What a lovely weekend we had with our family and Erik's as months of planning and preparations led to a beautiful bride marrying her handsome groom under a huge tree in the outskirts of San Diego, surrounded by family and friends.
We arrived Saturday mid-day and met Dena and Alan at a cafe inside the airport. They had arrived earlier and picked up a rental car which we shared with them. Our hotel rooms were not yet available, so we went to a brew pub where Sean and Liz were relaxing and enjoyed visiting with them. For dinner we treated these four plus Erik's mom and his sister and her husband at Seasons 52, where we had a delicious meal. We were seated at the chef's table in a glass-walled room, very cozy.
Sunday we joined some of the wedding party at a brewery for lunch and chat. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by Barbara, was held at the Airbnb where Sarah and her attendants were staying. I enjoyed chatting with people who had known Erik a long time, and also some of Sarah's friends from high school, as well as newer friends.
The wedding day was sunny and warm. We met the bride and her attendants at Erin's house to help them dress, then headed to Stelzer Park for the ceremony. It was so personal! Little es made it down the aisle with her bubble gun, though I think it may have produced more bubbles at the rehearsal than at the park. Then our lovely princess Sarah walked in, face glowing, with eyes for only Erik. I loved sitting on the front row, hearing comments from bride and groom to each other and to the officiant. The reception also was personal, at a brewery they like. Pictures, a trivia game (which eleven states have Sarah and Erik visited together?), board games, cupcakes, an event highlighting what the couple likes to do.
The next day we flew home.
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