Vow Renewal http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/ en A Celebration of two parts (at the Great House, Sonning) http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Great_House_Sonning_Celebrant_Keane_Vow_Renewal <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>A Celebration of two parts (at the Great House, Sonning)</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/20211009_122550.jpg" width="1136" height="516" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Thu, 04/11/2021 - 20:30</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>A blog written by my colleague Lorna about her couple's recent renewal of vows!</p> <p>"Sarah and Patrick got married on the 10th October 2020, at the Great House of Sonning in Berkshire. Organising such an event in the middle of a Pandemic is no mean feat and the unknown factors that it would bring of whether it would even go ahead or not!  Luckily even although it was not the wedding day they had envisioned it proved to be with thirteen guests and our lovely couple had an intimate beautiful day that will be forever kept close to their hearts.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="great house sonning" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1d855617-4cec-44d5-a217-90e45a53f147" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_123134.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Fast forward to the 9th October 2021 the pair had an altogether different ceremony whereby they renewed their wedding vows in front of approximately 90 of their nearest and dearest, which was organised to be a ceremony with traditional aspects of a wedding.</p> <p>The morning of the Celebration was clouded with mist and thankfully this rose to be a beautiful autumnal day, the sunshine warmed the garden of the venue with its golden rays. I arrived and found Anna who was in charge and spoke to her with regard to the ceremony.   Final touches were being done to this gorgeous room that looked onto the long garden and the river. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="ceremony room" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="65254a5e-a283-4afd-8d66-5d1627c8c45b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_123153.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="river view" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3a5f657c-e234-42f9-b550-aafe5326957a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_131721.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The first anniversary of a couple is Paper and the venue’s lighting suited the theme to a tee, as they were like paper lanterns above us. The addition of paper lanterns in the garden and origami birds hanging from the trees we all a nod to this special anniversary. I went over to the bridal suite to see Sarah to run through the ceremony, I also met her dad who was obviously delighted and honoured to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle this time.</p> <p>Leaving them to it, I turned my attention to the Photographer and videographer who had the task of bringing the memories of the day into picture and film form. James the photographer had captured their wedding day the year prior, so it was lovely that he was able to complete this journey with them on their first anniversary.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="paper anniversary" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2605ce15-b161-408c-b431-d8d280afd3f4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_122918.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="outside" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d911dc9a-1ca5-4505-be4c-c8192a7cf079" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_122953.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Unexpected nerves from both Patrick and Sarah surprised the couple. Josh, his son, was on hand to support his dad as Patrick came down shortly before 1pm, so that he could greet the guests as they arrived and I also ran through what would be happening through the course of the ceremony with him.</p> <p>Around 1.45pm everyone took their seats in anticipation, remembering that it had been quite some time that the guests had seen each other, it was quite a moment.</p> <p>Everything was in place and Patrick was waiting patiently for Sarah to arrive. The music started and Sarah walked down the aisle first with her dad followed by her bridesmaids. I took her flowers and placed them on the table and everyone settled for the ceremony. It was a lovely moment as there were a lot of the people involved in getting this pair together in the room, and being able to tell Sarah and Patrick's story of sliding door moments until the collision of this perfect pairing occurred was immeasurable.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="flowers" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ff24aa00-edc1-4295-ba14-552ff37a64a0" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_123204.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Sarah and Patrick made an important and poignant pause, when we all took a moment for Patrick’s mum and Sarah’s Aunty Eileen who sadly are no longer with us, by lighting specific scented candles for each of them. They also shared that in lieu of guest favours today Sarah and Patrick very kindly gave a donation to Cancer Research UK, which is a charity very close to their hearts. The guests were an integral part of the celebration where after each question there was a deafening “We do”.</p> <p>It was even more important that their guests embraced the last promise for this lovely couple…. “And finally do you all promise that you will have a blinking good time today and shake some moves on the dance floor later ?” Which of course there was a booming “we do"!</p> <p>The ceremony was complemented by Sarah’s tribe mate Sam Allen who wrote a personalised poem for them. It was entitled 'Keen to be Keane' and we watched Sam delivering her poem on a video that she sent to the couple for this moment, as unfortunately, she was unable to attend.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="vows" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c6bda5f3-0851-4e67-9008-dc5e89bcb2df" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_131510.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The couple read their own personalised vows to each other, which is no mean feat in front of 90 of your nearest and dearest, but they did amazingly well as they spilled their hearts to each other in their own words. We gave a nod to the rings already received on their wedding day and their meaning and symbolism, although I think that the hopeful Sarah would have probably agreed to another ring!