The Wedding at The Granary

One of the first weddings after lockdown in the Deepings was the marriage of Charlotte Ramsay and Joe Buck. After changing dates and plans more times than they would have ever wanted to, finally Saturday 22 May dawned brighter than the previous week. The glorious marquee had weathered the storm; bedecked with gitterballs, macrame and wonderful soft pastel coloured flowers, it shone like a jewel at the Granary. Dottie events and hire run by Amanda and Russell from Upwell had worked to decorate and furnish the marquee and Granary stables to create a comfortable theme for guests. One thousand origami cranes were fluttering in the breeze in the stables’ ceiling, all handmade by the bride, sister and friends – a true lockdown feat. In ancient Japanese legend the folder is promised a wish from the gods. Charlotte certainly deserved every wish she made and as lockdown rules eased we are sure her first one was granted. Everyone had rallied to help and support as this wonderful local West Deeping bride saw the big day dawn. St Andrew’s Church was decorated almost from spire to nave with beautiful floral art from Mel at Wild Garden in Peakirk. Molecey Mill was full of excited family and bridesmaids; verdant rich green velvet was the theme for their dresses, picked up in the bride’s bouquet sash. The ‘men in black’ groomsmen travelled to church in a sleek black Land Rover Defender. Leaving church after the service the village of West Deeping waited to greet the happy couple. All were dressed in their wedding finery and with a glass of fizz to toast the new Mr and Mrs Buck it meant as many people as possible could wish them good luck. It was a wonderful sight and reminiscent of old weddings when the village met in the lane outside the church to wish wedding couples well. At the Granary that evening 30 of the couple’s closest family and friends celebrated with them. After eating and speeches they enjoyed quality time together, catching up on what had been a wonderful day!