As with all weddings the bride was sent away on the night before and Matthew had his last night of freedom. We had planned to go out for a curry or pub meal but were rather tired. John had also arrived late after enduring 7 hours on the M6. So we had a doner kebab delivered and a few chinese beers.
The next morning arrived quickly and we were up at about nine and Matt cooked a full english, yes including black pudding. We slowly prepared as we had lots of time. All suited up we went to the pub on the way and had a calming pint of guiness each. I still hadnt seen the church so we set off at twelve to get the lay of the land.
The weather was a bit shaky with a few drops of rain. It was only a 10 minute drive and we were meeting the vicar at a beauiful little country church.
It was very old and had a real charm to it. We set ourselves up and the rev ran me through a few of the finer points. It wasnt much later when the music started. Matthew turned around and Liz was in the church, yes he looked! She looked stunning and the service began. It was a very traditional service and I remembered the rings, yay.
It had turned a bit nasty outside so we did the photos of the signing and group shots inside. Bit of a rush to the cars and some more snaps at a local farm/house thing, Bickerstoft i think. Very nice though and Liz had her horse there. William as with most horses didnt like me too much.
Off then to the wedding breakfast (not sure why they call it that at 3pm). A lovely beef roast with all the trimmings. The hall looked great with all the candles, cant really see it in the photos. Then it was speech time, Jeff (liz's brother in law), Matt and me were a tad nervy. Jeff and Matt lead off and did sterling jobs, bit of a tear in the eye for me really. Mine i think went well, a few well dones anyway.
The English way is to then have a hour or so break and another reception for the night guests. In this time , John (Usher - Vesey boy) and I booked in to our rooms and relaxed for 10 or so. Then back down for more merriment and beer. The evening had buffet with a slightly wierd combo, (chilli, cheese sandwiches, cheese pizza, pasta salad and coleslaw) but it was all very tasty. The DJ was a wacky one with games etc but he certainly got people up and involved. The dancing and fun went till 10 when we had the first dance. Frankie goes to Hollywood - The power of love. As Matt put it, " a bloody gay anthem." He wasnt at all keen about this dance and he shuffled around for a bit. I joined him then with Jo and he skulked off when it finished. You cant teach an old dog etc. We kept on partying till 1.30 when they kicked us out and the bride and groom went off to bed.
The hotel was okay and comfortable but as Matt put it, " Its only a 2 star don't get excited." They put on another full English for brekky and we went through last nights events. We all then said our goodbyes and John and I headed off back down the M6.
I only spent a bit of time with LIz but she was a smasher. I also think i might have convinved them to come to Aus in the not too distant. They are landing in Greece as i write this and looking forward to 7 days on an island, lovely.
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