Yep. I’m going to have to share 🙂
Today I watched through tears as my son and his little Faith were married. Faith looked beautiful, something said about all brides, of course. But in this case it was simply true. She was stunning.
It was not your conventional big wedding with all the trimmings, but then, this is no ordinary couple. It was a small, intimate ceremony and absolutely right. And we had perfect weather.
Yet for all there were apparently just a very few of us there, the room was full to overflowing. Over the past four years so many people have given their loving support to my son, myself and my family, that I carried a whole host of them in my heart today.
I could not help looking back at where we have journeyed to come to this day… where this young couple can now stand on the threshold of a future full of possibilities.
I could not help remembering, and with those memories, the deep and abiding gratitude wells up for all the love, friendship and kindness we have been blessed with. So my heart carried with me every one of you who has been there with us along the road.
You were all there.
It is true that mothers generally shed a tear or two at weddings. But if you know anything of their story, you will understand the handbag full of damp tissues and the rather soggy hobbit who, standing with her younger son, watched the elder stand to speak his vows to the beautiful young woman about to become his wife.You will know why watching him sign his name in the register set me off again. The day was like that.
We were early for lunch, so sat in a pavement cafe in our wedding finery before heading to a wonderful Chinese restaurant and a lovely meal shared before the cake was cut.
Then back to Nick and Faith’s home where I watched him dance (well, sort of, very sort of…) with his wife in their garden .. and where, with much laughter, I danced with my son at his wedding. Yep. That’s done it, I’m off again…. pass the tissues….
Nick’s story has a happy ending… except it is not really the ending of his story.. but the beginning of theirs.
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Beautiful couple. Proud momma
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Oh yes. very proud 🙂
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YAHOO!! Here’s to the breathtaking power and potential of LOVE. Xoxo
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Hell yes! 🙂 xxx
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Oh I cried too, *pass the tissues love*
I LOVE LOVE LOVE That last photo *blows nose and cries again*
♥♥♥♥
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So do I, Leisa 🙂
For many reasons 🙂 x
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Its pure love!!!
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Yes.. that’s all of them 🙂 x
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😀
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Congrats to you and your family. I am sending a warm embrace and extra kleenex, much love to you all. Faith, hope,strength, they have it all, and now each other as husband and wife. I see beautiful fairy tale stories in your future posts, grin. xo
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Thank you! They are an inspiring couple. Oh I see many possibilities opening up 🙂 x
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They’ll be in my thoughts most certainly! I am so happy for your joy. 🙂 xo
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I really can’t help it 🙂 x
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Post away!!! Love happy stories! true ones, hugs!
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Utterly lovely and heart-warming, Sue – a wonderful post. xxxxx
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It was a wonderful day, Alienora :-)xxxx
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So cute! Yay for the happy couple and their happy momma!
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Thank you Julie 🙂
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A beautiful beginning Sue, you all look stunning. Your shoes – tres elegante!
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Thank you Robert. the shoes… lace too… and they were even comfortable… I’m fairly certain that’s not allowed for heels 🙂
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What a beautiful couple. My very best wishes to them. And, Sue … is that you dancing with your son? Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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Aren’t they, Judy? ( Sorry.. i have only just seen this comment!)
yes.. i got to dance with my son at his wedding. And that was not something I ever, ever expected 🙂 x
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My best to the lovely couple. May they live a long and happy life together.
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Thank you, I will pass on your good wishes to them 🙂
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Wonderful! So happy for all! xo, Alethea
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Thank you Alethea 🙂 x
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Congratulations to the beautiful couple! What a journey – may the rest of it be long and wonderful. Thank you for sharing the day with us!!
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Thanks Katie. Yes, a long story… and a lovely beginning 🙂
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laughing and crying for all of you, what a beautiful couple, and mama ) b
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Thank you Beth.. yes, together they are something very special 🙂
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What a lovely post… all are beautiful and beaming. congratulations!♥
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Thank you 🙂
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Very, very moving, Sue. All congratulations, and good luck for the future! A
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Thank you, Adrian. 🙂
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Aww how cute! :]
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Aren’t they 🙂
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Absolutely beautiful. Oh my! You all look so radiant. Sue, what a day, what a journey! Yes, that last photo says it all. And there cannot but be tears!!!! Much love my friend xx
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Yes, love, it was a magical day all round 🙂 xxx
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I wish them to be happy forever and that together they can accomplish their dreams.
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Thank you, Luiz, that’s beautiful.
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Brought years to my eyes. I can’t believe I missed this post. Please give him a giant hug from me.
Benjamin
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Thought you’d like it 🙂 And nice tears are good.
I will x
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This is wonderful. Your pride, love and excitement come out so well in your writing. I wish the happy couple my best and send them my most positive thoughts for a joyful future together. Best to you -AB
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Thank you, Arash.. I will pass your wishes to them with the greatest of pleasure 🙂
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I raise my glass to Nick and Faith. My all the blessings of this world fall upon you! What a beautiful couple!
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On their behalf, thank you Kev. .. they are indeed.
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