Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel St Albans Hertfordshire
Wedding Photography
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A selection of wedding photos featuring the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel in St Albans Hertfordshire
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Wedding ceremony in progress at the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel
Background Information and Highlights
UPDATE: as of updating this page the hotel has been taken over temporarily by the government to house asylum seekers. Hopefully it will be returned to its lovely state as a wedding venue very soon!
This venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions is The Noke Hotel, also known as the Mercure St Albans Hertfordshire. The Noke is just a stones throw from the M25 motorway but this is no motel; it really is gorgeous both inside and outside. The gardens are particularly well maintained with a good variety of trees and shrubs plus bedding plants urns and hanging baskets.
The registrars who conduct marriage ceremonies at this St Albans venue are very easy to work with - no silly restrictions regarding professional photography and video so Peter is able to record a complete record in both stills and movie formats.
Receptions can take place in the main restaurant and in the adjacent large marquee, as you'll see in the photos.
The weather on Caroline's day was very testing from a photography point of view. It didn't rain and it wasn't cold, but the wind was strong and gusty and was a constant feature throughout. We shot a few essential group photos in the afternoon but the main photos were shot in the evening after the wedding breakfast when we were able to take advantage of what became an area sheltered from the wind around the rose gardens.
See lots more wedding photo galleries including e.g. Peter’s St Albans Registry Office, Peter’s Luton & Dunstable Compilation, Peter’s Hunton Park, Peter’s All Saints Church Kenton Harrow, Peter’s Grims Dyke Hotel, and many more.
"I'm very surprised to say the photos are fantastic (me not being very photogenic!). We now want to upgrade to include an album. Its worth it now that we've seen the photos!!"
Caroline and Stephen H (Noke Hotel)
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the photos, they are amazing! James and I are over the moon with them. You did an amazing job, thank you very much!"
Amy and James O (Noke Hotel)
Many brides like to start their wedding day photo coverage with detail shots of the bouquets jewellery shoes dresses etc followed by the girls getting ready either at home or at the hotel. These photos are very popular in the wedding albums
The photo above illustrates the front view of the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel as seen as you arrive for your wedding
The main function room set up ready for the wedding ceremony
The groom having his interview with the registrar just before the start of the wedding ceremony
Meanwhile guests have a few drinks when they arrive for the wedding
Guests seated ready for the ceremony at the Noke Hotel
Bride poses for photo with her flower girls in front of the splendid vintage limousine
Another amazing vintage wedding car!
Most couples like to have a few semi-formal photos of the groom and his entourage and some of the VIP guests just before the ceremony. This photo is of the groom and his best man
Our bridesmaids look gorgeous!
The youngsters are always great photo opportunities
The brides brother confirms he will give the bride away
There are some lovely portraits of the guests to be had throughout the day
Bride and groom exchange their wedding rings during their marriage ceremony at the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel
Once the civil marriage register has been completed and signed the registration staff arrange for a pretend signing. The guests are encouraged to come forward to shoot their own photos
The bride and groom took the opportunity to have a short drive around the countryside in their vintage wedding limousine
The little people are always great for photos and video
Confetti showers are fine outside at the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel
This bride had some semi-formal portrait photos in the lovely gardens at the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel before she departed for her wedding ceremony at a nearby church
This groom is very proud of his muscle car so we had to have some photos of it with his bride!
Most couples like to have their photography in the candid “reportage” style but with some posed and semi-posed portraits and group photos. Peter usually plans for this photoshoot part of the day a few days beforehand
Marquee set up ready for the wedding breakfast and reception at the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel
The the main function room in the main building set up ready for the wedding reception
A spectacular wedding cake!
The speeches during the wedding breakfast are invariably a great photo opportunity. Video coverage is even better. Brides are increasingly participating in the speeches
This couple booked a childrens entertainer for their wedding reception at the Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel
The cutting of the wedding cake is another must-have moment of the day
The bride and grooms’ first dance is another important moment in the wedding day. Photos are great and video even better!
