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Charleston Manor sits between Eastbourne and Seaford in the heart of the Cuckmere valley with clear views of the famous East Sussex “White Horse”. Approach to the barn … the location for Katie and Barry’s wedding… is via a long tree lined gravel drive past the ornamental lake, caretakers cottage and manor house.

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We arrived at 12.30 and in ample time to set up for the ceremony at 14.00.

The ceremony took place in front of the stage. I was privileged to be present as we were providing the PA and sound for one Katie’s Friends Ellie, who was performing during the signing of the register. Ellie is a member of the  Bombshellettes.

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I have been to quite a few weddings in my time but nothing quite matched this one… Katie was beautiful, delicately dressed in a white laced wedding gown, Barry and principle male guests were in light grey tails and the brides maids complimented the bridal party dressed in smokey grey knee length dresses .. The civil ceremony was very touching and Ellie was brilliant during the signing… But then .. the registrar introduced us all to and Anglican priest gave her congratulations to the bride and groom and promptly retired.

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The ceremony continued with a reading from the New Testament, Christian blessing and message. Then followed the introduction of a Rabbi..The Jewish men among the guests donned their kippahs. Barry’s four cousins manned a Chuppah under which Barry and Katie stood for the concluding part …… the second half of a Jewish wedding the 7 Blessings and traditional breaking of glass. Wow!! Thats what you call a wedding!

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The Redfords acoustic Duo entertained the wedding party during the drinks reception close by the lake until around 16.45 when guests were called to dine and were able to retire to the Galleons Rest for a well earn break.

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At the The End of the Wedding Breakfast tables immediately in front of the stage were cleared away ready for the dancing to commence.

Katie and Barry had chosen Valentine Moon by Jools Holland and Sam Brown for their first dance together. it wasn’t long before most of their family and friends joined in an the dance floor was packed.

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We do hope that everyone enjoyed the evening celebrations , it was a pure pleasure to perform in such a fantastic venue for a great bunch of enthusiastic people.

God bless

The Redfords