ON June 4 I married my partner Dianne.

We had the registrar come out to Helme Park Hall Hotel, in Bishop Auckland, to perform the service, making it feel special with a personal touch. The guests said it was the best civil service they had ever attended.

The manager of Helme Park Hall pulled out all the stops – the room was set out for the service, it looked fantastic and the decorations were perfect.

After the service, it was photographs on the lawn with panoramic views of the Wear Valley used to great effect by our photographer, Keith Stoker.

What beautiful so stunning pictures they were – such skill, flair and professionalism.

Thank you all so very much for all your hard work, you made myself and my wife truly happy and left us with lifelong memories of our special day.

N Banthorpe, Bearpark, Durham.