It was the final part of the wedding yesterday. A reception in a beautiful Manor House Venue in Hampshire. We got there, almost, before the Sat Nav decided we had arrived, yet we were in the middle of a construction site!
A few moments of panic, then we found it, tucked away!
We were lucky, it a glorious day!
Being as it was a fusion wedding, Indian to English, the entertainment was mixed and there was this great moving band serenading groups of people as they mingled, and nibbled on canapes! That’s the Bride’s Sister In Law, having a boogie!
The happy couple. Don’t they look gorgeous!
Lil Princess loved it, running around the manicured lawns, then posing for photos! Oh, then the spinning round on the dancefloor until you got dizzy bit! And there was a liquid nitrogen ice cream stall, where you could order your ice cream and it was made and frozen in front of you! Cool!!!!
There were also the obligatory peacocks roaming around the stately home grounds, and we happened upon this albino peacock!
And here is me, in my blue garb, ready for the party!
Oh and in other news, A very proud mummy here!
Hubby Dearest and Lil Man didn’t go as it was the football season’s last match and the end of season team presentation.
Well, what a way to finish it! He scored a goal, and came home with 2 trophies! The one that all players get for completing, and a special one for commitment to the team!
We were late coming home, so once I had scraped Lil Princess off her car seat, changed her and got her to bed, he was fast asleep. I’m off to hug and congratulate him now!
Have a wonderful Monday Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 21, 2016 @ 11:58:08
Yes, gorgeous bride and groom. I love her dress and her flowers and his suit. Very nice. You looked smashing as well! Great color on you! 🙂
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May 21, 2016 @ 12:19:44
Thank you! It was a great day!!!
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May 19, 2016 @ 04:45:17
What a beautiful wedding and you looked stunning!!!
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May 19, 2016 @ 06:16:49
Thank you so much! 😀
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May 17, 2016 @ 22:05:52
This seemed like such a beautiful wedding, and again you looked stunning in your outfit. I am so pleased for Lil Man. This is just what he needed to show him that he is a worthy and valued person 🙂
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May 17, 2016 @ 22:07:49
Thanks sis!
It was a pretty amazing occasion.
I’m just so glad for Lil Man… he’s over the moon !!!!
Oh, by the way. … I wanted your expert limerick opinion…
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2016/05/14/write-a-limerick-day-has-passed-but/#comments
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May 17, 2016 @ 22:13:53
I loved them and have commented. So sorry I missed those, I am STILL playing catch-up! 🙂
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May 17, 2016 @ 22:16:21
Lol!! Understandable sis! When you’re unwell things have a habit of creeping up on you. .. how are you feeling now? Xx
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May 17, 2016 @ 22:19:32
Well I thought I was getting better (apart from the lips and nose where the skin has peeled off and the snottiness, but I walked to my mum’s today (she lives 5 mins away) and it just about wiped me out! I am sick of being sick really! 😷😷😷😷
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May 17, 2016 @ 22:45:05
Oh poor you! Hope you feel better soon xxx
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May 18, 2016 @ 14:43:52
Thank you Sis 🙂
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May 17, 2016 @ 03:55:18
Sounds like it was a wonderful day all around. Congratuations to the couple, To your son and you looked fantastic in the blue dress.
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May 17, 2016 @ 06:57:23
Thank you so much! It was a beautiful day for us, but the highlight was Lil Man’s achievements. After the last few months of uncertainty at school, I’m so glad he had this huge boost to his little soul!!!
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May 17, 2016 @ 15:15:50
Absolutely, just the running and playing the game is a great stress release but the trophies tell him he’s got this! It’s a great boost indeed.
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May 17, 2016 @ 18:07:19
And so needed after last week’s tests!!!
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May 17, 2016 @ 01:00:16
What a gorgeous a wedding. Thanks for sharing.
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May 17, 2016 @ 06:52:26
It was a beautiful weekend. Thank you Miriam!
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May 16, 2016 @ 21:25:57
You look beautiful in blue, I have been wanting to try liquid nitrogen ice cream… how was it?
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May 16, 2016 @ 21:49:58
Thank you so much! The ice cream was pretty good!
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May 16, 2016 @ 16:00:47
You are beautiful in blue dress… Congratulations to the couple. Seems that you had an amazing and unforgettable day. Thank you dear Ritu, Love, nia
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May 16, 2016 @ 17:42:28
Thank you so much Nia 😊😊😊
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May 16, 2016 @ 15:36:38
Beautiful blue dress!
