Author: doug

I thought I’d quickly jot my father-of-the-bride wedding speech while I still have it in mind and also through the prompt from a blog reader, Caree Risover.  The wedding was at our church in Dunstable and the reception venue was Tilsworth, in rural Bedfordshire; a “stretch tent” had been hired for this part of the proceedings alongside the village hall.  It was an open-sided tent which made things interesting on such a breezy day! Continue reading “Wedding speech”

 

An exhausting day getting ready for the wedding tomorrow but in all good cheer.  In fact it is extraordinary how complete strangers go out of their way to help.  So just the briefest of posts. Continue reading “Wedding preparations complete, almost”

Becky, our eldest daughter is getting married on Saturday as you might already know and I wonder if there are any pre wedding nerves.  For us this is a delightful time in having her home for a few weeks before the big day.  Hannah, her younger sister has also been at home.  However, as Saturday approaches we can detect a few signals. Continue reading “Pre wedding nerves”

This time next week my eldest daughter, Becky, will be married.  For now we are in the final countdown. This has been in the pipeline for a long time now and we are all looking forward to it immensely. There are, however, just a few little loose ends around. Continue reading “Wedding countdown and which colour shirt?”

Right now I know these tender times need to be cherished.  They are precious and a case of dreams and prayers coming true. Continue reading “Tender times”