Bridesmaids
Rachel “Rach” Portsmore
Maid of Honour
No introduction required! The ultimate awesome, generous and supportive ‘big sis’ with a heart of gold – although buggered off to live in Dubai for 2 years in 2004 and has yet to return. Most likely to be the first to sample the red wine.
Donna “The Dons” Gibbs
Bridesmaid
A hockey playing legend who consistently outplayed me in the midfield. It’s because
she’s younger than me. A truly awesome mate who always seems to say the right
thing. Known for her love of having a bath with her mates; most likely to be heard
saying “where’s the nearest hot tub?”
Helen “H” Lucas
Bridesmaid
The longest suffering of the “maids” having put up with me since I was 11. Seen me
through thick and thin (and I don’t just mean my weight fluctuations). She is quite
simply the best and most loyal of friends. Most likely to arrive later than the bride.
Liz “Brasseye” Sawyer
Bridesmaid
My most trusted “wing-woman’ for most of my twenties and thirties, although you
could argue this was a poor choice given she’s model-like, nearly 6 foot and blonde.
This could explain why I am getting married in my 50’s. Everyone loves her – but noone more than me. Most likely to be found near the ‘pic n mix’.
Luce “Officer” Stewart
Bridesmaid
Possibly the least likely of all my friends to work for ‘the boys in blue’. Most
memorable phrase….“A doctor and a police officer – what can possibly go wrong?!”.
A legendary friend, without whom I simply wouldn’t cope. Most likely to be found at
the bar
Alexandra “Lexie” Portsmore
Bridesmaid
My brother’s first born; an amazing niece known for her talents on the stage.
Destined for the West End. Most likely to be found on the dance floor!
Isabella “Izzy” Portsmore
Bridesmaid
My brother’s second born; an awesome niece known for her footballing skill.
Destined to be a ‘lioness’ of the future. Also likely to be found on the dance floor!