</p> <p>Sarah and Patrick were pronounced to having renewed their wedding vows and Patrick kissed his beautiful wife to much applause and congratulatory cheering from the guests. Finally, once they got a moment and the roar of the guests died down they signed the commemorative certificate and pictures were taken. Patrick and Sarah came to the front, as we prepared for the walk back down the aisle and into the gardens for the celebrations to continue well into the night.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="table decs" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="17677860-16bf-48f6-818b-152677ff244b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized_4.jpg" /></p> <p>As Mr and Mrs Keane were announced the resounding support and love from their guests was made clear from the whoops and applause that was and is still ringing in my ears!</p> <p>Patrick and Sarah have had a journey to be able to be with all their friends and family on this very special day and organising two celebrations within the year is stressful but unquestionably pivotal to their journey as a couple together, and undeniably worth it to see everybody’s overjoyed faces at being all together.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="signing" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0df76530-8d9c-48e2-a0a0-9569aeb4a8eb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_123918.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="mr and mrs keane" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4feac018-2852-4ddf-bc8e-0c2a3244e1b4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_150155.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Wishing you all the happiness in the world in the next chapters of your lives together as one.</p> <p>Lorna x"</p> <p><img alt="lorna knight ceremonies" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="70c1895e-d635-410a-940a-bef89c62a8ca" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/20211009_150627_0.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><em>(Photos in this blog taken by Lorna McIntyre)</em></p> <p>-----------------------------------------</p> <p><em>Dream Team:</em></p> <p><strong>Venue </strong>– <a href="https://www.greathouseatsonning.co.uk/" target="_blank">Great House at Sonning</a></p> <p><strong>Celebrant </strong>– <a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk/Knight_Ceremonies_Team" target="_blank">Lorna McIntyre – Knight Ceremonies</a></p> <p><strong>Photographer </strong>– <a href="https://hannahmcclunephotography.com/" target="_blank">James from Hannah McClune Photography</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-county--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-county.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-county.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-county field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item">Berkshire</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-blog--blog.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-blog.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--comment-node-blog.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/185" hreflang="en">Renewal of Vows</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:30:43 +0000 Jenny 513 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk A very sentimental, Private Vow Renewal. http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Private_Vow_Renewal <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>A very sentimental, Private Vow Renewal.</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/3July2021-77.jpg" width="1024" height="684" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Wed, 28/07/2021 - 16:13</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Our couple here wish for details of their day to be kept private, but we have an overview account of the day from team member Lorna:</p> <p>"A few weeks ago I conducted a very private and personal vow renewal where the love between this couple truly shone through.</p> <p>There was a gathering of close friends to celebrate in a beautiful back garden in the county of Hampshire. It was this couples time to celebrate their union that took place in December 2020. It was a very small affair but with huge meaning to their life.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="florals" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d885274a-40e7-4375-9145-177eba03dbd7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3July2021-3.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>It was great to work with Caroline again from Caroline Sian Weddings and Events. </p> <p>Her knowledge, understanding of clients requirements and attention to detail is second to none, and that coupled with her professional and lovely personality is why I really enjoy working with her.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="caroline sian events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6adc2d4f-f133-401f-b036-ce794758e1d0" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3July2021-66.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="decor" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="95f99059-c1e5-4487-bfd4-24f658085711" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3July2021-45.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>I arrived and made my way to find Caroline and one half of the happy couple as this was a surprise ceremony! There was an air of anticipation, as we awaited the arrival of the other half of this pair. She arrived and the atmosphere was definitely one of surprise and pure joy.</p> <p>As I ran through the details in this amazing setting, the couple wanted a laidback ceremony with no fuss but personal elements. There was no walking down the aisle, just a small interval in the drinks reception then a gathering of friends around them like a warm hug.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="ceremony " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e8133745-e3f8-4d7d-bdbb-b8b0f3cd812e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3July2021-76.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The florist had managed to incorporate a beautiful display for the couple to stand between, and some of it would later be able to be planted into their garden. There were laughs and interruptions of acceptance from their puppy who also joined in on the celebrations!</p> <p>A little nervousness from the surprised one of the pair, as how much information had been divulged to create the ceremony.  Although this couple seemed very different on paper they were very much the Yin to each other’s Yang and it has made them stronger as a couple. