Sandwich kent

Today I was out at Updown Farm with the whole extended family helping with the set up for the wedding tomorrow. It was very hot, 29 C. We spent most of the day making up jars of flowers to go on the tables. They looked so pretty and it was so nice to be involved in the preparations. Everyone was doing something. The marquee looked fantastic and as rain is predicted, essential.

View to marquee

In the afternoon Kirstyn  had organised a nail technician to come to do fingers and toes so I decided to get mine done. Toes were dark purple and fingernails mauve. These are the colours of my dress. The nail technician was so lovely and did a great job. What a treat.

Then we stocked the fridge van with drinks to chill for tomorrow. Wheelbarrowing packs of bottles across the field as a smooth team was fun. These young people are working so hard to make the day special and fun. It will look amazing.
Later I played scrabble with Brendon, Krysten's cousin. I haven't seen him for a couple of years.That was fun and I got to have a good talk to him. Itis good to see him more confident and happy with himself. After the dress rehearsal we went into Deal to the Three Compasses restaurant. It is right opposite the beach from which you can see to France. The food was delicious and very reasonable. We made up the 'overseas' contingent. Eileen and Brendon from Hong Kong, Gary and I from Australia, Michelle from Canada.
While at the restaurant the sky's started to rumble with thunder and flash with brilliant lightening. The heavens opened and the rain fell. Hope the wedding is dry!