happy tears, Natalie, of course, said yes!
 
From the moment they began planning their big day, Natalie and Nick hoped for an elegant, glamorous wedding, complete with lots of flowers and the perfect music to set the scene.

Heavenly Hardwick Hall:

‘An individual hotel with personality…’
 
Steeped in charm and character, Hardwick Hall had a story to tell…

Situated within the stunning County Durham countryside, this beautiful hotel promised the couple breath-taking views and an enchanting ambience.

Natalie - “At first, we thought the view was so picturesque and then we went inside and were blown away. The friendly staff and the knowledge the wedding planners had in supporting us in designing our perfect day really stood out to us – we would definitely recommend Hardwick Hall.”

Dramatic blossom trees stood as centre pieces, while the traditional features and scattered rose petals exposed the elegance of their ceremony room.

The One:

After trying on hundreds of dresses, Natalie began to think she would never find the gown of her dreams until she caught a glimpse of this stunning, sleek Anna Sorrano dress and immediately knew it was ‘the one’.

“I remember shouting out that I loved it - it was EXACTLY what I had imagined marrying the man of my dreams in. Right there and then, I felt like a bride.” - Natalie

Natalie gracefully walked white aisle in a gorgeous satin gown complete with a fishtail train. Simple, yet still making a statement, the bride enhanced her dress with a cathedral veil and lace detailing.

The Bride’s Advice:

“Enjoy every second of it, from the planning and build up to the day itself. I had a hen party in London and then a bridal shower once home, I loved making everything about our wedding!
 
Do everything you want to do and don’t hold back!”

By agreeing on everything and making decisions together, Natalie and Nick were able to plan the wedding day of their dreams, which they can now cherish forever.

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For more inspiration take a look at our dedicated real weddings section, or glance at the glossy pages of our regional magazine.