Kathryn & Sharon
Wedding Party
Andrew Langford
Bridesman
Andrew and Kate met at the Australian Defence Force Academy in January 2004. Andrew is an Artillery Officer in the Australian Regular Army. Kate and Andrew are the best of mates since their first meeting. We had printed study documents and began chatting around the printer. During the course Kate and Andrew would meet up at Kate's place in Ngunnawal and work through hours of study. The first thing was always to have dinner and discuss the highlights of the day - good point - bad point - good point. Andrew and Kate have always loved the AFL. ANZAC Days at the MCG is one of their most enjoyable times, especially if Collingwood wins.
Maree Littlefield
Bridesmaid
Maree is Sharon's cousin. As kids they always shared holidays, either on the farm at Ayr or camping at Cape Upstart, north Queensland. Maree was the sophisticated city slicker. Sharon the cool farm girl. Both got up to much fun and mischief - especially when Sharon taught Maree how to drive - into the sugar cane paddock. They spent much time with Sharon's dog Annie hiking and fishing at the Cape or exploring around the farm's lagoon. From early childhood to now they remain dear friends.
Hugh Carlisle
Brother of the Bride
Hugh is Kate's elder brother. They grew up travelling around Australia living in NSW (Katoomba), SA (Port Augusta, Whyalla, Quorn), QLD (Pentland, Carmilla West, Seaforth, Dysart, Saraji Downs, Cloncurry), NT (Katherine, Darwin), WA (Broome, Kellerberrin, Busselton, and Wagin). Hugh moved to Perth for Year 11 and 12 and Kate to Albany. Jan 1984 Hugh joined the RAAF as an Aeronautical Engineer and Jun 1984 Kate joined the RAN as an Electronics Apprentice. During Hugh's posting to RAAF Base Pearce Hugh met his wife Charlene. They married in 1990. Hugh and Charlene have three adult children, Alison, Hannah and Andrew. Hugh is passionate about his AFL team West Coast Eagles, loves cricket and hockey. Kate is very proud of Hugh and stoked Hugh and Charlene are joining us.
Raymond (Ray) Menso
Father of the Bride
Sharon is 'Daddy's little girl. Ray was there when Sharon was born, showed her how to drive and took her on many a fishing and camping trip. Ray is of Italian heritage and is a born and bred sugar cane farmer from Ayr, north Queensland. Ray loves being on the water fishing and is happy as ever when on his tractor. With such a busy cane harvest schedule Ray was not certain he could attend. With the love and support of his neighbours Ray is attending our wedding. Ray is so happy to walk Sharon down the aisle.