Yesterday was Mike and my 1st wedding anniversary. We had a lovely time, staying at Henry VII’s hunting lodge, eating lots, going to the cinema and then vegging out at home while the rain lashed down. How different it all was to last year, when we were laughing and dancing and enjoying the sunshine. I feel sorry for poor Mike having to put up with me (I believe the last thing I said here was I’d take this back pain any day of the week – over the pelvic pain, yes, but in general I am now thoroughly miserable with it!) – it’s as though the weather is mirroring my mood. But to be fair, this is the first time I have had any bother and at 27 weeks pregnant, I think that’s pretty good.
Anyway, I was feeling very nostalgic for our wedding yesterday, particularly in the afternoon, which was when we got married. So, rather than moaning about my current predicament (that will come tomorrow, you lucky things), I thought I’d make this a short post and put up a few of my favourite photos, by the wonderful Caroline Briggs, from the day to cheer me up.
I was so nervous and my Dad was very emotional which was threatening to push me over the edge! I think we were both shaking like leaves.
Three little angels (for that moment!)
Because my Dad was the vicar of this church, the place was absolutely packed. You can see in the next shots just how beautiful the church is though.
I love this shot of Mike’s God Son, Gabriel. So cute!
You may now kiss the bride – whoop.
After a long service for the kids (and the adults, who all got a glass of bubbly afterwards while we mingled in the churchyard!). My three little bridesmaids enjoyed playing in their floaty dresses. And, my sort of page boys, Isaac (my brother, who was 11 at the time) and Dylan (my cousin’s little boy) were off playing in the graves…
One of my main regrets from the day was that we didn’t manage to get a good shot of Mike, Gabriella and me. The day was so full and after the initial photos, Gabriella was having none of it!
These little babies nearly crippled me, but I loved them.
The flowers for me were one of the worst things to organise in advance because I just couldn’t imagine what they would look like. Thankfully, Olwen Blair (from Blairs in Darlington), knew what I wanted and I was so pleased with the end result I almost cried.
The Sour Mash Trio warming up before the ridiculousness that was our first dance (a cover of Elvis’, I don’t care if the sun don’t shine).
Seriously, Mike got so into it at one point I had to just leave him too it! Our guest’s seemed to enjoy it though. I’m yet to see the film of it back – I’m sure it was meant to make it to youtube.
And, finally, I’ll leave you with some love bird shots *sigh*. Just think we were off to St Lucia for 2 weeks without a care in the world.
And, now I’m waking up in a rotten mood with a sore bum/back – sorry baby but I love you and it’ll all be worth when mini-Mike/Hannah pops out!
9 comments
Monique on 5-15-2012 at 2:48 pm
Beautiful photos! And as for the miserable thing, i am 29weeks and am THE most grumpy pregnant woman in history (im sure thats almost a fact). I assume this is semi-normal but doesnt help matters! on the plus side, not too much longer left for either of us! Great blog by the way, always enjoy reading it, makes me feel a bit more normal!
hannah on 5-15-2012 at 7:22 pm
Thanks for your comment Monique, it’s lovely to know I have readers
Misery does love company so thank you also for letting me know you’re grumpy too, but in terms of not long to go…3 months feels like AGES to me! Ha, I’m sure it’ll fly by since we’ve left everything until now to get the house/baby stuff/etc sorted. Whoops. Hope all your preparations are further along than ours!
monique on 5-15-2012 at 11:04 pm
I very much enjoy reading your experience of pregnancy as its probably the most ‘normal’ and honest accounts I’ve come across! This has been the longest 29weeks of my life, so in comparison 11 weeks should be a walk in the park! (As much as its frowned upon to say, I have not enjoyed being pregnant at all!) And as for my preparations, I am pretty organised thanks to help from family and friends however I still feel like I should be doing more!
hannah on 5-17-2012 at 7:04 am
I hope you’re right about that walk in the park business – I must say I’m feeling much more optimistic since my visit to the chiropractor! As for not enjoying pregnancy…you are not alone! I know so many women who have had/are having the worse time, so say it as loud as you like. No frowning here
On the plus side I heard the other day about a woman who suffered all throughout her pregnancy and then had the easiest delivery ever – hopefully that’ll be you! At least you’re getting things sorted – I’m waiting on a ‘list of essentials’ from my cousin as I’m utterly clueless but I don’t want to get too much stuff as we’re getting the house redecorated soon (don’t ask!).
Take care love xx
Alex on 5-16-2012 at 10:24 pm
I think you’ll find there are FOUR little angels in the second shot..
hannah on 5-17-2012 at 7:06 am
Ha! Of course, I should have pointed out that the beautiful, fiery angel was my maid of honour, Alex xxxx
Ania on 5-17-2012 at 12:17 pm
Love it! Great photos. Was a fab day! As for ailments…I think cake is the only cure (possibly chocolate)…just wait til the piles pop out
x
hannah on 5-17-2012 at 8:09 pm
You monkey, that ISN’T going to happen! I hope :S xx
Ania on 6-1-2012 at 1:39 pm
Pah, I’m sure it won’t