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="flowers" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b5543bb2-a6b8-4775-8ba2-a60c7c0d8feb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3July2021-20.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>It was a wonderful ceremony in the perfect setting that carried on well afterwards for a delightful meal under the open canvas tent, live music from the three-piece band and a fire pit all set and ready for later on in the evening.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="tipi" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="acfc6be6-8c69-4c7b-ba0e-4e18707199c1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/3July2021-78.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>When I left the celebration they were all very happily enjoying the evenings sunshine and company of their guests.</p> <p>I wish them both much love and happiness for their future."</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="lorna" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6ac7b2f2-a478-4e3a-8c57-5807d3323752" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/lorna_3.jpg" /></p> <p>-------------------------</p> <p>Dream Team:</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>PLANNER</strong>: <a href="https://www.carolinesianweddings.co.uk/" target="_blank">Caroline Sian Weddings &amp; Events</a></p> <p><strong>CELEBRANT: </strong><a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk/Knight_Ceremonies_Team" target="_blank">Lorna - Knight Ceremonies</a></p> <p><strong>PHOTOGRAPHER:</strong> <a href="https://hannahmcclunephotography.com/" target="_blank">Hannah McClune</a></p> <p><strong>TIPI </strong>- <a href="https://www.tentario.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tentario</a></p> <p><strong>CATERING - </strong><a href="https://caigerandcocatering.co.uk/" target="_blank">Craiger &amp; Co</a></p> <p><strong>FLORIST </strong>- <a href="https://www.blueskyflowers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Blue Sky Flowers</a></p> <p><strong>RUNNERS</strong> - Dress it yourself</p> <p><strong>CANDLE HOLDERS</strong> - Annabel Bagnall</p> <p><strong>PLACE SETTINGS</strong> - <a href="http://couvert.co.uk/" target="_blank">Couvert</a></p> <p><strong>BAND</strong> - <a href="https://www.alivenetwork.com/bandpage.asp?bandname=The%20Wanderful%20Four" target="_blank">The Wanderful Four</a></p> <p><strong>STATIONARY</strong> - <a href="https://www.papier.com/?msclkid=51bcd334be2d1157dbc6b231d9250600&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=%5BUK%5BSRCH%5BBRAND%5D%3A+Brand&amp;utm_term=papier&amp;utm_content=Pure+Terms+%7C+Exact" target="_blank">Papier</a></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * 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HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/185" hreflang="en">Renewal of Vows</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/74" hreflang="en">Wedding Planner</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:13:18 +0000 Jenny 486 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk New Year's Eve Vow Renewal! http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Notley_Abbey_Celebrant_Ford_Vow_Renewal <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>New Year&#039;s Eve Vow Renewal!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231120018129_COVER.jpg" width="1140" height="855" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Tue, 31/12/2019 - 18:24</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>So today saw me heading up to Buckinghamshire to the gorgeous <a href="https://bijouweddingvenues.co.uk/venue/notley-abbey/" target="_blank">Notley Abbe</a>y, to lead a vow renewal ceremony for the most wonderful family.</p> <p>Jo and Paul contacted me a while ago and together we put together a lovely family-centred ceremony full of details about their story, their family, friends and of course their journey as a couple. It was a privilege to be able to share details of their challenges, those loved and lost, and indeed their achievements over the past two decades.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Notley Abbey celebrant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cd71a0c5-228d-45ee-b953-222877934989" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231125921985_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="Monks refectory" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d7ac07f9-b3ea-4d38-b1f6-12ec077fe3c8" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191231130436831_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="celebrant ceremony" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c2e47baf-a753-4ce5-a4de-e3c4f1bd7a9d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191231130451102_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>When I arrived, the venue was still very Christmassy with twinkly lights outside the main entrance, and the gorgeous Monks' Refectory was decorated simply and elegantly, with winter floral displays (including mistletoe!) by the fabulous team at <a href="https://www.sonningflowers.com/" target="_blank">Sonning Flowers</a>.</p> <p>The country manor house is steeped in history and is part of the Bijou Group of venues and I am lucky enough to be a recommended supplier for them, but today saw me at this venue for the very first time and I just loved its majestic medieval charm.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Knight Ceremonies at Notley Abbey" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7d56ed0c-d4d2-42cf-9f5d-e00425e6f5b5" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100sPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231130501087_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>As guests arrived and enjoyed welcome drinks, the family were putting finishing touches to their attire, and everyone looked set to enjoy a day (and evening!) full of wonderful times.  Today was a black-tie event, and the rustic backdrop of this beautiful setting perfectly showcased everyone in their finery.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Piano" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c773ed41-9f03-4a37-bf42-0e6a7775bedd" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231130546226_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>As the family arrived, I saw many of their family and friends shedding tears, all so moved by what this family has achieved and as we seated everyone, and began the ceremony, I could just feel the love and support in the room for these incredible people.