The Wedding

Well, it is over. It was the most magical day you could have, where everybody was happy, the young couple radiated beauty and happiness and all had a remarkably fun time. I was told this by many people, using terms like: "genuine, sincere and full of love". Many people, including those who only met Alex and Meaghan for the first time on the day, were choked with emotion and touched by the depth of love and care they showed for each other.
















We had about 45 people there, that included Kati and Juci who did the cooking, Anettka who did the waitressing and the 4 gypsy musicians who played all evening.

Kati and Juci were the first arrivals at 7am, followed by the hairdresser and the florists. We all had lovely hairdos, she was really an artist. The florists decorated the two cellars, made the bride's bouquet and the buttonholes, the table decorations, the column decorations and the candles.

The band turned up around 3pm, followed by the early guests. We did have a slight mishap with the band in that they were not very happy to play the wedding march, but the Registrar brought her own CD and player, so we were OK. Meaghan looked an absolute picture in her dress and hair. Her face shows a beaming smile in all pictures, while Alex looks just plain besotted. The service was written by Erzsike, the Registrar and it definitely brought a lump to everybody's throat.

Afterward we sent everybody over to the Cottage to have drinks and nibbles, while the tables were prepared. Dinner was had in great waves of lots and lots of food, most of which we are still eating. Apparently it is a Hungarian tradition to overcook, for what reason I am not sure.

The speeches were really sensational. Everybody gave of themselves in a way that is rare in public. All our lovely guests seemed touched by the genuine emotion and depth of feeling that was present in everybody's speech, especially in Meaghan's, which was in Hungarian.

We didn't do too much dancing, but Komar Ildi was a real asset when trying to stir up especially the Canadian contingent to try some Hungarian folk dancing. She was, as usual, the life and soul of the party.

By about midnight, or soon after we started to wind down, I got to bed around 1am.

The pictures speak for themselves, I hope you like them.