Often I am asked to stay and mingle with guests for a celebratory drink after the ceremony is completed. This is always a well received gesture on my part but often take the opportunity to just slip away quietly whilst the guests are gathering for the group photo.

This is a rare picture of me enjoying a cheeky bubbles with my sister-in-law captured by the lovely Tanya of Tanya Volt Wedding Photography.

This was quite a different situation as I had just finished officiating over my nephews wedding so I was there as a guest. It is so lovely to be able to soak up the atmosphere and the post-ceremony-just-married feeling of not just the newly married couple but also of their family and friends.

This celebration was similar to so many others whereby family and friends partied long in to the night.