For part one of two on the history of the past two weeks according to Nick: the wedding. (Official pics will be posted as they arrive, maybe tomorrow evening)
Due to my exceedingly large extended family, the wedding party basically began on Thursday, when the family members started to arrive, with lunch at Five Guys and dinner at the parents' house. (Which would be hamburger 1 of 4 in that following week - ah health food) As more people arrived on Friday I spent most of the day cleaning the house and fixing last minute things before all of the 'official' stuff happened.
The rehearsal and dinner on Friday went much more smoothly than I was expecting, given the varied tastes and cultures of the people attending. It appears enough good German beer and wine fixes anything. The last of the family members arrived in time for dinner, and we were able to invite a few local friends as well to fill the extra seats. Gifts and ties were distributed, a good time was had by all. Afterward the wedding party and friends went out to Cans to continue to the party - and everyone stayed up way too late and had a hard time waking up in time for lunch the next day. At least it wasn't just me.
Saturday involved lunch at the parents, then heading over to the Van Landingham to get suited up. Lots of pictures were taken, I may have smiled in a few of them. Hopefully. My generally content expression doesn't really show externally, so I have to make an effort to translate that. Everyone arrived, I greeted people, then got ready to walk down the aisle and say some things and exchange rings and such (I'm still not getting this whole ring thing - the only 'jewelry' I've ever worn is a watch, and that is functional, not just a shiny thing that gets in the way - oh well - it is all part of the experience)
The reception was nice - though more people stayed inside than I was expecting, especially given the brilliant weather - food was good, the cake was excellent. Was nice to talk to people that I hadn't seen in a while for a few minutes here and there - between pictures and toasts and such.
Sunday - the house survived the many people that showed up - much pizza was eaten, though there is a lot of beer and cake remaining to be eaten - Charlotte people - we need help with this.
Monday - the vacation started - second post to follow.
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