The Reception in Pictures

Part 2 of the wedding weekend.  Find the whole set of pictures here on flickr.

While Amanda and Ben loaded flowers into the car for the reception, I played with Jack.  (Right after this he threw the biggest tantrum I have ever heard all the way back to the hotel.  It took a good ten minutes of rocking and shushing and cuddling to get him to calm down.  Boy had some pent-up rage.) 

That evening they had a smashing reception at the Hardware Building. Delicious food by Tin Angel Cafe. Much cuteness.

Jack changed into his back-up formal outfit.  I found the tie and vest onesies at Etsy here.  

 Ben's seersucker held up for the day beautifully.  My dress did not show sweat stains (miracle!). Amanda switched to her evening hat, equally fabulous.  My dad collects vintage typewriters and donated them to the front table in place of a guest book. 

A good view of the Hardware building's style.  

 Jeff (love his utilikilt), Cheri, Roger, Nan (who claimed Jack as hers for the night) and Dad. 

 Family tables and Mom giving introductions.

 Bowties are cool.

 Triple cool.

(And long before they were cool I might add)

 I'm in love with Jenn's dress.  Rumor is she found it on Etsy.  I hope she shares her source.  We should just throw ourselves fabulous parties with lacy white dresses for no particular occasion. 

 Sigh.  I remember when I was small enough for Dad to toss me on the dance floor. 

At some point my battery got low.  Also I got busy savoring my braised bison and standing in line for the gelato lady.  So that's the best that I got of the reception. 

Our last morning we met the Walkers for lunch at Oasis Cafe.  I can't believe how much growing up Zaley did in two and a half months!  Miranda could finally lay eyes on Jack.  

I would have cried when we left my best friends again, except I will see them next week in Grand Junction!  So we'll have much more time for playing and visiting then.  I'm so glad they came down to Salt Lake though.

Our flight to Denver was delayed 45 minutes because of storms in Denver.  It was a huge relief to come home.  After a late night Jimmy Johns dinner we all flopped into bed.  Jack slept a record 8 hours!  I think we can call that SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT!  I don't think it will be a new habit, just shows how tuckered out he was.  He has had extra long naps all day too.  

Today is our 8 year anniversary.  Chelsea Clinton agrees, it's a good weekend to get married.  I brought Jack and Jem to Ben's work for lunch.  It wasn't until I pulled up to the park that I realized we were at the same rose garden where we were married 8 years ago.  I honestly wasn't planning that. 

Tonight we're going to exchange presents and go to trivia while April watches Jack.  I'm looking forward to it.