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As we made our way down to the pool area, we had no idea what was in store for us (and nothing screams class like a bride and groom with beer cans).
We met up with our families who had grabbed a few tables for some food…
We ordered some food and while we waited for it to come (island time can be slooooooooow) we headed over to the pool…with it being Carnival time in St. Thomas, the hotel just so happened to be having a Carnival night of their own! We honestly did not know this would be going on, and how lucky for us that it was on our wedding night! Seriously, we could not have planned a better reception if we had tried. We did a lot of dancing with the little ones…
And then the real festivities began! We sat back and watched…
Out came a dancer that lit the ground and ate fire. Seriously, a fire-eater at our wedding party!!…
It was really amazing! Then our food arrived and we stuffed each other’s faces.
Once we were full, we went back over to the pool where the festivities were in full force. A woman went out into the crowd and had everyone gather around.
She taught us all a dance that we were supposed to follow and I’m really happy there are no pictures of me trying to keep up! The dance got really fast and my lack of coordination skills should still be fresh on your minds from the steel pan lesson. We did get this great shot of Sharon’s husband shaking his thang, though…
Mmmm, I loves me a good blackmail photo. The kids also got in on the action and made a friend in the process…
After a bit of dancing, we headed back to the table and were greeted by the sweetest couple that we had met the day before when they got married.
And guess what? They brought us their cake topper because they knew we hadn’t gotten one!
It was so sweet of them!!! And although we hadn’t planned anything, especially anything resembling a traditional reception, I am very happy to have these pictures…
After cake, we hit the pool again for some more entertainment.
The dance crew had the crowd form a conga line around us which was just too much fun…
And along came a Mocko Jumbie that we got to walk under…
I was then singled out with a few other onlookers and told to sit in a chair…
I had no idea what was going to happen next, and then this guy snuck up behind me…
I had so much fun! We took a few pics with the crew…
When the excitement died down, those of us donning Cubs gear took a picture. Hey, you can take the fans out of Chicago, but you can’t take the Chicago out of the fans…
And since I had a garter, we decided to do one thing the traditional way…
We all stayed well into the night and lived it up by dancing, laughing and celebrating.
Our fellow wedding buddy and her family stuck around to celebrate with us…
And more than once, random people asked to take pictures with me. We’ll just say these people are my super distant aunt and uncle twice removed (though I honestly I have no idea who they are)…
All photos courtesy of Blair’s Eye View Photography
We ended up having the best wedding reception I could have ever imagined, all without planning a thing. I can honestly say I had never been to a reception with fire eaters, stilt walkers, and free cake! How’s that for spontaneity?
Up next: trash the dress!
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Your makeshift reception looks like it was SO much fun. Wow –I cannot believe that couple gave you the top of their cake –unbelievable, the kindness of strangers!
How wonderfully fun!! I can’t wait to see your TTD, I love those posts!!!
You have the same dress as me!! I cant wait to wear it in September!! YAY!
Looks like you had fun!
Mrs. Nachos! How perfectly your unplanned reception turned out to be. And the literal icing on the cake was the couple that brought you their cake topper. That is incredibly touching!!! That’s really special–bonus that the cake is pretty!!!
That looks like SO much fun! How lucky that it happened to be on your wedding night!
Wow, you guys had the best winging it reception I’ve ever seen! So happy for you guys! And how sweet of that couple to give you their cake topper. 
How sweet of that other couple to bring you their cake top! Your reception looks insanely fun!
wow, that looks like SO much fun! What a crazy impromptu night!
what a fun party! i love how everything was relaxed, spontaneous and super fun!
how fun! it looks like everyone had a great time! and how sweet that they let you use their top tier to get the cake-cut shot!
That looks like so much fun! And what a sweet couple for bringing you the cake topper!
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Mrs. Nachos, Chicago/St. Thomas Age and Occupation: 33, Commercial Real Estate & Hairstylist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Radio Producer Engagement Date: May 22, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2010 Venue: Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort, St. Thomas About Me: I'm a happy, laid back city girl that can find the silver lining in any situation. An optimist at heart, my motto is to turn your "what ifs?" into "so whats!". My fiance is a radio producer and the biggest Cubs fan you'll meet - our apartment decor definitely shows it. He and I grew up next door to each other and because of it, we have the best home videos and easiest holiday dinners. We are planning an intimate wedding in the Virgin Islands and a cocktail party in June for 150 of our closest friends.
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