Well we arrived at Girton College Cambridge late yesterday afternoon and we had a great room / suite.  We all slept well and went to the Hall for a full English Breakfast around 9am. Marilyn Strathern (Barbara's mother) is the Mistress of Girton College and very kindly arranged us all accommodation and food for the wedding.

Ian and I spend the morning going over the plan for the day, timing was critical as people had to move across from the old Hall to the Fellows room - reception area. We ran though our speeches and got dressed in our suits and blue waistcoats.

Everyone looked lovely in their dresses and Julie as always looks impeccable wearing a lilac(ish) suit.

Barbara's brother Hugh sung two solo's while the register was being signed and witnessed. Very moving and I have to admit to having a couple of wet eyes!

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Then began the late afternoon of meeting, greeting, photographing and drinking and drinking then reception where my Best Man speech went down pretty well and lasted 12minutes 25 seconds(the other guests had run a book, betting how long I would talk for).  Then back to the Fellows room for more drinking and dancing ... phew... no wonder we all looked very happy in this family portrait.

Back row left to right. Jay (Gemma's boyfriend), Gemma, David (me), Kathryn

Front row left to right: Ernie (Julie's Dad), Julie, Doreen(Julie's Mum), Barbara, Ian, Chris (Kathryn's boyfriend)

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A great day was had by all and everyone seemed very happy the next morning at Breakfast. After breakfast we all packed up said goodbyes to Marilyn and Hugh and then off to Nottingham for a few of days before driving up to Edinburgh to continue the celebration of the newly married couple.