Saturday 4 September 2010

A very special wedding

Today I am at a very special wedding of two very dear people - Liam and Felicity. Both have Downs Syndrome and have pledged their love and commitment to each other in a most beautiful ceremony. Liam is the son of my special friend Midnight Crafter and she and Felicitys Mum have been busy supporting their Son and Daughter to have what most of us take for granted. I know Liam quite well, his devotion to Felicity is evident every time he looks at her and speaks about her - she is one lucky lady having the love of such a committed young man. The wedding is in the centre of Harrogate and their reception at the world famous Betty's of Harrogate. They are to live in a garden mews built in the grounds of Felicitys parents home where they can be supported if needed but live as man and wife and make decisions for their lives together.
This is the card I made - I didn't want it frilly or fussy so practised the Keep it Simple look! It did take under 30 minutes to complete and yep there is a peel off!
I think Liam and Felicitys parents have done a wonderful job raising such independant adults - if only the rest of the world was as willing to give people with learning disabilities the right to make their own choices in life. - I raise my glass to them - Have a wonderful life together Liam and Felicity - Give yourselves a huge pat on the back Michelle, David and Sarah - today is a very special one and you made it happen xx

9 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing this amazing news!!!!! It has made my day x I dont know the lovley couple and their parents, but feel I do a little now, they have touched me x and so have you hun Thanks for sharing, and congratulations to Liam and Felicity x leigh x

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  2. What a wonderful day it is for both families, they should be so proud and I'm sure they are. Congratulations to the happy couple. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
    xx

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  3. What a happy day for Felicity and Liam and their families. Wonderful that they are enabled by loving famalies to live 'normal' lives. Card is lovely Janet such strong images and colours don't need lots of frills and glitter LOL. xx Zoe

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  4. Thankyou for sharing this loving story, many congratulations to the happy couple, I wish them every happiness in the world.
    Must not forget, its a smashing card Janet.

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  5. I'm glad you had an absolutely lovely day Janet and the sun shone for Liam and Felicity. I had the pleasure of meeting Liam yesterday and what a lovely young man, such a credit to Michelle and her family. I wish them both all the happiness in the world in their new life together.
    You card is just beautiful.
    Hugs Lisax

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  6. Beautiful card Janet - love the strong and simple look.
    Congratulations to Felicity and Liam - I hope they have many happy years together.
    And well done to their families for making this happen. :)
    Hugs,
    Sue xx

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  7. Gorgeous card! Wishing the happy couple a wonderful life together

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  8. Very clean and simple. Very pretty card xx Jenny xx

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  9. This is a lovely romantic card, I love the colours. Thank you for sharing this special day with us, I wish every happiness to Liam and Felicity. Congratulations to their families for their special love.

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