My little brother is now married to the most beautiful (inside and out) lady called Mary.
We spent 2 weeks in the very hot and steamy Baltimore before the wedding and it was just lovely to see my little Bro after 2 years and to get to know Mary. We shopped alot, Marcus and James went Fly fishing and we did alot of walking. We have all come back with a bit of a tan, including Sam who has the brownest legs.
We got to meet all of Mary's family and close friends as well as alot of the wonderful friends James has made since he moved there. Mary has a wonderful circle of family and friends that have welcomed James with open arms and we have no doubts that he will be well cared for as long as he remains so far from home. They were very welcoming to all our family, they entertained and fed us very well. A special thank you to Mary's parents and The "Versace" family (ha ha ha), who put on a couple of special dinners for the whole tribe.
It was also time to catch up with 3 of James's oldest friends. Dane who he has been friends with for 20 yrs was his best man, he now lives in the US and has a wife who is expecting their first child. Mark who he has known for about the same amount of time and his wonderful girlfriend Rosie who we all shall miss but especially Sam and Dan who he has known for almost as long. They all came to share in the celebration and it was made all the more special because of it.
Then there was all the family, Mum and her 3 sisters, Uncle Big B, Dad & Sonia. It was just a rocking time had with all the gang there.
I am sure that James's family (especially his Aunts) will be the talk of the town for quite some time.
The wedding ceremony was the nicest I have ever been to (except for my own of course). It was a full Catholic ceremony in an old church that has been restored to all it's glory. I have never enjoyed a church service more.
I was in absolute raptures when all of a sudden lifting the roof off with the hymns there was a quartet of singers up in the balcony with the pipe organ.
The wedding present that I made for them was a huge success. A queen size Double Wedding ring quilt made using 2 Moda Jelly Rolls. It took me 6 months with a bit of blood, sweat & tears (no exaggeration).
The Happy couple on their wedding day in all their finery and their quilt.
12 comments:
The quilt looks fabulous, and that's a wonderful photo of the happy couple wrapped up in it!
The quilt looks fantastic, Bec! You should be very proud of it!
What a fantastic trip Bec! The newlyweds look very happy wrapped in their new quilt! Well done!!
Your quilt is amazing Bec - don't think I could ever manage something like that!
Wow Bec! It looks amazing! The shot of your brother and his new wife wrapped in the quilt is just beautiful, their smiles say it all!
Fantastic Bec...it is stunning!! Gald you had a good time...you forgot to tell us how much fabric you bought!! :)
Well Done Bes - you have done a fantastic job and it looks great - welcome home - we so have to catch up before Ingrid moves to ACT!
I've been watching your progress on this quilt since the beginning, congratulations on finishing it
It is beautiful!
What a tremendous wedding present!!! They are so lucky!!
I absolutley love Double Wedding ring quilts. CAthyxx
Bec that is absolutely stunning!
Bec your quilt is beautiful, i made a double wedding ring for our 10th wedding anniversary 12 years ago it is used everyday so your brother and his wife should get many years of use out of it. I agree it was hard work but the end result is just stunning. Well done on finishing it.I am hoping to make one for my sister for her 50th which is in 2 years i had better start soon i think.
Bev
I've only just discovered your blog but I have to say this post and your quilt made me cry, what a truly gorgeous quilt and the recipients couldn't look more happy if they tried.
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