We got married on the 17th August 1991 (Imelda's Birthday), at Chatham Registrar Office, Chatham, England.  The pictures show me arriving first, followed a little time later by the bride.  It was witnessed by the Maid of Honour, Imelda's sister Jacinta and my best man Andrew.  After the customary photographs, including the parents, Best Man and Maid of Honour, we left for a reception on the Lightship Dowsing, moored in Rochester. This quickly separated the seafaring folk from the landlubbers! The seafaring folk were heartily drinking and the landlubbers were leaning over the side.


After a meal, speeches, cutting of the cake, first dance, etc., we return to our house in Rochester.  A short time later the evening reception began with further guests arriving.  A bar-b-que meal was prepared and served outdoors, under parasols.  A few chess tables were set up to cater for the chess'oholics (many of my chess friends were present).  

                  
 
As dusk descended many people retired indoors, where a jokey "pass the parcel" and a music quiz (boys v girls) took place.  Finally, an Irish wedding wouldn't be complete without music and a sing song.  Francine played her tin whistle, while John Joe (Imelda's father) played many tunes on his accordian and sung with Imelda and her mother "Molly Darling".   The following day we left for our honeymoon, but that's another story.