The
Davies family had 2 weddings and a blessing in August. First my step
grandson Olly married his long term girlfriend Katie in Bristol on
the 4th
. The showers more or less held off and it was a lovely family
occasion the reception being enlivened by a sung best man speech!
Nathaniel
and Jess had a civil ceremony in London to avoid an extended stay in
Greece required to get married there. The weather was glorious and
Marylebone Town Hall provided a lovely room for the proceedings.
We were
a very small group apart from the bride and groom, the two witnesses
best man and bridesmaid
the two
mothers
and my
91 year old Aunt Grace, my fathers elder sister and last of her
generation in the Harding/Davies family.
The
bride and groom looked suitably lovely and handsome, the registrar
kept them in order
and both
made clear and positive answers (such a relief!).
The
register was signed
and a
few post marriage photos taken.
We then
removed to the Landmark hotel for some fizz and lunch
and the
hotel provided an extra pudding for the happy couple
After
all this excitement they had to rush off to get to Gatwick for a late
flight to Corfu,
oh to be
young!
Family
and friends made their way to Paxos via Corfu for a pre-wedding
evening party on the cliffs at Erimitis to meet up and watch the
sunset (photo) of which on the Paxos blog).
It was a
fabulous spot and a chance for everyone to meet up from our various
villas and hotels scattered over the island. Jess had gone to a lot
of trouble to arrange things and I hope she knows how much we all
appreciated it.
Including
transport, this is Kyria waiting for our minibus
It was
good to see everyone in holiday mode
and the
happy couple looked suitably happy which considering the bridegrooms
wedding ring had been lost in the sea earlier in the week was
remarkable, but that's another story!!
The sun
eventually set as we enjoyed our meal and Kyria's dress choice proved
inspired.
The next
evening was still rather warm when we were picked up and taken to the
Olive grove. There seemed to be an unorganised choice of blue for
many of the guests, me
Kyria
and Sarah (Nathaniel's half sister)
as well
as Jess's sister and mother Jackie in Blue and white
I have
to be a very proud Mum to have such beautiful children
The
bridegroom and best man were visions in grey
The path
to the ceremony was strewn with purple bougainvillea and as you can
see she looked stunning
The
ceremony was conducted by a pastor from Corfu and as you can see the
sun shines on the righteous
not
quite so sure on one of these!
A happy
couple indeed
and
lovely photo of the bride with her bridesmaid Mariana
Time for
some formal photos which I haven't seen yet and a glass of bubbly
before heading off to the reception which was held at their villa.
Which has stunning views
even the
moon came out on queue
and an
enormous terrace
a tasty
meal of many different mezes, followed by grilled meats and baklava
meant that dancing was required to save becoming obese.
Greek
first
and then
disco for the young and not so young, it was a wonderful occasion and
will live in the memory of all those there for sometime I think.
On
popping out for some stores the next evening the harbour in Loggos
was festooned with white balloons, there were lots of well wishers milling about
and lo
and behold a greek bride arrived on a boat
to be
married in the town hall there, a very exuberant lady and typically
greek, ouzo available before the ceremony!
So there
you have it a few weddings all different but hopefully all three
couples will have long and happy lives together.
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