Sunday, September 26, 2004

Saturday saw the family event of the decade. My (only) brother was tying
the knot to his girlfriend and all the family were invited to Sussex to
celebrate the big day. To be honest this was pretty daunting as it is
the first time that David (and in some cases my gayness) was pushed upon
many of my aunts and uncles as well as some of my bro's friends.
Obviously as many of my relatives are pretty conservative I was worried
about their reaction to him, but as it turned out I had absolutely
nothing to be worried about.

The wedding was probably the first one where I've actually had an
emotional involvement with the happy couple. My brother and I aren't the
closest of people but seeing him get married was a very special moment
and for my mum was one of the best day's of her life. I'm sure photos of
us in our wedding outfit will appear around her house as soon as the
photographers have finished developing them.

As I mentioned already the wedding was the first time that David had the
opportunity to meet my not-so-near family. I'd had a word with mum
before the big day to see if I had to transform David into a friend
rather than a boyfriend but she told me that the family grapevine had
been in action and everyone knew about him and there was no need to hide
anything. I was pretty surprised by this as I have always been aware
that my parents didn't feel that my sexuality was in any way 'ideal'.

I don't know why I was worried as David got on with everyone like a
house on fire. He spent the whole reception chatting to both my
brother's friends and the family and it appears that nearly half of them
have been invited to come and stay for a weekend. Hopefully not all on
the same weekend mind you.

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