Everyone was positively sizzling at Ghyll
Manor on Saturday. In more ways than one. Sizzling with excitement and sizzling
with heat in equal measures. The day had a hearty 32 degrees to it's name, which
seemed a far cry from our site visit conducted in torrential rain. Man it was
hot, but what a day!
Full of smiles and wet brows and I think
everyone will agree the venue, like the couple, was perfect. Ghyll Manor is a
beautiful Tudor country house hotel with stunning grounds and a rather romantic
and conveniently placed lake. I kept telling them both that if they didn’t stop
me, I could carry on clicking all day with the array of options. Luckily Noel
and Jenny were more than happy to indulge me and venture out again after the
meal as the light (and temperature!) were a little more pleasing.
It also featured possibly one of the funniest
best man’s speeches I have ever heard. Chris (recently named The Lurker – see
pictures), my hats off to you! I don’t know if it bore any relation to the real
Noel, but I’m sure there were elements of truth in there, hopefully not the
foray of aesthetically challenged ex-girlfriends though…you had to be there!
Glad to see you have elevated your taste Noel and met the beaut that is Jenny
;-).
Noel and Jenny are the sweetest and most
generous natured couple. Their love is palpable and needed no encouragement from
me to capture. I met them two years ago and I knew from the off they were an
ace couple. Very sadly their wedding was postponed last year due to a family
illness and it was wonderful to hear that Lynda (Jen’s lovely Mum who kept
trying to feed me sandwiches – anyone who tries to feed me is amazing) is now
on the road to recovery and it put a big smile on my face seeing her busting
some shapes on the dance floor later in the evening. Go Jen’s Mum!
Their friends and family were warm, welcoming
and very funny. I was left giggling in the corner on more occasions than one. Oh if only it was acceptable to regale one man's words to fellow guests
(very attractive ladies). Put it this way, it starts with ‘man’ and ends in ‘gina’
and apparently he has one. I’ll shut up.
So before I alienate readers, I would like
to say a big ‘thank you’ to Noel and Jenny, for being so in love and so lovely
to me on your day. I fear sometimes that I sound like a hideous sycophant when
writing my blogs, but I genuinely meet wonderful people who are in love and
care about whether I’ve eaten or not and most importantly, let me take pictures
of them so what’s not to gush about? I
think I can be forgiven.
Noel and Jenny, I only hope I have captured
your day and your memories just as you want to remember them, magical with blue
skies and bright smiles. I hope your life together will be full to the brim
with love and laughter, but minus the sweat and crazy flying ant army!
With much love and thanks to you both.
Loukie xx
