Swill1952xs Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 My wife and I had our sixteenth wedding anniversary on Friday. Last year we decided to re-take our vows as near to our anniversary as possible, and did so at the weekend. We hired a car for the occasion. It was a 1930 Plymouth Sedan. There were fifty made for the UK market and this is the only one left. The wedding took place at The Holy Cross Church in Uckfield. We were unable to have our original marriage there as we had both been married before, and The Church of England doesn't recognise second marriages. Fortunately they were more than happy for us to re-take our vows and bless the marriage after the time elapsed. The reception took place at The Barnsgate Manor Vinyard, near Crowborough. We had the Manor House for the occasion, which was ideal for the number of guests we had. (30) They did a superb job, very well organised and a lovely meal. They had two surprises we hadn't expected. Firstly they arranged a magician to entertain us during the meal, and the biggest surprise of all was a long forgotton tradition of a visit by a chimney sweep. A genuine one at that too! He arrived near the end, complete with a live black cat on his shoulder. He wished us well and gave us a card complete with a silver charm. Absolutely brilliant. Here are some pictures of the day.......... Entering the Church with my two step daughters and two of our grandchildren. We were very lucky to be allowed to photograph the service in this way. Most Vicars wont allow it. The moment they had all been dreading.......... the speech. The beautiful cake my wife made and decorated......... simple is best. We bought the cup cakes. The sweep with "Costya". So called because it's his wifes cat and when he wants to borrow it, she says it'll costya. :-D These pictures give you an idea of what a fantastic day it was. Here's to the next sixteen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Just another little bonus we had offered on the day. The gentleman who owns the car was surprised at the number of us interested in the car itself. It wasn't long after we arrived at the reception that the bonnet was up and we had a guided tour of the car. He has offered to get me some free tickets for the Festival of Transport at Hellingly in August, and has offered to let me drive it round the display arena, and my wife to come round with me too. He restored the car from a box of bits in the mid seventies. He had the engine rebuilt and discovered that the fifty built for the English market had smaller pistons than the American ones. The U.S. ones were 28hp and the UK ones were 21hp, due to the way cars were taxed here. This particular car was at the motor show in 1930. A really beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Congratulations to you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Congratulations indeed, what a fantastic idea and a lovely day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Congratulations. A very nice gesture to re-affirm your vows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Congratulations to you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Many congratulations to you both, what a fantastic day you had. Beautiful pictures as well. As you say, heres to the next 16 years. All raise your glasses-------chin chin :yay::yay::yay: Best wishes from Mr and Mrs R-cubed (very nearly 13 years married!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FV1604A Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Congratulations to both of you. Great idea. We want to do the same someday, it's double the time for us. Even more important on this forum, do my eyes not deceive me as the wedding car has an 'MV' plate! Have a happy and long life together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Happy days! MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Best of luck,now get on with the truck:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Excellent, all the best to you and your family Will. Best regards, Davie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Congrats to the pair of you. Glad you enjoyed the special day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Love it. Just so nice to see folks so happy with life! Mrs Beckett and I have been together since we were 18!!! I am good to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Love it. Just so nice to see folks so happy with life! Mrs Beckett and I have been together since we were 18!!! I am good to her Mrs B deserves a medal :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Mrs Beckett and I have been together since we were 18!!! Wow that's 47 years! pretty good going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Mrs Beckett and I have been together since we were 18!!! Wow that's 47 years! pretty good going. Watch it!!!!:argh::sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Many thanks for your kind comments and good wishes. It was such a fantastic day. We used to have an annual anniversary party inviting all the guests from the first time we married, but over the years that stopped. By popular request at the wedding, it will now be re-instated. Certainly worth celebrating. I'm really lucky to have found Karen. I've known her since she was fourteen, and we always were fond of each other. The love we share has changed from when we first married, and in some ways probably deeper than ever. She's my wife, lover and best friend........... all any man could ever need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That's nice, congratulations to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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