Monday, April 20, 2009
April 19, 2009 - the wedding
Well, it all went off not just without a hitch, but absolutely spectacularly!!
We could not have wished for anything more or better.
Even the weather, predicted to be rain and dreary, cooperated and while not sunny and clear and warm, it was dry and more than adequate.
The rehearsal on Friday was wonderful with all of us trying not to piss off the church lady who was in charge of all things wedding at the church -- large, grey-haired and drunk with power. We then went on to the Fortnightly Club for a fabulous dinner and fun evening of loving toasts and an incredible slide show of the happy couple put together by Rhodri's sister, Megan. One event down and the big one to go.
Saturday began for Sandy with a new hairdo -- a french twist held together with millions of bobby pins and many ounces of ozone-killing hair spray -- and was followed with make-up for both Sandy and Eva and the entire bridal party. We had lunch and relaxed a bit before changing into our spiffy outfits and returning to the Four Seasons to find our bride still in make-up but with a fantastic hair style complete with flower. Once we got her in her layers of wedding dress, her father saw her for the first time all bridey and was every bit as overwhelmed as we all had been. Dress was phenomenal and Marilla looked fabulous. The veil was the final touch - wow!!
We five were driven to the church to hide and then be walked down the aisle to await the bride. Her almost husband was surprised and barely held it together when he saw her at the end of the aisle coming towards him -- a completely appropriate response. The ceremony was blessedly short and ended happily with many "I wills" said and promises made.
We headed to the reception at the Women's Athletic Club. Their living room is lavishly furnished with antiques and was the perfect place for all 180+ to gather and await the wedding party who were being photographed. After drinks and more photos, up we went to the ballroom where we were absolutely blown away. It is a gorgeous 2-story room to begin with, but had been magically transformed by the florists into a fantasy of flowers and candles and lights. (Can't wait to add photos so you can all appreciate this!!) Our sumptuous dinner over, the band began to play and after the first dance, didn't stop for 3+ hours. And we could not drag ourselves off the dance floor with each song being better to dance to than the last. Having removed our high heels early on, we kept on grooving to the music until well past our bedtime. All Sandy's girlfriends kept up the pace on the dance floor and will all probably need massages just to walk upright again! Finally, we headed back to the Chicago Club basically crippled and in pain, but completely thrilled and happy over every detail of this magnificent weekend.
Our daughter, happily married and off at a spa getaway for a few days, is the luckiest girl in the world to have had such a fantastic wedding and to be married into such a great group of in-laws. And we are floating on air with delight, pinching ourselves as we discuss over and over every detail of the glorious experience. It was more than we ever dreamed it would be!!!
We could not have wished for anything more or better.
Even the weather, predicted to be rain and dreary, cooperated and while not sunny and clear and warm, it was dry and more than adequate.
The rehearsal on Friday was wonderful with all of us trying not to piss off the church lady who was in charge of all things wedding at the church -- large, grey-haired and drunk with power. We then went on to the Fortnightly Club for a fabulous dinner and fun evening of loving toasts and an incredible slide show of the happy couple put together by Rhodri's sister, Megan. One event down and the big one to go.
Saturday began for Sandy with a new hairdo -- a french twist held together with millions of bobby pins and many ounces of ozone-killing hair spray -- and was followed with make-up for both Sandy and Eva and the entire bridal party. We had lunch and relaxed a bit before changing into our spiffy outfits and returning to the Four Seasons to find our bride still in make-up but with a fantastic hair style complete with flower. Once we got her in her layers of wedding dress, her father saw her for the first time all bridey and was every bit as overwhelmed as we all had been. Dress was phenomenal and Marilla looked fabulous. The veil was the final touch - wow!!
We five were driven to the church to hide and then be walked down the aisle to await the bride. Her almost husband was surprised and barely held it together when he saw her at the end of the aisle coming towards him -- a completely appropriate response. The ceremony was blessedly short and ended happily with many "I wills" said and promises made.
We headed to the reception at the Women's Athletic Club. Their living room is lavishly furnished with antiques and was the perfect place for all 180+ to gather and await the wedding party who were being photographed. After drinks and more photos, up we went to the ballroom where we were absolutely blown away. It is a gorgeous 2-story room to begin with, but had been magically transformed by the florists into a fantasy of flowers and candles and lights. (Can't wait to add photos so you can all appreciate this!!) Our sumptuous dinner over, the band began to play and after the first dance, didn't stop for 3+ hours. And we could not drag ourselves off the dance floor with each song being better to dance to than the last. Having removed our high heels early on, we kept on grooving to the music until well past our bedtime. All Sandy's girlfriends kept up the pace on the dance floor and will all probably need massages just to walk upright again! Finally, we headed back to the Chicago Club basically crippled and in pain, but completely thrilled and happy over every detail of this magnificent weekend.
Our daughter, happily married and off at a spa getaway for a few days, is the luckiest girl in the world to have had such a fantastic wedding and to be married into such a great group of in-laws. And we are floating on air with delight, pinching ourselves as we discuss over and over every detail of the glorious experience. It was more than we ever dreamed it would be!!!
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