Sometimes, weddings can be a bit boring - lots of standing around and making small talk, which to be honest is not something that my husband does. If it needs saying, he'll say it, otherwise why waste words?
Well this wedding was absolutely lovely.
We woke up to a day of sunshine and heavy showers. The Bride had gone to her mum's house to get ready and the Groom, who is a laid-back sort of man, was in the garden with a cuppa and a roll-up. His sartorial preparations were to change into a suit and tie 5 minutes before we were due to leave. Due to the persistant rain, I was on the verge of changing my smart black heels for a pair of wellies, but vanity prevailed.
My husband had been asked to be Best Man and in a similar style prepared his speech the night before. I would have been lying on the floor having palpitations at the thought of addressing a roomful of people but he is not phased by this.
The ceremony was to be held outside and as we gathered and waited for the Bride, the heavens opened! Fortunately, she was running late and by the time she made her entrance the rain had passed over.
She looked beautiful.
The vows were made, and I managed not to cry.
This is where they said their vows, with family and friends looking on, keeping an eye on the rain sweeping in across the hills.
Just as the signatures were drying, the rain came down again. Perfect timing to retire indoor for a glass of bubbly
The Wedding Breakfast was held in an ajoining barn which must have been a couple of hundred years old. The Bride had spent the previous day filling every spare corner with flowers
and the tables were set with hand-embroidered tablecloths and a jam-jar of garden flowers at every place.
Garlands were hung over the double barn doors
and the whole place was filled with their amazing fragrance
.
The speeches were next, and toasts made. The Groom was visibly moved, so I cried! Husband stood up to give his speech, which was extremely good and very well recieved. Just the right amount humour, nothing too lewd, and a toast to the bridemaids.
Well done you.
Time for the disco. At this point I could upload a video of the Groom dancing but he would never speak to me again, so I won't.
Well this wedding was absolutely lovely.
We woke up to a day of sunshine and heavy showers. The Bride had gone to her mum's house to get ready and the Groom, who is a laid-back sort of man, was in the garden with a cuppa and a roll-up. His sartorial preparations were to change into a suit and tie 5 minutes before we were due to leave. Due to the persistant rain, I was on the verge of changing my smart black heels for a pair of wellies, but vanity prevailed.
My husband had been asked to be Best Man and in a similar style prepared his speech the night before. I would have been lying on the floor having palpitations at the thought of addressing a roomful of people but he is not phased by this.
The ceremony was to be held outside and as we gathered and waited for the Bride, the heavens opened! Fortunately, she was running late and by the time she made her entrance the rain had passed over.
She looked beautiful.
The vows were made, and I managed not to cry.
This is where they said their vows, with family and friends looking on, keeping an eye on the rain sweeping in across the hills.
Just as the signatures were drying, the rain came down again. Perfect timing to retire indoor for a glass of bubbly
The Wedding Breakfast was held in an ajoining barn which must have been a couple of hundred years old. The Bride had spent the previous day filling every spare corner with flowers
and the tables were set with hand-embroidered tablecloths and a jam-jar of garden flowers at every place.
Garlands were hung over the double barn doors
and the whole place was filled with their amazing fragrance
.
The speeches were next, and toasts made. The Groom was visibly moved, so I cried! Husband stood up to give his speech, which was extremely good and very well recieved. Just the right amount humour, nothing too lewd, and a toast to the bridemaids.
Well done you.
Time for the disco. At this point I could upload a video of the Groom dancing but he would never speak to me again, so I won't.
We had a great evening and met some lovely people.
Many, many congratulations to our dear friends.
Carole, this is a lovely post. The flowers and the scenery(even in the dreary weather) are spectacular. What a perfect "home grown" wedding! Your photography is excellent.
ReplyDeleteLeslie