The Bridal Party
We would like to introduce the following important people.
Sue & David Bailey: Parents of the Bride
My parents Sue and David both work at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, where they live. They have been married for over 35 years.
They are both football fans and are season ticket holders for Norwich City FC.
Audrey & John Dickinson: Parents of the Groom
My parents Audrey and John are retired and live in Selby. They have been married for over 40 years.
They enjoy walking holidays in the Yorkshire Dales and have travelled the world with the British Army.
Phil Clark: Bestman
I have been best mates with Phil since our days at Coventry University. We also lived in Leeds together following University. Phil plays guitar and used to sing in his band. He follows Leeds United FC.
I am really pleased that Phil has agreed to be my Best Man and hope that he will have some nice words to say about me!
Frances Bailey: Chief Bridesmaid
Frances is my younger sister by 2 years. She is also a fantastic friend and probably knows me better than anybody else. She and Gareth live down the road from us in Saltaire and it’s great having them on our doorstep.
I’m really honoured that Frances has agreed to be my Chief Bridesmaid and really grateful to her for all those hours she patiently spent in wedding dress shops with me and for organising my Hen Weekend.
Janet Ratcliffe: Bridesmaid
Janet is my closest friend from University. We lived together in our student house for 2 fun-filled years. Janet and I bonded over our shared love of shopping, eating and drinking!
I'm really pleased that Janet has agreed to be one of my bridesmaids and I'm counting on her to bring her usual sense of style to the occassion!
Jenn Lee: Bridesmaid
I met Jenn in Earnshaw Hall of Residences at Sheffield University in 1997. Jenn was studying abroad for the year from the University of Maryland. We became really close that year and Jenn even had the pleasure of spending Christmas 1997 with the Bailey family in Norwich!
Despite hopping over the pond several times to visit each other, I haven’t seen Jenn since Easter 2004. I am therefore REALLY excited that she is coming all the way from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to share our day with us.
Lee Harper: Usher
I have known Lee since primary school. We went to Selby High School together and both played for Thorpe United and Selby Town Juniors. Lee is also a keen Liverpool FC supporter.
Lee is married to Ann-Marie and they have two wonderful children.
Rob Bailey: Usher
Rob is my younger brother of 11 years - the baby of the Bailey family! He is currently following in Fran’s footsteps and studying Law at University.
Rob’s interests are Norwich City FC, indie music, drinking beer and staying in bed all day.
We would like to give a big thank you to our families and everyone who has agreed to play a supporting role in our big day.