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Nicola Dennett and Ashley Higgins didn’t exactly hit it off when they first met.<\/p>\n

The couple, both 35, met through a mutual friend in Manchester on Bonfire Night. As Nicola went to leave, Ashley said to her, “It was nice meeting you Nicki, I hope I never have to speak to you again.”<\/p>\n

“I think he thought I had too much attitude,” Nicki laughs. “It was really too much cider.”<\/p>\n

But despite the rocky start, Ashley was intrigued, got Nicki’s number and asked her on a date.<\/p>\n

The Sandbach, Cheshire pair held a relaxed wedding on April 18, 2015, however, they had already “done the formal bit” the day before at Residence Nantwich in front of their closest family and friends.<\/p>\n

“We could enjoy the day with less pressure and loved catching up with friends who had come from far and wide. It was very relaxed,” Nicki says.<\/p>\n

The couple chose the Yellow Broom in Cheshire for their bigger celebrations, with 50 daytime 90 evening guests. The bride says the laid-back choice of venue<\/a> was perfect.<\/p>\n

“From start to finish we had a ball,” Nicki says.<\/p>\n

“We loved every minute and wouldn’t change it for the world.”<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Amanda Balmain Photography.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nicki wore a gorgeous floor-length gown from Eliza Jane Howell<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Marks and Spencer<\/a> supplied the wedding cake, which was decorated by glass butterflies that Nicki’s mum had handmade.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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