So…I left off at the rehearsal dinner. Next day- Wedding Day!
We did breakfast around the corner from the hotel and checked out Old Pasadena. My Nana wanted to see the Proctor House, like that Proctor and Gamble, Proctor, because it was super old, but really interesting architecture and blah blah blah. No, it was cool to check out I'm just still kinda confused why it was such a big deal, it's a big old house, why do I have to pay $12 for a tour?
Anyway, after that adventure the Nana, my mom and I went to meet the bride at the hair salon so that she could get her hair done. We got lost (thanks, Siri. Not.) and ended up walking about 5 blocks to find the place but eh, it wasn't that hot and we only almost got hit by a car or 2 like once.
You could tell that she was excited but pretty calm for the most part. She had flowers in her hair, that matched her bouquet and she looked simply beautiful. Very subtle and not extravagant but stunning and very her.
And then it was a mad dash to get ourselves ready. My sister and I probably changed out outfits a bajillion times leading up to this event but who's counting…I was worried about getting cold once evening came along and got a cardigan. To that, my Nana said to my sister "Just make sure she has enough to drink and dances a lot, she won't get cold."
Cool. I'm the drunk granddaughter/niece/cousin at this event. I'll take that crown and wear it, thank you. And it's called being fun. Duh.
Jokes aside, I kinda was. Most of the guests are older and there was only one other family that had kids, and then our new family of cousins by marriage so…cue awkward meet and greets where you just don't have a whole lot to say or really relate to. And my other favorite part of being awkward? Being tipsy AND awkward. So bring on the wine!
The wedding was held at the couple's house, a beautiful domed building on top of hill over looking the college's soccer field and part of the valley that makes up Pasadena.
The ceremony was perfect. And I'm not going to do it any justice talking about it. The bride and groom exchanged vows they had written themselves, both quoting songs but before you get judgy wudgy and say that's so cliche let me explain…she quoted a rock song from Metallica, Nothing Else Matters. Yeah. My aunt is totally rad.
But actually when she read her vows it fit and was actually pretty sounding and it kind of hit everyone that this is happening. Tammy and Angus are getting married. Right now. Like. What? If you weren't there and didn't see her walk up the aisle and see his face of pure joy but how he was sweating because it's SoCal and well, you know, he's getting married, and saw the two mothers sitting there next to the alter looking beautiful and so proud and happy, I don't think anyone would have believed it.
It was a short but very sweet ceremony and there was not a dry eye in that place even if we were standing in the grassy garden of the front yard and Polly, the dog, was whining because she didn't quite understand why she had to stand away from her mom and dad and not jump around all these fun new people to play with.
After the ceremony, the tears aside, the happy still flowing, and the fun began. Food and drinks were a plenty. (no joke though, I think there were 12 different types of hors d'oeuvres and that wasn't even the dinner that was provided) And there was a dance floor and adorable decorations of T&A everywhere. Our cousins kept the party alive by dancing, even getting my Nana to dance which was adorable.
Me and the SeaStar went out and got down a time or two. Our cousins were the real stars though and pulled out the grocery shopping cart, the lawn mower, sprinkler and my personal favorite, walking the dog. A new one was introduced, the taking a shower where you turn on the water, adjust it for temp, lather up, rinse off and towel dry. Hilarious. But it was a lot of fun and the awkwardness had gone away completely.
After filling ourselves with shrimp and fruit and little finger foods that were enough to feed an army, a food truck pulled up. Yes, like a roach coach, taco truck. But this was no ordinary taco truck. It was Korean BBQ and had the best quesadillas and tacos EVER. Hands down. Spicy and delicious and so cool to just walk right up to the taco truck next to the dance floor at the wedding and order a burrito or taco from a taco truck. Attention Future Hubby: We are having a taco truck at our wedding. It's gonna happen and you don't get a say in the matter, sorry I'm not sorry!
And you know how every family has that one family member, the crazy cousin/aunt/uncle that is a nomad and has lived a crazy nomad life mostly moving around the country on his motorcycle and only popping up randomly for like a week at a time and would have all these crazy stories about his adventures and the people he met along the way? Well low and behold, even our family has one, good ol' Uncle Bob, and my aunt had sent him an invite via email since she didn't know where he was living or if he even had a permanent residence. And he showed up to the wedding! So it was a great family reunion and we heard about how he is currently in Southern California for now but still has the bike and rides to Arizona every now and then and the man is in his 70's. Like the dude lives an epic life. And the last time I saw him I think I was 13 or 14. So definitely good to see him.
