Cocktails on the Lawn

Isn't that just crazy?!

Jenn and Ed's cocktail hour was just about the most exquisite event I've ever attended, and it was so amazing to live and breathe it. I smile just thinking about it.... what a special place it was!

There were several lawn tables and chairs out. The hors d'œuvre included smoked salmon sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, and some sort of delicious cheese sandwich. There were LIFE-SIZED gameboards of Connect 4, Jenga, chess and checkers scattered throughout the lawn.

The beautiful Mother of the Bride makes a grand entrance.

The orange juice was really fresh-squeezed and delicious. Dylan and I both gave it a thumbs up.


Jenn had a bolero coat made out of her dress's material. LOVED IT. All the men looked so dapper and very handsome in their tuxes. Ed’s tux had TAILS, which was completely cool.

Note the checkers game in the background. Very well-coordinated with the tuxes. Louis is talking to one of the masters of ceremony, Daniel. He and Damen served as co-masters of ceremony, and were quite the pair! They are planning their wedding in August, and were just completely fascinating.

Brandi is talking to Ed's cousin here. She was completely lovely and came up with her sister to get to know us better. The man in the middle is her father (Ed's uncle).

In the UK, it is customary for women to wear elaborate hats to weddings. Hearing that the wedding would be half-British, half-American, some of the women toned down their hats. However, I LOVED the hats (especially the one here) and wish I saw the even grander versions. All the European women were much more savvy with the weather, in that they brought shawls for the ever-changing temperature.

Group shot. And we're on to the reception!