</p> <p>As their celebrations unfolded, we heard from Jo's long-time friend and original bridesmaid, recounting special memories and sharing just how much she adores this husband and wife team.  We then had a trip down memory lane with stories about how they met, how they got engaged, and how despite some deep sadness, they have such wonderful memories and indeed lots of great times ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><em><strong>"From their first date which included borrowing furniture (more on that later!), to their day here today, life for these two has been one full of adventures, funny moments, challenges and reasons to celebrate too . . . </strong></em></p> <p class="text-align-center"><em><strong>for they have found a special partner in one another and together they can face it all."</strong></em><br />  </p> <p>I was totally inspired by this couple, and as I shared details with their guests, I could see that every detail was evoking emotion, and how moved they are to have such great people around them, sharing in this special day.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="chandelier" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4a83adc6-02fc-4439-852f-a1b42122aa10" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231125822944_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="celebrant ceremony notley abbey" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7b6f45b5-9bf0-4cbe-8b8b-15dc403c62e4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231120900147_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="knight ceremonies at notley abbey" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="07ac2ee6-4a1a-4280-a5cf-04ed50f8a6bb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231130424725_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The couple shared new vows, read some beautiful words to one another and we even remembered the symbolism behind their original ring exchange.  Today saw them exchanging new gifts in the form of watches, gifts which represent the time that they have spent together so far, and the time that they will enjoy as a family in the future.</p> <p> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><strong><em>"I can tell that they are very proud of their boys but they should also be very proud of themselves too, for parenting is not easy, but they love their children without question, and throw themselves into their roles of mum and dad with a passion. " </em></strong></p> <p class="text-align-center"> </p> <p>As the ceremony came to a close, and we presented one of their boys with their certificate and copy of their personal words to each other, the room filled with applause and everyone joined this amazing pair for drinks and to reminisce about times gone by, and I wish them many, many happy times ahead of them too.</p> <p>Congrats Mr &amp; Mrs Ford and your lovely family.  Happy New Year!</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="knight ceremonies vow renewal" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="10e94805-6fde-40a0-9bea-cb947cd951f9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00000IMG_00000_BURST20191231130539310_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="notley abbey celebrant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f7162d87-db58-490a-9dff-cb510ba144e7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191231130618207_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><em>Dream Team:</em></p> <p><strong>Celebrant: </strong>Jenny at <a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk/Knight_Ceremonies_Team" target="_blank">Knight Ceremonies</a></p> <p><strong>Venue: </strong><a href="https://bijouweddingvenues.co.uk/venue/notley-abbey/" target="_blank">Notley Abbey</a> (Bijoy Group)</p> <p><strong>Photographer: </strong><a href="http://www.nigelharper.com/" target="_blank">Nigel Harper</a></p> <p><strong>Florist:</strong> <a href="https://www.sonningflowers.com/" target="_blank">Sonning Flowers</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-blog--blog.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-blog.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--comment-node-blog.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/185" hreflang="en">Renewal of Vows</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/186" hreflang="en">Notley Abbey</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:24:27 +0000 Jenny 456 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Notley_Abbey_Celebrant_Ford_Vow_Renewal#comments Hampshire Vow Renewal! http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Hampshire_Celebrant_Bryant_Vow_Renewal <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Hampshire Vow Renewal!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907150450791_COVER.jpg" width="1449" height="815" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Sun, 08/09/2019 - 21:57</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>I am so happy for my couple that decided to renew their vows after 11 years of adventures, happy memories and some pretty huge achievements.</p> <p>When I first met with my couple at their venue (a lovely little local pub complete with mini-farm!), they were keen to have a celebration that acknowledged their family, a large blended family unit where everyone supports one another, so that was where I started with my writing.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="snow goose hampshire vow renewal" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="57353d7f-8a0e-4d50-a8e2-6e3e4f16e129" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907151515919_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="vow renewal hampshire" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b019caf0-642a-47dc-bae5-659ae786aa9b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907151519431_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>I created a lovely little ceremony that touched on their story, celebrated their family, acknowledged special friends and included all of their grandchildren and the children of some close family friends.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="ombre cake greece" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8d70704f-804a-4a50-a3f4-3b107997b384" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907152255554_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Having discovered that these two lovely people enjoy all things Greece related, including annual holidays, they love the food and the ambience, it was no surprise to see this carried through in their special day too! </p> <p>With Greek flags adorning the fabulous little local pub, greek food for everyone afterwards, a gorgeous blue ombre cake, and the lovely Lisa in her amazing blue dress, it all looked lovely.