The whole weekend was excellent.
I am not one for weddings usually, but we have been longing to see Chris and Juliet married for quite a while so this was always going to be quite a special day. The children have been desperate to welcome Aunty Juliet!

It was not only special because of great people getting together, friends old and new, family near and far. It was not only special because we spent time together over the whole weekend, Chris and Juliet being with us on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (their first day as Mr and Mrs Mann!)

This was special as the strong and clear love that Chris and Juliet have for each other was incredibly obvious, particularly on Saturday. I say that, but looking back, I guess the love they have had for each other has been obvious for quite a while now anyway. I think I can be right in saying that everyone felt this was a very special moment and that it was a real privilege to be able to be a witness to it and join with them for their weekend.

In his speech Chris spoke of a love that drew the best out of each other, a love that willed each other to excel, a love that they could not live without. That is the kind of love they clearly share.

This was a fantastic day, and being held in a catholic church, there was something hugely significant in this wonderful couple committing their lives to each other at the foot of the cross. God has indeed blessed and kept them safe up to now, and we pray that as they continue to climb, surf, snowboard and so on, that he will continue to do so.

This was indeed a very special weekend.