Well the day of the wedding is finally here . This much anticipate event has arrived . Actually the day was quite eventful even without the wedding .
It began with heading to the airport to pick up the car. I got to the airport and realized I had left my passport and my money at the front desk at the hotel. Before I went into much of a panic I called the rental car company and they said I didn't need my passport to get the car then I called the hotel where I was going and they said I also didn't need my passport. This led me to call the hotel that I had just checked out of and they said they would hold my stuff in the safe until I came back from the wedding. This allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief and move on to the wedding venue.
It began with heading to the airport to pick up the car. I got to the airport and realized I had left my passport and my money at the front desk at the hotel. Before I went into much of a panic I called the rental car company and they said I didn't need my passport to get the car then I called the hotel where I was going and they said I also didn't need my passport. This led me to call the hotel that I had just checked out of and they said they would hold my stuff in the safe until I came back from the wedding. This allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief and move on to the wedding venue.
The road to Wicklow was one straight shot on the highway. It took a little over an hour but not really a Scenic ride. I made it to the hotel with plenty of time to check-in even though they wouldn't let me until after the ceremony into change which I did in the parking lot. I was actually just one of many who did the same thing.
The hotel in the surrounding area was beautiful. It was right on the water and there was a nice breeze blowing. When I first got there it was raining but as the after noon when on the sun came out and it was beautiful pictures the two grooms. The ceremony took place around 2:30 and they had written the words and everything themselves. Several people do readings and there two mothers participated in a candle lighting ceremony joining two families. It was a really happy occasion.
Following the ceremony there was a champagne and sandwich reception and a clubhouse overlooking the water. It was lovely. People mingled for about 45 minutes and then they had about an hour to an hour and a half to check into their rooms and get settled before the actual reception began. I did this and I had a beautiful room overlooking the water.
At 5:30 people assembled in the main Ballroom and the families were introduced and the festivities begin. The meal was served from 6 to 9 p.m. it began with an appetizer of chicken ala King then it choice of entrees which I had a turkey and ham with stuffing and dessert for assorted pettifores. I certainly didn't leave the table hungry.
I was sitting with Lynn Ruane, the Senator, her partner Ronan, her mother Bernie, Michael Ruane brother Noel, and Noel's son Michael and his girlfriend Karen. It was an interesting group of people to be with. I had a long conversation with Lynn about number 45 and weather all the things they hear in Ireland are true. Of course they are and they only hear half the story. She talked about her work in the Senate and Ronan spoke of his work raising money Irish charities. They will be coming to Boston in October to hit up some of the wealthy Irish to donate.
Noel talked about all the different jobs he's had over the years and his travel. He's been all over the world and he's truly an interesting individual. He's very spry for 81. His son Michael Works in construction and Karen became engaged the day after the wedding. Another happy event.
I found Lynn to be fascinating and very interesting. She has an unbelievable background and she has been offered a book deal to write about her life. She seems to love her work and she will graduate from Trinity this fall. She has much to be proud of. Just so you'll know the relationship her Father, John Ruane, was my father's first cousin.
As the evening progressed the bar got busier and busier. People's language became more vulgar and I was really ready to go to bed by about 10:30. However I hung on until 1 AM. Good thing I hung in as I would have missed the midnight snack of fried chicken, pizza slices, and egg rolls. Food was unbelievable. People were dancing up a storm and a good time was really had by all.
As the evening progressed the bar got busier and busier. People's language became more vulgar and I was really ready to go to bed by about 10:30. However I hung on until 1 AM. Good thing I hung in as I would have missed the midnight snack of fried chicken, pizza slices, and egg rolls. Food was unbelievable. People were dancing up a storm and a good time was really had by all.
I thought as an outsider I might be out of place at the wedding. They really don't know me all that well and I don't know them but really I felt like I've known them all my life. They were genuinely happy to have me there and I felt very welcomed by everyone. It truly was a wonderful experience.
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