The third wedding, one we thought we would never get to attend was for my nephew Scott and his fiancé Daniel. I have never been to such a fun and joy-filled wedding. The invite was a script specially written for each invitee (they are, afterall, screenwriters!). As friends, actors, comedians, a few ordinary people, and screenwriters filled Portland, the whole weekend was well staged. They started with a food truck picnic at the Portland zoo, extended into karaoke at a gallery/bar, and moved to an historic downtown building for the wedding. Their “flower children” were their two nephews who screamed down the aisle at full speed throwing confetti at everyone – confetti kids, not flower girls! Daniel and Scott entered to the Superman theme and cheers. The vows took place on a stage with a script written by the officiant who knew them well and through best friends managing puppets speaking lines about how they met (online). Their dog objected (on screen) to the union. Then Scott surprised Daniel by confessing a sordid past, binge watching Daniel’s favorite TV show (which Scott hated) so Scott could share Daniel’s fetish. The vows ended with glitter cannons (enough to smother the crowd) and a first dance that included choreographed technical moves, waltz, ballerina dancing (12 year old niece) around them, and mad dancing runs up the atrium stairs and back down trailing more glitter and streamers. The toppers were the cookie pizzas, instead of cake, and the French fries and gravy served at midnight. The after party nearby was easily located by following the trail of glitter. Best weekend ever!
Now, we have had a really special year and feel very lucky. Thanks to those of you who have had a part in making it special, and here’s hoping we get to see many more of you next year! Who knows what the next year might bring, perhaps fish, perhaps more weddings (who’s left??), perhaps more trailer camping…oh well. Time will tell and so will we, next year. Watch this space! Lots of love (isn’t that what lol means) and Happy Holidays! Oh, and more pictures of the year can be found below
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