Back as Mrs Macrae.. flashes

More, more!!

Next came the Getting ready part. We started with make up first then helped each other into our dresses. before we knew it our cars had arrived. Aidan had got a Daimler for me and my dad

arriving at the Guildhall.

Then I saw my ringbearer and bridesmaid:

They looked so good together.

Next I had my meeting with the registrars with my dad. I laughed when they asked our ages and got told that Aidan couldn't remember his own age! Then they surprised me by saying that Aidan would be doing our reading. Formalities done, we made our way up the stairs to the ceremony room. How kerry tottered up the stairs, i'll never know.

Next Margaret asked if we were ready, and gave the nod for the music to start. Katie and Daniel went first, and did the slowest 'step, together. step' walk you can imagine. my dad was like a horse under starters orders.... 'No, don't go yet dad, we'll trip over the kids.. Let them get to the other side of the crowns then we'll go'

then we went. I really can't remember hearing the music or seeing anything. I saw people gasp at my dress and knew I'd done the right thing. Aidan's relief was paplpable when I arrived at the front with my dad then the service began. My dad gave me away then Aidan started reading 'Thank you, my soulmate' to me.

To say he got choked up is an understatement. I think most people had a lump in their throat or a tear in their eye. i had to stay strong and not blub otherwise he would have gone completely. thank heavens for the manly hand on his back from his best man to get him grounded again.

next it was the rings, then the official signing of the register. To say relief was all over our faces is an understatement.

We left the ceremony room to 'Fairground attractions' Perfect.

As the weather was still dry we decided to go to Queens gardens for some outdoor pictures. I wasn't allowed confetti in the Guildhall, so had provided some tubes of bubbles. Kyra, the photographer finally frogmarched everyone out of the room into the fresh air.

Kyra got a great group shot, then started on some arty ones.

me with my Mum, brother and uncle:

My mum amd Dad and Aidan:

A special on of me and Kerry:
sat on the steps without shoes.

netx we were called through for our meals

Completely gorgeous!! congratulations

People were called to take there places for the meal. a lot of guests were heading off to the local pub for food, as I couldn't afford to feed all 100 guests. We had 64 for the meal. When people were finally sat down they announced our entrance as Mr and Mrs Macrae:

Then we had the speeches before the food. I wanted my Dad to enjoy his meal without nerves. I know that my dad made me well up as he was so proud of me, Aidan choked up again, and amanaged to make me laugh, then Peej had everyone in stitches with Aidan's adventures whilst camping.

Kyra, the tog, said her goodbyes and left us to enjoy the rest of our evening

The food arrived and was lovely. Salmon fillet with roasted tomatoes, chicken with a bacon and mushroom red wine gravey, crispy veg then the toffee granny apple pie .There wasn't much food left on plates. Aidan and I circulated the tables between courses. it was an easy way to chat to most people.

Next, Frankie started his turn on the piano. he really made the night. he kept on going until we decided to cut the cake.

Thenn our DJ started with the 80's. It was a bit loud, but we had the reception room for the oldies who wanted to talk. More guests started to arrive back from the pub, or those invited to the night do. It was nice seeing people dressed up, instead of in their uniforms or work gear.

before we knew it the evening buffet was being set out. We'd gone for bacon and sausage sandwiches with crisps. Most of us were too full to sample them, but they disappeared through the duration of the night.

Aidan and I made tracks at about 1030. The emotion of the day had got to me, We took the church postbox

back to the hotel with us. We were amazed by the volume of cards we received. We had put a money poem in our invites and we've ended up with £1800 towards a fitted bedroom!! We got some vouchers as well.

All in all we had a brilliant day. My po-go printer decided that it didn't want to communicate with the digital camera on the day, but hey ho, that's technology for you. I can stick pictures of my guests in the guest book from the pictures that are flowing in.

The photos I've used are from friends cameras on the day. feel free to look at the professional ones.

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I hope you like the photos there. It was hard trying to chose a final 30 prints for our album. Kyra really is an amazing photographer.

Congratulations! Looks amazing!

Lovely photo's and report, congratulations!

How lovely!

You look gorgeous in purple

Congratulations!

It sounds like you had a great day, and you have some lovely photos.

Welcome back Karen! I love your report. I'm sat at work and blubbing quietly, it sounds like you had the most wonderful day, congratulations, and you look stunning in the pics!

Big twinny hug xx

Great photos! And Congratulations xx

Congratulations to you both. You look stunning xxx

Thanks Abbijay. I scrub up okay for occassions. I'll have to have a look at your report. I saw MrsStupidlamb has popped back, and is awaiting photos. I've seen Dilly Dandy has flashed quite early as well.

Lovely report & pics Congratulations!

Thank for the compliments.