What was even more bizarre was that it was another couple of friends from band who were getting married. Clearly if you want to find your soulmate, a military band, operatic society or other such activity is the thing to do!
David and Helen decided that they wanted to involve as much of their (extremely busy) musical lives in the service and the reception, which meant that I got to sing, both solo and as part of an amalgamated choir which is something I haven't done for a long time. It was absolutely great. However, the biggest part went, fittingly I suppose, to the band. They marched the bride, groom and all their guests from the church to the village hall and then played during the reception.
Not to be left out, though, David and Helen played along with the band at every possible opportunity - including the march down from the church. Not sure what the villagers made of the clarinet-playing bride who had to stand at the back of the band formation, so that her train wouldn't get stood on!