Abie and Joselyn became engaged on 2nd November 1998. As no date had yet been set (Joselyn wanted to wait until he was an officer, to make it a perfect day), Abie decided it was time, so they embarked on wedding plans...

Their five year old daughter, Jessica, was one of three flower girls. All the outfits, along with those of the bridesmaids, cam from Sadia's Le Bijou Ltd., London E1. Abie's talented hairstylist was Caron, and beautiful yellow and white

     
dampen Abie's spirits, as Joselyn surprised her by appearing in full military uniform and together they walked the guard of honour. Abie said, "I was just expecting to see friends and family there. It was a wonderful surprise, if a little

Unfortunately Joselyn, who is a Corporal in the Royal Logistic Corp, was posted to the war in Iraq in the middle of arrangements. With the help and support of friends and family, however, Abie was able to ensure their plans went ahead smoothly until Joselyn's return a few months before the big day.

Abie first saw her dress on the Internet and visited a variety of shops, but finally settled for London Bride and Groom on London's Walworth Road. The ushers wore striking blue velvet suits hired from Debenhams.

flowers were provided by Nicky's Florist in Nunhead.

Abie and Joselyn were married on 26th July 2003 at the Wesley Chapel in City Road, near Old Street in London. They had to relinquish their normal place of worship, as it was unable to accommodate the 350 guests invited to attend the service. Abie was serenaded by the talented Leonardo Male Choir and a Touch of Brass.

It rained on that day, one of few rainy days that summer. Nothing, however, could

nerve racking!"

They were later joined by an additional 400 people at the Porchester Hall in London. It was a mammoth task, with friends and family providing the catering for 750 people! Abie's one small regret, is that she had not hired a professional company to decorate the hall, as this would have freed up her busy family and friends on that day!

For their honeymoon, the couple flew out to Barbados, staying at the idyllic Silver Sands hotel for a week.