We all woke up at 6am. We were very tired still due to daylight savings starting. We went down to the dining room for a quick coffee because we were due at the hairdressers at 7am. I was attended to first with my Bridal Party following - some of them were ready by 9am, we were all finished by ten. The make-up artist Karen arrived at my room at 10am to do our make-up. From this point on Mrs Nomes started filming the day.

After we had finished our make-up the photographer Ang arrived. She took photos of the girls getting ready. My Mother helped me into my dress, which had some buttons which proved hard to do up but Mrs Nomes helped out - I was now looking the part of a blushing Bride. My Mother and I and the Bridal Party then had more photos taken. We then decided to have a bite to eat, Mrs Nomes had already organised a huge platter of sandwiches to be sent up to my room. How sweet of her....

My family members started to arrive around 1.30pm so we had more photos taken together.

The weather was quite unpleasant outside, windy and quite cool. I was hoping it was going to pass but alas - it was not meant to be. I was overjoyed so the weather was of no consequence to me.

The time had finally come for me to head down stairs to the ceremony area to wed the man of my dreams. My two Bridesmaids walked down the aisle first, then my MOH. This is when I started to get nervous. I am not accustomed to having so much attention and nothing prepares you for walking down the aisle. But it didn't matter - my Father took me by the arm, and lead me down to Scott. I walked towards my future husband... Enya's "Only Time". Once I reached Scott I could see completely how handsome he was in his suit. The whole Bridal Party looked amazing, the Bestman and Groomsmen scrubbed up so well.

We managed to get through our Vows and signing of the register without any glitches (phew!), at which point we were declared Husband & Wife!

We went into the foyer of the hotel to have more photo's taken with family & friends (due to the wind outside) it was a lot of fun and I am delighted with the photos.

At 6pm we entered the Reception, this is when it set in - I was a married woman now! Speeches were made by my MOH & her daughter, Scott and I were touched by what they said.

Then the entree of soup was served - it was delicious.

The speeches made by my two Fathers were wonderful and lucky for me there were no embarrassing stories told! The best man & Scott's speech were a laugh - we had to remind them who to thank - men! My sister also made a touching speech about how much she loved me. I think she may of had a little too much wine but it was lovely all the same

The main meal was served and it was delicious...

Scott & I danced the Bridal Waltz to Lone Star's "Amazing". I then danced two Father/Daughter dances - I am a very lucky Bride indeed.

Everyone had a wonderful time, they danced the night away and helped Scott & I celebrate our union.

We were the last ones to leave our reception and once we got back to our room all of our wedding gifts and cards were waiting for us - it was so exciting opening them all.

So here we are now a married couple. It was worth all of the planning. I only wish I could do it all again because the day goes so fast - blink and you might miss it.

We had the best day of our lives so far and I would like to thank our Families especially our Sons, our Bridal Party, our friends, especially Mrs Nomes and our guests - Thank you for making our special day magical. We love you all.

I would like to thank the wedding vendors that made our day possible.

Christie & The Lakes Resort Hotel - Ceremony & Reception & Accommodation

Jenny & Gerry's Bridal House - My beautiful gown

Karen Lynch- Celebrant

Karen - Make-up

Cakes Etc - Wedding Cake

DJ Paul Slow - Music

Mrs Nomes - Supporting me through the whole process

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