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Gordon and Louise do Vegas (and Blandford) Part 2
Following the extremely amazing, and unusual, wedding for Gordon and Louise – the B&G then had the task of re-creating the whole affair at a UK based reception for all those that were not able to make it to Las Vegas.
This was to be a complete full dress repeat of Vegas, and with a Vegas Casino theme to boot. But more of that later.
This was to be in an environment that was the complete opposite of what was experienced in Las Vegas.
The children, James and Keeley, were able to attend this event, and appropriately dressed for the event they were too.
No MGM Complex. No Stretch Limos (let alone 20 seat Hummers). No top Italian cuisine or waited service.
Yes, this was a small village hall, located just on the outskirts of Blandford Forum in Dorset, at a place called Durweston.
There was to be no paid help for this one – everyone had to chip in this whilst taking pictures, getting their hair done… again!, making sandwiches, arranging tables – yes the theme was not just “Vegas Casino” – but bring a bottle, food or goodwill!
Balloons had to be blown up, ribbons attached, which were than attached to stones – specially painted by Camille, not only was she one of the bridesmaids, but sister of the bride.
Sadly, so popular were they – that when it came to get some pictures – they had all disappeared!
Take it from those who took them, they were exceptional.
Of course, the helium for the balloons ran out too soon.
A certain duck impersonator was found to be the culprit…
The floral arrangements for the tables were all hand made and arranged by Doris, a long time family friend of the brides family. Having created the template arrangement, it was time to get on and create the final 9!
What a friend to have assisting at the reception!
Again, Steve, the father of the bride was to be found doing more than just presenting his daughter to the attendees.
In a previous career he was a Chef, so found himself doing just about all of the catering.
This pictures shows less than half of what he had prepared for the guests. So popular was the fayre, that very little was left to take away after the event.
Sharon, a work colleague of the bride, supplied this gorgeous 3 tier cake, with a Vegas Casino theme to match the reception.
Kevin, another work colleague, supplied this assortment of cup cakes and cheese cakes that barely struggled to make it to the reception!
Prior to the event, there was just enough time for a few ‘posed’ pictures, where the helpers were dressed and available.
Lisa and ‘Dave’ – sorry Aaran, were the subjects of this picture opportunity.
A small reward for the hard work they’d put in all afternoon helping to get the hall ready.
Then, it was time for the reception to start and guests to start enjoying themselves at the casino…
No age restrictions here, so the youngest set about showing the adults how to win while they could!
So in demand were they, the B&G rarely got a chance to meet people together.
Louise is seen doing the honours here.
Oddly enough talking to Richard and Denise – Louise was bridesmaid at their wedding!
And Gordon doing the honours here..
Getting one of those rare moments to talk to his mum and Lesley, a long time family friend.
But, time was found for them to enjoy the first dance.
But before we reach the end of this tale – it would be wrong not to mention Andy, who was the best man and aid to the groom in Vegas.
But in so far as the running of the reception went, his wife Karen in this rare picture of her out of the kitchen, spent most of the evening in the kitchen refilling food trays, washing up plates and cutlery etc. Thankless and unseen work that needed to be recognised.
Before the evening was over, Steve and Christine, the parents of bride, were presented with a thank you from all those who had attended the wedding in Las Vegas.
They deserved a very special thanks for making not only the wedding in Las Vegas an event to remember, but also for making the reception every bit as memorable thanks to their tireless efforts throughout the preceding week and on the day. As much as others had put in immense time and effort from all sides – Steve and Christine were determined their daughter’s wedding would be one to remember.
And so ends an amazing tale of a wedding that stretched over 2 continents, 2 time zones, and lasting 3 weeks from beginning to end.
It is not the sort of thing that single photographers gets to witness, record or enjoy. For that, I can only thank Gordon and Louise for the opportunity and the memories that it has created for me, whilst I tried to record the memories for them.
…and beautifully recorded those memories are, for us all. Thanks again Andrew! Wishing you Happy photographic experiences in 2012, too, where ever life carries you.