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Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Unlucky for Some

..but thankfully not for us.


I got married and thirteen years later we're still married.  Yep, it's our 13th wedding anniversary today.  On 5th February at 5 o'clock on a beautiful bright wintry day in central London I said my vows during a beautiful candlelit ceremony.

We got married at Browns Hotel - famous for its afternoon teas! This is me and my dad (not my husband).


It's strange how I can almost still feel the energy of the day when I pick up these place setting cards from the top table - written by my dad and still bearing the smudges from hot hands or a spilled drink...


...or touch the dried petals of my bouquet.


Such precious memories.

The 13th year anniversary gift is lace or textiles.  So the man quilt was quite appropriate after all...in that it is textiles...not lacy! No special plans for today.  Nobody goes out on a Tuesday night in Marrakech so with empty restaurants never having been a favourite of mine, we shall save our celebrating for the weekend!

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43 comments:

  1. dutchcomfort5 February 2013 at 17:01

    Happy 13th Anniversary Annabella!!

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  2. Archie The Wonder Dog5 February 2013 at 17:04

    Happy anniversary!

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  3. Heather D.5 February 2013 at 17:09

    Happy Anniversary Annabella! We're coming up on our 14th in a couple of months. :)

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  4. Canadian Abroad5 February 2013 at 17:38

    Happy Anniversary! Love the mementos and didn't your dad have the most fabulous calligraphy skills!

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  5. Charlotte5 February 2013 at 18:17

    awww, happy anniversary! Have a wonderful day!

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  6. Lori5 February 2013 at 18:22

    Happy Anniversary. Its wonderful to have those little memories. Hope you have a chance to celebrate at some point.

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  7. Cindy Sharp5 February 2013 at 18:27

    Happiest of days to you and your beloved.

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  8. cheeky monkey5 February 2013 at 18:36

    Happy Anniversary! Amazing that you kept all the details and the petals. How organised! Have a nice celebration on the weekend :)

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  9. Dianne Neale5 February 2013 at 18:46

    Happy anniversary to both of you. Enjoy your celebrations at the weeken.

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  10. Leanne5 February 2013 at 19:00

    Happy Anniversary!

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  11. heart of charnwood5 February 2013 at 19:24

    Happy Anniversary, and hope you have a great night celebrating at the weekend! : )

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  12. Susan5 February 2013 at 19:27

    Happy anniversary Annabella! I have some fun momentoes of my wedding more than 30 years ago too!

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  13. Run Quilt Knit Write5 February 2013 at 19:39

    Congratulations! You looked really beautiful on your wedding day ;-)

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  14. Mary5 February 2013 at 19:41

    Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your celebrations at the weekend.

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  15. Katy Cameron5 February 2013 at 19:49

    Happy anniversary! Hope you have a great day out this weekend :o)

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  16. Pippa Parsons5 February 2013 at 19:54

    Happy Anniversary xx we're 12 this year silk :O)

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  17. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 20:28

    Congratulations!!!!!!

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  18. tusen5 February 2013 at 20:56

    Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing the photo, you look so lovely.

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  19. Mrs Flying Blind...5 February 2013 at 21:06

    Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs Z xxx

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  20. Sunnybec5 February 2013 at 21:07

    Happy Anniversary! Wow what beautiful writing no wonder you kept them. The 5th was my Father in Law's birthday too and my Great Niece is 6 today...popular date it seems. Hugs xx

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  21. Catherine5 February 2013 at 21:08

    Happy anniversary x

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  22. Ellie5 February 2013 at 21:19

    Happy Anniversary to you both. :))

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  23. Sewing Mom5 February 2013 at 21:24

    Awe, Happy 13th Anniversary. We celebrated that last year. =) Enjoy your night in.

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  24. Kirsten5 February 2013 at 21:29

    Happy Anniversary - the quilt you made for him is so lovely!

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  25. grapes and hearts5 February 2013 at 21:51

    Happy Anniversary, Annabella!
    Love your dad's handwriting!
    All the best for the years to come!

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  26. Kris5 February 2013 at 22:13

    Happy anniversary! I love your momentos of the day.

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  27. Judith, Belfast5 February 2013 at 23:05

    Oh many congrats A! You were a beautiful bride indeed! Have fun at the w/e! Jxo

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  28. Anonymous6 February 2013 at 00:20

    Happy Anniversary! Best wishes for many more happy years.

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  29. pcflamingo6 February 2013 at 02:51

    Congratulations on lucky 13! What lovely wedding memorabilia! In our family the number 13 is lucky - my mom and dad met on a blind date on Friday the 13th in September and were married by November. They considered every Friday the 13th their "anniversary" and went out to dinner.

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  30. Carla6 February 2013 at 03:20

    Happy happy day to you. Blessings on your marriage.

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  31. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com6 February 2013 at 06:58

    Oh Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. Z...celebrate in a big way.

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  32. Elisabeth6 February 2013 at 07:43

    Happy anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful celebration this weekend.

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  33. Yon Quilting Wife6 February 2013 at 09:10

    Happy Anniversary, what lovely memories.

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  34. Sarah6 February 2013 at 11:54

    Happy Anniversary Annabella! Lovely memories. We're coming up to 12 years in April. It goes so quick. Especially the last 10 since there has been children!

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  35. busybusybeejay6 February 2013 at 19:18

    happy Anniversary.Lovely memories.

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  36. Cindy6 February 2013 at 20:22

    You're so cute! Happy anniversary :)

    You looked so beautiful and your dad so proud. Love his handwriting too!

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  37. Deb7 February 2013 at 13:54

    Happy Anniversary....here's to many more!

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  38. Lady Cordelia7 February 2013 at 16:03

    So touched you commented on my blog. You are clearly someone for me to get inspiration from in the quilting department.
    Happy Anny!
    XO
    C

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  39. Lisa C7 February 2013 at 18:39

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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  40. Marit7 February 2013 at 18:53

    Congratulations on your anniversary! Hope you will have a wonderful celebration this weekend:)

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  41. Janine @ Rainbow Hare7 February 2013 at 23:32

    Happy Anniversary Annabella (sorry a bit belated) and wishing you many more to come x

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  43. Jenelle9 February 2013 at 01:47

    I hope you had a great anniversary! :)

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