Heather and Stephen: September 2012

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