Built for Two: Let's Eat!

I almost hate to say it but I am going to anyway - coming up with our seating arrangement was very easy for us!  We started with some bare bones (which parents should be where, etc.) and then filled in the gaps based on who we thought would enjoy each other.  You may recall that we decided to use the squares of Savannah as table names, which were designed by our day of coordinator, Adrianne.  Adrianne also made the seating arrangement poster - a bigger version of the map we were using on the tables.

All photos by Ashley Daniell Photography

Sorry this doesn't really do it justice - trying to protect my guests' identities!

Each card had a map of downtown Savannah with a mark on that table's square and a description/history of the square on the back.  They were held up by wine corks I put together along with ribbon and a navy fleur de lis wax seal.  Gold candles were scattered throughout the tables as well.

A friend of Mr. B's said a blessing and then it was time to eat.

Mr. B with the grandfather of Stepkids A and M

The food and drink at our wedding were very important.  We worked with Garibaldi's to craft a menu that tasted delicious and satisfied our broad range of wedding guests.  Adrianne made our menus and they were at each place setting as guests sat down.

Front and Back

First Course - Garden Salad or Garibaldi Salad
Second Course - Chicken Milanese (what I had!  YUM!), Shrimp Scampi, or New York Strip
Third Course - Vanilla or Hummingbird Wedding Cake

Mr. B and I alternated between eating and making the rounds.  We didn't have a plan - we just walked around and talked to anyone we could.  I am happy to report that I ate most of my salad and entree!

Mr. B with his Stepfather

At some point we were approached by a rather random man.  Apparently he knew our best man and had met the groomsmen during the bachelor party.  He happened to be having dinner downstairs and wanted to pop up and say hi.  So we had a wedding crasher?

During dinner, Stepdaughter A walked our stand-in guest book around for people to sign.  I say "stand-in" because our actual guest book (a wine box for people to sign) never showed up and our coordinator at Garibaldi's stepped in with a Savannah calendar for people to sign.  It was really sweet! 

Midway through dinner, Best Man Rep took the mic to give his toast.

"On behalf of Mrs. Bicycle and Mr. Bicycle, I'd like to thank everyone for attending this beautiful wedding today.  My name is Best Man Rep and I am the Best Man.  I'm proud to call Mr. B my friend and I'm thrilled to be a part of such a joyous occasion, the start of a new chapter in his life with Mrs. Bicycle.

Mrs. Bicycle, you've captured the heart of our friend Mr. B and the backdrop of these events are storybook.  Mrs. Bicycle, from the theme, city, the venues and time of year (I'm sure you noticed, no Florida Gator football game this weekend), in all, you've truly outdone yourself.

May you have enough happiness to keep you sweet; enough trials to keep you strong; enough sorrow to keep you human; enough hope to keep you happy; enough failure to keep you humble; enough success to keep you eager; enough friends to give you comfort; enough faith and courage in yourself, your business, and your country to banish depression; enough wealth to meet your needs; enough determination to make each day better than yesterday.

May all your hopes and dreams come true, and may the memory of this day become dearer with each passing year.

Ladies and gentlemen, to Mr. & Mrs. Bicycle."

His toast was so sweet and we truly appreciate everything he did as Best Man. 

Up next - my sister gives one of the most epic toasts in history.

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• We got to Savannah and hosted a haunted pub crawl.
• We spent the day getting our nails done and playing golf.
• We rehearsed the ceremony.
• Our rehearsal dinner was delicious and fun.
• I woke up early and made some bad TV decisions.
• I give the girls their gifts.
• The guys get ready.
• I become a bride.
• We see each other for the first time.
• We take pictures around Savannah.
• The bridal party joins us for pictures.
• The bridal party processes.
• I pay tribute to my father.
• I walk down the aisle.
• We make it official.
• We take family portraits.
• We take advantage of the “golden hour.
• We are introduced and dance our first dance.