Grab a cup of tea and a biscuit and lets rewind a few years. My beautiful aunt met her high school hottie at the age of sixteen, they dated but it never went any further than that. They both went their separate ways, got married and had children.
Unfortunately, both of their marriages ended. As always, there is a silver lining in everything bad. (not to mention the fact that without her first marriage I wouldn't have my two lovely cousins). Fortunately many years later, my aunt and her high school hottie were reunited (talk about a good love story). They went out and the rest was history!
Four years on, Chris made the best decision of his life and asked Michelle to marry him. And she said YES. Duhh.
Excitement flew around the world, from England to Doha, everyone was over the moon about it. The next exciting step was the wedding planning. And after what feels forever, all the hard work came together and this was the outcome...you may need another biscuit to dunk in your tea for the rest of this!
We met my aunt at the beautiful Vineyard Hotel, where we all got ready with a glass of Prosecco and fresh strawberries. Don't worry the bride was not in her dress at this point! None the less the pamper session was in full swing.
A couple of drinks, some sandwiches and lots of laughs later it was time for my aunt to put her dress on. Might I also add it was beautiful (be prepared for this word to be used frequently, it sums up the wedding perfectly).
The dress was on. Michelle made a beautiful bride.
The pace of the morning picked up from here, we rushed straight down for pictures. But first her sons came to the room, her youngest only to surprise her with hi fantastic GCSE grades: all A's and A*'s - I'm glad someone got the brains in the family.
This picture may not be perfect, but it certainly captured the happiness of the moment. And for that reason I am glad we are all laughing.
Here would probably be a good time to mention that myself and Freya were bridesmaid's for my auntie. These beautiful bouquets consisted of natural, fresh flowers and herbs that smelt devine.
All suited and booted; here is my auntie looking absolutely beautiful with her two sons either side.
One quick snap before heading to the wedding venue. All of us together: bridesmaids, flower girls and Jack and Ben who were walking Michelle down the isle. Off we all went, my auntie and her two boys in an old Beetle car. And myself, Freya and the gorgeous flower girls in a VW camper-van. Very cool indeed.
Order of the day.
After a magical ceremony the newly married couple were taken onto the lawn for a group shot. Thankfully the weather held up too!
Love and happiness all around.
Drinks and canopies time. I must admit, mini burgers was an extremely good idea. Can you guess who this is? My twin brother. Much taller than I and I was wearing heels. Rude.
Yet another snap of a very important man in my life, my father. Who, for some reason looks as if he is wearing blue lipstick. Ha ha.
It was finally time to eat! This was the table placements, every table had a different plant.
Speeches and bubbles concluded a delicious meal with lots of laughter and tears (happy ones of-course).
I for one could not take my eyes off this cake, it most certainly tasted as good as it looked. Mmmmm.
The newly married couple who, even when cutting a cake, manage to look good!
A vibrant evening of dancing and some more eating concluded this beautiful day of celebration, I couldn't think of anything better. Even though I am not the best of dancers, neither is my dad (guess who i got it from). Having said that, both him and I were up there and dancing, I even learnt a few moves from him!
I am so blessed to have been able to spend such a magical day, celebrating the marriage of this beautiful couple. I can only hope for many happy days ahead with lots of love and laughter.
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