Wednesday, 4 April 2007

Jackie and I spent the entire day preparing for tomorrow’s wedding. Now I understand why Jackie has been anxious for the past week or two: there is so much to do!

Fortunately, help was at hand. Bobby and Bryan prepared the garden - putting up the gazebo, washing the garden furniture and laying out an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. In the kitchen, we were joined by Rhiannon who worked with enthusiasm and élan. I too made myself useful in the kitchen and ran backwards and forwards to the shops and to various florists.

Our neighbours were wonderful too – Allan bringing round much needed extra food and Linda preparing posies and buttonholes.

We got through all the work eventually, and enjoyed a few hilarious moments along the way. By about 10:00 we were tired out, and everyone relaxed with a few bottles of wine.