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This morning I made Tess a birthday card with a print of this photograph from a couple of days ago.
Among various cards and presents we received this morning was this aptly named rose, Twice in a Blue Moon, from Becky and Ian.
Just after midday we drove off to Ringwood to get married.
Becky, Matthew, Ian, Tess, and Poppy were all waiting for us in the Registry Office car park. Jackie and I had a pre-ceremony meeting with one registrar, and the other showed members of our small group to their seats.
When we entered the room we found that our guests had spread themselves out so as to fill all available space.
Our delightful registrars were as amused as we were.
Registrar Carol took us through the service in a relaxed and friendly manner while Rachel wrote up the registry entry and our certificates. Poppy sat with her Dad, clutching the ring boxes, until she was summoned by Carol announcing “Poppy you’re on”.
She came forward and, photographed by her mother, performed her tasks admirably.
The others looked on with pleasure;
then Poppy removed Matthew’s ring.
Tess also photographed Becky photographing
the bride and groom after the ceremony;
and Becky and Poppy entering the courtyard,
where confetti was thrown and further photographs were taken.
We then repaired to the Inn on the Furlong. On the way Poppy took a rest on one of the sculptured seats in the square.
In the pub, Tess photographed Matthew and me,
and I photographed Poppy
and Tess doing “Cheers”.
We ended the day sharing a Kurgee Lamb meal at Lal Quilla, where Raj and Rahoul shared our delight. I may report further on that tomorrow.
Anyone interested in interpreting today’s title is referred to ‘Reincarnation’.
Congratulations! ???
Many thanks, Marina
Ok, although I’m terrible at figuring out who did it! And i never remember afterwards. It’s not the main part of my enjoyment of mysteries – i love the ‘journey’ more than the denouement
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Happy days to you both xx
Very many thanks, Helen
Oh my, oh my. I thought, I’ll just pop in on Derrick and Jackie and catch up on what they’re up to and this is what I find! What an absolutely fabulous day and many, many congratulations to you both. xx
Very many thanks, Jessica, You picked a good day 🙂
Wonderful tale! Beautiful ceremony. Congrats!
Many thanks, Leslie
Congratulations to you both – and I trust Twice in a Blue Moon will bring more flowers than you ever dreamt of.
Very many thanks, Bruce
Congratulations! What a delightful post on a most memorable day. Happiness Always. 🙂
Very many thanks, Jeanne
Gorgeous, congrats!
Many thanks, Lynn
I just read the story, wow what a lovely story it is Derrick!
Thanks again, Lynn
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your special day with us, Derrick. You and Jackie are beaming! Poppy is looking so grown up.
Very many thanks, Jill
How splendid.
Many congratulations.
x
Thanks very much, Melanie
Finally, some good news. 🙂 Congratulations to you both.
Thanks very much, Oglach
I am grinning ear-to-ear, and there are tears in my eyes – congratulations to you both!
Thank you so much Maggie. That is lovely
Many, many happy returns, Derrick and Jackie. I’m so glad you are both such generous spirits to share this twice in a blue moon occasion.
Many thanks, Susanne
Congratulations to you both – or rather, make that all! The bride looks radiant and I’m glad to see how strange and perfect life can be. I cannot believe you wrote a post on your wedding day, but I’m glad to have been a virtual guest. Sending lots of love x
Many thanks, Susan. X
I can’t believe he wrote a post on his wedding day, but I should have guessed he would.
We’d have missed him otherwise!
Wow, what a happy occasion!
Thanks very much, Arlene
Huge congratulations to you and Jackie, what a wonderful day. Fab photos Derrick x
Very many thanks, June X
Best wishes to you and Jackie, Derrick! I went back and read the earlier post about how you two met again–and clearly your relationship was meant to be. (I may be a bit teary-eyed.)
The photos of today’s event are lovely, though I think Poppy may have upstaged bride and groom for a bit.
Very many thanks, Merril. How could she not? 🙂
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How lovely. Thank you both for sharing your special day…and many congratulations ??
Very many thanks, Jenny
Lovely, Derrick. I’m grinning from ear to ear.
Congratulations!! ?
A lovely image, Val. Many thanks.
Congratulations…. absolutely lovely x
Thanks very much, Robann
What??? Wow! I didn’t see that coming. What fabulous news. May you have many more years of love and happiness together. (Blogging on your wedding day? – I’m impressed).
Many thanks, Gwen. Had to be done, innit?
If it was good enough for Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, then I would expect nothing less of you two. Darby and Joan move over!
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Congratulations, Derrick ??
Many thanks, Rekha.
Congratulations and lots of happy wishes!! I am very impressed you blogged on your special day! That’s dedication!
Many thanks, Cheryl. I didn’t have to take many of the photographs. 🙂
Congrats!!!! What a lovely post. so glad you shared your day with the world.
