Wedding of Stuart and Angela

Its not very often that I am a plus one, and so in my new suit, tie and shoes, it's off to the Calfs Head, near Clitheroe, to pay witness to Michelle's brothers wedding. Having known Michelle and her family for many many years,it's nice to be invited to such an occasion and great to catch up with them. Rob and Ryn have brought little Rebecca with them from the sun that is San Francisco, and Stuart is as nervous as nervous can be, so time to sit down and have a beer and try to relax.

After much glad handing and introductions we are asked to venture forth into the conservatory for the ceremony is about to begin. We all file into arranged chairs and Stuart makes his wasy to the front accompanied by his oldest friend and best man.

As soon as everyone is settled the music strikes up and Angela makes her way down the aisle to her husband to be, this is where the tears begin to flow, and continue for quite some time. Stuart is overcome with emotion, eyes redden and the tears begin to flood, his best man gives him a more than gentle dig in the ribs, but there is no controlling Stuart.

Stuart and Angela stand side by side holding hands, and begin the commitment to each other, Stuart still blubs and laughs at himself at his emotional state, it's so contagious that almost everyone has a sniffle or two.

Stuart's father, who is also Rob and Michelles father, reads a passage to the gathered attendent folk, and his wife Caroline also reads something. This gives time for Stuart to compose himself before he starts blubbing again, but manages to say I do and kiss his new wife.

The register is signed and it's now official, they are now Mr & Mrs Kay.

We retire to the main room, photographs are taken officially, before moving onto the feeding room for a good carvery feed. It is at this point we all stop and allow the speeches to be spoken, more laughs, tears and hilarity.

Moving back into the bar more beer is consumed, conversations resumed and we await the night do. Many of us are a little subdued due to the alcohol and food we have consumed during the day, a little kip would have been nice.

The wedding disco kicks off, the usual floor fillers are played, someone said the DJ used to play at the Hacienda, must have been the cloakroom.

Anyway a great night is had by all, and slowly people make there way home.