Gendang gendut tali kecapi: Ali & Ben

I know it's been almost a week, but I've finally gotten round to doing a blog about Ali and Ben's wedding at Priory Hall in Hadleigh. It was an amazing day and a really enjoyable wedding. Unfortunately, my lens wasn't fast enough to get all the shots I wanted, but hopefully these ones should give a taste of what a lovely day it was.

First things first, the bride and groom. Ali and Ben are a great couple who are certainly meant to be together, and they looked very happy to have taken the next step. The ceremony was meaningful and left everyone with a warm glow.

After the ceremony, and some photographs with the official photographer, we made our way to the courtyard for a spot of Pimms.

Then the girls got chilly in their revealing dresses, so we made our way inside with our drinks, and took the opportunity to pose in front of the fire place! Very English!

Me and Kelly also got a shot together!

Then it was time for the speeches and food, so we made our way over to the marquee. Everything was set up in a country picnic style, which looked good against the white backdrop of the marquee.

The speeches flowed well, and there was the added factor of the speech sweepstake, where people had put money on the different lengths of time that the speeches might go on for. Lucky Louise ended up winning that! Ali's dad's speech was so moving that Kelly cried, and this crying seemed to be a theme, as Ben was fighting back the emotion.....I know that feeling! There was obviously a lot of funny moments too, especially during the best man's speech.

After the speeches we ate some yummy food, including fresh bread, cheese, fish and salad. It went down a treat and gave us plenty of energy for the evening entertainment.....Ben and his band. They were on form and got the crowd going straight away, so there was plenty of dancing. I even got in on the act after the interval, and after a few more beers!