Friends and family flew in from as far as Melbourne, Australia to take part in celebrating the union of Samantha Fletcher and Jeffrey Taylor. The wedding was here on the island. A great beginning for both of them in their new home and life on the gulf islands. This island was one of the first islands to be settled and so it is quite rich in history. The ceremony was held in St. Mary Magdelane church, built in 1897. Close friends provided music and singing before and after the ceremony.
The reception was held at The Agriculteral Hall built in 1900. A great community hall for events of all kinds and saturday night bingo! Photo's of Jeff and Sam lined the walls while the celebration spirit stirred and guests came in from out of the cold september afternoon. Great big salmon were served and blueberry wine sipped as relatives gave speaches cried and laughed. Then tables were pushed aside and more music followed. The "No shit Shirley's", which is a 7 piece all female acapela group (including Sam) sang with a voice from every corner of the world. Then a couple old time rag bands played and shook the hall.
Mother Nature brewed up a great storm, but it didn't break up the after-party in Bennet Bay. It was a night to remember. Now Jeff and Sam have headed out for some much needed rest and relaxation on Long Beach at the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island.
