Once the registrar officially declares you married, it's time to make your grand exit! Walk back up the aisle with smiles and cheers, and get ready for that magical confetti moment - an unforgettable shower of celebration marking the start of your new journey together.
Whether you've chosen our enchanting outdoor ceremony area or one of our charming indoor ceremony rooms, we ensure that your guests aren't left waiting for too long. Particularly for the groom, who may have some pre-wedding jitters, we will guide your guests to their seats just before the ceremony begins.
The groom usually arrives on site between 11am-12pm. Once he has arrived at Hockwold Hall it is time for him and his groomsmen to get suited up, be sure to remember the buttonholes!
Now it's time for the groomsmen to step into their role, joining the groom in warmly welcoming your day guests and guiding them to our lovely seating areas. Our event coordinators will also be on hand to assist with directions and answer any questions your guests may have.
Stay calm! This is where things begin to get more serious. The registrars meet with the couple to discuss legalities, usually the groom has his meeting first shortly followed by the bride. Each meeting is approximately 15-20 minutes, the registrar will guide you through the ceremony, explaining what will happen, the key moments, and the legal signing
Once the bride has wiggled into her gown it is time to get all the pretty photos that have been planned out for months. Our charmingly timeless staircase is perfect for these photos! Fancy doing a first look with parents or bridemaids? Now is the time for that too.
At around 12pm, once the make up artists and hair stylist have brought their visions to life, our dedicated wedding coordinators help the bride move across to the hall to put on her dress. It is our mission to make sure that the groom and bride don't catch a glimpse of each other during this transition, preserving
During this time your florist will be delivering your gorgeous flowers and your decorators will be making the marquee look stunning. Your photographer will also be arriving during this time, snapping some photos of the decorated venue before making their way to the couple and their respective wedding parties. Our helpful event coordinators will be on site
From 8am you will have access to our bridal prep studio where the bridal party can begin to glam up for the big day. Enjoy some breakfast, blast your favourite songs and let your hair and make-up artists work their magic! FYI: Our bridal prep studio is located in the banquet hall, which is an outer building