It was a Clayton's Wedding - part 2

 Swapping places - Darryl wipes away the remainder of his delicious, expertly made lamington and gives the camera a saucy look while I get some much needed refreshment. Whoever put that beer there - thanks!

 The crisp and HP sandwich commences

 Mary sits back the with remainder of the lamington and watches the show...

 

Easy with that thing...

 Scrunch.... delicious!!

 Don't forget to look up! Cate and the other decoraters and weavers did us proud... Thank God for child labour.

 Now hold on just a second! Chester brings us back into the moment - the most important bit! You may now kiss the... bondee (by the way... nice flowers, Paddy. Looking good!)

 Aaaah - aren't we lovely? (yes, we are)

Woohoo! And now for the ceremonial chucking of the bouquet...

I think that might be Jenny's hand... and a few people nearby with black eyes! (more pictures of her catching it welcome - I will insert them here)

That fab canvas photo that you all signed. Going up in our new bathroom when it's completed in early January. Next time you're in West End, come round to ours for a loo with a view.

 Mum are you crying? By the way where are my goggles?

Let the music begin!

 Fantastic! Thanks to all you songwriters out there - particularly Bron, Eoin and Ori xxxxxxxx

Too Happy!

It was a Clayton's Wedding - part 1

 The MC for the ceremony, Mr Eoin Mac Giolla Ri

 Dearly beloved and all dat

 Captain Chester, celebrant extraordinaire

 Rod, arch-bearer number 1

 Bu, arch-bearer number 2

 Accustomed as he was to public speaking.... Eoin gave us the case for celebrating the achievement of 20 years rather than celebrating when you haven't done anything yet. Good argument!

And it was lovely and sunny!

 Bron looking grouse, darl

 And without further ado Eoin handed us over to....

 Chester for the vows: repeat after me

does anyone remember the vows? something about eating nice food with eachother and not getting on eachothers nerves...

 Jan, gathering evidence

 Oh we didn't think we were going to get away with just THAT, did we?

 The ceremonial team-building lamington making...

 Mary assumes the role of superviser...

 It was a hit with the crowd

 Even the kids sat still for a while!

 Mary helps with the ceremonial stuffing in the face of the lamington...

Smiles all round!

All photos in this post taken by Oriana, I believe. Cheers, Ori!

At Chester and Normas with the Tarts of Dishonour

 Donna prepares the hat while Jan pours the champers. Ori digs around for something in her bag and looks a bit shifty. Sue chills out. Finally no more committee meetings!

 Well here's cheers everyone. I did very well not to be half cut by this stage!

 The dress. Oh what a beauty. And 100% non-breathable polyester too...mmmm.

 Mary gets a few driving lessons. Watch out for my champagne, girl!

 Yes it really was the best dressed hurdy-gurdy in the valley!

 Sue, the videographer.

 Hanging out waiting for...well... something - wasn't sure what at that stage!

 The blushing bride! Actually I think that may have been the champagne and the heat...

 The flowers from Brad and Mark's place were beautiful!

 The tarts of dishonour! (and a couple in the making) featuring Oriana and her Banana

 The cattle bell felt cool and lightweight compared to the dress...

Aaaah! That's what we were waiting for - the correctional facilities hat! Whatever next???