It was an overcast morning and I was awake at around 4am and in the shower at 6am. I had planned the morning schedule to the minute and had handed out colour-coded schedules to everyone involved – so to be honest I wasn’t worried about time and getting things done – even though I regularly shouted ‘WHAT’S THE TIME?!’ to all who would listen. We were, in fact, early!
Plenty of champagne was consumed by all and Emma (make-up) and Sara (hair) did an absolutely sterling job.
The boys were getting ready at the other side of the castle after arriving at around 9:30am. I remember making a journey up to Richard’s mum’s room to give her the boys’ shoes and after that I was confined to my corridor for fear of seeing anyone I shouldn’t! I remember being very calm whilst having my hair and make up done – maybe I was a mix of serene, excited and a wedding-automaton – I knew what had to be done so I was doing it!
Before I knew it, it was time to get my dress on – I think we were spot on with timing according to my colour-coded schedule!
This photo sums up EXACTLY how I was feeling at the time. I was the most nervous and excited I have ever been in my entire life!
There was even enough time for some pink fizz!
And after some more photos we were escorted down to the Great Hall at Peckforton Castle where the string quartet serenaded us in with specially composed music by a very good friend of mine, Michael Doherty.
To be continued…
All photos by Phil Barber.
