There was a BIG ball of fire in the sky
Blinding my eyes
It caught me by surprise
... Among the clouds
I watched the sun rays dance
In the back garden
At a traditional old English Pub
Without a blink
I (com)pose and I pout...
My long-lost friend
It's good to see you
I said to the sun.
Sun-kissed all over
I sat on the wood
It felt so good
Basking in all its glory...
As I sipped my coffee
So, my weekend found me getting dolled up to go and witness an old friend tie the knot.
It was an all-day event that had us meet up with some other friends at an old traditional pub for a few pints before we made our way to the event.
It was my third English Wedding; Jovial and fun, as usual.
However, I felt weird getting dressed up in my vintage dress and ensemble, as all my days are now spent in casual gear on a boat and along the towpaths of the canals.
I sat in the garden with my small handbag, wishing that I had my handy toolkit, as my reading glasses lens fell out. At that moment, I realised just how accustomed I had come to having everything that I need at arm's length, in my tiny abode. Still, I improvised and replaced the fallen lens, so I would be able to read the setting on my camera to take those selfies.
My husband, friends, and I left the pub, and we walked a short distance along country roads with fields of creeping buttercups.
So beautiful!
The buttercups made me so calm, and in my head, I hummed the romantic lyrics of Come Away With Me by Nora Jones.
(Does anyone remember that song? I saw Nora perform live with her piano in Jamaica; Her voice was so soft and soothing, that I nearly fell asleep while standing).
We arrived at the grounds, but my camera lens went dead on me, so that was the end of my photographic delight.
Anyway, the Bride had a special request that no photos should be taken and released before her official ones, so with my camera lens broken, I had no choice but to sit obediently without taking any more photos.
The Wedding Ceremony was short and sweet, with loving messages, and affirmations of love and commitment to each other.
We then headed to the dinner; I had a creamy mushroom on crusty bread as a starter, a traditional English roast, and a refreshing apple tart with ice cream for dessert. I was fearful that I might burst the seams of my dress, but luck was on my side.
There was a duo band; Loud enough to wake a cemetery, so I was thankful that the location was set out in the middle of nowhere in the countryside. All guests were happy with their pre-ordered dish which was tasty.
After dinner, we headed to the auditorium at the same venue for another live band and dancing.
I'm not one to dance at wedding receptions, especially one where I only know a handful of people. I get enough enjoyment from watching everyone have a great time.
It was a long night, longer than my heart desired... as I'm a show your face, sit in the corner, and disappear, kind of person. However, I felt the love and happiness of the close couple, which was worth my effort to dress up in high heels... Something that I rarely do now.
I will send these photos to my parents because they have not seen me in a long time, and my mum loves to see me in a frock, and my dad loves to see me in red (He won't be any wiser as the colour of my dress is blood orange).
That's how I spent my Easter Saturday.
Was your weekend fun?
Location: Shearsbury, 6 miles from Foxton Locks.
We moored our boat (Badger) and ordered taxis to take us to and from the wedding.
Occasion: Kev and Lainy Wedding
April 16, 2022
