Post #133 26 March 2017

Gentlefolk,

This post describes the wedding of Richard Carey and Liz Paver in Canberra on Saturday 26 November 2016.

Richard is my nephew, the son of my sister Aniko and her husband Peter Carey.

Richard is a tall, strapping lad, 195 cm.  Last year he started a new venture, Figtree Farms at Wee Jasper, 75 km from Canberra - for website click HERE.  He produces a range of fresh, organic food, mainly vegetables.

Liz completed her medical studies and was working at Canberra Hospital.  She wants to specialise in pathology.  Liz is beautiful and tall (178cm).  They make a very attractive couple.

The wedding was held in the gardens of Old Canberra House, at one corner of ANU campus.  It was a lovely Spring afternoon; afterwards we had dinner under the stars, and then dancing until late.  A memorable night.

We were delighted that our two children could attend their cousin's wedding.  Jennifer flew down from Brisbane for the weekend, and Andrew flew from Sydney (where, fortuitously, he was running a pop-up shop - see Post #132).

Here are some photos of the wedding.

Liz's father, Dr Rob Paver (a pathologist in Sydney) walked her "down the aisle".  Richard is waiting, as is the wedding celebrant (in blue outfit).

Liz Paver and Richard Carey - two special people and a lovely couple.

Liz reading her vows to Richard.

Richard & Liz signing the wedding register, witnessed by their two mothers: Aniko Carey and Diedre Paver.  The wedding celebrant is on the right.

The grooms family: from left Adrienne Carey (Richard's sister), Aniko Carey (mother), and Peter Carey (father).  Aniko and Peter work as realtors with Luton Real Estate, Dickson - they make a great team!  In his spare time Peter can be found at the family sheep (merinos) & lucerne farm at Wee Jasper.

Our family: Alex, Vera, Jennifer, and Andrew (I had not worn a tie & jacket for a long, long time).  Earlier in the year Jen cut her hair short to raise money for cancer research (she raised $3.5K), liked the new style and has kept it short.  She worn a funky black dress to the wedding - looked stunning.  After dinner and speeches there was a DJ and dancing.  Jen set the pace -  a real party girl - she is dynamite on the dance floor!!!

My two sisters talking to Liz, Angie Ulrichsen and Aniko Carey.

The next morning we took Jen and Andrew to Canberra Airport for their flights to Brisbane and Sydney respectively.

Andrew boarding his flight to Sydney - he is last in the queue.

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It was a really enjoyable weekend, and great to have the "kids" with us again. Jen had some really good suggestions about decorating the apartment, which we have taken on board.

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Best wishes, stay healthy and keep smiling.

Alex & Vera Olah
Canberra, Australia
Sunday 26 March 2017