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The Wedding of Jake and Hannah
Jake Howe and Hannah Willis were married at St Thomas’ on 7 November 2009. It was a truly uplifting service taken by the Rector, the Rev Matt Barnes. The service was a mixture of traditional and contemporary, with Philip Herrick leading on the organ and piano, ably assisted by Gaz Simmonds and the band. The readings were by Kat Witham and Jenny Ward and Tim Wheeler led the prayers. The sermon was by the Rector. The bride was given away by her father, Paul. Chris Witham was the Best Man and the bridesmaids were Gemma Machin, Rachel Thomas and Nicola Bates.
After refreshments in church for everyone, the bride and groom left in a Land Rover (a Defender no less) for the main reception at Cressbrook Hall. After the speeches there was a hog roast. Entertainment included singing and music by the duo 'Keeping up with the Joneses', and Hannah herself who sang two songs. The reception was rounded off by a spectacular firework display before the bride and groom left for their honeymoon in the Lake District.
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