A DAY FOR LOVERS

Yesterday Tony and Alison celebrated their marriage after being together for twelve years. A glitzy black-tie affair at a swanky waterfront location was the order of the day which went extremely well. Many of Tony and Alison's friends and family were there even including Richard (of Richard's Bass Bag) in all of his manifestations. Fortunately yours truly was there as well to report on the occasion as I haven't seen anything from Richard yet. This is typical of course as his blogs are getting a bit stale and have an air of deja vu about them. On this blog however I can guarantee fresh, insightful and up to the minute reporting and observations.
As I said there were many of the couple's friends and family there including Mike who, along with Richard and myself represented The White Sport Coat and Pink Carnation Society (Tony the groom being the other member). White sport coats were not worn however as it was black-tie. Richard had the opportunity to wear a band leader's outfit which I'm sure he has been secretly dreaming about when stuck at the back of the bands and orchestra's, hiding behind his double bass. The three of us were part of the five "Best Blokes' of the wedding party. The roles were relatively equal but I naturally had the honour of being the front Best Bloke entrusted with witnessing the marriage certificate. Richard was displeased but he should have realised that they didn't want Whainuiomata cluttering up their document and also, Philip the priest probably suspected that Richard would pocket the pen.
We enjoyed good food and wine at the venue followed by more wine at the bide and bridegroom's house.
At this stage I am unaware of Richard having disgraced himself but it is early yet and reports are still coming in. I will keep you posted.