Some Enchanted Evening 2
Posted: Thursday, 24 August 2006 |
It's been a long time since I blogged. Been otherwise occupied!!! Well, we finally did it. Soljey & consort are now 1!!
'Twas a small affair. Just my family & Consort's - from Lerwick, Aberdeen, Nottinghamshire & London. Oh, & some Orkney person called Herman Ess. We had to invite him as he introduced us to each other. A fact that he's been trying to deny all responsibility for.
Prior to the wedding, Consort had decorated our house, both inside & outside - very tastefully. Everything looked wonderful.
It was a gamble deciding to get married in the evening on our balcony. But the view is spectacular from there. Right up till 5 minutes before hand we were wondering. But come 8pm the weather was brilliant. Not a cloud in the sky, just enough of a breeze to keep midges away. We were both nervous - despute it being 2nd time around for both of us.
Consort looked absolutely lovely. Radiant was the only word I could use! We both wore white (and I mean all white).
The ceremony was quite short - we had written it ourselves. Herman carried out his ring bearing duties. Both the rings, which were made to our designs by a jeweller in Orkney, looked fantastic.
A toast of Pimms, then the food arrived. The caterers from Unst did us proud. Salmon, ham, pavolva, etc, etc. Brilliant - & loads of it!!
The whole evening went off against a backdrop of a spectacular sunset which astounded our guests from London.
We'd arranged transport for people to arrive at our house, & to take them away at midnight. So no-one had to worry about drinking & driving. Leaving Consort & I to.... (well, we won't go into that!)
Herman's comments can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/islandblogging/blogs/005174/0000007099.shtml
Posted on soljey at 11:49
'Twas a small affair. Just my family & Consort's - from Lerwick, Aberdeen, Nottinghamshire & London. Oh, & some Orkney person called Herman Ess. We had to invite him as he introduced us to each other. A fact that he's been trying to deny all responsibility for.
Prior to the wedding, Consort had decorated our house, both inside & outside - very tastefully. Everything looked wonderful.
It was a gamble deciding to get married in the evening on our balcony. But the view is spectacular from there. Right up till 5 minutes before hand we were wondering. But come 8pm the weather was brilliant. Not a cloud in the sky, just enough of a breeze to keep midges away. We were both nervous - despute it being 2nd time around for both of us.
Consort looked absolutely lovely. Radiant was the only word I could use! We both wore white (and I mean all white).
The ceremony was quite short - we had written it ourselves. Herman carried out his ring bearing duties. Both the rings, which were made to our designs by a jeweller in Orkney, looked fantastic.
A toast of Pimms, then the food arrived. The caterers from Unst did us proud. Salmon, ham, pavolva, etc, etc. Brilliant - & loads of it!!
The whole evening went off against a backdrop of a spectacular sunset which astounded our guests from London.
We'd arranged transport for people to arrive at our house, & to take them away at midnight. So no-one had to worry about drinking & driving. Leaving Consort & I to.... (well, we won't go into that!)
Herman's comments can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/islandblogging/blogs/005174/0000007099.shtml
Posted on soljey at 11:49
Comments
I recognise some of my photos on this blog. Does picture 5 come with a health warning? It certainly doesn't need doctoring to prevent identification.
Herman from Ruthodanort's computer (but without Pox)
I cannot get the image gallery to open. any suggestions?
whit news from whalsay
Congratulations to you both.
Andrew & Catherine from Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Do humans often resort to eating one another? And all that lovely grub going to waste indoors..........
Flying Cat from puzzled under a purple poppy
Masterclass?
Heman from Outwith Orkney
Here's to an enduring and productive (a la Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer) married life!! May health and happiness be yours.
mjc from NM,USA
Cogratulations! Did Herman introduce you at the Dell Fank?
Sunny from Arran
Congratulations and a very Happy New Year!!
Lynne from North Wales
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