Between catching up with folks in town from around the country and doing our best to help the couple throw an amazing event, Lisa and Matt's wedding weekend felt like a family wedding for us. We were absolutely EXHAUSTED by Sunday afternoon, but it was well worth it.
Welcome Dinner
Following the wedding rehearsal, Lisa and Matt hosted a casual Friday night welcome dinner at an Irish pub. I loved seeing familiar faces walk through the door all evening
The couple:
Roomies:
Some of the Chicago crew (Pranav and I think Aaron, in the gray jacket, looks like tennis player Andy Murray):
Some the first friends I made at Michigan Law:
Cali kids Mike and Kelly:
Our tallest Gujrati friends:
Lynda (Lisa's sister):
Wedding Day
The bride getting ready at home:
Flowers given to some of us gals to wear. They were perfect, because a lot of us think of this particular shade of green as Lisa's signature color:
The wedding venue was the stunning and funky Salvage One, which is a reclaimed furniture store. This ceremonial area and rows of pews are a permanent fixture in the store for the numerous weddings Salvage One hosts.
I was beyond honored (and extremely nervous) to be asked to officiate the ceremony. Here I am in my official capacity waiting with Matt and his brother Justin for Lisa to arrive.
Lisa's mom arrives. The family was placing bets on how many times Lisa's mom would cry during the weekend. We quickly realized that it was impossible to keep count because the tears were falling nonstop. Here she goes again:
Matt's proud parents:
The bridesmaids, sister Lynda and niece Noelle:
Here comes the bride ...
I themed the ceremony around legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's famous speech championing "the team, the team, the team." Lisa and Matt, two of the biggest Michigan fans we know, seemed to dig it.
Such a cool venue!
The vows:
Hilarity when Matt kissed Lisa much more dramatically than she had anticipated.
More hilarity when the maestro cued the recessional music before the ceremony ended. Hold up, buddy. I still have more to say!
Okay, now we're done.
Lisa's dad Larry Lauer looking dapper. Lisa's mom fighting hard not to cry.
Relieved the ceremony was a success. Ready to party.
VARP discovers a cool pottery nook during the cocktail hour.
The reception was upstairs, where the store displays the dining tables it sells. We actually dined on those tables, so each table and chair was unique and eclectic.
Our table, 8 Mile Road. We were expecting lots of Detroit references and were not disappointed. The personal touches extended to the list of signature cocktails, which Matt had carefully researched and concocted. My favorite was the Hermione Granger, which included cardamom bitters. Yes, please.
Matt, signature cocktail in hand, leading the charge on the dance floor.
Sisters.
In light of Lisa's reputation for slipping, falling, and spilling, not a single person was surprised that this happened. Note Lynda's amused expression.
No use crying over spilt wine. Back to dancing.
The soulful band.
Congratulations, friends!
Talking shop with Myke at the after-party.
In light of Matt's reputation for falling asleep anywhere, another unsurprising moment.
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