Charles Bronson's blushing bride was all smiles this morning after she emerged from her hotel following her wedding.

Soap actress Paula Williamson, 37, may have spent the wedding night alone but was beaming as she left the hotel with a male friend.

Bronson was sent back to his cell after the ceremony at HMP Wakefield and so was unable to join in the celebrations at the York House Hotel reception.

The couple tied the knot as Bronson emotionally told his younger wife she was the 'most beautiful woman in the world'.

The actress is hopeful they could be together 'within four or five years' after claiming Bronson had a positive parole hearing last week.

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The new Mrs Charles Bronson Paula Williamson, pictured, was all smiles as she left a hotel in Wakefield this morning the day after marrying the notorious prisoner

The soap actress, pictured accompanied by a male friend, tied the knot with Bronson four years after striking up a relationship with him by becoming a pen pal

Her wedding reception at the hotel boasted a number of famous faces but it is unclear how long Ms Williamson, left and right, spent at the celebrations herself

An array of eclectic guests were invited to the unusual wedding of Charles Bronson and his soap actress bride Paula Williamson (pictured together)

Smile! Katie Price's ex-husband Alex Reid (far left) and a Charles Bronson impersonator (right) were among the guests pictured with boxer-turned-artist Andrew Parkin

Speaking to LBC last week, she said: 'He could be out in four or five years not 10 years, that's what we spoke about at the parole hearing.

'The decision is not made yet, but the hearing went really well.'

But a spokesman for the UK Parole Board said it had not made any decision over releasing Bronson and he would not be eligible for review for another two years.

The spokesman said: 'We can confirm that a panel of the Parole Board has not directed the release of Charles Salvador.

'Under current legislation Mr Salvador will be eligible for a further review within two years. The date of the next review will be set by the Ministry of Justice.'

The Ministry of Justice said it would not comment on individual cases.

The new Mrs Bronson is now set to enjoy a solo honeymoon to Malta after previously saying her husband wanted her to 'go without him'.

Around 135 guests attended the wedding breakfast at the hotel which had strict security on the door stopping those not on the guest list sneaking through.

The manager, who would not give his name, said everybody had a 'fantastic time'.

Staff also confirmed they didn't receive any noise complaints and the party ended just before midnight.

The entire middle floor of the hotel was cleared for the party and guests were able to sample a prepared buffet.

Newlywed Paula returned to her room on the top floor of the hotel after the party had ended.

The manager said: 'They had a fantastic time but we've been told not to give interviews.

'They finished around 11.30pm and they all had a good time.

'We had all the big people from London, nice people.

'They were just normal people, they had a good time and there was no trouble.

'It was a good night. They were all nice people and had a buffet. They were no trouble at all.'

Among those present at the reception were Eddie Richardson, 81, the leader of the feared Richardson mob and rival of the Kray twins who once claimed they were 'small timers' compared to him.

Katie Price's ex-husband and MMA fighter Alex Reid was also there and revealed that he'd been in contact with the prisoner since July.

Guests of honour: Dozens of people packed into the York House Hotel last night to celebrate the wedding of their friend and long-term prisoner Charles Bronson including gangster turned author Dave Courtney (second from left)

Mr Parkin also posed with Eddie Richardson, 81, the leader of the feared Richardson mob in South London and rival of the Kray twins

A message to Charles: Hanging up at the reception party was a painting of Bronson, scrawled with messages of support from his friends

Special day: A mixture of friends and family mingled with familiar faces for the event

He said Bronson had written to him to compliment him on past fights and ask about training.

Also enjoying the celebrations was Dave Courtney - the reformed gangster who has previously described Bronson as 'a very good friend of mine'.

A long-time supporter of Bronson Andrew Parkin, who shares a love of art with the prisoner, said the wedding did go ahead as planned, sharing pictures of the day to social media.

Writing online, he said: 'Back to my room at Charlie's and Paulita Salvadors wedding I've been so privileged. Finally been allowed to let people know.'

In a set of pictures from what appeared to be the wedding reception, Mr Parkin posed with an array of celebrity faces.

And Mick O'Hagan, the former prison guard who is credited with introducing Charles Bronson to art inside HMP Wakefield, also toasted the happy couple and was given a standing ovation.

Then an audio message from Bronson himself was played, in which he thanked guests for coming.

People there described the bash as 'just a normal wedding', with a buffet, bar and DJ.

Earlier Ms Williamson was ushered inside the walls of HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire under a purple blanket to prevent anyone seeing her in her dress.

