Two Weddings, One Marriage

In between my week in the USA I went to 2 wedding days, to celebrate the marriage of Deidre and Rupert (aka Dee and Roo). Let me explain.

On Saturday 27th January they got married at the famous Chelsea Town Hall, where they had a civil ceremony. It was a lovely event which attracted a lot of attention from the shoppers on the Kings Road when we were posing on the steps outside. We all went back to Dee and Roo's house in Chiswick for Kristal champagne - which was really, really nice - and posh nibbles.

However coming from West Cork, Dee wanted to celebrate back in her spiritual home of Glandore, a small coastal village in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland where all her extended family, friends and neighbours could celebrate in true Irish style. We've just got back and have had the most fantastic weekend.


On Saturday 3rd February the marriage was blessed at St Fachtna's church. We then went on to the local pub, Hayes bar for more champagne followed by a recption at the posh Rectory for dinner, tearful speeches and dancing. The event ended at 2.30ish after lots of Irish songs in the bar when we were thrown out.

Mae and Lia were both flower girls. They looked lovely and really enjoyed all the attention.


On Sunday 4th February the partying continued as it was Dee's 40th birthday which we celebrated at the local hotel. Fortunately, the Irish beat the Welsh at Rugby so everyone was in a good mood. There was more dancing, live music, more Murphys more emotional speeches and even more guests.

Such a fantastic weekend which is going to be hard to top this year. Thanks very much Dee and Roo for inviting us to join in.