The Event

Wow! What an event it was!

The day started off with a beautiful clear-blue sky, a forecast for the rest of the day indeed! 7:00 pm rolled around and there we were, ready for the big event. The setting for the ceremony was a tent on the grounds of an up-scale hotel near Seattle, Washington. The chairs aligning the aisle each had an organza bow tied on the back. Several podium flower stands mirrored each other along the aisle (I think about 5 on each side), each bursting with white roses, pale pink roses, pink roses and orchids. The runner was set down the aisle and was bordered by sprinkled pink, light pink and white rose petals. Two large arrangements were situated at the 'front' location of the tent, the back drop of which was the Lake.

The groomsmen were waiting, my other two brothers (Groom's Twin D and Oldest Brother D) and Papa. The bridesmaids were beautiful and glided down the aisle in pink dresses somewhat lineny/shiny. If I could describe it better I would, but the dresses were A-line, knee length, tank style with a 'V' neckline and a bow tied in the back. Simple and beautiful.

I stood by the flower girls (3.5 years old and 4.5 years old) to assist in getting them down the aisle right before the Bride. I distinctly heard an 'AWWWWW!!!!' coming from the spectators as the flower girls stood ready for their debut. Slowly, they both walked down the aisle, not really together, but it was still awful cute in their white shoes, lacey socks, white dresses and rose wreaths neatly pinned a top of their heads. I was told Sweet Pea had a huge smile on her face after the "aww" I was also told that by the time she had about 3 handfuls left to throw, she was placing them decisively.

The Bride, what can I say about the Bride. The Bride was just beautiful! The dress was fantastic her makeup and hair were impeccable. The dress was somewhat of a spaghetti strap mermaid style with an organza overlay that was beautifully sequined and beaded. The back of the dress had an opening in which four or five strands of beading delicately hung across her back. The Bride was escorted down the aisle by her mother. It really was pretty sweet.

Mom handed the Bride over to the Groom, who himself was devilishly handsome along with his groomsmen......o'kay, so I'm a little bias......::smirk:: The suits were a dark grey with an ever-so slight light pinstripe. The groomsmen wore pink vests to match the ladies.

The ceremony started and other than Sweet Pea being excused from standing with the bridesmaids throughout the ceremony, and Handsome refusing to sit still, went off smoothly. The Bride was beautiful and elated, the Groom was beautiful and filled with emotion.

Sweet Pea decided to finish her job and walk back down the aisle with the other flower girl.

After the wedding, while guests mingled on the flower garden lawn, entertained by a magician, the tent was turned for dinner. The flower arrangements were used atop of the tables, at this point I was told the arrangements were to be reminiscent of the Space Needle, and I believed it was true. Guests were then moved to find their assigned seats. A main table held cards for families, couples and guests and their dates. The tables were not numbered, but each had it's own animated movie. Ours was "The Little Mermaid", each place setting had name cards with a character indicating food preference, I had selected fish, so mine was Nemo, Husband had selected the beef and had some cow character, Sweet Pea had a chicken dish and, I don't recall the name, but it was the Looney Toons chicken/rooster. Dinner was fabulous, a salad before the main course, and was followed by a lovely sundae desert.

The guests and Bride and Groom mingled for a while and it was announced that the Bride had a special surprise for the Groom. Guests were encouraged to walk out the the lakefront, where a barge was passing and as music played .....a two-song fire works display entertained EVERYONE, everyone in the wedding, hotel and Lake!!!!! (Wonderful comments were heard from guests and employees at the hotel regarding the fireworks). It was totally cool and over the top!!!!!!

More you say?!?!?! Guests were then urged to return into the hotel ball room for sweets (chocolate fountain and all), cake cutting and dancing. Four speeches were given, each one awesome!!! Although, Papas was a little short as he cut himself off before he got too choked up! Way to go PaPa! Dancing was a total blast!!!! The Bride and Groom had taken lessons and danced wonderfully to a great tune that I will ask the name of! I don't recall the order, but there was a Mother and Son dance, a Bride's family dance and then everybody danced! (Two weekends of dancing for me!!!! Holy Cow!!!!) The night ended with remaining guests (and there were many!!!) returning to the Lake where a large pier was located. A tunnel of sorts was formed, which was filled with bubbles, where the Bride and Groom continued their marital walk onto a refurbished wooden boat for a tour around the Lake!!!!

Now, I ask you.....TOP THAT!!!!