Lemon Day Part XIII - Party Time, Excellent!
November 21st, 2007 @ 2:26 pm by Mrs. Lemon
We were whisked away from the chapel in my Dad’s most excellent and award winning hot rod (complete with matching purple car magnets that my mom magically found) to the reception which was a short 5-minute drive away.
We got a chance to meet our coordinator in the lobby to switch my veil, and then we went to our hotel suite to enjoy some champagne and appetizers on our own. We only got about ten minutes of downtime before we made it to the penthouse, but it was nice to gobble down the food and have some real alone time. Our guests had enjoyed a full hour of open bar and passed goodies, so we knew we weren’t delaying anything too much…
Look at how wonderfully twirly my dress is!
My Dad made the opening speech to welcome and thank everyone for coming to the event… it was super sweet.
Yet another “weird” thing that we did at our wedding… we sat at a normal table! Yup… we didn’t have a raised head table nor a sweetheart table… just a normal 10-person table where we sat with half of our bridal party and their dates. We sort of treated the reception like one of those fancy award honor dinners you go to where the guest of honor sits at the front & center of the room… and we loved it. We got to talk to our friends, walk around the room with ease, and still be where everyone could see us!
This was my favorite memory of the night….
Now we got to talk to about half of the tables before the speeches began… but let me tell you … I ATE ALL OF MY FOOD! Well, minus the salad (eiw… salad and green stuff!), I devoured the amazing appetizer and the delicious filet mignon! I had no doubt that Mr. Lemon would get to eat all of his food since he’s the world’s fastest eater, but I made it a point to savour every last bit of my food to get me through the night. So yes… it can be done ladies!
Mr. Lemon’s Dad, who luckily has lots and lots of public speaking experience, gave a short and wonderful speech (that Mr. Lemon didn’t tell him about it until that day) immediately following dinner.
Adam, the best man, then got up to give his speech….
(something made us giggly)
Then my MOH Audrey followed up with her speech about our mutual appreciation for hot smart athletic guys.
And you know what happens after speeches are over… the dance dance party begins…
Part I: Beauty Shop Prepping
Part II: MAC Attack
Part III: The “Morning-Of” Brunch
Part IV: Aunt Kathi’s Perfect Bedroom
Part V: VroomVroom to the Chapel
Part VI: The Boys In The Garden
Part VII: Rings and Other Ceremony Things
Part VIII: Purty…Purty Flowers
Part IX: Let’s Do This!
Part X: We Do
Part XI: Strike A Pose
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9 Responses to “Lemon Day Part XIII - Party Time, Excellent!”
Ditto! And one added note: I LOVE your wedding dress. It suits you perfectly!
Agreed - you look absolutely beautiful as does everything at the reception!
2 things we also did:
1. We sat at a regular old round table for 8 with our friends. Our table was in the center of all of the reception tables so we were as close to as many other tables as possible.
2. I ate some of every course at dinner - including cake! I didn’t eat every bite - funny thing: I cut into my steak and somehow 1/2 of it fell on my lap and then landed on the floor. Fortunately my napkin in my lap saved my dress from a big ol mess!
omg, i love how “twirly” your dress is too!!! you were sooo pretty, *sniff sniff* =)
Who made the dress? It is sooo beautiful.
ya’ll make me gush!
Jen — the dress is by Monique Lhuillier… and if I could dye it and wear it for every fancy party I would!
Hi! Congratulations on the big day. I have a bunch of questions for you about the Marriott for when you have time. Did you end up hiring a coordinator besides Cynthia? I hope you’re doing well!
Hi Mrs. Lemon -
Those are some amazing photos! What a lovely ceremony site! We’re seriously considering Monterey for our wedding and I’d love a rundown of which vendors you used and your opinion of their work! Thanks very much…
Dana.
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Mrs. Lemon, Los Angeles/Monterey
Age and Occupation in 06: 26, Graduate Student (Public Policy)
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Environmental Consultant
Engagement Date: April 7, 2006
Wedding Date: July 7, 2007
Venue: Rosary Chapel & Monterey Marriott, Monterey, CA
About Me: My FI and I met online, but we like to tell people that we met at a "cookie shop" which is the technical location of our first encounter. He proposed exactly 1 year, 1 month and 6 days after our first date (it's the only part of his proposal speech that I remember), and we're planning long-distance from Los Angeles for a July wedding in my hometown of Monterey, CA. I have a passion for all things "cool, cute and quirky" and I enjoy video games, reading blogs (WeddingBee, trashy celeb, consumer & political) and crafting in my spare time, if I have any!
You look so gorgeous and happy (and so does your husband). Beautiful details and amazing photos!