A loved filled weekend...
was rounded off by a ceremony for James and Linzi. They had celebrated their union abroad in May, but wanted to throw a party for family and friends back home, it was a late afternoon, relaxed party on a beautiful summers evening...the best!
Their guests didn't know there was to be a surprise ceremony until I arrived, set up and called them to order...everyone was having way too much fun enjoying the last of the sun, playing outdoor games and catching up!
I took the opportunity on arrival to take a quick pic of the cake...Oh I do like getting a good cake picture, so much inspiration and talent out there!
How cute are their penguins?
Anyway, the ceremony was a good giggle especially as I was able to tell the story of the lost wedding ring!
James had managed to throw his newly acquired piece of jewellery into the sea...the day AFTER their wedding...ooops... and then spent the next 12 days searching for it, but to no avail...a new one is on order and Linzi has threatened to superglue it to his finger...just in case!
Their mums, had secretly told me a few stories that I was able to weave into the script as a bit of a surprise too, and after I had surprised them in return by calling them up to do ‘First Kiss, Last Kiss’, there were hugs and tears all round.
James and Linzi, honoured her Scottish roots with a wee dram from the Quaich before taking to the dance floor for their first dance.
Linzi loves Beauty and the Beast and so it was a fitting way to get their party started that evening as they waltzed their way around the dance floor, before she joined her dad and another wonderfully choreographed dance...It was lovely to see old traditions mixed with the new... and a lovely way for me to end a very busy weekend of love.
I have told them, if they are planning on renewing their vows abroad, that their favourite celebrant needs an invite too!!!