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48 MARRIAGES

Phillip Panayi (03): “In August of Ben Feasey (03) married Justine Renault Simon Mace (04): “On September 10th
this year, I got married to my partner, on Saturday 13th August 2016. In France, 2016, I married Claire Bell Oxley, after
Amymay. The wedding was at the Greek where they got married, couples have to being together for four years. We got
Orthodox Church in Leicester, and the have a civil ceremony at the local council married at Halam Church and held the
reception was at Keythorpe Manor. We offices to get a marriage certificate. reception at Norwood Park. We are both
had a fantastic day, with lots of friends They did this in Loché-sur-Indrois, the very happy.”
from Ratcliffe joining in the celebrations. village where Justine grew up. All of the
As you can imagine, Greek weddings are guests then drove in convoy through the
big parties! We also found out before the little French villages, hooting their horns
wedding that we are expecting our first and celebrating, with their cars adorned
child who, all being well, will be born at with flags and streamers. Guests were
the end of March. It’s all been happening then welcomed to a beautiful château
this year, but I’m really looking forward to in Esvres-sur-Indre, near Loches; Ben
becoming a dad!” and Justine had thought of everything.
The service was set in the woods at the Simon Mace (04) & his wife, Claire
bottom of the château, and it was very
romantic. Guests were treated to lots of Matthew Hilton (90): “I finally married
surprises throughout the day, as well as a Emma Hughes after twenty years of
seven-course dinner and fine wines, and deliberation! We were married at Rothley
everyone partied until the early hours. Parish Church last September, sharing a
Ben said: “We had such an amazing day, perfect day with our two boys, Albert (6)
and it was very emotional. Everything and Zachary (5), and family and friends.”
went exactly as planned – it was a perfect
day with our friends and family. Everyone
was so happy to see us get married, as
we’ve been together for many years.”

Phillip Panayi (03) & his wife, Amymay
Adrian Fidler (98): “On January 30th, I
married Kathryn McCune in Froyle Park
near Farnham. It was a great day and we Matthew Hilton (90) with Emma
were joined by several Old Ratcliffians. Sophie Seaton (née Kirk) (07): “Shaun
There were my sisters, Laura Wigley (née and I got married on July 30th 2016
Fidler) (02) and Rachel Dobson (née at Gaddesby Church, followed by a
Fidler) (96), my best man was Sam Bird reception at my parents’ house. It was the
(98), and one of my ushers was Andrew most amazing day, and I had some Old
Espinasse (98). Giuliana Bird (née De Ratcliffian bridesmaids by my side - my
Rienzo) (98), Rob Hull (97) and Charlotte sister, Gemma Kirk (03), and one of my
Hull (née Berry) (98) were guests too. best friends, Jessica Harvey (06). It really
One of my close friends, Patch Gamble Justine & Ben Feasey (03) & their son, Noah was perfect!”
(96), should have been there, but he is
sadly no longer with us, so we put a photo
up of him with other loved ones that
couldn’t be there.”

Kathryn & Adrian Fidler (98) with their
wedding guests Sophie Seaton (née Kirk) (07) with the wedding party

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