It was the wedding of Alex and Emilie. They were very relaxed about the whole thing but they put a lot of thought into the whole day and I must say, it was amazing. It was a shame I couldn't drink though as it was a free bar, all day! We were invited by e-mail and they set up a website with all the details on here.
We drove to the venue, only realising that I forgotten Leo's packed lunch as the main meal for kids was spaghetti bolognese and I couldn't think of anything worse to give a kid that likes to throw his food everywhere. So we ended up finding a Tesco Express to pick up some bits.
To start with we just chilled out enjoying the venue and listening to the live guitarists.
The service was a civil ceremony, very relaxed, funny, short but long enough, child friendly and just perfect really.
The very happy couple.
We were soon out on the lawn again enjoying the weather, canapés, pink champagne, diet coke and orange juice. There were toys and games for the kids.
We then went back in for more food. The room had been set up for the meal and it was amazing. So pretty. We were sat right by the door which was good. We set the boys up at the table and then gave them their favours. They were great. Ellis had magic painting set, a toy and some Peppa Pig games. Leo had a sound making George, and toys too. We all had a biscuit or cake wrapped in some pretty fabric.
The first course was served on a piece of slate. It was different bits of meat with some goats cheese. Second course was duck. It was delicious. Then it was the caramel profiteroles from the wedding cake. It has a special name but I can't remember what it is.
We drank tea and coffee while they changed the room again for the evening do. It was a live band and again I was rather impressed.
Ellis was trying to nap in the buggy without success as he just wanted to run around and Leo and Noah were put in their pyjamas and given their milk ready for bed time.
As for the children Alex and Emilie had hired 2 nannies from a local 5 star hotel to watch over the kids in the on-site cottage. It happened so fast. I was introduced and then one just picked Ellis up and walked off with him! Then the other nanny took the buggy and my Leo was gone too. I wasn't too sure how I felt about it so I followed them to make sure they settled in okay. Leo was asleep so I wasn't worried about him, just Ellis.
I regularly went to check on the boys, they were fine so I relaxed and enjoyed the evening. The red wine was delicious but I couldn't have any! Boo! So I settled on eating all the cashew nuts and cheesy doritos that were just refilled when needed.
Needless to say, everyone apart from me, was very very drunk. We all had a good time singing and dancing the night away.
A very lovely wedding and I really enjoyed it. We picked the boys up from the cottage and put them in the car, expecting them to either stay or go back to sleep but they stayed awake the whole way home! They were fine being put in their beds and went straight back to sleep. Good boys.
Phew, hectic wedding season over.
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