Well I think I finally have all of the serving pieces from the wedding washed, dried, and put away. I've downloaded some of the pictures - and we are still waiting for the full version from Dan & Jennifer.
A quick recap - this was quite an experience. We arrived at the same time as my daughter Laurie and her family. She and I were quickly hustled into Jennifer's room with "Jennifer NEEDS you NOW". There were decisions on hair, jewelery, and all the little details. Much laughing ensued from all of us. Alexis (Jennifer's daughter) was in charge of hair, Katie was in charge of helping Jen with her vows, Kim (from Arizona) had lace up the dress duties, Cheyenne (Dan's daughter) was a big help.
The ceremony was on the dock in front of his house and was beautiful. A pair of Mallard ducks joined the party - the hen was getting a little too close to the train on Jen's dress so she got a little nudge from the bride's 4" heels and let out a loud "quack"!
After the ceremony we headed inside to start the appy's; Cucumber spears with chili lime dipping salt, bacon wrapped scallops with vanilla salt and two dipping sauces (blood orange & lavender honey and a ginger plum bbq sauce. No one cared about the sauces), mini mac & cheese, lemongrass "scented" turkey meatballs, and corn salad with mini tortilla chip shells (scoops), and a beautiful Italian Torta with fresh baguette slices. We got pictures of some of the food - but guests were swarming the kitchen before we could get them all.
Jennifer and Dan taking their vows.
Bob manning the scallops - he is the scallop "God"!
Starting to plate the scallops.
Jennifer and Dan dancing.
More later!
A quick recap - this was quite an experience. We arrived at the same time as my daughter Laurie and her family. She and I were quickly hustled into Jennifer's room with "Jennifer NEEDS you NOW". There were decisions on hair, jewelery, and all the little details. Much laughing ensued from all of us. Alexis (Jennifer's daughter) was in charge of hair, Katie was in charge of helping Jen with her vows, Kim (from Arizona) had lace up the dress duties, Cheyenne (Dan's daughter) was a big help.
The ceremony was on the dock in front of his house and was beautiful. A pair of Mallard ducks joined the party - the hen was getting a little too close to the train on Jen's dress so she got a little nudge from the bride's 4" heels and let out a loud "quack"!
After the ceremony we headed inside to start the appy's; Cucumber spears with chili lime dipping salt, bacon wrapped scallops with vanilla salt and two dipping sauces (blood orange & lavender honey and a ginger plum bbq sauce. No one cared about the sauces), mini mac & cheese, lemongrass "scented" turkey meatballs, and corn salad with mini tortilla chip shells (scoops), and a beautiful Italian Torta with fresh baguette slices. We got pictures of some of the food - but guests were swarming the kitchen before we could get them all.
Jennifer and Dan taking their vows.
Bob manning the scallops - he is the scallop "God"!
Starting to plate the scallops.
Jennifer and Dan dancing.
More later!
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!