Wedding blessed at Foxhunters

A couple had their wedding blessed at Foxhunters so the bride’s mum would not miss the happy day – and the blessing was conducted by our maintenance manager!

Due to her dementia, Ruth Ogden would have been unable to attend the registry office in Usk to see her daughter Rachel marry fiancé Mike Berry.

So, after getting married in the registry office at 10am on Wednesday 24^th September, the couple, along with a few close family and friends, immediately made their way to Foxhunters for the blessing.

This was conducted by the home’s Maintenance Manager Richard Clarke, who is a registered Celebrant.

That meant Ruth got to see Rachel in her dress and renew her vows to Mike in front of other residents and staff at Foxhunters.

The couple then held their wedding reception in the home, along with live musical entertainment and a professional photographer who works for Dormy Care Communities taking the official pictures.

We even laid out a red carpet, supplied by Rachel’s sister-in-law Emma, for the couple to walk down the aisle with Rachel’s brother Simon giving her away.

Rachel, 43, from Ross-on-Wye, said: “We were always determined that mum would be part of our wedding even though she was unable at attend the registry office.

“As well as asking us to repeat our vows and exchange rings, Richard also mentioned my dad who passed away 11 years ago, so that was a lovely touch as well.

“It was important we made the day as stress free for mum and she was in a lovely environment she is familiar with and supported by the amazing staff.

“Everyone at Foxhunters has been amazing and I can’t thank them enough for enabling me to share this special day with my mum.”

Helen Davies-Parsons, the Chief Executive of Dormy Care Communities, said: “When Rachel and Mike approached us about having their wedding blessed at Foxhunters we didn’t hesitate to yes.

“Ruth is a truly special lady who everyone at Foxhunters adores and we all felt privileged to have witnessed such a lovely event as this.”