Marrying a Friend of the Family by Irene

Each wedding that I officiate at brings me great happiness but the wedding of Kate and Stephen was a whole different experience.  This was because I had known the bride since the day she was born.  Her Mum and I were close friends and had had our daughters at the same time.  Our daughters became friends too.

The wedding day was a little surreal for me as I couldn't quite believe that this beautiful girl in front of me was the same little girl who had been part of my family for so long.  

Every happiness to you both.