We spent the rest of the night dancing and eating more and more little finger foods that kept coming out even though we had dinner already. Seriously never ending food! But that's how Angus likes it. We ate, we danced, we drank and we were very merry. And it was beautiful and a perfect evening.
And now I'm officially done with my story about my aunt's wedding, it only took me way too long and sorry about that but here are pictures of the day! Enjoy!
Cool. I'm the drunk granddaughter/niece/cousin at this event. I'll take that crown and wear it, thank you. And it's called being fun. Duh.
Jokes aside, I kinda was. Most of the guests are older and there was only one other family that had kids, and then our new family of cousins by marriage so…cue awkward meet and greets where you just don't have a whole lot to say or really relate to. And my other favorite part of being awkward? Being tipsy AND awkward. So bring on the wine!
The wedding was held at the couple's house, a beautiful domed building on top of hill over looking the college's soccer field and part of the valley that makes up Pasadena.
The ceremony was perfect. And I'm not going to do it any justice talking about it. The bride and groom exchanged vows they had written themselves, both quoting songs but before you get judgy wudgy and say that's so cliche let me explain…she quoted a rock song from Metallica, Nothing Else Matters. Yeah. My aunt is totally rad.
But actually when she read her vows it fit and was actually pretty sounding and it kind of hit everyone that this is happening. Tammy and Angus are getting married. Right now. Like. What? If you weren't there and didn't see her walk up the aisle and see his face of pure joy but how he was sweating because it's SoCal and well, you know, he's getting married, and saw the two mothers sitting there next to the alter looking beautiful and so proud and happy, I don't think anyone would have believed it.
It was a short but very sweet ceremony and there was not a dry eye in that place even if we were standing in the grassy garden of the front yard and Polly, the dog, was whining because she didn't quite understand why she had to stand away from her mom and dad and not jump around all these fun new people to play with.
After the ceremony, the tears aside, the happy still flowing, and the fun began. Food and drinks were a plenty. (no joke though, I think there were 12 different types of hors d'oeuvres and that wasn't even the dinner that was provided) And there was a dance floor and adorable decorations of T&A everywhere. Our cousins kept the party alive by dancing, even getting my Nana to dance which was adorable.
Me and the SeaStar went out and got down a time or two. Our cousins were the real stars though and pulled out the grocery shopping cart, the lawn mower, sprinkler and my personal favorite, walking the dog. A new one was introduced, the taking a shower where you turn on the water, adjust it for temp, lather up, rinse off and towel dry. Hilarious. But it was a lot of fun and the awkwardness had gone away completely.
After filling ourselves with shrimp and fruit and little finger foods that were enough to feed an army, a food truck pulled up. Yes, like a roach coach, taco truck. But this was no ordinary taco truck. It was Korean BBQ and had the best quesadillas and tacos EVER. Hands down. Spicy and delicious and so cool to just walk right up to the taco truck next to the dance floor at the wedding and order a burrito or taco from a taco truck. Attention Future Hubby: We are having a taco truck at our wedding. It's gonna happen and you don't get a say in the matter, sorry I'm not sorry!
And you know how every family has that one family member, the crazy cousin/aunt/uncle that is a nomad and has lived a crazy nomad life mostly moving around the country on his motorcycle and only popping up randomly for like a week at a time and would have all these crazy stories about his adventures and the people he met along the way? Well low and behold, even our family has one, good ol' Uncle Bob, and my aunt had sent him an invite via email since she didn't know where he was living or if he even had a permanent residence. And he showed up to the wedding! So it was a great family reunion and we heard about how he is currently in Southern California for now but still has the bike and rides to Arizona every now and then and the man is in his 70's. Like the dude lives an epic life. And the last time I saw him I think I was 13 or 14. So definitely good to see him.
We spent the rest of the night dancing and eating more and more little finger foods that kept coming out even though we had dinner already. Seriously never ending food! But that's how Angus likes it. We ate, we danced, we drank and we were very merry. And it was beautiful and a perfect evening.
And now I'm officially done with my story about my aunt's wedding, it only took me way too long and sorry about that but here are pictures of the day! Enjoy!
Getting fancy!
Obligatory photo of the decorations
SeaStar from the Dome terrace.
Pops
My nana waiting patiently
The mothers and the happy couple.
Ta-da! They're officially MARRIED!
Good looks run in the family.
The infamous 'Dome'
Food Truck! I already told the driver that in about 5-10years I'm going to have him at my wedding and to pencil it in for sometime in September.
Quick! Take a photo before he leaves again! The Nana and our nomad Uncle Bob!
T loves A :)
Obligatory photo of decorations at night.
LA valley
Get your groove on.
:)
Love you, mean it.
To be continued!
