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The secret bride (Rousse)

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Everyone loved miniature party girl NP. Tonight our tiny friend was wearing an elegant cream satin dress studded with sparkling sequins. One of the men carried her on his shoulders so everyone could see how beautiful she looked. I called … Continue reading →

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British Airways’ abandoned brides (Rousse)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We were just boarding the plane when it became obvious that the passenger in tears was not alone in her predicament. Two women in this queue were the victims of heartless men who thought nothing of dumping their fiancées just … Continue reading →

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Andrew Lawrence, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, a stranded bride, and the ruler of the universe (Rousse)

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We headed up the M6, keen to reach our destination in time to take part in the 10k race, my final exams, and the graduation ceremony. We were grateful not to be travelling in the opposite direction. A light aircraft … Continue reading →

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Bridezilla drama (Rousse)

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dreamaticus

This bride was the most demanding I had ever come across. Rather than a wedding ceremony, her nuptials comprised a full scale theatrical performance over five acts, during which every guest was expected to play a speaking part.

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Congratulations to the one-legged widower father of the bride (Rousse)

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

My one-legged widowed father had done a fabulous job preparing the house for my sister’s wedding. With the help of a woman from the village, he’d set up three mini-dormitories so that all the guests who had decided to stay … Continue reading →

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Picked up at Park Lane Four Seasons (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Looking ridiculous in a wide-brimmed lilac straw hat, in a gap in the traffic LC dragged me over Park Lane and we made a dash for the reception at the Four Seasons Hotel. Wet sleet was falling and mixing with … Continue reading →

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A rally driving experience for Rousse

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was waiting outside Birdham St James church for the instruction to change into my wedding outfit when TPR asked me to accompany him and our brother-in-law RH to the Isle of Lewis. I jumped into the car, and before … Continue reading →

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Green greatcoat is Paris fashion hit (Rousse)

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was finding it hard to cope on my own in the Paris hostel in the run-up to my wedding. Three feral children, who couldn’t even tell me how old they were, drove everyone mad running amok everywhere. They stole … Continue reading →

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Missing bridal gown sleeves induce wedding day panic (Rousse)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Dreamaticus

With barely ten minutes to spare before the ceremony, the bride was ready – or was she? My mother-in-law froze in horror. What had become of her daughter’s bridal gown’s sleeves? Where were they?!!!

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The flying bride (Rousse)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I floated upright in my shell pink satin wedding gown until I was just above the street lamps of south Morningside. IS gazed up at me in wonder. I had no idea of how or why I was able to … Continue reading →

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