Well, another Moynihan wedding descends on
this world and once again brings with it all the fun and frolics that the
previous two did. I never had any doubts.
This time though it was a little special as
it was sister Katy and Tim’s, and as Mum Trish said to me in an email, ‘It’s
quite different organizing a wedding when it’s your daughters!’ I can imagine.
So on another beautiful Saturday I poodled
off to the Moynihan family home to capture the bridal prep and it was ace as
two of my previous grooms, Michael and Rob were there along with younger brother
Nicky… they were of course The Bridesmen! And along with Amy, they all looked super
pretty ;-)
I must turn my attention to the most
important lady on her most important day, Katy, who looked absolutely
beautiful. Katy and Tim already have a very happy and bouncy 3 year old, Dylan
and they have another bub on the way so my hats off to her for remaining calm,
collected and looking every bit the radiant bride on the day.
The church service was absolutely perfect… Tim
looked so handsome as did his groomsmen and although he was very nervous to
begin with I think as soon as he saw Katy, it must have all vanished as they just
kept smiling and giggling at each other throughout, and Dylan was running about
like a loon and it was just so relaxed and so happy…a real pleasure to witness.
The reception was held at Tottington Manor,
which has some stunning views across the South Downs, but more importantly, it
has a trampoline!! Yes, I suggested it and yes, they obliged, such troopers. You
can’t beat watching a young family bouncing on a trampoline on their wedding
day, laughing their heads off…it’s infectious. One of my favorite parts of the
day though was discovering Katy’s socks – I love people’s quirky idiosyncratic ways.
She wears particular socks on specific days of the week and as it was Saturday,
(regardless of the fact it was her wedding) she wore Saturday’s socks. Amazing!
As with all
Moynihan weddings (although personally for this wedding I think Barkihan /
Moynibark is a little more appropriate), there was an enormous amount of
laughter and love. And the same goes for the Barkers who although they are not
used to me buzzing about, they certainly made me feel very welcome and made my
job super easy.
I must thank Rob who makes an excellent
assistant and was brilliant at rallying the troops. And to all the brothers,
your (aging) rendition of the Supergrass song will always have me in stitches, ‘We
were young, we were free, keep our teeth nice and clean, see our friends, once
a week, but we’re alright…’ Heehee
I must also send a little thanks to Tim’s
best man Toby…thank you for helping me and for your little bit of advice. Which
if I had thought about before would have prevented a piece of damaged
equipment. Thank God for spares ‘ey?! Also well done with your speech and the
same goes to Dad John who wrote a very sweet and funny poem that was delivered
with such emotion - that’s one proud and talented Dad right there!
Ok so Tim and Katy…I think you’re both
awesome! I loved working with you guys…you’re just the right amount of shy, and
the right amount of confident that makes for wonderful people. I wish you so
much happiness in your life together and hopefully as your family grows, so
will your love for each other and if ever you’re having a bad day just have a
look at the trampoline shot and I’m sure it’ll make you smile again ;-)
With much love,
Loukie x
