Whoever it was who said that Sunday was a day of rest obviously knows nothing about my social life. Between Celtic Connections and Spoken Word events, and being interviewed on Sunny Govan radio though that was in connection with my life as a spoken word poet, I think I’ve been out more often than in on the sabbath day this year and last Sunday was no exception. Between Celtic Connections, spoken word events and being interviewed on Sunny Govan Radio.
On this occasion my reason for venturing further than my local Morrison’s had nothing to do with either poetry or traditional music but a much more special and say girlie event. You see thanks to the wonders of Facebook and an enduring friendship with the amazing Katie Walker I was delighted to receive an invitation to the KK Snaps Big Wedding Giveaway. Needless to say I jumped at the chance and confirmed my acceptance within seconds. Well it’s kinda like my golden rule in life if I can help a friend I’ll do it and as a blogger this was far too good an opportunity to miss.
As the event was on from 12 till 4 pm I decided to pick my moment carefully as I didn’t want With the sun showing optimistic signs of at least trying to break through I left at around 1pm for the gorgeous surroundings of St Luke’s And The Winged Ox in the border of The Gallowgate and The Calton or what the more pretentious among our fellow citizens would call Merchant City East and I couldn’t wait to see was this magical day of all things bridal had in store.
To say I was impressed would be an understatement. In a beautiful venue this was a day to remember and after being welcomed by the quiter and some would say saner half of the KK Snaps ownership team Kirsty McColl I couldn’t wait to get round all the businesses who were there to support Katie and Kirsty on this most magical of afternoons.
Picture (1) Shows in big bold lettering the initials of the two highly talented young businesswoman whose passion for photography became the vision for their future success. They are, just so you know Katie Walker and Kirsty McColl. Yes I know I’m relentlessly plugging them but that’s what you do when your proud of your friends.
Just as I was about start my tour of the stalls I had a moment. Yes, you know the kind of moment when you gush like an oil well. For the guys reading this I should explain this is a girl thing and sometimes it just happens. This time it happened for the most predictable of reasons as I was spotted by Katie and we enjoyed an emotional catch up on a day that was all about love and celebrating what it brings to our lives.
Picture (2) Shows the one word that symbolises what weddings are all about. Love
Having chatted to the team it was now time to start my tour of the stalls and where better to start The Kerrigan Cake Club. The wedding cake is a very important part of any bride’s celebration as it not only symbolises the marriage but it is one of the first things thJust as I was about start my tour of the stalls I had a moment. Yes, you know the kind of moment when you gush like an oil well. For the guys reading this I should explain this is a girl thing and sometimes it just happens. This time it happened for the most predictable of reasons as I was spotted by Katie and we enjoyed an emotional catch up on a day that was all about love and celebrating what it brings to our lives.
Picture (2) Shows the one word that symbolises what weddings are all about. Love
Having chatted to the team it was now time to start my tour of the stalls and where better to start The Kerrigan Cake Club. The wedding cake is a very important part of any brides celebration as it not only symbolises the marriage but it is one of the first things the bride and groom do as a couple and illustrates the bonds of love which join them together.It also has a significant role in united friends and families as it is something which is shared with the guests at the wedding reception. It is my opinion, having sampled the wares of this company that their cakes are truly delicious and would add that special wow factor that such a special occasion deserves
Picture (3) Details And Delights From The Kerrigan Cake Club
My next stop was The Wee Balloon Company who supply all those personal and decorative ballons which add that unique touch to every event.
Picture(4) Shows some decorative balloons from The Wee Balloon Company.
Picture (5) Shows promotional material for Proform who specialise in getting our boobs and bums in to shape for the big day though God knows they would have a job with me if I ever find Mr Right especially in the bum department as bums and hips are where all the chocolate goes and I’m a wee bit too fond of chocolate for my own good. Having said that I am pretty damn certain these girls will be brilliant for brides who aren’t such rampant chocoholics.
Having toured the stalls I went over to buy a raffle ticket purely to help with the funds or at least so I thought. Believe me the idea of winning prizes hadn’t even crossed my mind, so when the raffle was drawn and my ticket was pulled out first to win the star prize of a full day’s wedding day from this was the kind of story that you couldn’t make up.
Naturally I was delighted to win this wonderful prize though having no immeadiate plans to get married I knew I would have to decline this fantastic offer though I did think about keeping it and giving it to a friend for a wedding present. This however may have presented it’s own problems with regards to what friend to choose. Fortunately I met a lovely bride to be who asked if we could come to an arrangement. Naturally I was delighted to help her out and agreed to her suggestion. Honestly she was so lovely I couldn’t possibly refuse and I’m certainly happy with the agreement we reached. The fact that she saved me from stressing out over what friend I should donate my prize to was a bigger relief than she’ll ever know. This really was the perfect end to a lovely afternoon.
As I left the venue I had another event to attend and I knew I was in for a very enjoyable evening. But no matter how good the company or the poetry was going to be, in a day which was all about friendships and girls who make memories. On what was gorgeous sunny day it was really all about Katie And Kirsty and the day they made me proud to be snap happy.
Picture (6) The KK Snaps Team smile for the camera at the end of a wonderful day.
Till next time
Gayle X
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