While our guests enjoyed dinner, we made our rounds and greeted each guest. We didn’t make it to every guest at their tables, but we did talk to everyone at some time during the evening. Mac’s college friends. My college friends Mac’s cousin, his wife, and their adorable baby girl My parents chatting with my…
Today marks a sad anniversary in the United States. Eleven years ago, the greatest terrorist attack stunned our nation in to grief and unity. During the morning and afternoon back in 8th grade, fellow classmates were constantly called to the office and taken home. I remember sitting in my cultures class, daydreaming about my upcoming…
Please endure yet another Big Bang Theory reference. As I mentioned, we bucked with tradition by eating dinner before the “formal program,” as my dad called it. Our first toast was from BM El Cunado. He recounted how he’d met me for the first time at Mac’s commissioning. This was, in fact, a lie. He and…
We decided to reorder our wedding reception. Most receptions feature the first dance and parental dances after the formal introduction. The toasts follow these. We mixed things up. I was very conscious of the time slot for our reception venue (4-11 pm), so we started dinner after our introductions (the caterer wasn’t totally set up,…
We snuck in a few last minute shots and headed over to the Orangery. The photos took up most of cocktail hour, so we decided to do our “formal” introductions at this time. First came my parents. Next were Mac’s parents. And GM Shann with Antlers and JBenz (big pimpin over here) Last were MOH…
I love Words With Friends and Matching With Friends. Sadly, my friends don’t like playing with me because I play to win. But I’m off track. After our formal portraits, we walked from the Main Lawn to the Arbor for some more shots with our bridal party. Mac and the menfolk: Joey, you’re in the…