I know this post is a little late but I couldn’t resist sharing the photo’s of Pink Polar’s visit to the Christmas markets in Germany. One of the places we visited was the magnificant Town Hall (the Rathaus).

The Magnificant 'Rathaus' in Hannover

As we were looking round we came across a newly wed bride and groom having their wedding photographs taken in the main hall.

The Bride & Groom

This splendid building was built between 1901 and 1913. It has a lift that takes visitors up to the spectacular 10m dome, where you can enjoy amazing views over the city. It is a true architectural masterpiece, the interior is as aesthetically pleasing as the exterior, with gorgeous grand staircases, balconies & columns. Along with the small lake at the rear of  the building, it is a perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.

The grand staircase

Here are some photo’s of the wonderful markets. As you wander around, clutching your gluhwein for warmth, you are surrounded by the magical lights, the elaborate stalls and the mouthwatering smells from the numerous stalls selling the delicious bratwurst sausages.

Me (Jo), my sister Lou & Michael

Michael at the amazing stand in Kropke

The bustling market

Hannover Christmas Market

If ever you get the chance to visit the German Christmas market in Hannover, we here at Pink Polar wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it!

On Saturday I went to a wedding at Walton Hall in Wakefield. Having looked on the internet prior to going I was not prepared for the beauty of the place (the photos on their website just do not do the place justice). It is a fantastic venue for a wedding, Walton Hall is a beautiful Georgian Mansion on an Island surrounded by a 26 acre lake.

Walton Lake

Walton Lake

The sun was shining, the fountains were spraying and the bride and groom only had eyes for each other, aaaahhh :+)

The Happy Couple

Love is in the air!

Walton Hall itself is only accessible only by a picturesque iron footbridge.

The iron footbridge

Walton Hall

Walton Hall

The Waterton Park Hotel & Walton Hall offer several reception rooms to accommodate from four to one hundred and forty guests.

The Wedding Breakfast

Table flowers

The wedding Breakfast

All of the flowers were from The Flower Shop which is located at 3 Eldon Arcade, Barnsley S70 2JP. Tel: 01226 243940. Give Glenys a call, an experienced florist she will go out of her way to make sure you have the perfect flowers for your wedding.

The bouquet

The beautiful cake

Walton Hall can be booked exclusively for your Wedding Reception. For a detailed wedding pack please contact one of their wedding coordinators on 01924 257911.

On Sunday 5th September, Pink Polar attended it’s first Wedding Fayre at Styrrup Hall Golf & Country Club. The doors opened at 11 a.m. and a steady stream of brides-to-be came throughout the day. Mums and friends in tow, excitement was in the air as plans and ideas were discussed and decisions made.

The outlook over the pond

The Manager at Styrrup is Diane Stokoe, an extremely warm and friendly host. She made all of us exhibitors feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. I am sure that she would do everything possible to make sure that any wedding at Styrrup Hall would run as perfectly as it’s surroundings.  The Hall is set in 150 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds dating back to the Doomsday Book.  It has it’s own Banqueting room that can cater for Wedding Receptions holding between 40 and 150 guests depending on the table layout. Recently redecorated for the new season, the latest addition to their facilities is a Bridal Garden accessed directly from the Banqueting room.

Image credited to www.rotherhamweb.co.uk