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One toast down and another to go…
BIL Swan gave our other toast, and boy was it a toast!
As much as I am sure he does not want me to write this, I didn’t really find out that BIL Swan was one of the most consistent readers of my blog until his toast. I knew that the IL Swans read my blog, but I was pretty shocked to learn that BIL Swan is an avid reader. Et tu, BIL Swan? Really?
It turns out that BIL Swan probably has read my blog more than some of my good friends have!
Why the surprise on my part? Well, BIL Swan is sort of the quintessential strong and silent type. He likes to get up at odd hours to fish. He likes beer. He’s a guy’s guy. That being said, apparently he didn’t mind reading posts about things like fascinators and dress shopping. Who knew? BIL Swan, no worries. Your secret is safe with me (and the Weddingbee readers, of course). 
As some background before I get into the details of the actual toast, I should say that Mr. Swan was the best man at BIL Swan’s wedding the year before. He gave a pretty touching yet funny toast about BIL & SIL Swan, but it wasn’t without some ribbing. Mr. Swan made some jokes about BIL Swan’s younger days, especially about his somewhat unhealthy relationship to a certain stuffed animal.
Mr. Swan showing off Teddy the Bear during his toast to BIL & SIL Swan
(I took this one)
Anyway, it was now BIL Swan’s turn. After a few jokes about Mr. Swan’s chosen career path (you had to be there) and a few other musings, I was getting a little nervous. I’m not gonna front. This was taking a while. There had to be something to this… and there was.
It’s getting hot in heeerrree, ain’t it, Mr. Swan?
Yes, Mr. Swan, you’re gettin’ clowned.
Have you ever heard hilarious stories about your FI as a child? My favorite until-that-moment unsubstantiated story about Mr. Swan was about his childhood desire to be an actor. BIL Swan made sure that everyone at the wedding would learn first hand about not only Mr. Swan’s love of the childhood family plays that he headlined and directed but also his love of costume design. Yup… Mr. Swan liked to play “dress up”, and BIL Swan had the proof.
Mr. Swan couldn’t believe it. He had to see it for himself.
Notice the family cheering? Apparently, this is a well-known secret. I was just happy to finally get to see Mr. Swan’s creativity.
For a second, I thought Mr. Swan was going to tackle BIL Swan. He restrained himself, though. 
I had to see it for myself too.
I couldn’t stop laughing.
I wasn’t alone.
So what were we laughing at? Well BIL Swan found a way to make a poster-sized collage of Mr. Swan in some of his best costume creations. I can’t even figure out what some of them are supposed to be. Which one is your favorite? Also I want to make a shout out to MIL Swan for nurturing her very creative son and being Mr. Swan’s co-designer.
(courtesy of BIL Swan)
BIL Swan also mentioned my participation as a blogger on Weddingbee. I was actually happy that BIL Swan did mention the ’bee since you all have been a huge part of my planning. He did say that it was a way of learning more about me since we live apart and that made me feel all warm and fuzzy. I was really glad that he also gave me (and everyone else) the biggest laugh I had all day.
Swan Tip #16 - Be careful if you give a toast at someone’s wedding. It might come back to haunt you!
All images by Dante Williams, unless otherwise noted
Did you miss anything?
*love* this! (And, sidenote: omg, you look gorgeous. I’ve been a little MIA around the ‘bee so I’ve missed out on the recaps — but eee, you look stunning!)
Awesome! He definitely came prepared for his toast, poster and all!
And I am uber impressed with those costumes!!
Too funny! What in the world is Mr. Swan supposed to be in picture #5 on the bottom row? What’s with the giant blue thing on his head?!!?!?! Haha!
Cuuuuute! I hope my brothers don’t roast me at my wedding… I might have to beat them up later, just like old times (even though they’re both much bigger than me now!).
Haha, I can’t decide if the wedding day getup or the weird floaty-raft-turned-headear one is my favorite. What a priceless toast.
i spit out a little bit laughing at that totally awesome collage. oh my lord is that priceless. bil swan must have gone through some effort to put that together.
That’s awesome! Love the family participation. Hi BIL Swan. You reading?
Hahaha - so cute! Love the costumes, and that’s awesome that BIL Swan read all your posts! Kudos to you BIL Swan!
Cute!!! I love that BIL Swan read Weddingbee! And how frickin’ adorable is/was Mr. Swan. That must’ve been hilarious!
OMG love that he had a visual aid! What a cute part of the day!!
wow! i don’t know which one is my favorite. they’re all so good!
Wow! I love the pic of you laughing! You all are obviously having a fabulous time at your wedding!
OMG, BIL Swan doesn’t play! Haha. By far, my favorite costume is the nutcracker!
You know any toast with visual aids is going to be off the chain! What an amazing memory.
LOL! This is the exact type of thing me sister would do, I better be nice to her. I think my fave is the 3rd from the right in the bottom row, what is that supposed to be a costume of?!?
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Mrs. Swan, New York City Age and Occupation: 31, Legislative Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Finance Guy Engagement Date: August 9, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Battery Gardens About Me: I am an un-crafty but resourceful, Caribbean-born but New York-raised woman who's been known to analyze "Dancing with the Stars" and “So You Think You Can Dance”, buy stinky cheese, and use way too many parentheses. I keep lists for fun, am constantly daydreaming of my next international travel adventure (four continents down, three to go), debating sports (let’s Got Mets/Giants!) and dancing around my apartment to stay sane. I am excited to share our wedding planning journey as I hope to plan a streamlined, personal, and fun wedding with the greatest life partner I could ever imagine, Mr. Swan.
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