And the wedding
July 4th, 2011 at 10:21 am by David Farrar
The wedding ceremony took place outside Lytham Hall. It was a superb location, and the sun shone all day.
The opening hymn was Jerusalem, which in the beautiful English countryside was so appropriate. Then there was a reading, of “Oh The Places You’ll Go” by Dr Seuss.
A second hymn was Amazing Grace – a favourite for weddings. Then we had the vows, and after the vows, a simply amazing rendition of Po Kare Kare Ana by Michelle Tufnell. Michelle had never heard it sung before, and learnt it by listening to recordings of others singing it. She got it absolutely perfect and I was not surprised to learn she is a professional singer.
Finally the ceremony ended with Vangelis’ Conquest of Paradise.
Afterwards we had Georgian Tea and Wedding Cake, plus a performance by the Fylde Coast Cloggers – who are basically Morris Dancers in Clogs. I joked to Shane that he had combined his wedding with the Green Party AGM 
This portrait inside Lytham Hall made me think of Paul henry because at first glance it looks like a lady with a moustache. But in fact the portrait is of Sir Cuthbert Clifton, the original landowner.
Myself outside the hall.
Shane and Erica doing the first of many dances.
It was a wonderful wedding, and a great end to a very enjoyable 16 days in the UK. I’m now back in London, staying at the Sheraton Heathrow until my flight tomorrow.
Drove around 1,750 miles over the trip, or 2,800 kms. I think my right foot has a blister on it
July 4th, 2011 at 10:27 am
Just trying to work out why Po Kare Kare Ana was sung at this weeding, from the pictures supplied by DPF there does not seem to be an obvious reason.
At least there does not seem to have been a “haka” performed, we can be thankful for that.
[DPF: It's a love song - a perfect choice for the wedding. And the English guests who had not heard it before were blown away by it.
You really need to relax more. Some people choose songs because they are beautiful, not to make a political statement]
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Did anyone else give them a toaster?
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Oh Gawd, the tie.. the tie!!
JC
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Is it me or does the erstwhile DPF look a bit like Alexi Sayle – “Ello John gotta a New Motor”?
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Nothing wrong with the tie DPF. Latest colour if my daughters ball dress is anything to go by.
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
yea the colour of that tie is “in” at the moment. sad that i know that!
great spot for a wedding.
i would have like to have seen a drunken dpf pic!
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Regarding Sir Cuthbert Cliffton. Are you sure some wag didn’t just draw a moustache on a portrait of Elizabeth I?
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
I’ve fiinally got it!
David Farrar originally rose to fame when he played Mr Penguin in Batman Returns! (Not Happy Feet – the bad bird.)
Michelle Fieffer played Batwoman so there was good company.
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Looks like a fantastic trip DPF, very jealous.
Big Bruv, do you ever tire of being a sad bastard? Said with the utmost respect of course, I do generally enjoy your posts (not so much the Crusaders hating though).
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Taht Vangelis music; is that the Crusaders’ music?
[DPF: Yes]
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Good to see as a proud Wellingtonian that you wore a Wellington Combined Cabs tie David!
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Fancy going to a wedding in your National Party Uniform. Oh dear, how sad.
[DPF: It has been many years since I wore a suit to a National Party meeting. I'm well known for turning up in jeans and t-shirt.]
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
“Big Bruv, do you ever tire of being a sad bastard?”
Zapper I think the word sad is the understatement of the decade. Said with the utmost disgust of course.
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
But DPF, did you get hammered and try an nail a bridesmaid?
[DPF: Two of the five bridesmaids were men - bridesmen, so no in case I got so drunk I wouldn't discriminate
]
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Tauhei Notts:That Vangelis music; is that the Crusaders’ music?
Yes
Vote:July 4th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
I have truly enjoyed seeing your photographs of the UK Farrar.
Vote:It was very personal,and to use a cliche your pictures sent a thousand words
July 6th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Loud tie there dude. Nice haircut though!
English shining suns….still a bit opaque from memory.
Great pics over the last few days.
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