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Wedding at Boringdon Hall Hotel

Wedding at Boringdon Hall Hotel

A Winter's Tale


Danielle and Brad's Christmas themed wedding at Boringdon Hall



Danielle and Brad first met in the German town of Hameln when Danielle was working in an army primary school and Brad was based there with the Royal Engineers.

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Brad was planning a romantic proposal in Rome after his return from Afghanistan, but the ring failed to arrive in time so he instead decided to ask for her hand in marriage on the nearest mountaintop to their home. "I said yes, after initially thinking it was a prank and saying something un-printable!" recalls Danielle.

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Opting for a ceremony at St Mary and All Saints Church in Plymstock near Danielle's family home, the pair chose Boringdon Hall Hotel for their reception. "It was an amazing venue, especially at this time of year as it was all decorated for Christmas!" comments Danielle.

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Designing the day around a classic gold and navy blue colour scheme to match Brad's military uniform, the dazzling details saw a scattering of roses, steel berries, thistle and Christmassy foliage adorn the venue.

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Danielle's full-skirted lace gown and veil echoed the mood of fairytale romance, as did the stirring soundtrack from Clifton String Quartet, who played Pachelbel's Canon for Danielle's walk down the aisle and Ellie Goulding's 'Love Story' and The Beatles' 'All You Need Is Love' for the signing of the register.

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After welcome drinks and canapes, guests tucked into a delectable array of festive flavours, including salmon mousse, Christmas turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding, served alongside a show-stopping performance by a troupe of singing waiters. "This was a secret that only we knew about," reveals Danielle of one of her standout moments. "Everyone's reaction was priceless and an impromptu conga line formed and went out around the whole venue!"

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After dinner, ice skating on the lawn, signing Christmas baubles as a guest book alternative, a Polaroid camera complete with fancy dress props, and a first dance competition kept guests occupied until live band V8 drew the crowds to the dance floor, which was chock with indoor confetti bombs and inflatable instruments.

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"Don't get wrapped up trying to please everyone; your guests will be happy to share your day," advises Danielle. "Also, have your day filmed because you will notice new details every time you watch it."

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Photography GRW Photography www.grwphotography.co.uk
Venue St Mary and All Saints Church and Boringdon Hall Hotel www.boringdonhall.co.uk
Dress Justin Alexander at Anne Harding www.anneharding.com
Bridesmaids' dresses House of Fraser www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Debenhams www.debenhams.com
Flowers Hannah Burnett Floristry www.hannahburnettflorist.co.uk
Entertainment Clifton String Quartet www.cliftonquartet.co.uk
Singing waiters from 1st Call Entertainment www.1stcallentertainment.co.uk
V8 www.v8music.co.uk
Transport Louannon's of Plymouth www.louannons.co.uk

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