Previous Weddings of the Week 2
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Carol Cornell & James Reeves
14th March 1997
A rowing theme to this most relaxed of
wedding celebrations. The bride wore blue and (at one point) a Red Nose as it was, indeed,
Red Nose Day.
Carol and James were married in Windsor
Methodist Church, recently re-opened by the Queen and Prince Phillip. A blue beetle with a
French chauffeurse and a huge blue bow on the bonnet brought the bride. An arch of blades
('oars' to us non-nautical types. ed.) welcomed the new Mr & Mrs Reeves out of the
church door.
Off to Henley-on-Thames, the reception took
place at Leander Club, the oldest rowing club recently blessed with a National Lottery
development grant. Champagne and more champagne and a seafood buffet led to excellent and
(not too) embarrassing speeches.
Carol & James didn't quite row off into
the sunset, but it would have been appropriate! |
Juliette Hutton-Stott & Tom Thorogood.
November 30th 1996
Despite
dull weather, not unusual in November London, a day of such fun was rarely had. Tom &
Juliette were married in St Brides, Fleet Street, a church and, indeed, a location,
steeped in history. Guests arrived by black cab through the quite weekend streets and the
church was soon packed. Juliette, leaving from a friend's flat in Middle Temple, braved
the weather and walked to church.Candle light the service and the choir sang themes
reflecting the day.
After the service the new Mr & Mrs
Thorogood took the wise option and fetched a cab back to the Middle Temple Hall for the
reception. Pixie lights and silver birch arches created a fabulous fairy tale feel to the
great oak panelled hall. Finger-food was served intially followed by the opening of 2 food
stalls serving traditional crepes on the right, bangers and mash on the left.
Speeches took place around the central arch
folllowing the cuting of the dramatic red cake, stright from the fridge and steaming with
frost.
We wish the happy couple every success in
their new life together, not to mention every success with their current project, an AC
Cobra currently beckoning their attention!
Alex Dennis & Helen Forsdyke
Married on 18th May 1996 at St Paul's Church,
East Molesey, Surrey. Under a dark and threatening sky, the rain held off only temporarily
as the couple left the church for the reception at The Woodlands Park Hotel, Stoke
d'Abernon. Dreams of a ride in an open top Rolls Royce Phantom (there is some debate as to
whether these were the dreams of Alex and Helen or the Bride's Father!) could not be
realised, but a closed top Phantom, that epitome of British style, did the job instead.
Fearless Alex and his 6' 7" best man
related stories of horrendous injuries on the ski slope that Alex had assumed was an ill
fitting boot. The sense of adventure continued after the wedding with a honeymoon for Alex
and Helen learning to dive in an obscure part of the Far East.
We wish them well!
Andrew Potter and Lesley Payne
Married at St.Mary's Church, Weybridge in
Surrey, England. The service took place at 2.30pm on Saturday 4th May 1996.
Around 100 guests enjoyed the reception at the
Woodlands Park Hotel, Stoke d'Abernon with more friends arriving for the evening's live
band and dancing.
Lesley and one of her bridesmaids Hilary were
both members of Britian's premier dance troupe, frequently featured on BBC TV's 'Come
Dancing'. Groom Andrew had taken lessons prior to taking to the dance floor with Lesley
for a dramatic and galantly performed first dance, just before the 'pros' took over!
Phil Clarke and Sally McDonnell
The attractive church of St Mary Oatlands was
the venue on May 11th 1996 for Phil and Sally's wedding in Weybridge, Surrey. Excellent
weather and a relaxed atmosphere prevailed. Both bride and groom smiled the whole way
through and the large number of friends who were able to attend added to an excellent and
enjoyable day.
At the Woodland Park Hotel in Stoke d'Abernon,
a full reception was held followed by speeches that had the guests in stitches of
laughter. The props included a gorgeous red hairpiece for the groom and a one man satelite
tracking headset for the best man.
Phil and Sally will make their home together
in Weybridge.
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