Heather and Stephen

Matrimony, goodies, dancing an Irish Jig and Fire in the Sky!

Heather and Stephen were married at McMenamin's Grand Lodge in Forest Grove at the Children's Cottage on a warm summer evening just as the sun set behind the trees. The ceremony was presented and spoken in a most interesting and excellent manner by a charming and captivating Minister who exhibited exceptional charisma and eloquence as he administered vows and presided over the ring ceremony and a traditional handfasting, the signing of the certificate and the drinking of beers.

The ceremony was attended by a gathering of close family and friends including a substantial contingent (the Groom's family and cousins) from Ireland. The later exhibited quite a lot of finesse and coordination, presenting the appreciative attendees with an Irish Jig to music played by a traditional Irish Band.

Who was that Minister?, did I mention that he was witty and frightfully good looking?

The party included a tasty catered meal by McMenamins, a yummy cake and an extra tray filled with diet killing desserts which I felt okay about indulging in since I saw the Minister going back for thirds, how does he stay so trim?

A wonderful treat near the end of the evening was the release of floating lanterns. They made a beautiful sight as they tracked across the night sky raising into the air and floating towards an intensely agricultural grass crop area southwest of Forest Grove. Not to worry though, I saw the Minister saying a prayer between mini-cheesecakes.

Great party Guys! . . . was that a siren I heard?

Tuesday, September 18, 2012