Our very own Michael Mainelli recently married the lovely Elisabeth (nee Reuss) in Frankonia, northern Bavaria.

"What a charming cardboard box with a ribbon on it… yes it’s just what Michael and I wanted… no really it was so thoughtful of you…"

Mainelli’s contribution to the bachelor community (which included drinking, eating, drinking, partying, drinking, merry-making, drinking and a healthy cynicism) continued right up until he suddenly lost his bachelorhood in May. Strangely, most witnesses (including Mrs Mainelli-Reuss) perceive little or no change in the old stag. Seriously, many congratulations to both of you.