Village Weddings
VILLAGE WEDDINGS
"Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue.
Happy is the bride with a sixpence in her shoe"
(Sixpences may be bought for 50p each from
kingtonstmichael@btinternet.com - monies to village charity)
(Confetti is now sold at the village shop!)
2010
Watch this space!
2009
LINDSAY HAWKINS & JAMES FUSSELL
On Saturday 8th August, Delcia and Andrew Fussell celebrated the wedding of their son James to Miss
After the ceremony the reception was held at the
James & Lindsay The happy couple with James' family
Delcia's snazzy shoes!
SAMANTHA DAVIES & ANTHONY COLE
The wedding of Anthony Cole and Samantha Louise Davies took place on 1st August 2009 in Chippenham Register Office. They were accompanied by six beautiful bridesmaids - Sarah Hibberd (the groom's sister), Jessica Davies (the bride's sister) and four close friends of the bride - Katie Tinklin, Jemma Goulding, Melissa Bean and Dawn Bould. The couple's two nieces, Abby and Ella, made gorgeous flower girls. The best man was Dan Edmunds, who put his excellent skills as a landscape photographer to good use by taking the wedding photographs. The bouquets were made by Steph Slater and contained purple freesias and white roses. The cake was decorated with purple flowers, a bride and a groom dressed in jeans and t-shirt as a comical reference to the groom's disdain of suits and ties! The reception was held in Langley Burrell Village Hall, attended by many close friends and family. The couple would like to thank all those who attended for making it a wonderful and memorable day.
Anthony and Samantha's wedding Samantha, Anthony and their bridesmaids
The wedding cake
REBEKAH DICK & DEAN HUDD
Becky Dick and Dean Hudd were married at Chippenham Register Office on Saturday 11th July. Becky wore a two-piece full length, strapless ivory gown, a diamante tiara in her hair with matching jewellery, and carried a bouquest of pink roses. She was attended by three bridesmaids: Natalie Jefferies, Naomi Southwood and Amy Wakefield. The two eldest wore pale pink three-quarter length strapless dresses in taffeta, and the youngest bridesmaid's dress was in ivory silk; they carried posies of mixed pink roses and gypsophila. All the flowers bouquets were made by the bridegroom's family. Best man was Matt Hunter and Becky's father, Alex, wore the kilt.
The reception was held in Rudloe Social Club, where the happy couple cut a three tiered cake decorated with ribbon and roses to match those in the bride's bouquet, and was followed by an evening buffet, disco and karaoke for 200 guests. Mr & Mrs Hudd honeymooned at Lake Garda Italy. Both Dean and Becky work at Morrisons and in live Chippenham.
Rebekah and Dean's wedding, 11th July 2009
2008
JANET SMITH & GRAHAM CHARGE
Janet Smith and Graham Charge, both of Kington St Michael, were married on Saturday 6th December in a civil ceremony, complete with a piper, at Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, Strontian in the Western Highlands of Scotland.
In attendance were Janet's sister Gill, her husband Davie and children Rurigdh, Tess and Josie, Graham's father, Gordon and his wife, Eve and his brother and sister-in-law Keith and Julia. The ceremony was followed by celebratory champagne and dinner at the hotel and the couple spent the weekend walking in the snow with their dogs, Millie, Becks and Wort.
The following weekend an evening party was held in Kington St Michael Club for the couple's local friends, who enjoyed a disco and karaoke fuelled by a variety of chilli dishes. It was requested that, instead of presents, donations could be made to "Help for Heroes" and over £250 was collected.
Janet is a Trainer & Development Consultant and a member of the parish council and Graham is a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army.
Janet & Graham's wedding, 6th December 2008
JENNI CAPON & RICHARD EDWIN-SCOTT
The wedding of Jenni Capon and Richard Edwin-Scott took place on Saturday 31st May in the village church. Jenni is the only daughter of Julian and Thirza Capon of Melksham and Richard is the youngest son of Ken Edwin-Scott (formerly of Kington St Michael and now of Kington
The bride wore an ivory halter-neck dress with diamanté detail around the neckline, hem and train. Her veil was trimmed with crystal drop beads. She wore a jewelled tiara in her hair and jewellery to match. Her bouquet was of cream roses and blue freesias. She was attended by a maid of honour, Fiona Hartley, and five bridesmaids: Millie Capon (the bride’s niece), Phoebe Pearce, Charlotte Edwin-Scott, Amelia Pearce and Lauren Edwin-Scott (the groom’s nieces).
