Christchurch
The night we arrived in Christchurch we where whisked off to meet up with everyone. We took a little too long getting ready, after the ordeals of the day, and managed to miss meeting up with my cousins, Dan and Nick who'd gone off to watch NZ get whipped by England in a 20:20 cricket match. We did manage to catch my parents, Uncle and Aunt, Bride to be and her family. Was great to see everyone again, and meet some for the first time. We were forced into finishing off the remainders off the food, which were excellent, before another few drinks and a pretty late night for us.
Wedding Day!
A big game of golf had been organised for the wedding morning, to keep Dan distracted I think.. By the time we surfaced mum and my sister Kirsty had already played 9 holes and come home. A quick trip into town followed to pick up a new bike tyre and try to find a smaller kilt for me. Unfortunately the one I had was the smallest they do: this either says something for the size of Kiwis, or that I (Mark) need to start putting on the pounds when I get home. We managed to find time for a quick dip in the spa and pool before getting ready :)
The wedding was at a really nice church, and it was our kind of service. Fairly short, with some well known hymns and good readings. Strange going to a summer wedding only a few weeks after a proper winter one, and everyone was certainly dressed for summer, including obligatory large sun glasses.
Afterwards the reception was at a smart local golf course, with enough Champagne and canapes to keep Sharon happy.
It was really interesting that the speaches were done totally differently to home. We had the starter then a few speaches, before the main course and some more speaches.
I think everyone had a great night and Dan and Caroline had dozens of friends from all over NZ and plenty over from London to enjoy it with.
Nick had managed to break a bone in his wrist a couple of weeks before, so managed to trump me by still being in a cast - a nice black one with white trim, for the occasion.
The day after the wedding we were back to the 'parents in laws' for a get together which seemed to include most people from the wedding. Again great hospitality.
We had a relaxing family meal that night before saying goodbye to uncle Jim, aunty Mary, Nick and girlfriend Mia, Kirsty and mum and dad.
Thanks again to mum and dad for putting us up in such a great place for the Wedding, we really enjoyed the space and luxury of the B&B.
Wedding Day!
A big game of golf had been organised for the wedding morning, to keep Dan distracted I think.. By the time we surfaced mum and my sister Kirsty had already played 9 holes and come home. A quick trip into town followed to pick up a new bike tyre and try to find a smaller kilt for me. Unfortunately the one I had was the smallest they do: this either says something for the size of Kiwis, or that I (Mark) need to start putting on the pounds when I get home. We managed to find time for a quick dip in the spa and pool before getting ready :)
The wedding was at a really nice church, and it was our kind of service. Fairly short, with some well known hymns and good readings. Strange going to a summer wedding only a few weeks after a proper winter one, and everyone was certainly dressed for summer, including obligatory large sun glasses.
Afterwards the reception was at a smart local golf course, with enough Champagne and canapes to keep Sharon happy.
It was really interesting that the speaches were done totally differently to home. We had the starter then a few speaches, before the main course and some more speaches.
I think everyone had a great night and Dan and Caroline had dozens of friends from all over NZ and plenty over from London to enjoy it with.
Nick had managed to break a bone in his wrist a couple of weeks before, so managed to trump me by still being in a cast - a nice black one with white trim, for the occasion.
The day after the wedding we were back to the 'parents in laws' for a get together which seemed to include most people from the wedding. Again great hospitality.
We had a relaxing family meal that night before saying goodbye to uncle Jim, aunty Mary, Nick and girlfriend Mia, Kirsty and mum and dad.
Thanks again to mum and dad for putting us up in such a great place for the Wedding, we really enjoyed the space and luxury of the B&B.
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