Today we went to Allison and PJ's wedding... a family event! The highlights of the ceremony were the amazing number of friends these two have! A total of 15 bridesmaids and groomsmen! The best part though was the temporary loss of the rings by the best man... they were there the whole time, but in a pocket within a pocket that he had trouble retrieving them from, but it was a good laugh for a minute or two. Finally.. the longest first kiss ever witnessed by Rob and I... these two are in love til the end!
The wedding and reception were held at Brooksby Farm in Peabody, Mass.. the reception was in the Smith Barn, a really cool place to hold a reception. I had actually been there once before in college for Drew and Caren Hunter's wedding. Here are some highlights from the reception...
Yum! Mashed Potato Martini Bar for the hor duerves! Basically build your own mashed potatos with options of blue cheese, bacon, sour cream, parmesan, grilled veggies, carmelized onions, etc. They were delicious!
Here is the wedding party in it's entirety, with the Chris and Bill (Allison's parents) leading the pack!
The lovely bride and groom waiting to be annonuced.. and below at the sweetheart table.
Mostly cleaned up.. and still married!
The wedding topper has a history.. it was Allison's Grandparents... 51 years ago!
The lovely Mom and Tony!
In tradition, I photographed Rob with his edible flower (I don't remember the name sorry!).. Way back at Joe and Gillian's wedding (approximately 2002?) there is a picture almost identical to this.. I'll dig it out for later to share! I don't think he's changed a bit.. perhaps just the tie!
The father and daughter dance
You are probably wondering why I am holding an apple core... Let's talk about the centerpiece game. It all came down to passing an apple around the table (wedding theme was apples since at an orchard during apple season! Good choice!) Being the wild and crazy table we were... or atleast liked to think we were! Brian started us off by taking a bite of the apple.. and the rest of us followed suit (minus germ-a-phobe Chris). When the music stopped the person holding the apple won the centerpiece. I was holding it at that time.. right after Rob had so kindly placed it into our wedding souveneir bucket!) 
The Family Photo
Brian's masterful sculpture
A beautiful sunset to end... a beautiful evening (cliche I know)
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