Fantastic weekend. Although Mr. Chris Muir, cartoonist savant and rainmaker extraordinaire, indicated he was too tired to perform another weather miracle for me, he must have been working overtime, because I did get a beautiful day for the wedding I attended on Saturday.
Terrific weather. Gorgeous location. The ceremony was held on the beautiful, woodsy bank of Lake Wissota near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The place was Kamp Kenwood - part of a state park with cabins and a large pavilion available for rental. Picture perfect would be an understatement. The couple even managed to have a sailboat with a gorgeous spinnaker sail quietly along the shore behind them during the wedding. And considering the number of children in attendance…I was surprised at what a peaceful, uninterrupted ceremony it was.
And speaking of kids, one of our co-workers was there with his wife and children. Three of the most well-behaved, pleasant kids I’ve ever seen. Wonder if I could talk him and his wife into boarding our two boys for a summer? Some good stuff is bound to rub off on them.
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Today was another busy day for me. This morning I went to a wedding shower for my sister-in-law’s sister. As far as showers go, this was one of the best I’ve attended. One quick game, and then we ate BEFORE opening the gifts. (Good decision!) Rapid opening of presents, and we didn’t have to pass each and every gift around the room for all to admire.
While I certainly enjoyed myself, (socializing with the sister-in-law’s family is always entertaining) I think the traditional wedding shower is in need of overhaul. Here are some of my suggestions:
Replace obligatory salads, cake, and punch with brats and beer.
Want to play a game? How about dodge ball?
Have the bride AND the bridesmaids open the gifts. That chore will be over sooner…more time for beer.
Place all the opened gifts next to the keg/bar. We can check out all your loot at every refill.
Invite the single men that are planning to attend the wedding. The single women at the wedding may want a preview of some of the guys they just might end up smooching after the reception.
I think I’m in the minority when it comes to shower reform. My mother told me at today’s shower that she loves seeing all the gifts everyone else brings. And she was quite appreciative of the cake. So maybe it’s me. Or maybe it just that sitting here now, late at night, finished with the evening soccer game…a beer sounds good.
I think I just might have to go find one.
Have a great week.
Question: if you're serving "brats and beer", are you sure there's going to be much of an opportunity for the single women to get "a sober look at the guy they just might end up smooching after the reception"?
Posted by: aelfheld at September 15, 2003 11:02 AMThe bride had a slight hangover, so beer not good idea. Beer make bride sick. I am all for a keg at the next function...Stagette. Keep October 25th open, and you can ride the beer bus!!!
Posted by: Paula Cooley at September 15, 2003 01:30 PMVery valid point, aelfheld. Rather contradicted myself, didn't I? :)
Paula, I'll be out of town on the 25th, or I'd have you save me a seat!
Posted by: Cathy at September 15, 2003 08:29 PM