I was so scared about attending my brothers wedding yesterday, they had a wedding lunch, which of course was family only, and then they had an afternoon tea (which I believe I stated in a previous post is possibly the worst thing for a Coeliac!!)
I needn't have worried, I had forgotten that my 'now' Sister in Law was an events manager. It was lovely, and to boot the sun came out. The reason I was so worried is obvioualy this was a very important celebration and the first one I've attended since diagnosis, and I did not want anything to go wrong. What was so nice was when lunch came out the lady who was in charge of our table said coeliac sausages for you and then mentioned that the onion gravy was also gluten free (yes we had bangers and mash!!) but in such a discreet manner that the only person who noticed was my husband.
Then the afternoon tea, when I went to see what was available I was told, oh just help yourself from the table, when I explained that I was the lady who was Coeliac she looked at me and said oh yes the Chef is doing yours now, and well all I can say is WOW!! I had an oval plate to myself with around 16 triangular sandwiches on one half being smoked salmon, and the other half cheese. My Mum's face was a picture, and then she said 'Is that ALL for you?' having previously checked, the answer was yes!!
Unfortunately the Bride and Groom had warned me that I wouldn't be able to eat their wedding cake, as it wasn't Gluten Free, but they more than made up for it with the amount of Cake that was plated separately for me (and no I didn't eat all of it!) 5 slices of fruit cake and 5 chocolate brownies.
There was free flowing Tea and Coffee and wine and champagne for those of us that weren't driving. So although I had my reservations before lunch, I was impressed with the service of the staff, and obviously both my brother and his wife for the effort they put in, to make sure I had a good day too. I was just a bit miffed I couldn't have the Scones with Cream and Jam. (but I guess over time you get used to that.) I was concerned that my brother would forget that I have a new illness, as up until now, I have always been able to eat everything. So it was a rewarding experience.
So if you ever go to 'The Dene' in Woldingham, if you talk to the staff I'm sure you will be catered for. Obviously we had a Private Function area, but I was impressed with the attitude and the service.
Oh and my 5 year old nephew was brilliant as the 'Best Man' that was sooooo cute. It was a lovely day.
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