Our wedding took place at St Edmund’s Church, Beckenham, on 2nd March 1968.
We enjoyed a four day honeymoon at The Kings Arms, Ockley,
where these three portraits were produced while my new mother-in-law looked after Michael.
One of our walks took us up Leith Hill.
This abandoned house provided ample photo-opportunities near the inn, close by a
burning shed that brought spectators and the fire service to the scene. The shed was soon extinguished. The fire in me was not.
On our return I carried Jackie over the threshold of 76 Amity Grove, into which my father had, in readiness, moved my furniture from Ashcombe Road.
Lovely photos but could only have been 60s from the outfits. You
Thanks very much, Sheree.
I was about to say you’ve clearly always been a good photographer
Thanks for persevering with it,
Ohhhh! What marvelous photos! I’m SO glad the two of you found each other again after all those years apart! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so very much, De X
I love seeing your wedding photos, but I love your photo spread of Jackie and the shed. Yes, very 1960s, but lovely.
“The fire in me was not.” Oh, that got me. ❤️❤️
Gmail likes to keep me on my toes. I found this one in my “promotions” section.
Thank you so much, Merril X
II agree with everything that merriildsmith said including finding you in promotions today. Maybe they thought were promoting your painting and photography capabilities. Lovely post in every sense of the word.
Thank you so much, Pat
What are promotions?
Promotions are one of the categories that Gmail can slot emails into. Not sure what prompts them to stick something in Promotions.
You’re very welcome.
Yes! “The Fire!” LOVED that!
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Beautiful photos. Jackie, your wedding dress looks beautiful; your veil stunning. Love the honeymoon shots too. awww and sweet Michael looked adorable holding his new mumma’s hand. Lots of memories there Derrick.
Thank you very much from us both, Chrissy
I love your portraits of Jackie, in particular. Your feelings for come through.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Yes, those pictures of Jackie are stunning.
What a fantastic story, Derrick. Your picture speak volumes.
Thank you so much, GP
These are such lovely pictures, Derrick. Thank you for sharing them.
Thank you very much, Robbie
The beauty and power of love. Nothing in in the universe is more powerful.
Quite so, Cindy. Thank you very much
Such a beautiful post. A picture speaks a thousand words, as the saying goes, in this case several pictures. Thanks you for sharing these precious memories with us all, Derrick. And please tell Jackie how beautiful she is – then and now ?
Thank you so much, Sandra. I will X
I love this trip back in time! You were a cute couple!…. Looks like you “fell into a burning ring of fire!” Great memories!
I sure did, Dwight. https://youtu.be/1WaV2x8GXj0
Wonderful photos.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
This chapter is a treasure trove of photographs. Jackie’s portraits have captured her persona to the core. I am sure you relished the shooting sessions. The shed on fire has become symbolic of the passionate get together, as has been hinted cleverly by you.
Thank you so much, Uma
I agree with Sheree, you’ve always been a great photographer, Derrick. Lovely photos of your bride! ❤️??
Thank you so much, John
Remembering the good times. Nice photos Derrick.
Thanks very much, Arlene
My first thought was, “There they are: the sixties.” My second thought was, “I’m so glad your memories of that time are sweet.” The photos are pure delight.
Good thoughts, Linda. Thank you very much
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Sorry about that, Leslie. Thanks very much
Something funny is going on with WP Derrick. Things aren’t working like they’re suppose to.
Leslie
Yes – all this “improvement” brings its problems.
Fabulous memories..
Thank you so much, Andrew
Beautiful portraits of your bride.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Those three portraits are really lovely, Derrick.
Thank you so much, John
Wonderful, wonderful pictures!
Very many thanks, Laurie
All the photos are treasures. My favorites are the portraits and the honeymoon shots – especially the ones with the blanket and Jackie enjoying the view, and the old house.
Thank you very much, JoAnna.
What a beautiful wedding, and so right for the times, as compared to the extravangas of today. I wonder if your mum made the bridesmaids dresses. Is that her standing to the right of Jackies mum in the group shot? Jackies mum looks like shes only in her twenties herself, and her dad, wonder what he was thinking as he paused with her at the church door. A fine looking group of family and friends all round. Beautiful memories of the day, and a memorable honeymoon for many reasons.
Thank you very much for these insightful comments, Gwen. My Mum is looking over my shoulder.
Lucky your mum had a step to stand on. Although I guess she was pretty tall herself.
Actually Mum wasn’t tall. It must have been the step 🙂
Ah, I see her now. I was wondering, too.
OH! What wonderful wedding photos AND portraits of beautiful Jackie! All lovely and artistic!
The love and happiness shines through!!! 🙂
Derrick, You earned your The Great Photographer title years ago!
The group wedding photo with Jackie and little Michael holding hands got me teary-eyed. 🙂
Jackie, You were beautiful then…inside and out…as you are today! 🙂
Love your dress and bridesmaid’s dresses! What colour were their dresses?
(((HUGS))) and <3 🙂
PS…abandoned houses and buildings make great places to take photos!
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn. X
Great memories for you both Derrick, beautiful photos of you both.
Thank you very much, Agnes
Love the photos … and Jackie’s spirit ?
Thank you very much, Val X
These are great pictures, Derrick. I love those 60s clothes!
Thank you very much, Barbara
A beautiful time in your life to remember! I love the bridesmaids dresses. I had a green one just like that!
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
Those are beautiful photos and memories, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
What a wonderful series, and thank you for sharing these precious moments with us.
Thank you very much, Takami
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Thanks very much, Donna
I remember this fantastic photo of Jackie in white boots on the background of mysteriously fogged forest. The wedding photos are precious, of course, but your portraits of Jackie are fabulous, Derrick. You made such a lovely couple!
Thank you so much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Jackie looks beautiful.
The guest’s outfits look so similar to the ones worn by our guests and also the same year.
A lovely coincidence, Sue. Thank you very much.
Lovely photos Derrick and oh so ‘60’s fashion.
Thank you so much, Lindsey
Gorgeous photos and sweet memories ?
Thank you so much, Ribana
Thank you for sharing. Love this story!
Thank you so much, Jodie
Funny, my daughter, Lauren, just got married on Saturday, and I come home to se this post. <3 Special times.
A happy coincidence. Thanks very much, Jodie X
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Gorgeous photos of your wedding, and superb portraits of Jackie.
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Thank you very much, Melanie X
“the fire in me had not.” <3 Love love love your portraits of Jackie. My fave is the one in the white sweater, and second fave is her lying in white boots looking out over the view.
Thank you so much, Crystal X
Great times, great story, great photos.
Thanks very much, Quercus
Re-reading this, I feel the same way as I did the first time I read this. <3
Thank you so much once more, Merril X
You’re very welcome, Derrick.