Spunky and Pretty

 

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Weddings in your own home can be so much fun. Last Saturday 13^th October Sam and Brendan married in their backyard surrounded by near on 100 of their family and friends. The invitation said “spunky and pretty” and it certainly encouraged guests to come dressed in a vast array of colourful outfits. A highlight was the first row of guests, sitting in little chairs – their own children. Between them they have 7 children all aged 8 or under! Sam has 4 and Brendan 3. On one side were the 4 girls – Louelle, Hattie, Edie and Niah – all looking so very pretty in different coloured bright dresses and on the other the three boys – Archie, Edam and Darby in black waistcoats, black pants, white shirts and casual canvas shoes.

Sam and Brendan shared the most heartfelt of vows; certainly the best ever expressed formally in that garden; a couple of special people in their lives  shared reading (Paul Kelly’s lyrics – “Love is the Law” courtesy of Cindy and “An Irish Blessing” from Julie). The wedding was complemented by beautiful live music from friends Cal and Sharon.

 At weddings end there was a fun recession from the end of the back yard to the deck area during which time they were pelted with confetti, housed in brightly coloured cones. Fortunately no one tossed the whole cone. Seemingly for the next five years Brendan will be mowing confetti – each piece no doubt reminding him of that special day in October.

The yard was certainly decked out in that colourful theme (as the picture shows). What impressed me about the occasion is that everyone seemed to be so happy – there were many smiles and much laughter; indicative of how well Sam and Brendan were regarded by the guests.