And so we came to the third family wedding of the summer when my beautiful step-daughter Kirsty got married. In the space of two months we have travelled from Greece to Cambridge and Cambridge again for two very different and unique weddings and now we were at the local church for a wonderful traditional wedding with a bride resplendent in a beautiful beaded dress and veil. There were also many handsome men in kilts!
Her Dad was quite rightly very proud indeed.
The sun shone and the day was as perfect as Kirsty and Adrian had planned.
Our grandson Logan thoroughly enjoyed himself and was happy all day long.
The bridesmaids... and the flowers were beautiful.
Even if Logan decided to pull his Daddy's flower off to add to his Mummy's bouquet!
The cake, even if I say so myself, turned out well and possibly even exceeded my expectations. Three separate layers, a traditional Victoria sponge, a lemon drizzle and a gin and tonic cake built into a towering construction with layers of roses in between.
And I even finished my dress in time too...
Which more by luck than judgement fitted really well.
So there we are, three weddings, each completely different but each absolutely wonderful in their own unique way. Fabulous happy days to remember... although it's not quite over yet. Next weekend we are heading up to Dundee for a ceremony and a blessing in repeat of this weekend's celebrations for family in Scotland who couldn't make it down south. More dancing, drinking and men in kilts await us I believe!
With three weddings and five different celebrations this is not a summer we are going to forget in a hurry. I'm worried it's going to seem a bit quiet in the coming months.
Beautiful bride. Looks like a really lovely wedding.
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DeleteCongratulations to the happy couple. Kirsty looks stunning in her romantic dress. You look of course fabulous, too! I am also admiring this tall gravity defying beautiful cake. Make sure you pack your sneakers next week. A party in Scotland = ceilidh :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Christina. And yes, it is going to be a ceilidh! I have my flat dancing shoes ready 😁
DeleteBrilliant cake, gorgeous dress and I love the pic of your grandson adding the flower to the bouquet! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was such a happy day... another happy day!
DeleteOh Gina-the happiness is shining out from these photos. You and the cake were gorgeous! Just wait til it’s the Scottish hooley-we know how to party up here in the North!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the Dundee ceilidh!
DeleteLove the way your shoes pick up the dusky pink of the bridesmaids and the roses.
ReplyDeleteThat was pure chance I can assure you!
DeleteAnother gorgeous wedding, the bride looked beautiful, and the cake was amazing. Your dress is fantastic, clever you. A lot of celebrations, you're right, it's going to seem very quiet after the final party. I hope you have a brilliant time. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteThank you CJ. It will be quiet but although it has been wonderful I think we'll be ready for it. And we're lucky in that each of our married children have picked fabulous partners ho have fitted in so well with our slightly mad family!
DeleteAnother beautiful wedding. If next year feels a bit dull you'll have to get your glad-rags out of the wardrobe a few times and wear them anyway! Love your dress and the cake was a triumph.
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather x
DeleteAaaw! Can't beat a sunshiny wedding,smiling faces, pretty frocks and vertiginous cake.
ReplyDeletePs what pattern did you use?
Nothing like a good wedding to lift the spirits. The pattern is New Look 6094. ( I made view B) It uses a lot of fabric and has many pieces but it went together beautifully
DeleteWhat a lovely summer you've had. Congratulations to all. I loved looking at all the dresses - the bride's, the bridesmaid's and your's. Wonderful cake too. What interesting layers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dolores x
DeleteHow lovely Gina, you’ve certainly had an amazing summer with all your wonderful weddings. Your dress looks brilliant as does the wedding cake. You are a very talented lady. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara, you are too kind! Xx
DeleteWhat a summer to remember! Beautiful bride, and I do love men in kilts! Enjoy your ceilidh in Scotland X
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