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Vow Renewal by Knight Ceremonies" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="826f2d7c-49fc-402d-b73b-92fac7912b56" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907160234390_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The pub was full to bursting with people that love these two incredible people, so much so, that we had to accommodate some behind the bar - a very novel spot for watching this special ceremony!</p> <p>As Lisa arrived to a huge welcoming round of applause, I could see her emotions building and as she joined Russ they fell into a big embrace and held hands throughout the whole ceremony. </p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="pub vow renewal" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e347033e-62a8-4775-b42e-c6fb75ec3a92" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907154306298_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>So clearly in love, it was important for me to ensure that everyone joined in the ceremony, so we asked all of their loved ones to make some promises too, and the couple then shared some beautiful vows.</p> <p>With family at the forefront of this celebration, we asked all of the grandchildren to come up to the front with the couple's new rings, and we talked about what these new pieces of jewellery represented.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Knight Ceremonies Vow Renewal Celebrant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3a27c267-3847-4ce4-9486-15d10e4ab27a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00100sPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190907151622941_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>As I declared that their vows had now been renewed, a huge cheer went around the room, and I presented them with a lovely keepsake certificate of this special day.</p> <p>They then joined their family and friends for a drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous Greek dinner with tables beautifully decorated with lemons and olive springs and garlands. </p> <p>What an incredible couple, a lovely family and a wonderful celebration.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Greek reception" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ac220e19-9e0b-4d0c-9e2c-58e2c452f284" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00000IMG_00000_BURST20190907152302653_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks Lisa and Russ for being amazing, and for allowing me to be a small part of your big day!</p> <p><em>(All images in this blog taken by Jenny Knight)</em></p> <p>-------------</p> <p>Celebrant: <a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk/Knight_Ceremonies_Team" target="_blank">Jenny at Knight Ceremonies</a></p> <p>Venue: <a href="http://thesnowgoosepub.co.uk/about-us/our-story/" target="_blank">The Snow Goose, Hampshire</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="love" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="616866ca-4eb6-4f82-937b-f25bf2b5b938" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/00000IMG_00000_BURST20190907151508512_COVER.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-county--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-county.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-county.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-county field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item">Hampshire</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-blog--blog.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-blog.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--comment-node-blog.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/116" hreflang="en">Hampshire Celebrant</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Sun, 08 Sep 2019 18:57:32 +0000 Jenny 436 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Hampshire_Celebrant_Bryant_Vow_Renewal#comments Celebrating 30 years of Marriage with a Beautiful Vow Renewal! http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Renewal_of_Vows_Farnham_Surrey <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Celebrating 30 years of Marriage with a Beautiful Vow Renewal!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/IMG_20181020_154814.jpg" width="1794" height="1009" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Sun, 21/10/2018 - 10:45</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Our second ceremony of the weekend was a lovely renewal of vows for a fab couple that were celebrating 30 years of marriage. When I first met with Karen, we chatted for ages about her life, her journey with her husband, and how they have overcome all sorts of obstacles together. Now was the time to celebrate their achievements, and so we set about creating a beautiful ceremony, full of memories, love and warmth.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="personalised aisle runner" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="acb2096b-06e6-458f-b51e-ad89c61e7886" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20181020_154048.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>30 years is a huge achievement and these two wanted to create a real experience for their guests and to have the feel of the wedding that they had always wanted. With a booking in my diary already, I introduced the couple to my associate Tracey, who clicked with them instantly.</p> <p>She would be conducting their ceremony on the day, and so we worked together to ensure they had the guidance, the reassurance and the support that they needed on the build-up to the big day.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Tracey at Knight Ceremonies" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="283b7b71-68c5-4f7b-9da1-0666d989254c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG-20181020-WA0015%20%28002%29_0.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="30 years married" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d2564266-324e-46b1-abcb-aaf26e5853a7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20181020_154330.