Emma's Wedding

Yesterday my cousin, Emma, married her long time partner Craig. The church service, although not my cup of tea, was very special and they tailored it to fit their situation so beautifully. Emma and Craig have a beautiful son, Isaac, who was born with both physical and mental afflictions. They are the most loving of parents and I am amazed at both their resilience and their positivity. Isaac is just over a year old now and they included him in the ceremony, and he played his part to perfection.

Picture 1: l to r - Aunt Shirley, Craig, Emma, Uncle Frank
Picture 2: Emma and Bridesmaid
Picture 3: Emma and Craig (I love the way she is looking at hm in this one)
Picture 4: The Happy Couple




After the church ceremony in Okeford Fitzpaine, we went to the reception in Tarrant Keyneston. The weather turned brighter and we all congregated outside the reception hall for drinks before the meal and toasts.

Picture 1: The siblings l to r - Uncle Frank, Mum, Aunt Theresa, Aunt Kate
Picture 2: My Cousins l to r - Laura and Joanna



As an end note, I must add that the day didn't start all that well for Laura and my Aunt Kate. Somehow while getting the kids fed and watered for breakfast, they managed to lock themselves in the conservatory. They had a mobile with them, thankfully, so they called our house and my brother grabbed our spare key, hopped on his motorbike and rode to their rescue. But not before he took some photos.