Miss Hartley wore a strapless bronze silk dress, with a crystal and pearl fascinator in her hair, and the younger bridesmaids wore cream organza dresses with bronze sashes, decorated with butterflies and dragonflies. They carried posies to match the bride’s bouquet. John Martin, Richard’s childhood friend, was Best Man and the Ushers were Iain Edwin-Scott and Jeremy Pearce, the groom's brother and brother-in-law.
The reception was held at The Angel hotel in Chippenham, where guests were treated to Buck’s Fizz on arrival, followed by a wedding breakfast of creamy mushroom tartlets, lamb shanks and vegetables, and profiteroles. Many friends from the village attended and stayed for the evening reception and buffet with disco. Mr & Mrs Edwin-Scott will be honeymooning in
(Photos courtesy of Steve Carpenter. To view more click here)
ROSEMARY JAGO & MARK DONE
The wedding of Rosemary Alison Jago and Mark Anthony Done took place on the Friday 16th May, at St Michael & All Angels Church, Kington St Michael. Rosemary is the eldest daughter of Malcolm and Christine Jago of Manor Close, Kington St Michael. The service was conducted by the Rev Simon Tyndall and the Rev Cannon Fred Collins, a family member.
The bride wore an ivory silk taffeta dress, designed by Suzanne Nevill. She was accompanied by eight bridesmaids from school and university days and her two year old niece was a flower girl. The dresses were light sage green silk taffeta, designed by Dessy, and the flower girl wore ivory silk. The bride's bouquet was of Akito roses, white hyacinths, and white peonies. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white Maroussia roses.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the Rectory Hotel, Crudwell. The Lochrian string quartet provided music during champagne and canapés at the guests’ arrival. The theme of the wedding breakfast was champagne, as Mark proposed to Rosemary in the champagne region of
After a Blessing service at St Martin's, Weston-Super-Mare, on the Sunday, Rosemary and Mark left for their honeymoon in
The family would like to thank everyone who helped to make this such a wonderfully memorable day.
2007
VICTORIA COX & GARY SINFIELD
The wedding of Victoria Cox and Gary Sinfield took place on 31st August, at St Michael and All Angels Church, Lyneham. Victoria is the eldest daughter of Martyn Cox of Easton Piercy and niece of Richard & Denise Davies of The Close, Kington St Michael.
The bride wore an ivory silk halterneck dress with a small beaded detail, with a chapel length veil. Her posy was of deep red roses and she was attended by four bridesmaids and two flower girls including her three sisters; Mica, Zyanna and Rhya. The groom was dressed in formal RAF uniform; his party included a best man and three groomsmen from the R.A.F. The wedding breakfast and reception were held at Marsh Farm Hotel near Wootton Bassett.
Victoria currently works as Quality Manager for her father's Bristol based training business. Gary has seen service in the Falklands and Afghanistan and is awaiting his next deployment to Iraq later this year. The couple will start their married life in married quarters at R.A.F Lyneham where Gary is currently based.
Victoria & Gary on their wedding day.
CHARLOTTE NIELD & JAMES CHERRY
Charlotte Nield formerly of The Close married James Cherry at Backwell Church on 21st July. Charlotte was given away by her father Rich Nield and attended by her sisters Jo Killoran and Lucy Healey with friend Nicola Hill and school friend Gina Green, who had travelled from the Cayman Islands. The bridesmaids wore pale pink strapless dresses with a deep pink trim. Pageboys Sam Parsons and Kian Healey, the couple’s Godsons, were dressed in cream waistcoats and trousers. The bride carried cream and pink roses and wore an ivory silk, strapless gown studded with seed pearls and diamanté. The reception was held at the beautifully refurbished Cadbury House in Congresbury. Guests were served bucks fizz on arrival followed by a wedding breakfast of melon with champagne sorbet, chicken in red wine or oven roasted vegetables tart, followed by tarte au citron and passion fruit ice cream. The evening was spent dancing to a funk band interspersed with a disco. Mr and Mrs Cherry will be honeymooning in Malaysia. James works as an accountant for Lloyds TSB and Charlotte is a Human Resources Advisor for GE Capital.
