It was never an option for Alex and Tania not to have Morris dancing at their wedding on 3rd September, but as the day drew closer, as mother of the groom, I began to wonder if they really wanted it! I was relieved when they asked for us to dance twice instead of the once I had planned.

The Gallopers turned out in force for the occasion and it was just what was needed to entertain guests on the grass outside the barns after the wedding buffet. Possibly due to the affects of wine, there was no shortage of participation, including the bride and groom, when we invited them to join in for ‘Quest’. We finished with ‘Wedding Ring’ danced around the happy couple.

Combe Manor was a beautiful setting for the wedding and ideal for Morris dancing too

Text : Jackie Breadmore
Photos : Mickey Allfrey
(except the last four - Photographer unknown)

 

 

 

 

 

Bob and Tracey's Wedding at Eastbury

 

Bob and Tracy from Eastbury had seen us dancing at The Plough earlier in the year and asked if we could dance after their Wedding Blessing at St James the Greater Church in Eastbury on Saturday 27th August. It was a showery day and we huddled under a tree waiting for the couple to emerge from the church.

Fortunately, just as they did the rain stopped and the sun shone. As the wedding guests enjoyed canapés we danced on the bank of the river Lambourn opposite the Plough. It was a lovely occasion and special for us because Sheri was able to dance with us for the first time since her surgery. We finished with ‘Wedding Ring’, showering the happy couple with rose petals.

Lynn wanted to show us the floral decorations around the church door, which were in our colour of purple!

Text : Jackie Breadmore
Photos : David Woodhead

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