17 May 2018
Crossword by Boffles
Wedding Bells
Across
1 In India he does indeed arrive on a horse sometimes (10)
6 The union may well result in this but a blessing rather than a problem (5)
7 In the bad old days fathers would aim to ……their daughters to eligible young men (7)
9 Event is likely to cost a tidy one (3)
10 Hopefully, the jokes will get a good one at it (9)
12 Biblical believer in couples (4)
13 Everyone should wear something ……, not just the bride (6)
16 Some people may need one to get them to propose (5)
17 No cockiness at this party? (3)
18 Promising words (1,2)
19 1ac may wish he could 1dn’s speech (4)
21 Peggy …… got married in the film (3)
22 The happy couple often march down the aisle to his music (11)
Down
1 In spite of his title, not necessarily very virtuous (4,3)
2 You want the guests mellow but not this (10)
3 Let’s hope 1ac is not a love one (3)
4 Yoko who said ‘O, yes’ to a Beatle (3)
5 Opening steps (5,5)
7 Often accompanies the bride up the aisle (4)
8 What the happy couple go on to wind down (9)
11 Occasion can be tense as well as happy for these progenitors (7)
14 8dn is often spent in the bridal one (5)
15 St George’s chosen by H & M (6)
20 The champagne needs to be kept on it (3)