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><strong>"When talking to Karen about her family, her face lit up, and it was obvious they have a wonderful bond. </strong></p> <p class="text-align-center"><strong>We were privileged to hear all about their </strong><strong>family,</strong><strong> and gaged a really wonderful and overwhelming sense of pride and of course love. </strong></p> <p class="text-align-center"><strong>To hear their story was very inspirational indeed." </strong></p> <p class="text-align-center"> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><img alt="arrival" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="82e6b641-4f2e-40c7-bdcf-12cd28b9baf0" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized%20vintage%20car.jpg" /></p> <p class="text-align-center"> </p> <p>The ceremony words were personal, unique to them, and full of sentiment, and Tracey delivered them with a warm and upbeat feel. Everyone loved it, and we have had such amazing feedback already!</p> <p> </p> <p class="text-align-center"><strong>"During the initial discussions about today, we wrote many notes, but found we were getting lost in all of the memories and ended up chatting away for ages! You could really feel the warmth and the special connection that has formed the foundation of their relationship." </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>After the ceremony, the celebrations moved to another venue which was beautifully decorated and had their autumnal theme running throughout it. It was sensational!</p> <p>It was clear that my couple wanted everyone to enjoy themselves, and what a party they had planned! Their whole day had their personalities stamped all over it, with everything from live music, classic cars, singing waiters, a riot of seasonal colours, and a real sense of family and love too.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="room layout" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="641172ff-1234-43fa-8f05-a9d6fa1a1f85" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized%20room%20layout_0.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="chandelier" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="13375f8e-b1b5-4048-af1d-4495e8e2ae2a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20181020_154452_0.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="guests welcome" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e261134b-f859-4aae-aca0-d0196008039d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20181020_154605.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="table set up" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6a3dcce0-ee1f-45b5-bdc6-017870e25a2a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized%20table%20set%20up.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="top table" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5b8f664b-9db5-4c0d-b3f2-6ba4975d2134" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized%20top%20table.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>It was an absolute pleasure working with this family, and we wish Mr &amp; Mrs Hawke lots of love and happiness for another 30 years together!</p> <p><em>(all images were taken by Knight Ceremonies during set up and post-ceremony) </em></p> <p>--------------</p> <p>Dream Team:</p> <p><strong>Ceremony Venue: </strong>Hogs Back Hotel (<a href="https://www.farnhamhogsbackhotel.co.uk/">https://www.farnhamhogsbackhotel.co.uk/</a>)</p> <p><strong>Reception Venue:</strong> Tongham Village Hall (<a href="http://www.tonghamcommunitycentre.co.uk/gallery.html">http://www.tonghamcommunitycentre.co.uk/gallery.html</a>)</p> <p><strong>Celebrants:</strong> Jenny Knight (writer) and Tracey Martin (conducting the ceremony) (<a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk">www.knightceremonies.co.uk</a>)</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Jenny Knight and Karen Hawke at vow renewal ceremony" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="778c9d4a-9d48-47c8-8c3e-e4637f0f2d5e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20181020_154946.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-county--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-county.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-county.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-county field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item">Surrey</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-blog--blog.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-blog.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--comment-node-blog.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/54" hreflang="en">Surrey</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 07:45:45 +0000 Jenny 388 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Renewal_of_Vows_Farnham_Surrey#comments . . .and so we renewed our vows! http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Renewal_of_Vows_Paul_and_Jenny_Knight <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span> . . .and so we renewed our vows!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/VENUE.jpg" width="1140" height="641" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Mon, 24/09/2018 - 12:49</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p> </p> <p>I've always known that Mr Knight was the one for me, and all the craziness and that goes with our lives as parents is what makes things so special for me. So when we decided to have a family celebration with our girls involved, I was determined to make it as inclusive and personal as possible.</p> <p>We began by looking at the type of ceremony we wanted (a celebrant-led one of course!) and then began crafting this so it was all about our journey and all of the things that we have achieved, experienced and overcome as a couple and celebrated now as a family.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="welcome" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f395fe25-4e68-41d6-97b0-9cbe6d8f5c2a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/welcome.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>We wanted it to be warm and for everyone to feel relaxed. It wasn't a wedding and so we looked at how it could revisit some of the elements of our original day, but be very much about what has happened since then.</p> <p>We had a recap on our story, including our first date on a golf course (I cannot play golf!), and how love overcame all and we married several years later.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Jenny Knight wedding day" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c6140459-7399-40c5-bdb6-753728a20811" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/our%20wedding%20day.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Life since then has been about bonds strengthening, new perspectives (life as you know it changes when children arrive!), achievements together, support, inspiration, wonderment, and of course love!</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="our twin girls" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7b015d0b-173b-4847-b3b6-26e0dc8f35e5" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/our%20girls_0.