Celebrating Tom and Nikki - an English wedding

I met Tom the same time that I met my husband almost 10 years ago. Tom and my hubby used to live in the same house. They've been friends since their Freshman year of college 12 years ago. We've kept in touch with Tom and Nikki throughout the years, they attended our wedding where Tom was a groomsmen, we visited them in London several times,  and they visited us in Germany and the U.S.

Tom and Nikki have been together for what seems like forever (10 years), the speculations as to when they would tie the know were rampant for years. They finally did it, they became husband and wife and we were there to celebrate with them :).

This was my first English wedding and I was super excited to see how all the traditions would unfold. They got married in a court house with a small group of people in attendance. It was so cozy and fun.

Bride and groom exchanging vows

 After they signed their book

Outside the court house

They rented a red double decker bus to take all the guests from the courthouse to the reception hall. Such a great idea especially for a tourist like me. We got to ride with them and get a mini tour of London while we made our way to the reception. To say that I was excited is an understatement.

In front of the bus with our champagne

The front of the bus

The reception hall was in a pub, so fitting for this laid back couple that spent countless days hanging out in pubs when they were in College. Everything about Tom and Nikki's wedding had a sentimental touch. The decorations were handmade, the food was so good, and the ambiance so fun.

The wedding cake was so yummy

 Us with the bride's parents, they were so sweet and welcoming

After dinner we toasted the newlyweds. I loved Tom's speech, it was so beautiful and thoughtful

The boys hanging out, Alex, Tom and hubby. They all lived in the same house in college

 The girls with the bride. C was just in the U.S. with us a week before the wedding

 C and I, drinking the night away. We polished those Disarono and coke

 Me and my handsome man

 Beautiful first dance

 Dancing shoes ready to take on the dance floor

Hubby made me laugh so hard when he said I would be dancing by myself (oh hubby, just get on the dance floor already

C was the queen of the dance floor

Hilarity ensued

Hubby did dance a bit for the bride, she is one tough cookie

Me and the bride

But of course you have do to shots, who dances without alcohol in them?

Cheers friends

Showing off our ring fingers because we are all married now :)

With our new friends Van and her hubby

It was such an honor to be there to celebrate Tom and Nikki finally tying the knot :). We are lucky to have shared in their lives since they started dating and look forward to continue sharing our lives as they grow their family (hint hint start making babies).


Congratulations to Tom and Nikki, here is to many happy years together