Andi and Colin's Wedding

We had a great weekend celebrating the marriage of my dear and longtime friend Andi and her new husband Colin.  Between bridal shower, bachelorette party and a pre-wedding picnic, and the wedding itself, I was able to learn at least a half dozen new names and get to know a little bit about my friend's friends.  Always interesting.  Lovely people.

Heading into the picnic

Food

Liz's contribution to the picnic.  In case you can't read them, these three iced teas are labeled 'The Proposal' 'The Ceremony' and 'The Honeymoon'

Chatting 

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The receiving line.  In the background you can see a bit of the silo and the rooftop of the barn where  Andi and Colin got married.   

Charlotte, Nova, and Ariadne got to join other young children (generally under 10) as fairies during the wedding.  

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Solomon enjoyed chasing his sisters.

While we awaited dinner, the kids worked on postcards to Andi and Colin.  All guests were encouraged to write a note.  Where is Solomon, some of you might ask?  Happily sitting at the next table, getting to know some of Andi's relatives who happen to be boys his own age.  He said it was one of the best parts of the wedding. 

Father Daughter Dance

And Mother Daughter Dance.  When we went to swing dance classes back in high school,  Andi got to learn lead.  

Ariadne loving the lawn games.  Actually everybody loved the lawn games.  Behind her wedding guests lob heart shaped bean bags at Vermont and Minnesota.

Nova, dancing with the bride.

Ariadne was not to be left out.  

Charles and the kids left with the setting sun.  I stayed on and ended up going to the after party with my good friend Liz.  Liz, Andi and I have been friends since 10th grade.  I did not get a picture of the three of us, but I know the photographer did.  Andi and I actually go back even further--1993.  There is nothing like knowing someone over the long haul.  Somewhere around year seven or eight, or maybe life transition three or four, you are no longer a friend from swim team or choir or high school.  You are no longer the one who is good at music, history, or chemistry.  Not the flashy one or the quiet one.  Not the career girl or the one on the mommy track.  Seeing a friend through so many aspects of life you see them as themselves.  Wonderful complex people, and they see you that way too.  I know Andi and Colin will get that and much more as the years progress. Cheers guys!