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="opening ceremony" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="93f2912f-ac34-420f-85cf-c186512a8236" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/opening%20ceremony.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>We had family vows where our girls came to join us to make their own promises which was just wonderful. Then we had personal vows and I shared mine in the form of a poem, with my husband putting together some amazing words which included some very special memories.</p> <p> </p> <p>I succumbed to emotional tears, felt overcome with feelings that I experienced on my wedding day too, and thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by our nearest and dearest.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="exchanging wedding rings" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="068983f3-8c94-4ecc-bfad-b9c322d4775b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/ring%20exchange.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>We wanted to re-exchange rings and to remember their symbolism. Our rings are not just pieces of jewellery, they are a reminder of what we have committed to and in the spirit of involving our guests, we had a 'ring lottery'.</p> <p>All of the guest names were placed in a box, and our daughters chose two names of people that would join us and play a key role in this lovely part of the ceremony. My sister-in-law and father-in-law were chosen and they came up to share in this symbolic moment, and it was lovely for them to be a part of this.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="family vow renewal" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="79ba2505-628f-463d-b450-cfbb3d100cb2" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Jenny_Knight_107_0.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>At the end, we signed a certificate as a family and I shall treasure my 6-year-old twins' signatures on that document always. They loved being a part of our special day and we enjoyed having them so involved.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="afternoon tea" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6171ee09-24d0-4e8f-a6d6-7d92490e1496" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/afternoon%20tea.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>As we walked back up the aisle to cheers and lots of laughter, our guests threw aeroplanes over our heads (some at our heads!) and our ceremony was followed by drinks and a super afternoon tea.</p> <p>We had a "Mr &amp; Mrs" quiz with guests writing us questions, which we read and our girls answered (too truthfully!) by holding up images of either my husband or me.</p> <p><img alt="Mr &amp; Mrs quiz" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d2501724-5715-42e1-9e6f-9107ff10dda9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/mr%20%26%20mrs%20quiz.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>What a really wonderful day and we thank everyone that came and that was involved in making it happen. You are all a very special part of our lives.</p> <p>I am so happy that we celebrated in this way, and would highly recommend it to anyone, no matter where you are on your journey together. Celebrate your time together and create precious memories with all of those closest to you.</p> <p>Happy renewal day Mr Knight! Here's to a future full of fun, laughter, dancing around the living room, and lots more crazy memories!</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="personal gifts" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c0e4578e-8b17-4acd-a5d4-e47b6a15ed21" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/gifts.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Mr &amp; Mrs " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="280ae34f-567f-4c20-9565-7d90ee376d4d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/MR%20%26%20MRS%20MUGS.jpg" /><br />  </p> <p><em>My very special dream team: </em></p> <p><strong>Celebrant</strong>: Lorna McIntyre (<a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk">www.knightceremonies.co.uk</a>)</p> <p><strong>Hair &amp; MUA</strong>: Laura King (<a href="https://www.laurakingmakeupartistry.com/">https://www.laurakingmakeupartistry.com/</a>)</p> <p><strong>Chair Covers</strong>: Beth Hanson (<a href="http://www.yourweddingdaypa.co.uk">www.yourweddingdaypa.co.uk</a>)</p> <p><strong>Photographer:</strong> Yasmin Mason (<a href="http://www.samandyaz.com">www.samandyaz.com</a>)</p> <p><strong>Floral Hairpiece</strong>: Emily Jane Little (<a href="https://www.fauxbloomdesigns.com/">https://www.fauxbloomdesigns.com/</a>)</p> <p><strong>Table decorations</strong>: (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Event/Dream-Creations-Hampshire-279684795966936/">https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Event/Dream-Creations-Hampshire…</a>)</p> <p><strong>Venue:</strong> Thatchers Hotel (<a href="http://www.thatchershotel.co.uk/gallery/">http://www.thatchershotel.co.uk/gallery/</a>)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-blog--blog.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-blog.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--comment-node-blog.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/59" hreflang="en">Hampshire</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/147" hreflang="en">Family Vows</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:49:30 +0000 Jenny 383 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk Shhh. . . .it's a surprise Vow Renewal! http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Gary_and_Kay_Vow_Renewal <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--title--blog.html.twig x field--node--title.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--title.html.twig * field--string.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <span>Shhh. . . .it&#039;s a surprise Vow Renewal!</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--title.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-blog-image--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-blog-image.html.twig * field--image.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-blog-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image_formatter' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'image' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <img src="/sites/default/files/IMG_20180825_154502.jpg" width="570" height="1014" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/image.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/image/templates/image-formatter.html.twig' --> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--uid--blog.html.twig x field--node--uid.