Emma ties the knot

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This was the family event of the year - the marriage of Emma and Simon in the little round church of Little Maplestead. It was a good day in all aspects, that is weather included! The whole operation went as smoothly as could be wished.


Emma, with her gorgeous smile which lights everywhere up.



The church was beautifully adorned with flowers befitting the occasion.


Two of the bridesmaids, sisters, looking radiant in their outfits. Nieces of the bride.


Joy, also a sister of the bride.


The bride arrives accompanied by her mother, Marguerite, as her father was sadly deceased.


Little Maplestead Round Church


Simon and Emma, after the service.


Emma showing her beautiful dress.


The happy couple with Emma`s family complete.


The bride's brother Andrew with wife Alison and son Christopher.


The obligatory throwing of the confetee


Before the cake was cut.


Somehow, the photographer had his picture taken with sister Marguerite, Mother of the bride.


Two bridesmaids with mum Joan, sister of the Bride.


Andrew and Alison, brother to the Bride.


Young Christopher, in a contemplative mood.


Mother of the Bride makes her speech.


... and the bridegroom replies.


Emma looks adoringly at her new husband.


Then they cut the cake.


.... before taking to the floor for the first dance

A great day where everything appeared to go as smoothly as possible, and all the well wishes accompanied them as they departed to start their new life. Sadly, like so many marriages, this one did not last for many years and they went their separate ways.



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