Bobbing between Buffys brothers is the elder of my best men, Paul, a man of wisdom and age, a mature man, who is both married and with child, maybe it was the influence of his younger, altough equally mature brother but they managed to work into their speech about 6 blown up photos of me urinating in public.
I suppose it speaks to the relaxed, intimate nature of our relationship, and the confidence they had that this would not casue my new family to reject me. Lucky them.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Cafe Lurcat, the reception Venue
Wonderful meal, great venue, couldnot have been more pleased with the Cafe Lurcat, and cute to boot! We started with Champagne, and then a fuzzy salad of light greens and something I didn;t quite get a change to sample... then a side of sea bass basted in Miso, r a hanger steak, with vedgetables, and each table had a bucket of the most delicious fries ever, they are famous in minneapolis, as are the miniature hamburgers, which Jess pulled some strings and had a couple brought over to our table, for Buffy and I to share, not sure if she ever got to taste them though.... Then we did speeches, and thanks to My Dad and Buffys Mom, and then to Buffys brothers who pulled the nicet words out of thin air! And then on to the Best men, who we will deal with later....
My new Family
An auspicious bunch of people, strong personalities abound, but the love flows freely and it will be a joy to add to the feast.
My new Family
I joked the wedding was a takover not a merger, but I was very gald to see everyone get on and hopefully make freinds. it was a unique experiance in my life and I will always remember the people who made it so special for us.
Exchanging vows, rings and hints.
So this was it, and the only thought on my mind... "are brown shoes OK with a blue suit,?" No seriously it was a lovley time, and very serious, very adult. and then joyouse.
The ceremony.
Its amazing how nerves manifest themselves, I became Mr Bossy and got into issuing commands and shuffeling people around. Buffy needed to change clothes. But it all came together well and everyone was where they needed to be, and looking down the aisle it was a vision of loving friends and family surrounding a proud mother and her glowing daughter, I wish I had a camera, it was a sight to behold.
Special friends
Buffys dear friends Jess and Jill are failing hopelessly in their mission to 'Bring Buffy home' which is why it was so good they all got to spend some quality time together, it was also super to see their respective kids growing up so fast and so well, pat your bum and eat that cereal bar !
The hat boxes
The british ladies pretty much all brought hats, and there were some wonderful concoctions on display, Buffy having never seen a hat box, let alone a john lewis hatbox was obviously in shock...
We were very pleased to almost meet everyone at the airport that came from europe (sorry Catherine and David!) it makes that first introduction to a foreign country and the difficult grid system (even with GPS) that bit easier.
We were very pleased to almost meet everyone at the airport that came from europe (sorry Catherine and David!) it makes that first introduction to a foreign country and the difficult grid system (even with GPS) that bit easier.
The best men, and me.
I was ably assisted by the honorable Brothers Dempsey, on the left, Paul, the older brother, concerned for others, giving and generous, he made sure all went smoothly. On the Right Craig, the younger brother, cool calm and certificated clam in a crisis, he walked me through the landmine strewn area of vows learning, and held a steady head throughout.
I am deeply indebted to them both, and they did a fine speech, for which they will both be punished in hell.
I am deeply indebted to them both, and they did a fine speech, for which they will both be punished in hell.
Pre Wedding.
Before the wedding we spent 10 days getting prepared, shopping, and meeting friends and Family, the beautiful lady pictured, (not Buffy!) is Mrs Nolan, she threw us a wonderful dinner, which she spent days preparing, and was the prefect start to our wedding.
She is a special lady, a real firecracker and will kick your ass if you deserve it, so watch out!
This image was taken at a shower thrown by the estiemed ladies of Knox Avenue, and select specila guests, including I am pleased to say some of my aunts and my mother. A great time was had by all, or so I hear.
She is a special lady, a real firecracker and will kick your ass if you deserve it, so watch out!
This image was taken at a shower thrown by the estiemed ladies of Knox Avenue, and select specila guests, including I am pleased to say some of my aunts and my mother. A great time was had by all, or so I hear.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Us leaving the wedding ceremony
The church is on the campus of my wifes old University, and its a stunning building, huge, and old and well designed and obviously built with love.
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