A most fantastic day was had by all, and it all went off without a hitch (a few close shaves though, including Jude nearly forgetting to wear her veil). Jude looked beautiful and her shoes were fab. The Groom and Best Man turned up, which is always a bonus, and Tracey did a great job in keeping her fellow bridesmaids in order (there were seven of us!), although at times she may have felt like she was competing in 'One Man and his Dog'.
The church was stunning. Jude looked beautiful and her shoes were fab.
I reckon it was one of the best days in my life, too! Jude looked beautiful and her shoes were fab.
Baby Grace made her first public appearance, and her mum looked beautiful.
Jude, with her customary artistic flair and magic, arranged it all perfectly. All the bridesmaids (including me, of course) looked fantastic.
Here's Erica:
The lady vicar was great fun.
The flowers were beautiful, and it was a two hanky job when Jude laid her bouquet on her grandparents' grave.
The hotel where the reception was held was superb. Jude looked beautiful and her shoes were fab.
The karaoke was underemployed, but we all enjoyed Jude's performances and her brother Chris's expert renditions of 'I am a cider drinker' and 'Ernie (he drove the fastest milk float in the West)'. Chris sang superbly at the karaoke and also in his performance of 'Fields of Gold' in church. I did 'You don't have to say you love me' which was very well received despite the fact I had forgotten how to sing.
The bride and groom's first dance was to '(I'll be loving you)Always' - one my favourite songs.
The highlight of the day for me, however, was when Jude sang 'That Old Devil Called Love' to Simon, and then called her mum and dad up to the mic and declared that if she and Simon were half as happy in their marriage as they had been she would be more than satisfied. She then asked them to lead the last dance, to the song they danced to at their wedding. Not a dry eye in the house, I assure you!
Unfortunately I had a problem with my camera, which meant that I didn't get to take a lot of pics, but I'm sure the other bridesmaids will be sending some of theirs so I may add some to the album later.
My thanks to the lovely Jane who put me (and a lot of other bridesmaids/guests) up over the weekend. She is very kind and generous person and a natural hostess. Also thanks to Jude's mum and dad, Meg and Bob, for their hard work and generosity in making this the great day to remember that it was. Jude looked beautifu... (Jude, can I stop this now? I think they've got the message!)
We're all looking forward to seeing the video that Chris was kind enough to shoot for us.
I'm sure you will all join me in wishing Jude and Simon all the very best for the future.
They're off to Turkey, lucky bastards.
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and also I will ask her what song her parents danced to (yes, it was the first dance at her parents' wedding). I did know the song (or the chorus, at least), it's an old classic, but I was a bit the worse for wear by then so have forgotten what it was.
Glad that you had a good day sally, I like the idea of the bride, Jude, laying her bouquet on her grandparents grave.