Debbie and Nathan's wedding day blog. On the 22nd of September 2007 Debbie and Nathan got married, and yea there was much rejoicing.
We put this blog together to give everyone the chance to say how much they enjoyed this special day and so that we can all share our thoughts and have a little something extra by which to remember the event.
Chris I'd like to just say that you and Matt fulfilled your role as 'Ushers' well by selling most of the tickets when people had been at the bar for a while - very effective sales strategy (will suggest this at work?) Though not so sure on the other aspects of your role - Chris, I think you need a few tips. Ask Uncle Steve - he will probably help you - he's used to shouting at people!
Its fantastic that we raised so much - I have the most wonderful bouquet of flowers - can't wait to share wine with sister (yes another one!!)Gill - hope she saves some for me. Who won the photo session - can't remember!!
Ahhh AUNTY HELLENA, you needed to here me shout at the smokers to get across the grass and have their photos taken. Errrm, I may have stopped to have a ciggie with them as well, which may have delayed things ever so slightly.
Dearest Nephew Chris - you should be careful who you call Aunty - I am sure Debs and I can find something suitable to share with all the 'viewers' of this - Star Wars comes to mind.
I feel obliged to share with the other 'bloggers' the fact that my sister Gill refused to share her wine with me - despite pleading. In fact by the end of the last week - she and Dan had drunk most of the wine between them. That's not very friendly - I even offered to send her flowers - but she still refused. Debbie and Nathan - I am sure this behaviour will surprise you both - you should have a word with them!
Sitting and framed portrait donated by our photographers, Studio Cru of Cotteridge - Won by Marion, Martin, Callum & Orla (we'd love you to come and stay with us any time)
Case of 6 bottles of wine, donated by our hosts at the Hillscourt (thank you Matthew) - Won by Gill & Dan (drunk within a week, apparently - no surprise there then!)
£30 meal voucher donated by Spice Exchange, Cotteridge - Won by Simon & Alyson (another trip to Birmingham for a fantastic curry!)
Bouquet donated by Daffodilly's, our lovely wedding florists of Bournville - Won by Helena (who the Irish guy kept mistaking for the bride! - by the way, he lives at the hotel, apparently)
Goody bag of food and other nice things donated by Leverton and Hall's (where we spend many a Saturday morning eating the best organic sausage sarnies) of Bournville - Won by Jason & Lisa (very appropriate, considering the line of work - your face was a picture, Jason! Hope you both enjoyed it)
Two photo frames donated by Cotteridge Photo Company - Won by Mike and Cynth (no obligation to use for wedding photos! Look forward to seeing you soon)
Cadbury chocolate voucher - Won by Gavin and Alison (hope you enjoyed the chocolate, Alison; sorry you didn't get the wine, Gavin!)
Hellish, can't believe the Gilly Willy would not share the wine!! What's new. You will have to get your own back at the 50th celebrations. Also, whilst I think about 'naughty nephew' (son) think I could find one or two choice 'items' and 'memories' which you may use on him sometime.
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Chris
I'd like to just say that you and Matt fulfilled your role as 'Ushers' well by selling most of the tickets when people had been at the bar for a while - very effective sales strategy (will suggest this at work?) Though not so sure on the other aspects of your role - Chris, I think you need a few tips. Ask Uncle Steve - he will probably help you - he's used to shouting at people!
Its fantastic that we raised so much - I have the most wonderful bouquet of flowers - can't wait to share wine with sister (yes another one!!)Gill - hope she saves some for me. Who won the photo session - can't remember!!
Ahhh AUNTY HELLENA,
you needed to here me shout at the smokers to get across the grass and have their photos taken. Errrm, I may have stopped to have a ciggie with them as well, which may have delayed things ever so slightly.
Dearest Nephew Chris - you should be careful who you call Aunty - I am sure Debs and I can find something suitable to share with all the 'viewers' of this - Star Wars comes to mind.
I feel obliged to share with the other 'bloggers' the fact that my sister Gill refused to share her wine with me - despite pleading. In fact by the end of the last week - she and Dan had drunk most of the wine between them. That's not very friendly - I even offered to send her flowers - but she still refused. Debbie and Nathan - I am sure this behaviour will surprise you both - you should have a word with them!
RAFFLE DONATIONS AND WINNERS:
Sitting and framed portrait donated by our photographers, Studio Cru of Cotteridge - Won by Marion, Martin, Callum & Orla (we'd love you to come and stay with us any time)
Case of 6 bottles of wine, donated by our hosts at the Hillscourt (thank you Matthew) - Won by Gill & Dan (drunk within a week, apparently - no surprise there then!)
£30 meal voucher donated by Spice Exchange, Cotteridge - Won by Simon & Alyson (another trip to Birmingham for a fantastic curry!)
Bouquet donated by Daffodilly's, our lovely wedding florists of Bournville - Won by Helena (who the Irish guy kept mistaking for the bride! - by the way, he lives at the hotel, apparently)
Goody bag of food and other nice things donated by Leverton and Hall's (where we spend many a Saturday morning eating the best organic sausage sarnies) of Bournville - Won by Jason & Lisa (very appropriate, considering the line of work - your face was a picture, Jason! Hope you both enjoyed it)
Two photo frames donated by Cotteridge Photo Company - Won by Mike and Cynth (no obligation to use for wedding photos! Look forward to seeing you soon)
Cadbury chocolate voucher - Won by Gavin and Alison (hope you enjoyed the chocolate, Alison; sorry you didn't get the wine, Gavin!)
NOW THE MOST IMPORTANT RAFFLE INFO:
Firstly, many many thanks to all who donated prizes and to all who contributed to our fundraising effort for Cancer Research UK.
We raised £307 from the raffle
And £327 from the CR-UK fundraising page - see http://www.giveincelebration.org.uk/ and search by Wallis or Ridout
Pretty good eh?
Hellish, can't believe the Gilly Willy would not share the wine!! What's new. You will have to get your own back at the 50th celebrations. Also, whilst I think about 'naughty nephew' (son) think I could find one or two choice 'items' and 'memories' which you may use on him sometime.
Debs and Nathan - what a great result. This will go towards helping others who have to go through the trauma, and let us hope, with positive results.
I get the feeling I'm being ganged up on here
It was in fact 3 days 2 bottles each a night!!!!
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