The fourth day – THE WEDDING!!!!!! Emma and I got up early and went to get our hair done. I gave the hairdresser instructions on how I wear my hair, which is curled under softly in the front and sides, and the back does a SLIGHT flip. My hair is basically straight, but has some curl on the ends (drives me bonkers) so I straighten it. It was especially frizzy because of the humidity, so the hairdresser had to do a little extra work to get it under control. She took the flip very literally and really did a job. By the time I got done, I looked and felt like a dog with long, straight ears and curly hair on the back of its neck. I didn’t like it at all, but felt so bad that the hairdresser had gone to painstaking lengths to get it to flip, I couldn’t tell her. So, I went straight home and fixed it. Everyone said it looked ‘fine’ but it just wasn’t me – maybe a bit too modern, I don’t know. It just didn’t suit me at all – and it was one extreme to another which was just down right unnatural. I took my brush, curling iron, and more hairspray (my hair was so bogged down, I’m surprised it moved at all) and fixed it up. Problem solved. Emma’s hair looked so cute – really suited her. We made breakfast for everyone, then set off to get ready for the wedding. Emma looked amazing. Such a beautiful bride and she was so happy, she glowed. Pete looked very dashing in his suit and had the coolest boots to go with it (much to Emma’s Mums’ dismay). The ceremony took place at the local Registrar’s office and was beautifully done. They took their vows and it was such an honor to be there to witness them. You could just feel how much they love one another. After the ceremony, we went outside and blew bubbles at the new couple and took pictures. Then we were off to Warwick!! I rode with the other brides’ maid Martin (great guy!) and Pete and Emma drove in their car. We made it to the Warwick Hilton where the luncheon was served. We had a little while between the luncheon and the pictures, so I got settled in my posh hotel room. When we got to Warwick Castle, I was blown away by the magnificent structure! I couldn’t believe I was actually there… it was almost like a fairy tale. The pictures were taken outside the main hall (group photos) then Pete and Emma had some taken in the gardens as well… can’t wait to see them. After the pics were taken, we were met by a knight on a horse and escorted to the main hall. He was such a funny man. He told us that the evening’s entertainment would take place as if we were going to battle the next day with York. He told us a bit of history of Warwick and how he came about being a knight there, etc. Before the evening’s entertainment, they had a Champagne Reception for the bride and groom. It was in the great hall and such a perfect setting. When I first walked into the great hall, a few people made comments about the look on my face. I was just astounded by all of it. Minstrels started playing and everyone visited with each other. After the reception was over, we were led through the castle’s displays of the mannequins and settings to our final destination, the dining hall. The entertainment: master of ceremonies (who was also the knight), a serving wench, a jester, and minstrels. They were all so fun and played their parts well. They continued the program throughout the meal. The meal had 4 courses: bread and broth, salmon, roast chicken (YUM!) and tiny new potatoes, and then custard for dessert. The best man gave a great toast and Emma’s Dad did as well. Pete got quite embarrassed by both – it was a riot. The evening ended and I think everyone was sad to see it end. I had the time of my life that night. Without a doubt – the BEST wedding I’ve ever been to.