Saturday 29th September dawned with blue skies and a gentle breeze over Ormesby Broad...
Perfect day for a wedding. Months of planning for the celebrations for my middle son and his fiancee, who met 8 years ago at university and are the best of friends.
The Boathouse provided a very special setting for a memorable day, emotional in so many ways. Grown up children, another life stage, former friends not seen for several years...
They had planned simple decorations with a connection to their love of the Lake District. Origami boats for place names, Grasmere Gingerbread, tables based on a map of the Lakes... I was impressed with the level of thought and detail they had put into it, very different to the weddings of the late 80's when my recollection is of a fairly formulaic affair and being told what was required. This was very much their day, with their personalities and preferences apparent. Perhaps its partly a change of time, perhaps their maturity and confidence in themselves (I was almost 10 years younger when I married!) but they had thought with care about family and friends and it was a pleasure to share their day.
The venue was lovely and we woke to another beautiful morning...
...and plenty to reflect on.
S x