Charlotte & James Lucy, Charlotte & Jo
(Photos courtesy of Niki Willows - to view more click on icon )
FILIPA GREGO & GLYN PASCOE
Congratulations to Filipa Grego and Glyn Pascoe, who were married on Saturday 23rd June in Turor, Portugal.
The bride wore an ivory off the shoulder dress, of which the bodice was embroidered in gold with a simple bow around the waist and the skirt was of satin with a tulle overlay. Her full-length veil was held in place with a tiara in an ivory floral design and she wore delicate gold and pearl jewellery to match. Filipa was attended by Amber Walton, her bridesmaid, who carried a posy of yellow roses, white gypsophila and ferns to match the bride's bouquet. Neil Walton, Glyn's childhood friend, was Best Man and his son Ben Walton was page boy.
Other friends from Kington St Michael attended the reception, which was held in Serta. The bride works for Moto at Leigh Delamere and the groom works for Ernest Jones in Cardiff, where the couple will make their new home.
Glyn & Filipa's wedding day in Portugal
(Photos courtesy of Rich Scott)
PAUL & MYRA FORTUNE
Paul & Myra were married at St Michael & All Angels church on Saturday 26th May. Paul has been the organist at the church for 23 years and the service was attended by many of the regular church congregation and the choir of
St Andrew’s church in Chippenham (of which Paul is a member) sang.
Paul & Myra's wedding at St Michael & All Angels church
2006
BECKY POWELL & IAN BARDWELL
Congratulations to Ian Bardwell, of Kington St Michael, and Rebecca Powell, of Lower Hardenhuish Farmhouse, Chippenham, who were married in the village church, St Michael & All Angels, at 2.30pm on Saturday 12th August.
The bride wore a cream off the shoulder dress trimmed with satin rosebuds around the neckline; she had a three quarter length veil held in place by a crystal tiara. Becky was attended by her friends Nicky Walters and Sharon Butler, both dressed in full length pink satin dresses with shoestring straps and silver mules decorated with diamanté flowers. They all carried bouquets of cream and pink rosebuds with gypsophila. The bride was given away by her father, Mr Michael Powell. The bride’s mother, Angela, wore a fabulous lavender outfit complete with matching hat. The bridgroom is the only son of Mrs Jill Bardwell and the late Mr Anthony Bardwell from Hook in Hampshire. The best man was Mr Gareth Edwards.
The hymns were "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind", "Praise my Soul the King of Heaven" and "Guide me O thy Great Redeemer" with the service being conducted by Reverend James Denniston.
Following the ceremony the bride and groom stopped off at Primrose Cottage for a couple of official photos with Jess their dog, before continuing to the reception in the grounds of the village school. A large marquee had been erected containing a dance floor, chandeliers and fifteen tables - each seating ten guests. The tables had a rugby theme and were named after different teams, with the top table obviously being
A ceilidh began as the evening guests arrived, with dancers being put through their paces by the caller. During the evening each table was served with a bottle of port whilst a buffet was laid out consisting of cheese, biscuits, pâtés and a very tasty chutney made by the bridegroom.
Mr & Mrs Bardwell will be honeymooning in Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. The bride is a human resources manager for Unum Provident, Bristol and the bridegroom is a self-employed land surveyor.
Just married!
Flowers in the bride's bouquet The wedding cake
Cutting the cake
(photos above courtesy of Niki Willows, to view more click on icon:
)
NICKY JEFFS & MIKE TAPPERN
Congratulations to Nicky Jeffs and Mike Tappern of Malt House Cottages, who were married at 12 noon on Friday 14th July. The marriages ceremony was held in St Illtyd’s Church, Llanrhidian in the Gower in
The church was beautifully decorated with flowers to match the bride’s bouquet, which contained cream roses, blue delphiniums and red berries, and the congregation was treated to singing by The Morriston Orpheus choir, who sang making the beautiful sound only a Welsh male voice choir can.
