Cleo & james

As we enter one of the busiest times of the year for weddings, we shared a lovely day with Cleo & James.

They got married at St. Joseph's Church and had the reception at The Old Government House Hotel.

Cleo got ready at her parents' house. The bright and clean decor gave us a lovely backdrop for some pictures.

Cleo had some gorgeous accessories, including a beautifully decorated veil which really added to her dress.

James got ready at his parents' house, alongside his and Cleo's son, Felix, who was an absolute delight all day.

 Got to gel that hair!

Felix strolled up the aisle without a fuss; it was a really sweet moment and impressive for someone so young.

 Canon Michael conducted a lovely ceremony in his normal, amiable manner.

 The OGH dining room looked quite splendid in the striking red and white colour scheme that the couple had chosen.

After the meal, Cleo went outside to receive a very special and unusual gift from James... a box of butterflies!  It was nice to see some native species, like the gorgeous peacock butterfly.

 What a lovely day, all the best for your future together.

Esther & Gavin

What a lovely, low key wedding Esther & Gavin had.  The ceremony and reception were both held at the Old Government House hotel.  With both Esther & Gavin also getting ready at the hotel, we didn't have to go far all day, much more relaxing.

There wasn't a huge amount of space for all the groomsmen in one room, but they managed, even following the instructions to fold their hankerchiefs.

 Don't forget the rings!

 Meanwhile the bride and bridesmaids seemed to be a bit calmer in their preparations.

 It was great to see Lena back in Guernsey to do the make up and hair for Esther.

 Esther's dress was quite beautiful.

 Dad waited patiently outside before he was allowed in to see his daughter...

 Then it was just a walk down a couple of flights of stairs to the ceremony.

 Gary Vaudin was the humanist celebrant for the lovely ceremony.

 Just a little wipe to clear the lipstick!

 We walked up to Candie Gardens for a few family group pictures, then back to the reception where the guests were having a great time outside.

 The dining room was beautifully decorated.

 Speeches were before the meal.

 Esther's father, David, made one of the shortest speeches I have heard, but it was certainly one of the most moving.

 The fine weather encouraged people to sit outside and chat long into the evening.  There was a lovely, amiable atmosphere throughout the day as everyone had a good laugh together.