The Royal Pavilion was the venue for the wedding. The Royal Pavilion was the "pleasure palace" for the regent prince, and later King George IV. It was a beautifully ornate place.
The wedding was in the "red room" of the palace.
Here is Bethany being escorted by our father.
In Brighton (it may be all of England, I'm not sure), weddings not held in churches cannot have any religious aspects. So, Bethany selected an old English poem to be read by her Scottish friend, Kenny. The poem was "The Owl & the Pussy Cat" by Edward Lear. This poem was actually part of the Abeka Curriculum when I taught 3rd grade many years ago at Tabernacle Christian Academy. Students were expected to memorize it. Plus, I remember Mom was fond of it which made it special to Bethany.
Bethany & Warwick
Time for vows
Nothing is final until the paper is signed.
After everything was signed & dotted, we moved into the "music room" for a few pictures. Here is Beatrix playing with her pink stuffed animal.
The now "Mrs. Stone" chatting with some friends.
Bethany's friend Fran & I took turns caring for Charlotte.
Then it was outside for more pictures.
Here I am with my beautiful niece!
The Stone Family!
This is Warwick's family - his two sisters & brother-in-law.
Bethany's friend Lynda & her beautiful hat.
Bethany & Kenny - they met in Scotland back in 1992 when Bethany was studying abroad and have kept touch over the years.
From the Pavilion, the wedding party walked through the "Lanes" in a promenade. Chris was carrying a sleeping Charlotte and I was pushing the stroller, so we didn't get any photos of that. It was probably a 10 minute walk to get to the Coach House where the reception was held.
The Reception
We were served delicious mojitos upon arrival. For our appetizers, we had little paper cones with fish & chips. I didn't get any pictures of them, but they were so cute! And yummy.
Here is Chris & me with our beautiful niece, Beatrix!
My Aunt Brenda & Uncle Ken from Lizton, Indiana came over for the wedding.
Here is Dad talking with a couple who hosted Bethany on a visit to England back in the early 1990s.
And here I am with my sister!!! My Dad likes numbers. He made the comment that I got married when I was 23 years old. And this year marks my 23rd wedding anniversary and I turned 46 this past January. It was kind of weird to think that I have been married so much longer than my sister who is just 3 1/2 years younger than me. It just took Bethany a little longer to find the right one! I am so happy for her!!!
I can't wait to see all the professional pictures from the wedding!!
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