Photos: Elliot Afterschool Tom Thumb Wedding

May 8, 2013

The Elliot Afterschool Program held a Tom Thumb Wedding on Thursday [May 2], at the Old Christ Church in Devonshire.

“May is heritage month and Mrs. Vanessa Steede, careworker and Supervisor’s second, thought it would be fitting to coordinate a reenactment of a Traditional Bermuda Wedding for the students of the Afterschool Program”, a spokesperson said. “It was discussed how traditional Weddings were held on Thursday afternoon because business establishments were closed half days.”

Elliot Afterschool Program Tom Thumb Wedding, Bermuda May 2 2013-48

The event started off with the bride and bride’s father arriving in a blue 1998 BMW convertible. Elliot ASP staff and other guests were gathered inside awaiting the ceremony in their traditional dresses and big bright hats. The church was decorated in fern and paper flowers designed by careworker, Ms. Mickey Butterfield who also crafted the bouquets and corsages.

After the ceremony, the reception took place in the hall with refreshments that consisted of assorted sandwiches, sliced fruit and plain cake with fruit punch organized by Supervisor Mrs. Gloria Tucker. “The afternoon beamed of success as guests thoroughly enjoyed the traditional event and atmosphere”, the spokesperson said.

Special thanks was given to Rev. Cannon Francis, Mrs. V.Steede – Coordinator, Mrs. G. Tucker – Elliot Supervisor, Ms. M.Butterfield – Decorator, Other Elliot ASP Staff, Mr. Ming – Transportation, Miss E.Richardson – Invitations, Mrs. L.Ingham – Photographer, Elliot P4 Marshall and family members who assisted.

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  1. Katharyn Albouy-Grant says:

    A job well done Elliott!!!

  2. TJ says:

    It was a great day. Well done guys!

  3. Katharyn Albouy-Grant says:

    Well done Elliott ASP!!!!

  4. M. Richardson says:

    It was a Great day and the children loved it. Thanks Mrs. Steede for all you have done for Elliott ASP, thanks also to Mrs Tucker for letting it happen and to all that helped to make it a special day for E.A.S.P

  5. As says:

    Great job Mrs. Steede, staff and students from Elliott’s ASP, very well organized.

  6. Rambo says:

    Well Done to Babes and the Elliot ASP Program!

  7. LoveThisSchool says:

    BigUp! I was not in attendance but I can tell from the pictures that it was a job well done! Shout to Elliot Primary School and the ASP. It takes a village and it is so wonderful to see our children getting a firsthand experience of our heritage.

  8. Sharika says:

    Exellent job aunt Vanessa Steede, Mrs. Tucker and the ASP IT Ceremony,What a lovely wedding!!!! Must do it again!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. Terri Crockwell says:

    Mrs Steede and eveyone that helped this go though JOB WELL DONE! When was the last time you saw a Tom Thumb Wedding? Something else thing of the past. LOVELY!

  10. Dawnnette White says:

    Job well done Mrs. Steede. You really but your all into making the wedding a memorable moment. Job well done.

    Your caterer,
    Dawnnette White (lol)