Very many thanks, Adrienne
What a story! Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness <3
Very many thanks, Donna
Very many congratulations to you both!
Thank you so much, Clare
The dashing groom and blushing bride make a magnificent couple, 😀 … may you both live long and prosper. 🙂
Very many thanks, Widders
I kept wanting to ask when you were going to do the deed, had a feeling it would be sooner rather than later. I recall reading the story of your reunification a while back and just loving it – and the amazing way fate and daughters-in-law work together to make the magic happen. Clearly you are meant to be together now! Happiest congratulations – I hope you had the most wonderful day and that every day to follow will be one of mellow fruitfulness and radiant smiles! Much love, big hugs and just the teeniest little happy dance from me to you both xoxo
Very many thanks for this lovely comment, Pauline. It had to be sooner rather than too later 🙂 I can image the little happy dance XX
I was astounded by what unfurled before my eyes like an enthralling dream. It was not till the very end that the significance of the title and the gift dawned upon me. It was grace, beauty, romance, cuteness and perseverance rolled into one eternally.
So many thanks, my friend, Uma.
Lovely couple, lovely ringbearer, lovely day! Many congratulations!
Very many thanks, Diane
How absolutely wonderful! Congratulations to you both!! ❤️
Congratulations and best wishes to you and Jackie. You both look very, very happy.
Many thanks, Nicki
Pressing the little ‘like’ star seems far too mundane for this wondrous news! Many congratulations to you both may you and your Cleopatra love through infinite moons in joy and laughter and peace and content. And well done Princess Poppy … ringbearer of panache and champion at doing cheers. ????????
Lovely comment Osyth. Very many thanks. XX
How wonderful Derrick. My sincere congratulations to you both. What a surprise of a post. ❤️?
Many thanks, Miriam. I tried to hold my powder 🙂
Gosh – what can anyone say but HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! You both look very happy – just as well… I wish you everything that is good!
So many thanks, Mike
Congratulations, both of you! Glad it went so well.
Thanks very much, John
Great post, Derrick. Congratulations to you both.
Many thanks, Mike
As a very recent follower of your blog, even I was charmed by this delightful post. Many congratulations to you both; you both look so happy.
Very many thanks, Sandra. Welcome
A renewed life together; Congratulation to you both and many more years of happiness!!
Many thanks, GP
Congratulations, what a lovely story!
Many thanks, Karen
Congrats, congrats! What lovely pictures, especially of pretty little Poppy fulfilling her duties as ring bearer. So very sweet.
Lovely. What a wonderful event to share. Such joy.
Many thanks, Flower
Brilliant! All good wishes to both of you. My Poppy says well done to your Poppy! xx
Very many thanks, Jessie XX
Wishes for a wonderful life together. Congratulations! Look forward to your posts.
Many thanks, Pamela
Derrick I had to go all the way back to your about page and then your family tree. I always assumed that you and Jackie were together from the beginning. I love stories like this when two people who are meant to be together find each other after so many years of separation. Congratulations to you both on this happy day. May you have many more wonderful years together.
Very many thanks, Mama C
Congratulations ? and Poppy steals the show everytime ?
Many thanks, msw. True
Sorry to miss your wedding on the day. So happy for you. 🙂
Thanks very much indeed, Mary
Lovely! Congratulations! <3
Many thanks, Julie
Congratulations and may I add it’s about time she made an honest man out of you!
You might have gone seen your tonsorial artist though, he could have combed your hair for you 😀
I knew you’d pick up the hair, Brian. Many thanks
Here, here, and three cheers to the silver fox and his radiant bride! Thanks so much for inviting us all to your grand day, and I in my pajamas didn’t even make a scene 🙂
Many thanks, indeed, Rose
Many congratulations to both of you and hugs to the cute little ringbearer 🙂
Very many thanks, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂
Congratulations to you both – Mr and Mrs Knight!! As said above – a joyous occasion yet it appears Poppy does steal the show!! 🙂 🙂
Many thanks, Rob. She does, indeed 🙂
Love this post. Congratulations! ??
Thank you so much, Persia
What beautiful, sweet pictures from your wedding, Derrick and Jackie! Dear little Poppy performed her task well. And the blue rose gift is precious, too! Congratulations to both of you. May you two live long, and prosper. <3
Very many thanks, Lavinia X
What a perfect ceremony, Derrick. Congratulations again and best wishes to you both.
Many thanks, Lisa – for reading and for comment.
Congratulations to both of you. I’m fascinated by the way you both seem to be looking younger every time I see a new photo. Marriage must suit you.
Thanks very much, Quercus
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We missed this post last week. Congratulations to you both!
Thanks very much LL/PS
I am so sorry I missed this post when it was new! But, it was lovely looking at the pictures of your large and loving smiles. It made me smile to see them. Congratulations! And, thank you for inviting me to attend via blog. It feels almost as though I was there.
Very many thanks, Dinata