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Kate & Ian's marquee wedding at The Oaks
posted by: Karrie on 7 June 2009
Horrendous weather forecast - but not a drop of rain fell at their fabulous wedding ...
Cutting their wedding cake at The Oaks - photo by Cara Johnson
The day began with Jon and I filming Kate’s bridal preparations at The Oaks, Kate’s beautiful family home at Newstead Abbey. Bridesmaids Katy Kujawinski and Alex Ievins and Kate’s mother Elaine Smith were all helping Kate dress in her fabulous gown adorned with Swarovski crystals and pearls. There were some tears as the transformation from daughter to beautiful bride took place and as Kate walked down the magnificent staircase in her much admired sparkle adorned shoes. Meanwhile Chris was filming with Ian and his attendants, who were all having a great time together.
Next it was on to St Peter’s Church in Thurgarton for a ceremony conducted by Rev Andrew de Berry in the beautiful old priory, accompanied by the wonderful choral accompaniment of the Carlton Male Voice Choir. After a brief photo call with Will from Fenning Brown it was back to The Oaks for a lavish wedding reception in the impressive marquee complex, under the calm but efficient guidance of toastmaster Geoffrey Harris. Champagne and canapés were served, accompanied by the excellent Highly Strung Quartet. Will completed a speedy photo call with the Bride & Groom and speeches then proceeded the magnificent Wedding Breakfast catered by Fiona Herbert Catering.
Robert Smith, the Bride’s father, started the ball rolling in style; Ian followed with a natural and genuine style; the two Best Men Matthew Baker and Graham Hand reduced guests to laughter and finally Matron of Honour Alex had the ‘last word’!
Guests then had time to enjoy the fun Photo Booth while we filmed video messages. After the cutting of the wedding cake and First Dance the evening entertainment stepped up a pace with Abba Magic, and we left a sea of arms waving and guests enjoying the tribute band’s rendition of Abba hits.
Ian and Kate would love you all to leave them a goodwill message - perhaps tell them of anything they missed, or how much you enjoyed the meal, speeches and entertainment. We’ll email everyone who leaves a message below as soon as their highlights montage (define) goes online in our movie theatre ... you may even see yourselves on film!
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Comments
8 June 2009
posted by: rita baker
what a wonderfull day kate you looked beautifull you didnt scrub up too bad either ian and didnt the best men do well.wishing you both a very happy marriage and thankyou so much for letting us be part of your special day lots of love rita and mick xxxxx
8 June 2009
posted by: Alexandra Radford
Congratulations to you both!! It was a wonderful day and myself and Andrew were glad to be a part of it. Kate you looked fab! you did too Ian. Hope you have a long and happy marriage. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable day lots of love Alex and Andy xxx
8 June 2009
posted by: dave&jane;havill
ian&kate;thankyou both so much for letting us share your wonderful day we wish you all the happiness in the world love dave&janexx;
8 June 2009
posted by: Cara Johnson
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Radford! We all had a wonderful day, thankyou for allowing us to share it with you. Kate you looked fabulous, All our love and best wishes, Cara, Mark, Kyle & Keely xx
8 June 2009
posted by: Brian and Sheila Cater-Smith
What a fantastic day so deserved by such a fantastic couple as Ian and Katie. Rob and Elaine surpassed even their high standards of hospitality. Best Wishes for your future together. Love Brian and Sheila
8 June 2009
posted by: Carole and Dave Furby
Wonderful day! Kate you looked stunning. Absolutely magical day. Even the rain stopped for you both!!! Wishing you both every happiness in your new life together.Carole and Dave. xxx
8 June 2009
posted by: Elaine & Robert Smith
Hope we gave you both the day you have always dreamed of - you deserved it - all our love mum & dad
8 June 2009
posted by: Bar & Chris, Jackie, Spen & Rich
What a fab, fab, fab day !!! Everything absolutely perfect. Kate - you looked gorgeous and Ian you too. Thanks for asking us all and thanks to your Mum and Dad for as usual, a wedding to remember for a long time. Enjoy your honeymooon. Love The McLullich Clan and Spen xxxx
8 June 2009
posted by: Clare Johnson
Congratulations to you both !! I have never seen you so happy Kate and Ian you are to thank for that. Chris rated the food as excellent.... and me too ! The atmosphere and decor was fantastic and thanks for letting us share your special day. Lots of love Big sis & Chris xx
8 June 2009
posted by: Karrie
Many thanks to Cara Johnson for the photo above. As we weren’t the photographers this time we didn’t take one! - Karrie
9 June 2009
posted by: Pat & Robert O'meara
Kate you looked like a princess,Hello magazine eat your heart out.You didn’t look too bad Ian.
Elaine & Robert, such wonderful freinds, thank you for inviting us to be part of this special day, a day to remember for everyone who was there. Kate and Ian...this is just the start of a truly wonderful adventure that I hope you enjoy for the rest of your lives.
10 June 2009
posted by: Beth and Jez
What an amazing day!It was incredible-Kate, you looked absolutely amazing, especially the shoes!! Hope your having a great honeymoon. Best of luck for a very long and happy life together. xxx
12 June 2009
posted by: Marie
What at an amazing day! we really enjoyed the whole time being there celebrating your future. We hope you are happy together, thank you for letting us be apart of it!
Marie,phil,Rachel and Hannah
14 June 2009
posted by: albertus & cherylle Mensinga
what a fantastic day truly magical thankyou for letting us share it with you,hope you will have a wonderfull life together love the shoes xxxxxx
15 June 2009
posted by: tony&linda;radford
kate&ian;what a great day kate you looked amazing you wer’nt too bad ian thankyou for letting us share yuor day we had a wonderful time, thanks to robert&elaine;for all your hard work you did them proud ,every happiness is wished for you both for many years to come love to you both.