This weekend the clocks are ‘fall – ing’ back and next week our mornings and evenings will be darker and probably colder and damper too. Soooo excuse my randomness in grasping at one of my happy memories of the (wonderful weather’d) summer we had, to give you a keyhole glimpse into a truly beautiful English Wedding.
From the moment the invitation drops onto your doormat the scene is normally set as to what to expect from the great day itself. This was no exception.
This invitation smacked of iconic British design, huge love
from friends and a heartfelt desire to welcome you into what became a
charmingly quirky (in the best possible sense) and profound day.
The service was held at St Cuthbert’s Church in Crayke,
right in ‘God’s own County,’ Yorkshire. Being a descendant from the red rose county, I furrowed my brow when the Vicar said that, but everyone laughed
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| The view from the Church |
For all visitors to England who stay on the traditional
tourist route, this is what you could be missing, if you don’t deviate: Crayke
And back to the most important event of the year! With
relatives and friends adding to the intimacy; poignant and relevant readings
were spoken and beautiful music was played (both on the organ and piano, by an
Uncle, I think). The Bride cried as she said her vows (maybe the Groom too), my
jaw went into a rigamortis state as I tried very hard not to too! The sheer
magic of the occasion, venue and families and friends coming together, was
wonderful.
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| Thanks to Vogue and Jenny Packham |
And without wanting to be malevolent to the model in the
photo, the dress looked even more exquisite on the Bride. In fact her arrival caused
a similar congregational reaction to the one from the Queen, when the now
Duchess of Cambridge curtsied before her.
Whilst the post ceremony photos were being organised
outside, guests stayed within the cloistered interior enjoying the (homemade)
canapés and glasses of fizzy stuff.  |
| Apologies for the facemasks! |
Then on to YorkshireHeart Vineyard where we enjoyed delicious food and wine, dancing and laughing until the early hours. With a big shed, decorated with love and individuality being the centre of activity.
My only regret? That I didn’t partake in the boules or, having been organised into having our ‘Guest book’ polaroid taken early on, we didn’t write our comment until the end of the evening. Good luck to all who try to decipher what LSH wrote!
And finally, where was my Rochas inspired dress from
because the title is about my dress, of course!
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| Dress: Tesco (discounted), Fluffy: Accessorize (sale), Shoes: LK Bennett (extravagant), Beaded Clutch: Vintage |
