Today, Tara Hamillton-Miller, writer for the New Statesman, Spectator, a variety of newspapers and magazines, married John, a celebrated photographer from Liverpool.

The wedding took place at Chelsea registry office and was a very smart affair.

Tara is the goddaughter of Bruce Anderson, who gave her away, heralded by a piper, and an atmosphere of  happiness.

I'll just post a section of the reading,  read beautifully by Pixie from Andrew Lansley's office.

Marriage

A good marriage must be created

Is remembering to say I love you at least once a  day

It  is never going to sleep angry

It is a mutual sense of common objectives and values

It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family

It is having the capacity
to forgive and forget

It is a common search for the good and the beautiful

Wilfred A. Peterson

I left the wedding to head off to my AGM. I have to say though, I have never seen Tara looking more beautiful or dazzling.
And when the registrar told Tara and John they could now kiss as man and wife.... Well.........!!!  Thank goodness they are married!

Damian Green, who looked very conspicuous as he walked into the wedding - with seconds to go!!!

Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor of London and his Canadian wife Juliana.

Bruce Anderson, columnist from the Spectator, Telegraph and the bride's Godfather making an after wedding speech.

Maria, who runs members' services in the HOC, and Nick Wood of Media Intelligence Partners.

Jon Craig from Sky News and Katie, Press Officer to Boris.

The reception was held at the Cheyne Row Brasserie, photo taken through the window!