We made it to the chapel as Annette was stood outside ready to walk in! We quickly grabbed our seats and she came in. The service was lovely but a little bit long for Leo the fidget bum and I struggled to keep him happy. It was hard going.
Outside the weather was still quite nice although there were rain clouds around. We looked at the carriage and horses and took pictures and just generally hung around until it was time to move on to the next venue which was a little way away.
The venue was amazing. A huge mansion house, gorgeous gardens and a done out barn for the reception. They also had a marquee which would house the BBQ in the evening.
Adam and Annette had lots of pictures taken so we just chilled out drinking, wandering the gardens and watching the boys mess around. There were a lot of wasps which got on my nerves.
We were eventually called for our picture and then we were soon hurried to the barn as a really bad storm was approaching.
The table plan was set up with names of the tables being places that had been on their travels. I knew immediately that we would be on Mendoza and I was right.
As soon as everyone was in the barn it tipped down. Not just a little, bucket loads. There was thunder and lightning which got closer and closer and before we knew it there was a huge clap of thunder and lightning and all the lights went out! That was it then until about 8:00pm!
The room was beautifully decorated (my photo doesn't do it justice) and the staff put out tons of candles for us to eat our high tea by. It was yummy. Leo was tired and very moody at the table but Ellis was good and ate nice sandwiches and cakes.
After the meal came the speeches. They didn't have a microphone as no power so they did the best they could and shouted. I wanted to video it but I spent the entire time running up and down after Leo. Not impressed.
The groom's speech included our story of how we met and Adam even asked Rob questions during it. Well cool! As we didn't know anyone else in the room, it was so nice to get a special mention.
After the meal, we went to check in to our hotel. I knew the boys would sleep which would be great as they would then have a bit of energy for the evening do. I loved the suite we were staying in. I just love staying in nice hotels full stop.
We eventually had to transfer the boys to the car to go back to the do. When we arrived the lights weren't still on so there wasn't any music going. It wasn't long though and Ellis and I played outside for a bit before going in for a dance.
The first dance.
Ellis had his first dance with a girl! She was so sweet. She took his hand and danced around and he just stared at her! It was so funny.
More dancing.
Hectic night and the boys were tired so we said our goodbyes and went back to our lush hotel room for some well earned rest.
The room was so dark that everyone slept well and we woke up quite late the following morning. We packed up and went downstairs to have some breakfast, only to find out it would cost around £30.Stupid money though for a bit of toast, bacon, egg and baked beans.
We ended up going to the services that we had changed at on the way down which worked out quite well in the end. The boys ate and we left for home.
In the afternoon Nanny and Grandad George came over to give Ellis his birthday present. Nanny hadn't been very well so they couldn't bring it over sooner. It was a wooden farm and he loves it. I've put it in his room, so that it is his and he doesn't have to share it like he does with everything else.
I then unpacked and sorted out the washing, boring stuff after such a lovely weekend. No time to rest though as another wedding was to follow the next day!
Adam & Annette’s Wedding is fabulous. Gratitude for sharing these sneak peeks here. At the local rooftop San Francisco wedding venues we too were the part of a gorgeous family wedding of a cousin. It was way too beautiful and food was great. The couple had awesome party on a very tight budget!
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