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May 16, 2016 @ 17:42:11
Thank you Becky!
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May 16, 2016 @ 15:24:19
Wonderful photos Sister! Awesome job Lil Man! So peacocks roaming around are common there, fascinating! 😀
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May 16, 2016 @ 17:41:50
Thanks Brother! They seem to like country houses!!!
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May 17, 2016 @ 00:47:14
You’re welcome Sister! It’s amazing from my view!
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May 17, 2016 @ 06:51:04
😃😃😃
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May 17, 2016 @ 13:47:05
😄😄😄
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May 16, 2016 @ 14:59:41
Gorgeous pictures, sounds like it was beautiful. You look fabulous in blue! And how great that your son had a wonderful day, too!
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May 16, 2016 @ 17:40:16
Thank you so much!
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May 16, 2016 @ 13:26:52
You look stunning! So glad it was a beautiful day for such a special occasion.
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May 16, 2016 @ 13:24:15
I used to go to this Indian restaurant in college and it was great! The owner and a couple of the cooks were from India. I wrote a review about it for a newspaper. I knew the food and ingredients were pretty authentic. My favorite was the Naan, curry and mango kulfi. I’m sure they have lots of entrees at a wedding! I would love to attend an Indian wedding someday. It sounds really exciting!
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May 16, 2016 @ 11:58:52
oo la la at you in that blue dress.
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May 16, 2016 @ 12:22:11
Thank you Jim! 😊 I try😉
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May 16, 2016 @ 11:46:50
Beautiful couple…and that blue dress ! ☺
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May 16, 2016 @ 12:21:47
Thank you Van! 😊
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May 16, 2016 @ 11:33:48
looks like party time all round. Top spot for the footie though (just saying!).
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May 16, 2016 @ 08:59:16
Beautiful bride and setting!
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May 16, 2016 @ 12:20:50
Thank you!
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May 16, 2016 @ 08:12:26
Wow, what a wonderful weekend that was for you and your whole family! That looks like such a gorgeous place for a wedding (the bride is beautiful). It must have been really special to experience such a mixed wedding. It is amazing what an effort they have made for this which is jus wonderful and must have made it all even more special! So happy, you and Lil Princess had such a lovely day together! And now my biggest congratulations to Lil Man! I am happy for him most of all because of the struggles he went through the past days and weeks. It is wonderful that he could celebrate such a success!!! Have a great Monday, Sis! Here is a holiday today, Are you off too?
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May 16, 2016 @ 12:20:29
Thanks sis! No we are at school here. Two weeks left then we have a week off!
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May 16, 2016 @ 16:39:51
Ah that is a wonderful outlook, Sis! May and June we are having 4 holidays of wich 3 are part of a long weekend every year! Awesome!
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May 16, 2016 @ 17:43:43
That is awesome! !
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May 16, 2016 @ 17:53:54
Haha… we are the country of holidays… lol!
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May 16, 2016 @ 18:04:28
I’m in the wrong country!!!
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May 16, 2016 @ 19:58:06
At least regarding holidays… haha! But on the other hand you don’t need to fly for joining the Blogger Bash… 😄
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May 16, 2016 @ 21:48:41
That is true…!
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May 17, 2016 @ 07:26:05
😃😃
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:22:27
Great photos, Ritu! I love the bride’s and your dress! Congratulations to your son! That’s awesome for him!
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:31:07
Thank you Lisa! It was a glorious day amd topped of with Lil Man’s achievement it was great!
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:34:48
Does the wedding continue or it starts over the next day? Or was it all in a day?
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:38:09
The Sikh ceremony was on Friday, then the registry wedding and reception was yesterday, so it’s all over.
Traditional Indian weddings usually start a week before and go on then finish once the reception is done!
This was a quieter affair because that’s what the couple wanted 😊
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:40:54
Wow how interesting! Mexicans usually take a day or two. The church mass, dinner reception then dance. They sometimes have an after party.
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:42:41
Big Fat Indian Weddings! They are truly huge occasions!!!! So many ceremonies and customs… And lots of food!!!
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:45:30
The food is probably one of the best parts! I like Indian food, especially when it’s spicy. I think I’ve read mangos are a huge deal there. They’re so delicious!
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May 16, 2016 @ 07:51:11
Oh the mangoes in India are amazing in India! Love it when we get to get them over here!!
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