Last Saturday was our goddaughter Jane's wedding to Adam which took place at her parents' lodge in Karapiro. It was an idyllic setting overlooking the river, an outdoor setting where the wedding ceremony took place. I did a reading from Isaiah about God being with you even when you are going through water or flames. I told Jane, marriage is not as rough as that. They looked very happy together. Eddie's sister did the reading from Corinthians. She is in her last year of ECE and will make a good teacher and mother! The priest said to Adam - I see it says on the licence oc ccupation, Landscaper what does that involve? He said we are building a golf course. Then the priest said How will you use that to contribute to the marriage? - and quick as a flash he swung some imaginary golf clubs and said Lots of golf. He said to Jane and you're in early childhood education how about you? Are you going to teach him a thing or two?
Guests mixed and mingled over a glass of bubbles and nibbles, then adjourned to the marquee for the wedding feast which indeed it was. Lov ely antipaste platters, followed by beef filet, roast pork and salad greens also arranged beautifully on platters with potatoes and baby carrots. Dessert was a sumptuous cheesecake garnished with cherries. Eddie and Ann worked very hard before, during and after to give Jane a wedding to remember.
The photo of me in my glad rags was taken outside our more modest motel in Tirau.
