Rachael & James Wedding - August 21st, 2010

We had a perfect flight to England for Rachael and James's wedding but had our worries when it rained non stop for the two days before the event. As we got into the car to go to the wedding, Sara looked absolutely stunning in her dress and high heels -she had a lot of fun staying on those heels in the gravel. Until 30 minutes before the ceremony it looked as if the wedding would have to be inside, but the rain stopped and the wedding went ahead outside under the pagoda. The location was spectacular - in the grounds of an old water mill in Somerset.

Rachael looked gorgeous, when I saw her in her wedding dress for the first time I burst into tears and although she had been holding together well until that moment, so did she. I was even in tears walking her to the altar, but a proud dad. The registrar was wonderful and put us all at ease. Ruth and the other bridesmaids looked lovely, not forgetting Anthony the page boy. James looked handsome in his suit and the look he gave Rachael when we got to the altar told me that this truly was the man for her. They will have many happy years as husband and wife.

The Butterfly Effect - Rachael wanted a butterfly wedding - Sara - in a large part - gave it to her. She did a super job with the invitations, seating plan, toppers, a butterflies perched on wine glasses etc… for the reception and the thousands of small butterflies she hand punched - even when she was in pain with her shoulder and thumb – she had shoulder surgery just before the wedding. She worked for hours and hours’ making sure each little detail was correct.

Congratulations Rach and James and thank you Sara for everything (especially being my SP).