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Every now and again, a wedding comes along that blows me away.

I don’t always see some of them coming, – sometimes it’s the smaller mid-week one’s that had very little fanfare in the build up and other times you just know it’s going to be something ‘a bit special’.

To describe Kimberley & Rashpal’s wedding as ‘a bit special’ is if anything, a bit of understatement.

It wasn’t flashy or particularly showy even, – I’ve been to bigger and they won’t be offended in me saying I’m sure, grander (in that the Sikh temple hall is not the last word in luxury, but weddings are about people and not so much places!), but it was one of those days when the planets all aligned and the fat lady sang her Punjabi heart out all day.

All day from 6am.

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Continuing on from Part 01 of Kimberley & Rashpal’s wedding that took place at the Tong Road Gudawara in Leeds, proceedings moved to Rudding Park in Harrogate.

It could have been sunnier, but it wasn’t cold and there were some spectacular Autumnal colours in the grounds which couldn’t have complemented the couple’s red & gold outfits any more perfectly.

After a short exclusive session with the B&G in the grounds, we covered a few essential family groups and then it was off for a costume change for the bride & groom (and time for Rashpal to lose the beard!).

The chapel blessing conducted by Father Ian was as powerful & emotive as the Sikh wedding ceremony with singing lead by Kimberley’s cousins from South Africa.

Part 03 follows here.

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Following on from Part 02, is this Part 03 the concluding chapter of Kimberley & Rashpal’s wedding day.

After a great confetti dash, the wedding party moved inside for drinks and canapes with a few more family pics and a second short session with the couple on their own.

The wedding breakfast comprised some fantastic Indian food with with evening music and entertainment provided by Jam Entertainment.

Some of the other people involved in this wedding were: car provided by Superior Motor Cars, floristry by Kirstie at Where Angels Play and cake by the bride herself.

All in all, I have attended some very special weddings and every now and again, something outstanding comes along and this was one of those days. All 16 hours of it!

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Despite being Provence and early Summer, the forecast for this one was not looking good for the evening, – the last thing you need for an outdoor ceremony and dinner on the terrace.
By 8pm it predicted thunderstorms, so not looking good…!!

Kaylie & Tom chose the gorgeous Chateau de Massillan near Orange in Provence for their wedding, a 2 day affair with picnic and BBQ on Day 01 followed by the actual wedding day on the 28th June.

The bride wore Johanna Hehir and the groom a Leonard Jay suit with the fabulous flowers by local florist Blandine.

The ceremony took place outdoors under the shade of the large plane trees in the chateau grounds where the picnic had taken place the previous day.
It was conducted by the couples good friend George (with accompaniment by the cicadas in the trees) and followed by a refreshing Prosecco and delicious canape reception.

The 4 course wedding breakfast was held in the open air internal courtyard of the chateau and that promised thunderstorm…?

Well it did come as predicted, dramatically with some lightning flashes during mains and a few drops during dessert, but it didn’t come down properly until everyone had moved inside for the dancing with band Beer Pressure.

Kaylie & Tom honeymooned in Provence & Paris followed by Miami & Belize later this year.

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