The Big Event!

There was the small ceremony in Boston on Wednesday. Then on Saturday they had a picnic for everyone who had come in from out of town for the reception. 

Then on Sunday, September 26 we woke up and got ready for the biggest event of the week! The girls all went to the salon and then met at Cairnwood at 2:00.

Cairnwood Estate ~

 The Sweetheart Table

When Diana told me they were going to have a photo booth I'll be honest, I was a little concerned. I imagined the kind you see at a shopping mall and I knew that wouldn't go with the vibe she was trying to create. But this thing was the hit of the party! It was big enough to hold a few people. And every single person in the photo got a strip and a 4x3, plus the guy put one strip and 4x3 onto a page that we got to write messages on, then he'll put those into a book for the bride and groom! It was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

Me, Chuck, Beth and my sister Debbie.

 

Getting ready ~

While Diana and Peter were out taking pictures the rest of us got to enjoy Cocktail Hour. The servers came around with trays of the best hors d'oeurves! Everything I tried was so good. Everyone who tried anything said it was delicious!

I snuck outside to watch for a few minutes.

Then it was time for dinner and the introduction of the bride and groom!

Chuck and Sharaya, and Peter's dad and sister all made toasts, and after dinner we all went inside for the first dances. I'm standing to their left with my hands folded in front of me. Trying to hold back the tears. 

I wasn't the only one ~

 

Then the DJ cranked up the music and the party began! Dancing, drinking, laughter, it was so much fun!

 

Right after dinner my phone died so I don't have many pictures of the actual party. After it had been going for a while, Beth told Chuck she had wanted to sing. Diana had made a couple of comments during all the wedding planning about Beth maybe singing a song but honestly none of us thought she would actually go through with it so we never pursued it. Well, she did! And she sang loud enough to be heard over the track the DJ played! People were lined up against the walls and packed into the adjoining library to listen to her. She bravely stood there and sang Butterfly Kisses in front of everyone!

 

It was a wonderful night. A great way to end a weekend celebration of Diana and Peter becoming Mr. and Mrs.

Sharaya took these in Boston ~

 

We're Back and There's So Much to Share With You

Our flight to Pennsylvania was good. We helped Diana with some packing and got to spend some time with Peter's parents. We went to their house for dinner and played Mexican Train. The more we're around them the more we love them. Such good people, so warm and inviting.

We all drove up from Philadelphia to Boston. Stayed at the same hotel; the girls and the guys went to breakfast separately. Another chance to get to know one another.

Back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding and by the time we left the hotel to walk to the park for the ceremony, it was raining! Thankfully the hotel handed out umbrellas as we left.

Boston Common was just one block from the hotel but the area where they got married was at the other end of the park. It rained the whole way. But thankfully, by the time Diana, Chuck and Sharaya got out of the cab, it had stopped. Chuck walked her to where we were waiting and after a few minutes the sun came out.

The girls breakfast before the ceremony

 

In Boston Common, waiting for Chuck and Diana to arrive. Since it was a small ceremony, we were all just taking pictures with our phones.

Peter's mom took this one!

The first look

Beth was crying in this picture. When we asked her what was wrong she said, I'm losing my sister!!" We told her she was actually gaining a brother! That made her feel better and now she has two nicknames for him!

Peter's family...

 

 And ours.

 

We walked back through the park and went to Tresca's for dinner. It's an Italian restaurant, complete with canoli's for dessert! Everything was delicious. The whole day was so great, I can't express enough how much we adore Peter's family! 

And this was just the beginning of a 4 day celebration!