Before I get to topic I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Mine was a little quieter than usual, but I can always count on one thing being entertaining: Seth Johnson.
He’s the one on the left.
So this has been an interesting month. I have been to 3 weddings in 4 weeks. I thought people got married in the Spring. At least I can count on one couple doing that:
Wait till you see the cake.
I’m not really complaining, though. Most suits and dress clothes are warm so it’s just as well to go to a wedding in the fall.
Wedding #1: Dave Dickerson and Mary Ruth Covington
(Oct. 17th, 2009)
This wedding was held at Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville. Extremely cool. Very well done. Soft guitar music in the background, a poem, and a little ring bearer who was bored and decided to wander around up front. I really like outside weddings, anyway. Easy exit.
The reception was inside and Dave had made a compilation CD that played and he gave out copies to the guests. And at the end, we all stood outside and held sparklers…..much to my dismay (see Hold the lighter away), and the happy couple passed through the makeshift gauntlet to the waiting car.
All in all, I had a really good time. Especially since I wasn’t the one getting married. Plus I got to go to Dave and Buster’s!
Wedding #2: Brian DeFrance and Sandy Reynolds
(Oct. 24th, 2009)
This wedding took place in a small church that I no longer remember the name of. Much more of a religious-based ceremony. Complete with gospel bluegrass (which is cool) and cowboy hats. It also had one of the greatest wedding dinners ever: Taco Salad! I mean, how do you beat that? Here’s a picture of me at the wedding. Just cause.
What’s with this dude’s face behind me?
So all in all a totally different style, but still very enjoyable.
Wedding #3: Ryan Clayton and Magen Freeman
(Nov. 8th, 2009)
This wedding took place at the beautiful DelMonaco Winery in Baxter, TN. An outside wedding complete with vintage cars and live music.
For the reception we had swing dancing lessons and a full meal. Plus: you could sample the wine and even buy your own bottle to take back to the reception. I enjoyed this wedding because it gave me the chance to reconnect with friends that I haven’t seen in a while. Such as Heath, Kelly, Brandon, and of course, the groom.
We spent the afternoon enjoying wine and catching up with old friends. That evening we had a party at another friends house that was a little less formal. A lot of fun and a great way to end the wedding season.
All in all, I had a fantastic time at all of these weddings. I wish nothing but the best for the happy couples.
Next time: Listen as I reflect on throwing my first wine party! Until then……….
