The BIG day!

June 17th, Saturday. The BIG day!

Helped out in the morning with some final preparations, shucked a couple of hundred oysters in the afternoon, and then it was showtime at 6 pm.

The ceremony took place pool side with over a hundred guests in attendance. It was a perfect day in every sense. The weather could not have been better, about 25 deg C, not a cloud in the sky and just a light drifting breeze. Amy and the whole bridal party looked stunning, and in a lovely touch Juergen was escorted by not a best man but his best lady, Kirst, his daughter.

The ceremony was very touching and sincere in all regards, but still light hearted and fun.

Drinks and light food catering were on the lawn, again all organised by Amy, along with big contributions, prep wise, from family and friends. For example the smoked salmon was prepared by Brian, Amy’s uncle, who brined and smoked it himself, and it was to die for.

We sat at a table along with our very good friends from Aspen, Nancy and Joe, and Loyda and Joven, Amy and Juergs’ neighbours, with whom Charlie and I were staying with for the week. Lovely company indeed.

The dance floor got put to very good use, and Amy and Juergs of course mingled with the crowd all night, and the bridal dance was part of all that. The DJ finished up at 11 pm and people dispersed. The bar was was still open, so the younger crew kicked on till about 1 am.

All in all a fabulous day, one of the best weddings I have been to for sure.Read more