Nicola and Graham

This certainly needed team work - Graham was there and Nicola was here and they would be together in a couple of days.

Never mind we had all the setails and just need to confirmed few details and check the wine. Not being a wine drinker myself I did advise that it would be a good idea and what fun they had AND we managed to organise nearly everything.

Graham arrived and things were certainly in shape - the iPod and the music was the last element and Graham was there to confirm that this was done happily it was done. As we waited the people watching grew and grew - unfortunately we did not have the hat - next time.

We closed the doors to Panwa House and the music began - it was lovely - as Nicola came out of the building she recognised just how many people were watching.

Graham turned and saw just how beautiful Nicola was AND he told her!

Words were shared and friends spoke - rings were exchanged and kisses were given.

Laughter was abundant and jokes made about the boat in the distance (more information) and Graham was explicitly told not to put his head on the shoulder of the Best man... there is more to this than I knew...

More photographs were taken - and an Instagram post was made.

Then a facebook invited page was made where you could share your photographs.

Congratulations Nicola and Graham

Shirley-Anne and Craig

Shirley-Anne and Craig's special day began with the iPad! Could we skype the whole wedding ceremony for the mum and dad back in the UK so that they were able to watch their daughter being married in front of Panwa House in Phuket whilst they sat at home in a kitchen supping their hot morning cup of tea.

"Yes they could"

Craig and I escaped the crowd (read family) and fled to the beach 

- meanwhile 

Shirely-Anne was doing whatever ladies do before they get married in the Hotel Spa with their mum and sister.

We waited on the beach - Skype and Singha beer at the ready.

As we waited tensions began to rise (so did the wind) and then Shirley-Anne was at Panwa House already - quickly we moved to the blessing position.

Shirley-Anne beautifully walked out of Panwa House and glided onto the red carpet which led her to the Wedding Ceremony. 

Dad left her and Craig smiled - beautiful - words and kisses were exchanged.

Then a baby elephant appeared - much to the excitement of Craig - Shirley-Anne had kept this part a complete secret from Craig.

White petals were thrown and the whole family moved to the Panwa Princess boat - a boat waiting around the corner.

Congratulations Shirley-Anne and Craig

Orawee and Blair

This was certainly a different wedding for me because there was a company which came to manage their wedding.

This meant that I was simply to wait on the beach and watch everybody arrive - this was wonderful - the things that I saw.

But this meant that I actually watched what was going on - and I saw a great idea (one to add to my wedding ideas blog).

When the guest arrived they were able to choose to put on some clothing - hats, glasses, cigar etc and pose - certainly different photographs!

The groom arrived and we waited for the bride -  who arrived as the sun began to come down. Words were spoken (and translated into Thai) and kisses were shared.

The party moved to the Panwa House where the celebrations continued.

Congratulations Orawee and Blair.

Hannah and Jarrad

The day began quietly with us ensuring that everybody got what they wanted to eat and the speeches were correct - I believe that everybody arrived who indicated to Hannah that they would be.

The girls quietly retreated to their room to get ready and I am not sure where they boys went to get ready but they were ready on time and on the beach.

We all travelled to the beach on the tram and the groom waited - but it was clear that this was all going to be on time. 

An elephant waited at one end of the beach whilst we all waited at the other. As we were told to prepare ourselves we could see Hannah in the distance walking along the beach with the elephant - lovely and I do not know how many people took photographs of her whilst she came closer.

Dad walked her down the aisle and calmly passed her to me and I passed her to Jarrad. Words were then spoken and promises were shared - note the spelling was changed (sorry).

Kisses were exchanged with the bride and groom and then the elephant even joined in - what is an elephant kiss on a Wedding Day?

Photos were taken and the guests prepared themselves for a night of celebration. 

Flowers were thrown from the balcony of Panwa House and caught by a lucky lady  and more photographs were taken.

Then the garter was removed but what does it mean to the person who caught it?

Congratulations Hannah and Jarrad