Wedding of the century

I've officially hit that age when i have to go to a wedding every other weekend of the summer. I still have not grown tired of it, or desensitized to the speeches. I did not expect to be someone who enjoys weddings, I don't particularly enjoy mingling, and I dread dancing because I never have a date. Actually That is the reason many people skip such functions. This time though, I feel I manned up to the challenge, with the help of Amanda and Chris first of all hosting an amazing party, and Lucy turning out to be my single girl friend at the table.

So, yea, I had a great time! With some loser moments:

• needed to take toll highway to make it on time... it will cost me at least $40
• ran into the wedding hall by myself, late but before they started
• after the ceremony and before the reception, wandered the garden alone, tried to sleep in car, then actually cleaned the car interior while wearing a dress--got teased for it by people who parked next to me

But also some great moments:

• feeling glad that I decided to be there for Amanda's big day, she was pleasantly surprised
• seeing how much her family loves her.  her dad cried so much, and her mom's speech made me cry.  she spoke of how proud she is of her daughter, it makes me tear even now.  they remember me, her mom asked how I'm doing and asked me to hang out with amanda more.  her dad hugged me very sincerely even kissed me on the cheek.
• seeing how Laura and her boyfriend interact.  it's crude fun and sweet at the same time.
• while i was lonering at the reception a stranger came to say that my dress is one of the most stunning of everyone there, and they noticed since the ceremony.  :) 
• ridiculously great party with really good food, open bar.  craving that same meal now actually...
• danced for the first time at a wedding or similar function, and enjoyed it thanks to Lucy

It really was a great party, great experience.  Although, at times I did feel lonely.  What was a girl in a pretty dress doing loitering by herself?  ...Argh.  And when they asked all the girls to raise their hands if they're in love, and then stand up if their man is sitting next to them... SIGH.  But, it was really cute watch Laura.  I wish my photos turned out better.

Amanda's mom asked when will be my turn.  I immediately laughed and said never!  ...In a way it is much easier for me to answer to such questions now.  It is much easier on me to not have to ask myself that either.  

Oh another thing: this was my first non-religious wedding.  The ceremony was not nearly as fulfilling. God's blessing of a couple and their new marriage, to me, is really heartfelt, as unreligious as I claim to be.  I guess otherwise it is just a civil arrangement.  At the same time I fully understand why in this case the reception is so much more meaningful, because of the speeches, and being together, celebrating with loved ones.

I'm craving that wedding food.  Damn that spinach ricotta crepe, prime rib, suckling pig, and pound cake-y goodness.  Mmmm... social eating has been working out pretty good so far.  

PKO said we can eat cake tonight.  I appreciate her feeding me, so I bought her a gift.  Henckel's sale was this weekend, I got her a set of steak knives I'm sure she will make good use of.  Her "knife" looks legit but is dull as a butter knife, it's dangerous.  Can't wait for her call me up, don't want to look at my disgusting room...