Saturday, May 28, 2016

The NJ Wedding!!!

Finally the wedding day arrived! 

I caught the groom and groomsmen in the hotel lobby before they headed to the wedding venue.
Handsome!!



We arrived at the Grand Marque a little early for some photos.  Carolyn and Tommy looking spiffy!



Same can be said for Sharon and Buddy!!


And, our family looks pretty sharp too!!  Sorry Miranda couldn't make it to the wedding - this would have been a great family photo if she were in it!


I snapped a few photos of the wedding party as the professional photographer was busy setting up the official portraits.


And before you knew it, the wedding was underway.  Lovely ceremony.



And on to the reception!!!  Wow, they know how to throw a party!!




Every food imaginable was available.





Obviously, everyone was having a grand time - while the wedding party was busy taking more photos - I understand they were served some treats, but they didn't get to enjoy the big party we did!



Fun sampling all the goodies - and waitstaff roved with more items on trays for us to sample.  Amazing!


Debbie and Kevin getting to relax.


Callie visited with us for a little while.


Robert and Richard seated for the "sit-down meal".  I don't think they appreciated their mom snapping too many photos....


The "McCraw Side" table.  A good looking bunch!





 The "Grandkid" table.....


And the lovely cake!!



The newlyweds at their special table.  Hope they got to enjoy their meal!



I'll include a couple of videos from the dance floor.

Kyle and ToniAnn





Debbie and Kyle




The "longest married couples" were invited up to the dance floor.  We were certainly not the longest, but we were in the top tier!!



And here is the video of Christopher's toast to ToniAnn and Kyle - sortof hard to hear, but it is touching.




Kyle showing off his new ring to his dad!



The minister must be giving "marital advice" to Kyle.



Had to show the wonderful meal we were served.



Happy, relaxed Debbie.


More dancing!



And the serving of the wedding cake to each other.  Tastefully done!



And the last photo I took was of the new bride and new father-in-law.  Lovely!


Wonderful, wonderful wedding!

We all gathered for breakfast at the hotel before heading our separate ways.  Much love to ToniAnn and Kyle for sharing their special day!

Uneventful flight back to RDU....we were amazed at all the green trees and lawn after almost a week of just seeing city streets! 


1 comment:

affectioknit said...

VERY nice...I loved the photo of you and Duane and your bearded boys...

...and also you and Duane dancing...very cute...I love that dance...when they go through the years and have people bow out as their number of years if reached...and yes...we're getting up there in years now...it's more fun than the chicken dance...HA!

Love,

T