Roina with her beautiful son, Oska who walked his mum down the aisle.

She wrote this poem to read at the wedding:

“From the first time I held you I knew you were a special one

The little prince, my darling Oska, my only son.

You have been there for me when there was no-one else, and when the chips were down.

And I sincerely hope I have helped you to find your way.

But when you ‘came out’ at 15 and told me you were gay

I said all of the silly things, overlooking the strength and courage of what you had to say.

But I am the proudest parent of the human you have become.

And I know in that sentiment, Patrick and I speak as one,

I’m here to say we are blessed to have a rainbow son, with all the gifts that brings today.

Thank you Oska, for being you, for being great, and for ‘giving mum away”.