Sunday 04 April – the big day “Leanne getting married YIPEE who’d have thought it would actually happen and what a most beautiful bride she was, an absolute picture of pure happiness. James and Martin (James’s bro) sort of looked like a modern day Blues Brothers in their glasses and suits. It was a little windier than we would all have liked but nothing was going to spoil this day! The beautiful little chapel at Montpellier Estate was a picture with all the huge windows open and looking out at the surrounding vineyards and mountains made it very special. Everyone looked just fab in all their glad rags and I must say we all scrub up extremely well. Mr Bam’s old Mercedes had a new lease of life and the bride arrived up the hill looking gorgeous. Barbs looked stunning as the bridesmaid in a super little dress that only Barbs could pull off. Bill Leanne’s father looked ever so proud walking his daughter down the aisle, both Mum’s looked gorgeous and the stage was set. The minister was very amusing and very aware of the fact that English wasn’t his first language, but he did a great job. I must say that I was glad of a tissue or 2 in my handbag, but what a wonderful day it was.
We had a wee break of a couple of hours whilst the official photos were taken with all the family and it was fantastic to see so many family from both sides in SA – was also great to meet them all. So we either took off to the bush pub or to our own accommodation to go swimming, relaxing or drinking – all of the above I think was the order of the day! Back to Montpellier Estate for the reception and meal. The speeches were fun and witty and fortunately no one was keen to rattle on for too long. The meal was great and definitely almost overdue at this stage and then it was “let the dancing begin”! What an awesome day/night, thanks to Lea & James for inviting us – we had the bestest time! Big congrats also and hope the “honeymoon” went well and all were well behaved.