Nicky wore a medieval style full length strapless gown in oyster, decorated with embroidery and dainty jewels, with a cropped-style jacket to match. She wore a beautifully ornate tiara in her hair and pearl jewellery. She was attended by her sister-in-law, Hayley Jeffs, and Hayley’s three daughters – Jessica, Casey and Millie. The two older bridesmaids wore knee-length iridescent chocolate coloured dresses whilst the two younger bridesmaids wore full-length cream dresses, made by the bride’s mother, Sue. These had underskirts and sashes in the same chocolate colour. They carried bouquets to match bride’s. Best man was Andy Tappern, the groom’s brother, and the groomsmen were Martin Jeffs, brother of the bride, and Colin Grant.
Following the ceremony the bride and groom travelled to the reception at the King Arthur Hotel in Reynoldston, in the very car that Winston Churchill used for his inspection of the troops on D-Day (a 1936 Rolls Royce 1824). On arrival guests were treated to glasses of vodka cocktails and piña colada in the garden, and entertained by a saxophonist. Mr & Mrs Tappern will honeymoon in Andalucia. Nicky is an accountant for Price, Waterhouse, Cooper and Mike is employed at the University of the West of
Walking down the aisle Leaving for the reception
With three of the bridesmaids Cutting the cake
HELEN BROUGHAM & SIMON CURTIS
Congratulations, or should it be "cheers", to Helen and Simon - landlady and landlord of "The Jolly Huntsman" - who were married on Saturday 4th February at Chippenham Register Office.
The bride wore a stylish fitted suit in black with grey pinstripes, accessorised with a pink silk scarf and silver jewellery. She carried a bouquet of pink and cream roses, gypsophila and ivy. Her hair was beautifully dressed by villager Claire Jinks with roses to match her bouquet.
Following the ceremony the reception was held at "the Jolly Huntsman" amid family and friends - many from the village. The marvellous selection of canapés were made by Jolly Huntsman chef, Steve Port, as was the wedding cake, which was designed in the shape of a publican's licensing board.
The groom whisked the bride off on honeymoon in a silver limousine
(causing one young lad to exclaim "it's even got a telly inside!")
Helen & Simon
Rosebuds in Helen's hair Floral decoration
The wedding cake
ZOE EVANS & LEE JEFFERY
Congratulations to Zoe Evans and Lee Jeffery who were married on Saturday 28th January at St Michael & All Angels Church. Zoe wore a "Romantica" strapless dress, with a flower-embroidered fitted bodice, in ivory silk and chiffon. The back was decorated with pearl buttons and a large silk rose. She had a matching faux fur trimmed cape. She wore a tiara and veil in her hair and carried a bouquet of deep red roses and hyperiam berries, with pearl strands intertwined. The four adult bridesmaids wore deep red satin dresses with fishtail trains, the colour matching the roses twined throughout the ivy inside the church. The two small bridesmaid wore ivory flower-girl dresses, embroidered with butterflies, and cashmere cardigans. The pillars, windowsills and porch in the church were decorated with foliage and scarlet roses that gave the wedding a medieval feel. The guests were welcomed into the church by a harpist playing.
Following the service a bucks fizz reception and dinner was held at Stanton Manor, also accompanied by harp music. Pudding was a delicious chocolate cake. The guests danced the night away to a disco and live music from Andy Margrett. Lee and Zoe left for a honeymoon in Prague. Lee is a Meter Technician for Wessex Water and Zoe works as a retail manager for Monsoon.
Zoe and Lee
Zoe, Lee & bridesmaids Zoe & Lee cut the cake
HOWARD & JAN GREENMAN
Congratulations to our village postmaster Howard Greenman, and his wife Jan, who were married on Saturday 28th January at Chippenham Register Office, followed by a blessing at St Mary Magdalene church in Hullavington.
