We got to Drew, and spent some time enjoying the beautiful weather. Then we spent some more time, since the photographer took quite some time to get there. By then most of us were complaining of sore feet, so the mounting block at the side of Mead Hall was quite welcome as a seat. The catering staff did eventually bring out appetizers, and WATER!, and we all watched the little flower girl playing. She was very cute, and well-behaved for her age, and she had decided that
Once the photographer did arrive, the pictures didn't take very long, and we sneaked up the back stairs so we could be ready for The Grand Entrance. I'm not sure how grand it ended up being, but
And then, there were the toasts.
At any rate, I drowned my shame in water and wine, and a certain amount of whine as well. Dinner was... not bad. I've had better, but I've had worse as well. The cake, on the other hand, was exquisite.
And then came the dancing. It's funny that the one place I eventually overcame my shyness is on the dance floor. I just enjoy dancing so much that I'm not willing to give it up just because I don't look good, or because my reaction speed is too slow to keep up with the beat. Besides, as I told
Finally, we all assembled out on the front steps, and the bride and groom departed to the Disney Main Street Electrical Parade. Or, at very least, they departed to the street - the details of a getaway vehicle had never been determined. Eventually
For many weddings that would have been the end, but in this case there was a post-reception party back at the hotel. I actually missed most of it, since after waiting for the boys to change and going to the hotel, I went upstairs to get changed myself and help clean up the hotel room. By the time I dragged myself downstairs, I'd missed most of the excitement. Of course, I was just about out of energy by then anyway. When I got there, it appeared mostly to be a case of waiting for the rest of the family to give up and go to bed.
Then we went on the happy nostalgic diner run. Much silliness abounded; around the third time someone said, "Hey, who let you two sit together?" I pointed out that the same could be said all the way around the table. I think that indicates that it was a good mix of people. I would try to explain some of what went on, but like all such gatherings, some of it would only make sense to the people who were there (and some of it wouldn't make sense even if you were there. Like
Around 3 AM, it was time for