It Was decided to marry at All Saints Church Caldecote, Nr Biggleswade Bedfordshire.  This is the church Claire was christened at and has attended with her family all her life.

Venue Location

9/10/05 - After several different viewings ranging from Mouldy tents to Grade II listed Victorian Country House, set in 500 acres of historic parkland, it was decided on The Bedford Swan Hotel. Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant hotel stands on a site in the heart of Bedford, overlooking the River Ouse (not The River Ouse Yorkshire).

Guests attending the reception are eligible for a special discounted rate for accommodation.

Cheapest option appears to Book ONLINE but mention our name to the hotel and see what happens!

Book a room via here

November 2005

Not wanting to give too much away November was Cake Month! 

The style and design was decided after hours of looking at pictures in magazines and on websites.  A trip to Letchworth to meet a "cake Woman" who forgot we were coming, followed by several emails and phone calls. It was decided to go to a local bakery Gunns in Sandy.

Photographers....

If you have ever been to a wedding you will realise photography is an important part but should not take over the full day.  Also when we are old and senile the photos might be the only reminder of the day so it is important to get the job done well.  There are a lot of photographers available, the way they present their work also differs and the big question must be "how much will it cost?"

We studied the form and have decided to goto Elegante Wedding Photography.  We chose the package with a traditional album along with a modern storybook album.

Happy new Year

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I never thought I would work in telesales but I did for 4 weeks!

Grahams website of the Month: www.healthandsafetypeople.com

13/02/06

Claire Chose the Dress

WC 13/02/06 - Many Wedding plans sorted (invites favours etc)

19/02/06

The Day Before Graham Turned 30, The day after the Soul Man appeared at Biggleswade Rugby Club:

The Suits Were decided upon in Bedford followed by Sunday Lunch for the Happy couple, intended best man and friends

photos

20/02/06 Graham's Birthday

After a childhood bad memory of being taken for new school shoes on My Birthday Claire took me for some shoes, which I have to keep new looking for the wedding.

March 2006

Many ongoing arrangements are happening...

13/03/06 - Flowers Chosen

18/03/06 - Wedding Rings arranged

19/03/06 - Car decisions - Decision Made.  Its a good one but don't want to spoil any surprises.  Claire was a little concerned about climbing into a tractor!

Week Commencing 27/03/06 - Invitation design and style decided.

Grahams website of the month: www.badgerbadgerbadger.com Just in case you never saw it!

Taken From Biggleswade Chronicle (31/3/06) and the Website :-

25/03/05 - St Neots 63 - Biggleswade 3s 23

The 3rd teams best game for weeks -lost - Although the result appears bad with a score line 27-63 to St Neots 2nds the team played with a great deal of team spirit.  

Captain Comments - "Well done to all that played you all showed team spirit, You never gave up, and played some great rugby. Keep it up. Final note to the future Mrs Place, don't worry he'll still look good for the wedding photos"

from www.biggleswaderugby.co.uk Grahams website of the month:

20/04/06 Graham's Family home of the last 27 years was sold (contracts exchanged) as Mr and Mrs Place move to Filey on the coast!

21/04/06 - Claire had a slight crash accident on the way to work resulting in Graham having to cycle to work for a few days, finding out just how unfit he was!

22/04/06 - Honeymoon Booked 2 weeks in Barbados.

May 2006

06/05/06 - Picked up Claire's new car

08/05/06 - Claire Had a career redirection

13/05/06 - The White Family enjoyed a trip to Southport to celebrate Claire's Cousin's marriage.  See some pictures here

June 2006

Camping in Clacton!

to The Garden 06 v The Garden 05

Ladies night.

July 2006

Finally we have got the rings, they were meant to be ready after 6 weeks but took over 2 months.

Photographer has been seen, Honeymoon paid for. It is now feeling real and all the plans are coming together!

Replies are returning, Final date 22nd July - No reply = no food!

Trip to Pudsey for Sarah's Birthday and Trip to Skegness with Kramp.