Knit Sisters

Sarah and I apologize for the slim pickings on this blog over the past week, but frankly, we were just bone tired. And in my case, just a tad behind on regular life activities.

The wedding and the receptions were great fun, but I have to admit that I am relieved that they are over. I still maintain that I made a rather poor bride, given my virtually nonexistent enthusiasm for wedding preparations, but when the day(s) came, everyone lied boldly and said I looked beautiful.

And that, as everyone knows, is the really important thing.

Another important thing: the contest. I will get some solid numbers for these events and announce a winner next week. Hang onto your hats!

Meanwhile, a little photo essay on the MA reception…

Pre-reception, the kitchen was very well used:

This is the obvious moment to remind everyone that Sarah made all the food and the cakes for this party. Thank you, Sarah! It was a brilliant job.

And the Knit Sisters were immortalized forever in a moment of high seriousness:

This was a serious occasion, people.

The backyard looked sublime…

For those of you who remember the old yard with its intractable Lost Patio of Atlantis, isn’t this a revelation?

…and I attempted to photograph the flowers while Shelley rolled in the grass.

All flower arrangements were courtesy of my friend Em, who made $20 worth of flowers look like a million bucks.

The lone snacker kicks the party off:

Snack early, snack often.

While some early guests circle the spread:

Who will inaugurate the feast?

Get a load of them shrimps, will ya?

Six pounds of these babies were ultimately consumed.

I made some last minute adjustments to Alex’s general appearance.

He looked pretty darn good already, but…

Family portrait with dog:

Shelley, I am pleased to report, displayed perfect dog behavior during the entire party. This outcome was greatly hoped for, but not a given.

Shelley greets an old friend from New York:

The moment of thrilling reunion!

And the divine Ms. Em, who also worked tirelessly to pull this party together and to whom we owe a great debt of gratitude, finally relaxes with a brew:

Believe me, she deserves that and more.

One younger guest cools off:

Dude. I got ice.

While another makes something special in the birdbath:

This wonderful concoction is known as a “Yucky, Yucky, Yucky, Yucky Pudding.” I have this on the ultimate authority—the chef herself, shown here in full party mufti.

Sarah shows off her masterworks:

These cakes were really, really impressive.

Here’s the cake top Sarah and Em put together:

Who knew they were also so good with flowers?

Now old pros, Alex and I cut the cake while Miss A. acted as official photographer.

It was much more fun and not nearly so nerve-wracking this time around, leading me to the conclusion that everyone should have at least two wedding receptions, if not three.

Here’s the late afternoon garden scene.

A few of the guests mill about.

Someone brought an extra guest:

In case anyone asks, I’m a Barbie girl in a Barbie world.

Finally, I would like to give special thanks (in some cases again) to Sarah for all the delectable food, to Emily and Tope for working so tirelessly as sous chefs, to my parents for hosting this party, to Alex’s father for taking all these pictures, and to Alex for exceptional house cleaning services and party errand-running.

It was a lovely time, thanks to all of you.

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