Happy Days

Andy Murray wins.  The Lions win and magic weather.

Britain was this weekend basking in sunshine - just three weeks after the Country was warned to

prepare for a decade of  soggy summers!

Sunday was the hottest day of the year.  Wimbledon reached a temp. of 40 degrees on court.

It truly was a scorching day of tennis.

Spring was one of the coldest for decades and was blamed on the jet stream moving south for several weeks but now it has moved north over Scotland to it's more usual position.

Hurray!

Bournemouth beach.

Everything is coming up roses!

Can you spot Phil?

and then

The Great British Bake and Soak

July has been a hot month with temperatures rising to 33.5C in southeast England on July 22nd.  The nights were warm too: there was a minimum recorded temperature of 20.7C in Heathrow that night.

August has started warm and sunny and on Thursday, 1st August the temperatures were the highest of the year so far at 34.1C in Heathrow, because of hot and humid air from Iberia.  

But we have also experienced a lot of rain too in the last couple of days but it did help England.  Play was cancelled on Monday at the Test Match at Old Trafford and because England only needed a draw we have retained the Ashes too.

And, not forgetting, a royal baby was born in July.

A Stylish English Countryside Wedding

Rebecca (one of Caroline's best friends from school) and Jonathan were married on Saturday, 29th June, 2013.  The ceremony was held at the beautiful St. Michael's Church in a quiet cul de sac in Sunninghill.

                                                           We were so lucky to be invited.

                                                              Jonny ready and waiting.

Rebecca looked amazing in her stunning lace dress with her glamorous hair.

How gorgeous do they look.

Caroline was one of the beautiful bridesmaids.  Mike looks good too.

And beautiful Gemma, as always wearing fabulous millinery, with her handsome husband Alun.

Love your new car Alun!!!!!!

Together with the gorgeous Katie.

After a lovely ceremony, the guests headed to the reception in the fabulous vintage coaches.

The venue was Old Worleys at Henley-on-Thames which sits among 70 acres of stunning countryside with breathtaking views.

Romantic, Secluded, Enchanting.

It was a beautiful day for a beautiful bride.

This beautiful and secluded setting lent itself perfectly to an extremely romantic wedding with stunning vistas and Rebecca and Jonny were blessed with warm, sunny weather too.  This was so special after an unreliable June.

Champagne, Pimms and canapes were served on the lawn with wonderful views over the Berkshire countryside.

The marquee looked magnificent and beautifully styled.

Rebecca had created a plethora of gorgeous details such as chandelier lighting, amazing flower displays and a dance floor.

Triple wow they displayed the seating plan on a beautiful vintage mirror with the names handwritten.

The wedding cake was so delicious.  It was a rustic, naked wedding cake.  The latest trend - undressed, no icing - but decorated with seasonal strawberries and blueberries.  (Sorry no photo, will have to ask Mike if he took one).

And then there was the food!  Creative, beautifully presented and sooo delicious.

After some lovely light-hearted speeches the evening entertainment began.

They had a live band, who were absolutely fantastic, the dance floor was never empty.

The "hen" party.

We could hardly believe it at 11.30 p.m. when Geoffrey announced it was time to go home.

It was a brilliant day for a fantastic couple.

Love, thanks and congratulations and best wishes to Rebecca and Jonny.

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