Paula Williamson has been pictured being taken into HMP Wakefield for her wedding to Charles Bronson hidden under a blanket

The notorious prisoner is to wed his penpal turned lover at HMP Wakefield and the car was seen leaving a nearby hotel for the prison shortly before 2pm

A black Saab with ribbons and 'Free Charles Salvador' logos on was also used in the wedding

Ms Williamson is pictured in her wedding dress in photos taken weeks before the ceremony this afternoon

Miss Williamson reveals Bronson is planning to sing a surprise song after previously wooing her with a rendition of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' when he proposed

Ms Williamson was driven to the wedding by official Bronson impersonator Timothy Crowley who was dressed in a suit and trademark sunglasses.

But one person appearing to be vacant from the reception was the blushing bride.

Mrs Salvador reportedly left under the same covers as she made her way to the reception.

WHEN WILLIAMSON FIRST MET BRONSON Bronson is one of the country's most notorious prisoners and has spent the majority of the past four decades imprisoned for a series of violent crimes. In recent years he has turned his hand to art and changed his surname from Bronson to Salvador in tribute to the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali. He first struck up a relationship with Miss Williamson - who also had roles in Emmerdale and Hollyoaks - back in 2013 after they started writing to one another. Bronson has previously said he wants to have children with Miss Williamson, claiming he would be the 'best dad in the world'. He was first locked up for armed robbery in 1974, but during his time inside he has taken hostages in 10 prison sieges, attacked at least 20 prison officers and caused £500,000 in damage in rooftop protests. Advertisement

Bronson is also believed to used the emotional day to write a message warning young people against a life of crime.

Hanging a post on the wall, it read: 'What would I say to youngsters who are about to take the road to crime? Simple! Put the brakes on. Stop and think! The facts are simple. It's a road to hell. Don't do it. Look at me, four decades lost! All for what?'

Bronson, 64, who has spent 41 years in jail, married Paula Williamson, 37, inside Wakefield prison in West Yorkshire.

The couple had been together five months and had met just four times when the armed robber popped the question in February. Miss Williamson, who previously corresponded with Moors murderer Ian Brady, was driven to the wedding by a Bronson look-a-like with a documentary crew in tow.

She wore a meringue-style bridal gown, with her face hidden under a purple blanket as she entered the prison gates.

It is understood Miss Williamson, who played a nurse in Coronation Street and a stripper in Emmerdale, has signed an exclusive photo rights deal with a Sunday newspaper. A mobility scooter driven by a woman dressed in a cream, pinstripe suit, led the wedding procession.

A suit had been delivered for the groom earlier in the day. The convict, who has changed his name to Charles Salvador in tribute to his favourite artist Salvador Dali, was apparently even 'excited' just to wear trousers with a zip.

Miss Williamson said that Salvador was a 'changed man' and had not been violent in three years

The rings they will exchange will have CPS engraved on them - standing for Charlie & Paula Salvador, but which is also the acronym for the Crown Prosecution Service

Ms Williamson (pictured) said a parole hearing had raised her hopes that she might be able start a family with Salvador in as little as four years

The 37-year-old actress, who has appeared in Emmerdale and Coronation Street, said it was 'frustrating' that she wasn't allowed conjugal visits with her 64-year-old partner

According to Miss Williamson, it will be the first time he has worn anything other than a prison-issue tracksuit in over two decades. The pair were expected to tie the knot at the prison's Catholic chapel before a handful of witnesses. Other guests arrived in a black Saab emblazoned with the words 'Free Charles Salvador' on the bonnet.

The couple exchanged rings with CPS engraved on them – standing for Charlie and Paula Salvador– which, ironically, is also the acronym for the Crown Prosecution Service. Bronson, who was set to be handcuffed to a guard during the two-hour service, was also due to surprise Miss Williamson with a song, as he did when he proposed by singing 'My Way'.

Conjugal visits are banned in British jails so the couple will not be able to consummate their marriage. But Miss Williamson has declared she is 'willing to wait'.

The actress was driven away from the prison in a silver Mercedes with 'Just Married' bunting taped to the boot.

Last night she celebrated the wedding breakfast with family and friends, but without her new husband, at the three-star York House Hotel, close to the prison. She is also planning a 'honeymoon' to Malta without Bronson.

A bizarre sign, in which Bronson urged young offenders to think twice before embarking on a life of crime, was put up outside the hotel.

The message, said there was 'no glamour' in prison and urged people to say 'no' to crime for the sake of 'your mum'.

Miss Williamson, who began writing to the convict after reading a book about his life in 2013, is the career criminal's third wife. Originally called Michael Peterson, he first renamed himself after Death Wish actor Charles Bronson on the advice of a boxing promoter in the 1980s.