Wednesday, 4 April 2012

FW: Breaking News!!

To all our faithful blog followers we have some exciting news!!    We were  married by the Captain, Ian Walters on the Arcadia on the 30th March at 3.30pm in the middle of the Indian Ocean.  Yes it is a legal marriage and yes it was prearranged before we left.   It was very intimate and a perfect day.  After the ceremony we had champagne with the Captain then went on a tour around the ship for photos with the ship’s photographer  before going to the Ocean Grill  (the specialty seafood restaurant) for dinner.  We have kept it very quiet on the ship and have not even told our six other dinner companions.   Peter has blabbed a few times telling the odd person we are on our honeymoon and we have just got married!!  He would like to put a sign on our cabin door but I have banned that.  No-one puts signs on doors on this ship which is in contrast to the Aussie ships where you see signs for birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, divorce etc all adorned with balloons and streamers!!  We had a wedding cake which Peter particularly wanted which we have now eaten half of.  We still have a bottle of champagne to celebrate which we will leave to later in the cruise.   We organised the rings before we left as mine had to be made.  We haven’t seen the official photos yet but I will include some photos that were taken with my camera.   I know it has been a long time coming but its finally happened!!

Love to all….

Mr and Mrs Phillis!! xoxo

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12 comments:

  1. Barry and Christine4 April 2012 at 10:12

    WELL!!!!! Congratulations to Peter and Commiserations to Sharon!! :)

    It's only 3 AM here - and what a great thing to discover on waking!! :) Looking forward to the photos

    Barry (and Christine)

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  2. Anonymous5 April 2012 at 01:16

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE - WISH WE WERE THERE TO CELEBRATE BUT WE CAN DO THAT WHEN YOU GET BACK. THIS WILL CERTAINLY BE A TRIP TO REMEMBER - LUV CORINNE AND BARRIE

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    1. Louie P5 April 2012 at 01:51

      Congratulations to you both. The phones have been running hot all over Newcastle since Corinne read it first. You both looked GORGEOUS!!! We are so happy for you two. Will talk more on Facebook re a homecoming. Love, hugs and best wishes from the Ptolemys

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  3. Anonymous5 April 2012 at 03:36

    Congratulations Mr & Mrs P - at last (hope that was the song they played at your ceremony!!) Sneaky but an amazing and unforgetable way to tie the knot.
    Love to you both. Jen & Geoff xx

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  4. Anonymous5 April 2012 at 18:26

    Very subtle, very devious and very crafty to do us out of a fabulous party. We are very, very happy for you and what a wonderful way to get married, even though we weren't there. Will catch up on your return. By the way you both look great - particularly in the Crow's Nest photo.
    Lots of love and will have a drink to you tonight.
    Carolyn and Steve

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  5. Pamela6 April 2012 at 00:28

    Congratulations Mr.Mrs Phillis. I had a sneaking suspicion that might happen and when I noticed a ring on Peters finger I thought OMG. Sneaky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then I read the blog. You both look fabulous.Now I know why the new suit Peter.
    Happy Easter it's Golden Slipper tomorrow, but I'm sure you are not one bit interested.
    Love Joe and Pam

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  6. Margaret6 April 2012 at 17:57

    See I go to work and miss a days blog and this happens....! : )

    Congratulations, what a lovely way to tie the knot...may you have a very long and happy life together with lots of rum punch!

    I cant wait to catch up in June we will need to celebrate big style.

    The pictures look lovely and you both look sooooo happy - well done.
    Love from Lionel Margaret and Stuart xxx

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    1. Anonymous7 April 2012 at 06:01

      Well! What can we say! Absolutely Gobsmacked! (not that you got maried but that we're not there to enjoy it)

      Congratulations, and now the Formalities are over enjoy the Honeymoooooooooooooooooooooooon!

      Guess we had better stock up while in Vila next month so we can have a Celebration in June.
      Enjoy - Lionel

      PS. Peter, your wish will come true! The next cruise we are on we will make sure you get a "Just Married" poster on the door! :)

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    2. Anonymous9 April 2012 at 02:53

      Hi Peter and Sharon. That's great. Big congrats. We wish you a long and happy life together.

      Best Regards

      Peter and Sandy Cooper

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  7. Ken and Wendy8 April 2012 at 06:19

    We're raising our glasses: Hearty congratulations Sharon and Peter! We can't think of a more romantic way to tie the knot; only wish we were there with you.

    Your wedding pictures tell us how happy you are and we wish you much love and life's richest blessings.

    We're enjoying your stories - and spending your honeymoon with you. Keep them coming Mr. and Mrs. P. Big hugs,
    Wendy and Ken xx

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  8. Anonymous9 April 2012 at 18:41

    Peter and Sharon,
    What a brilliant way to tie the knot. Congratulations to you both.
    Regards,
    Paul Simpson

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  9. kath18 April 2012 at 05:41

    Hi Sharon &Peter,
    Just read the fantastic, exciting news.
    Haven't read your blog for a while, been at the beach over the holidays.
    CONGRATULATIONS.
    Keep on enjoying you're wonderful holiday.

    Love Kathy & Peter xxxxooo

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