My trip to the England and Ireland this year was not just for a leisurely four day cycle and a peaceful drive around the English country side. The reason for this trip back to the British Isles was to attend the wedding of two of my favourite people in the whole world. Tim and Meabh!
(The bh is pronounced as a v for those of you unsure on how to say Meave's name ;)
I've known Tim since I was about 10 years old and Meabh since 2005 when I lived in Ireland for a short time. I was delighted to hear that they were engaged and couldn't wait for the wedding, simply because I knew it was going to be a fantastic night. As it turned out the event was actually 3 days of fun, laughter, dancing and hang overs. To invite a bunch of Irish, Aussies and Kiwis to a wedding could only mean one thing.... a massive PARTY!
Hudson Bay Hotel in Athlone, Ireland was the location of the reception that kicked on until the very early hours. After the very entertaining speeches were delivered, the scrumptious dinner was served and the cake cut the tables were pushed back and dancing that could only rival the very best of "So You Think You Can Dance" began!
The lovely Irish ladies playing some traditional tunes before the 80's rock took over!
Strutting my stuff, with I think Tim's brother Ben in the back ground!
Uncle Tony carving up the floor!
is that uncle Tony with Nicola or John Travolta himself?
Put your right leg in, put your right leg out....
The beginning of the bridal waltz.
There was a debate out on whether Meabh would have chosen Meat Loaf or ACDC for their bridal waltz, thankfully she chose "Glory Days" by Springsteen!
But don't you worry she did get to rock out to ACA DACA
Meabh's Mum and Dad showing where she got her smashing dancing skills from.
Tim's Parent's also passed on the foot loose gene
Everyone getting in on the act
Michelle and Sakae twirling around the floor.
Tim shaking his booty
Chris showing us how it's done!
Gayle and Elaine Swinging around the dance floor.
Group Hug
The two Limerick girls, not sure if they are about to come to blows or they're arranging a lunch date.
AWE!
Vicious faces of marriage haha
Gayle and the Bride
My pin head actually looks comparable to Tim's massive head in this shot!
Both exhausted from head banging and cartwheels, we needed a drink!
Chris and Gayle!
The Ammo brothers
Tim celebrating not only his wedding but his birthday with fabulous head wear.
You can't touch this.... dodudodudo...you can't touch this...
Those who were left standing at 3:30am were decorated in traditional wedding garments. E.g the sashes from the back of the chairs! (Thanks to Eimer for the photo!)
After a fabulous weekend with old and new friends the only thing that kept the tears at bay when saying good bye was the memories and the mementos of one hell of a wedding!
My desk chair back in Toronto!
tehehehe every time I sit at my desk these days I think of Meabh and Tim and a fabulous night!
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