We made it to Cornwall for the wedding festivities! We had a great time reconnecting with family both old and new! We finally met the wonderful bride, Megan Jones, and were able to catch up with Cruz, Chris’s nephew. Meeting Meg’s family was great – we even got to hang out with Clive Jones, Meg’s father, a few days before. He graciously showed us around Cardiff in a fun day of pints and points of interest!
The wedding took place at the scenic Ash Barton Estate, a Grade II listed ancient stone manor house in Devon. The beautiful, extensive grounds and out buildings were open to wedding guests for three days of celebration. The sun even shown out for the outdoor ceremony under a vast oak tree!
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First phase of a memorable stag party aboard The Princessa
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Cruz enduring a bit of a love-fest at sea before getting a bit of a drubbing at the local Falmouth bars
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Meg’s homemade, hand painted road sign and festivities schedule
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Gathering for the ceremony
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The groomsmen awaiting the bride’s grand entrance
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Heading back to the manor for refreshments
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Gathering on the green for Pasties and Prosecco
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Congratulations to the bride and groom
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International man of mystery
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Nice to go barefoot in the grass
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Looking across the pond to the ceremony venue beneath the trees
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All the grandparents represented
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Clive making a heartfelt speech with Meg looking on
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Our table at the feast with the Nolans and Chourres
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Funky art/decorations from a manor window
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Looking pretty suave in the manor house
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A relaxing spot of lawn bowling the day after the wedding
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The happy couple receiving phoned in congratulations from California
What beautiful & fun day. I’ve seen Ange in a dress before, but never Chris in a jacket.
… and you never will again 😅
Congratulations and I wish them a long and happy life together.
Thank you Guy!
Okay, damn. Sniff. Need I say more. The best days, and better for you and Ange. You and the van and Ange and the hen do and you and Ange. Sniff.
Ha! I made my sister jealous! It doesn’t get any better than that … except maybe if she was here with us. That would definitely be better 😊
And okay. The international man of mystery photo. That’s a keeper.
Is it though?
What Fun! I Love Meg’s signs. But wait Street Tacos ?!? Why no Street Taco pics. ???? Now I’m hungry . . .
Unfortunately, we didn’t make it to street tacos. Five straight days of heavy drinking followed by an exotic British virus had us bowing out between the dancing and street tacos : /