Andrew and Ruth’s Wedding

Saturday 15th August 2009
Day 49

What a day!

The day started with a slap up breakfast before a morning briefing from Roache and Mark on what the Usher’s duties would be for the day. It was then up to the boy’s rooms where we changed into our glad rags. This was helped along thanks to a bottle of Bollinger and, after applying the final touches, we were all looking the part.

Downstairs to where the Pontiac Firebird was waiting in the wings and getting some attention from Premiership new boys Burnley who were sharing our hotel. A few photos and it was onwards to the church.

The beautifully petit church set in the countryside of Market Drayton was practically bursting at the seams with an excited, anxious and expectant crowd of close family and friends. The ceremony went like a dreamand as the happy couple said their vows, signed the register, got showered in confetti and drove off with the Firebird roof down they looked happy as Larry.

A good journey cross-county was worth the drive as the road led to a converted farm homestead beautifully set in the countryside complete with trout lake. Drinks on the front lawn and photocall aplenty was followed up with a group shot and meet and greet as we were led into the dining hall. Lots of lovely touches throughout the day for the guests with the Welsh whiskey as gifts for the gents my personal favourite.

The meal was delightful. BBQ’d food, salads and corn with fresh fruit desert. The speeches then followed and were spot on.

An ice cream van then arrived and guests departed for an ice cream and evening drinks. Entertainment comprised of Irish dancing lessons Michael Flatley esq followed by a discoteque with highlight being a dancefloor of inhebriation singing Queen at the top of their lungs.

The night was over for many but back at the hotel festivities continued with the bride and groom showing off their endurance still up in the early hours.

What a day!