Jan wore a fitted full-length dress in oyster and gold lace, with a matching faux fur jacket and feather boa. She wore a tiara in her hair and carried a simple bouquet of cream roses. The bridesmaids were Crystal, Jodie and Leanne Brookman (the groom's neices), Abbi Dicker (the bride's daughter) and Heidi Self, who wore oyster and gold, lace-trimmed dresses with faux fur jackets to match. They carried sprays of roses.
Following the ceremonies there was a buffet reception at Grittleton Village Hall, with music provided by family and friends. The cake was beautifully made by Corinne, one of Howard's employees. Mr & Mrs Greenman will honeymoon in the Caribbean.
Howard & Jan Greenman Howard, Jan & Bridesmaids *
The wedding cake *
(* Photos by Anne Durrant LRPS 01666-837569)
VICTORIA FUSSELL & ANDREW MAUNDER
On Saturday 21st January, Delcia and Andrew Fussell celebrated the wedding of their daughter Victoria to Mr Andrew Maunder at St Michael & All Angels church. The Rev. James Denniston conducted the service and Paul Fortune played the organ.
Victoria wore a full-length white satin, strapless dress that had an embroidered organza overskirt decorated with crystals. The Bride’s bouquet included cream roses, gerberas and freesias. The bridesmaids were Fiona Williams and Clare Lemmy who wore chocolate brown satin strapless dresses with embroidered shawls over their shoulders. Their bouquets were made of apricot roses, ferns, red berries and gerberas. The Mother of the Bride wore a pale gold skirt and jacket with matching hat and the most fabulous pair of gold glittery shoes. Best Man was Mr Stuart Rowland and the ushers were the bride’s brother, James and also Raj Samarasinhe.
Following the ceremony there was a champagne reception for 77 in the library at Grittleton House accompanied by a string quartet. Dinner was in the Red Dining room. Mr and Mrs Maunder will honeymoon in South Africa. Victoria is a Trade Marketing Manager for Pepsico UK and Andrew works as an Environmental Consultant with AEA Technology.
Andy & Victoria Delcia's shoes (it's a girl thing!)
Bridesmaid's bouquet Both sets of parents
(Photos courtesy of Niki Willows, click on icon to see others:
(To view the official photographs please go to www.philip-edwards.co.uk)
2005
PAUL DUCKETT & AMANDA HUTCHINGS
On Friday 9th December, Robbie & Barbara Duckett celebrated the marriage of their son, Paul, to Miss Amanda Hutchings at East Tytherton Church, having obtained special permission from the Bishop to use the church.
Amanda wore an elegant ivory gown with a bias cut skirt, and a fur stole. She wore a simple tiara in her hair and pearl jewellery, and carried a small bouquet of roses. Paul wore a morning suit with a buttonhole to match the bride's bouquet. They were attended by Amanda's four nephews, dressed as Groom's men and the best man was Mark Hutchings, Amanda's brother.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at Lackham house.
Paul & Amanda coming down the aisle Paul & Amanda
(Photos copyright of & with thanks to Emma Farquhar Photography www.emmafarquharphoto.co.uk)
JOANNE NIELD & JOHN KILLORRAN
On Saturday 6th August Rich and Sue Nield from The Close invited friends and relatives to the wedding of their eldest daughter, Joanne, to Mr John Killorran. The previous day ladies from the church had arranged flowers in the church whilst the bride and her sisters had arranged pew ends. The church smelt delightful with stocks being used in the arrangements. The wedding was at one o’clock. Jo was dressed in a white halter neck dress with long train and a full-length veil sparkling with crystals. She was attended by four bridesmaids; the bride’s sisters Lucy Healey and Charlotte Nield and friends Tamsin Smallman and Ella Sloper. They wore ballerina length dusky purple dresses with matching shoes. Their bouquets in included roses, lavender and rosemary. John was accompanied by his best man Mr Tim Crighton. The couple exchanged handmade rings of white gold. After photos were taken outside the church the wedding party left for a reception at Stanton Manor with a barbeque meal and chocolate fountain for pudding. The bride and groom live in London where Jo works as a stage manager and John is an actor.
John & Joanne with two of the bridesmaids Sue & Niki
Ella and Jo
(Photos courtesy of Niki Willows - to see more click on the icon: )