Ireland Part II (The Wedding)

The wedding seems a long time past now, I'm sure it does to Rebecca and Ian who are back from their honeymoon to Malta and back to work!

Beth was pretty excited about the prospect of being a bridesmaid/flower girl and loved the dress we chose for her. She was a little apprehensive about knowing what to do but was reassured because there would be three other bridesmaids, all grown-up and one my cousin Miriam.

On the morning of the wedding we headed to headquarters to have Beth's hair done and pick up her flowers. She loved watching everyone get their make-up put on, hair preened and dresses fitted. I may have got my face painted slightly - as most of you'll know, I'm not very talented when it comes to make-up application so jumped at the offer! Beth's hair looked lovely - I was a little skeptical as to whether it would last the day but apart from the loosening of curls, it did pretty well.

After a quick lunch we all threw on our glad rags and headed to the church (the same church where my parents were married). :) Everyone looked very glamourous and the bride of course looked fab. The ceremony was lovely and went without a hitch (certainly less tears than at the rehearsal!). There were a few tears from the youngest bridesmaid on the way back up the aisle - I think the excitement of the day started to catch-up with her a bit. Thankfully that didn't last long.

After a run round outside the church, a few photos and some magic tricks from Auntie Jane's friend Rob, we headed to Clandeboye Lodge for the reception. Beth's favourite part of the day was outside at the reception kicking a ball around with grandma and grandpa, hanging off trees and generally hurtling around screaming with all the other young guests!

The meal was easily the best had at a wedding (apart from our own of course) even if the long wait for it meant us stealing the kids food . . . After a short interlude it was time for the first dance (You Got It - Roy Orbison) then lots of dancing. Beth and I danced and danced, and Toby, after a little dancing, passed out on Daddy! A fun day and hopefully the first in a long and happy marriage of Rebecca and Ian. :)