Getting to the Wedding

Our first day in Eugene we had a few things to do before we could get into our rental house. We picked up Lucy's daughter Rachel and took her to get her car from a repair shop. It turned out to be right next door to the rose garden so we took a walk through. Many of the blooms were past their prime, but it was lovely anyway

We picked up Lucy's rental car and headed for our rental in Creswell, about 12 miles south of Eugene. It is a very nice ranch house with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We are a party of 10, so it works out very well. Our two sisters were due to arrive at 2:00, but their flight was delayed and they finally got in about 7:00. Lucy and I ended up eating at the airport, not the best choice, but we didn't starve. Her daughter and partner were due to arrive that evening, but they were delayed well into the next day. Our cousin Jenny and her family arrived later in the evening.

On Friday we had a delicious lunch at a Thai hole-in-the-wall restaurant here in Creswell. Lucy and I were on call to help with wedding preparations at the venue, a lovely wooded area about a half hour out of town. We went out in the afternoon and helped finish up the corsages. Rachel (mother of the bride, Lucy's daughter) had made all the bouquets and boutonnieres and did a wonderful job. Then we were asked to fold the napkins for the reception table and place them on the tables, which were already set.

While we were there, two deer were quietly grazing on the lawn.

Saturday was finally the day for the wedding of Memoria and Noah. we were in charge of the pre-wedding snack table so got there early to set things up. Here is Lucy pinning Rachel's corsage on.

Can you tell we are sisters? There was no planning for our dresses!

Azia, sister of the bride and maid of honor, had a crisis with her dress. I tried to pin it, but it didn't work. A phone call got Becky (Lucy's other daughter) to bring a needle, thread and thimble, and I sewed her into it. Fortunately, it held together and did not fall off. About an hour before guests were to arrive, the photogrpher took the wedding party photos on the lawn. They all looked wonderful.

Here is Lucy with her two daughters, Rachel and Becky.

The ceremony was short and sweet, led by Tammy, aunt of the bride. Mem changed out of her gown into a more comfortable dress, and they arrived at the reception after we were all seated. They both were glowing with happiness. It was a lovely event and all went well! We old folks didn't stay to the bitter end. In addition to dancing, a major entertainment was a Mario Kart video game tournament. We heard later that Mem won, Noah came in third!