Hey its only Monday!
What a great weekend we just had! Two lovely weddings as different as black and white - day and night of course they had the barn in common. But the first one - Kelly and Jay's started with a wedding off site on a beach then to return to a cocktail-style set-up - very casual - very relaxed.
Contrasting the more formal the following night for Katie and Alex;
But back to Kelly and Jay...I just wanted to show how different things can look in 24 hours. Kelly and Jay used Kelly's Mom's green thumb extensively as ferns she raised from babies hung from all of our hooks and sat regally on the floor.
you know I realize now that I didn't take any close up shots of these plants - they did look great! The Waring House catered with bite size items starting about 8 PM. We set fewer tables and set out less on each table - note the use of leaves with a number of different shaped lanterns
The sign in table provided each guest with the chance to put together advice notes which were then entered into the two little books you may see in this picture
A thoughtful display of family photos provided historical context
A great selection of candies was situated on the wine bar.
The DJ was great - I need to check the file to get her name...I can simply add that everyone stayed, got enough to eat and drink and from what I could tell, had a very memorable evening. Congratulations Jay and Kelly and our best wishes!
The next day Katie and Alex moved in to fully capture our full attention with a wedding on the waterfront. Waupoos Cider was served before and after the service.
along with a great non-alcoholic punch no one went away thirsty. Flowers by Dustin decorated the ceremony site and the Hall.
Two musicians played the flute and then two members of the Groove Suit sang as well. After the service which Larry Hurley delivered with great enthusiasm. everyone headed up to the barn where Millenium Catering had begun to set up for a sit down meal with a large BBQ started at the east end of the barn (outside). Inside we were ready to go - again with Flowers by Dustin accenting the room.
After dinner the Groove Suit set up (link above) and played an inspired selection of tunes with our dear friend Micheal O'hara headlining - we would love to see this group back again!
While Kelly and Jay's cake was a formal one (contrasting their mid-summer kick your shoes off wedding) decorated with orchids
Kaite and Alex chose a very edible - decidedly less formal cupcake approach to the traditional wedding cake ...what I can tell you is formal or not both formats were a great success as guests devoured both
and what about the little things no one knows about? Katie and Alex had this glass window on the deck
It was just leaning up against the railing (as it is here) when the wind caught it and it fell over breaking the Bateman side. Katie's brother was looking for a way to replace the glass - and quickly as it was already after 2PM. We suggsted he take it to Wellington Home Hardware where they fixed it immediately (small town service has its advantages) and then using the same stencil he was able to replicate exactly what had broken...a nice end to the story eh?
Sincerely wishing Katie and Alex, Kelly and Jay all our best,
Ron, Johnathan, Ellen, Matt, Mekenzie, Ezzie (of course) Lynne, Bethany and me
PS I just realized I didn't talk about the head tables! Jay and Kelly had two round tables on the stage - set like all the others while Katie and Alex had the following (sorry Jennifer)