It was a beautiful day for a wedding. The hair appointment went well, especially the massage chair while she washed my hair. It was market day in Kirchheim with all sorts of food and flower stalls, and people queuing at the most popular ones.
At 2.00 I met the Szumanskys (Angela) and we drove to Neidlingen. People were gathering outside the church and soon it was time to go in. The ceremony was lovely, not too long and not too preachy. It was mostly in English so that Alex could understand and that worked out rather well for us Aussies. There were two amazing singers, both of whom are friends of the couple.
A really special part of the service was when all the siblings took part in a sort of prayer of their wishes for Alex and Lott. Lott’s sister Stini spoke first in German, then each of the Kelly kids did the English translations. Very emotional, especially for Alex.
Once they were well and truly hitched we all went outside for champagne and nibbles and thousands of photos. Had a brief respite in the Kellys’ little apartment and then it was downstairs for the reception. The little hotel was right beside the church so it was all very close and convenient. Lott and her friends had done an amazing job with the beautifully decorated long bench tables. Both in the church and on the tables there was a considerable presence of blue gum leaves to acknowledge Alex’s Australian background.
It was a buffet meal of generous proportions and was delicious. The owner of the place made a little speech of welcome and said that they had never thought of setting the tables up that way but they would be doing it in future. Lott’s mother, Sabini, had made the wedding cake and each tier was layers of sponge cake with different fillings.
The dancing was still going when we left at about 1.30. I think Sally will be totally crippled today.
I decided to skip the blog and go to bed, but was no sooner tucked in than there were sirens and lights and voices outside. It was a fire in one of the apartments in the section beside mine. I wasn’t too sure whether we would all be evacuated but that didn’t happen. I did pack pretty much all my stuff ready to get out if necessary. I even got dressed and ended up sleeping half dressed. This morning I have the windows open to air out the apartment as it got a bit smoky last night.
So not a great night’s sleep but a wonderful wedding celebration and a memory to treasure.
Sounds like a great wedding and how fantastic that it was in one area.
ReplyDeleteJ Mcc- so glad the wedding went well and a good time had by all ! What about that fire😉. You have had some interesting times through the travels😀.The photos are great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration.
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Enjoy any sunshine you can get, because there is none here. Anne
Aww! Lovely! Do like the mix of gyp and blue gum on the table. And the deco on the cake on a tree trunk! Most tasteful. A most happy and unique occasion for you, Heather. I continue to hanker after those regular town markets.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a perfectly lovely wedding! They look very, very happy. ❤
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect with the Australian touches and would have matched your wedding gifts Heather! Scary night for you though - you must be exhausted. I hope your remaining days are enjoyable and peaceful. See you on Saturday!! 😀
Thought you were partying all night when no blog from you. Didn't realise a fire emergency. Thank goodness no evacuation. How wonderful that all the Kelly kids were there. First time I've seen a pic of them all in awhile. Catherine and Alex alike Sally and the other 2 like Joe in colouring. A lovely celebration and your holiday nearly at an end. Enjoy your remaining time there.
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