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--uid.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <span> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'username' --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> <span lang="" about="/index.php/user/226" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jenny</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/user/templates/username.html.twig' --> </span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--uid.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--created--blog.html.twig x field--node--created.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--created.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <span>Sun, 26/08/2018 - 19:27</span> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/node/templates/field--node--created.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--body--blog.html.twig * field--node--body.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--body.html.twig * field--text-with-summary.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>When Gary (one half of my couple) contacted me to enquire about a surprise vow renewal I was so excited!</p> <p>He and his wife were celebrating 25 years married this year and he had a plan to include their children, their grandchildren and all of those closest to them, in a secret celebration. His plan worked, and under the ruse of attending a party for their son, they arrived and he led her through the hall to a special piece of music, and then rapturous applause followed!</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="ceremony setting" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2e1bd898-ba52-4df9-ace0-1a8270ddc686" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20180825_145224.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>We welcomed them both, and I gave her some time to adjust whilst I explained why were all there.</p> <p class="text-align-center"><strong><em>". . .and so here we are today, two and a half decades on from your wedding day, celebrating all that you have achieved, and acknowledging your dedication and commitment to one another." </em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="original weding" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a32de09f-356a-47f4-b355-9c609d23a380" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized%201_5.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="original wedding couple on day" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="25b1e625-1578-4f7e-9302-d794e12c270a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/resized%202_5.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>We created a lovely little ceremony that acknowledged all of the special people in their life, talked about their families blending together all those years ago, and how they have weathered many storms, but also celebrated some wonderful moments too.</p> <p class="text-align-center"><em><strong>"Now 25 years (almost to the day!) after they initially joined together, we find ourselves here, on this wonderful afternoon, inspired by their journey." </strong></em></p> <p>It was a wonderful step back in time for this family, recounting memories from years ago, and then topping it all off with a great speech by Gary's brother.</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="surprise ceremony" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a52a68c7-8a30-4cc5-9094-e1dceb41e1ab" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20180825_154404.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Just when Kay thought the surprises were all but done, Gary produced a beautiful eternity ring and amidst gasps of joy and a huge round of applause he slid the ring on Kay's finger.</p> <p>It really couldn't have gone any better, and we concluded the ceremony and invited family up to congratulate this amazing couple.</p> <p>It warms my heart to be a part of such wonderful celebrations and I wish Gary and Kay (and their super families) lots of love and happiness for their future.</p> <p> </p> <p>(images taken by Jenny Knight during set-up)</p> <p> </p> <p>--------------------------</p> <p>Venue: Bracknell Rugby Club (<a href="http://www.bracknellrugbyclub.com/a/hall-hire-bar-2791.html?page=2">http://www.bracknellrugbyclub.com/a/hall-hire-bar-2791.html?page=2</a>)</p> <p>Celebrant: Jenny Knight (<a href="http://www.knightceremonies.co.uk">www.knightceremonies.co.uk</a>)</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="silver wedding anniversary" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="56b777df-d99c-42e8-add2-ab7d703f5c7d" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_20180825_145239.jpg" /></p> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-county--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-county.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-county.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-county field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item">Berkshire</div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--comment-node-blog--blog.html.twig * field--node--comment-node-blog.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--comment-node-blog.html.twig x field--comment.html.twig * field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <section> </section> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'core/modules/comment/templates/field--comment.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'links__node' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * links--node.html.twig x links.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/system/links.html.twig' --> <!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: * field--node--field-taxonomy--blog.html.twig * field--node--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--node--blog.html.twig * field--field-taxonomy.html.twig * field--entity-reference.html.twig x field.html.twig --> <!-- BEGIN OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> <div class="field field--name-field-taxonomy field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Related Blogs</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/53" hreflang="en">Vow Renewal</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/index.php/taxonomy/term/70" hreflang="en">Berkshire</a></div> </div> </div> <!-- END OUTPUT from 'themes/contrib/bootstrap/templates/field/field.html.twig' --> Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:27:17 +0000 Jenny 376 at http://surreycelebrants.co.uk http://surreycelebrants.co.uk/index.php/Gary_and_Kay_Vow_Renewal#comments