Giles Kime presents a dramatis personae of 21st-century nuptials

SIPPING coffee with Paula in their favourite café, Liz correctly guessed her friend’s first question. “Well, how did your mother-in-law’s visit go?” Liz smiled. “Very well. Justine is lovely, funny an

VERONICA had only recently moved to the town, so she was surprised to recognise the woman walking towards her. Yet, when their eyes met, 30 years rolled away. “Helen?” Veronica said. “It is you, isn’t

I LIFT my head to the weak sun and give thanks for having survived another winter. It’s good to see the lane is passable, even if there are ruts and puddles. However, I can still see the bones of icy,

Three women tell us about the extra-special relationships they’ve been lucky to have

My mother’s jaw dropped in horror, her expression resembling one of those tragic masks from the theatre. “But Jayne,” she exclaimed, clutching her pearls with unnecessary drama, “this will be the thir