We’ve been back from
Arriving in
(The view from our plane while landing)
My best friend, Louis, was kind enough to pick us up and give us a tour around briefly before dropping us off at the hotel for the night. It was shocking how light it was for 11:00pm! The hotel was very nice, and Kim landed it for $75 when it was normally $230/night! Thank you HotWire.com!
The next morning, my dad flew in from
(The Fam and Mt. McKinley)
(Zadie and Audrey and Mt. McKinley)
Once in
The next day was the wedding rehearsal and things went pretty smoothly. There were a total of 17 groomsmen and ushers! Some of the groomsmen hadn’t arrived yet, so we had to pretend they were there. We were each assigned a “wingman” whom we’d teach when they arrived! Marcus (the groom) was cool and confident. After the rehearsal, a grill and a few kegs were set-up outside the church, and general merriment was had by all. It was very special to be able to look in any direction and see my best friends. Some had children, and Audrey (of course) was a scene stealer!
(Wedding Rehearsal and Audrey Orelove meets Solar Wilson)
The post wedding rehearsal party was held at the house of the groom. Beer Pong and Rock Band ruled the evening! Much fun was had by all. It was a treat to catch-up with friends and meet a few people, as well.
Friday was our “Tourist Day”. We helped set-up for the wedding party a little, then drove off to meet our dear friend, Bridget Smith for lunch. Bridget was in
(Chris at the Post-Rehearsal Party and Bridget and Audrey)
After that, we headed downtown and caught a short film at the
(At the Ice Sculpture Museum in Fairbanks, AK)
The wedding followed the next day. It was beautiful. While 14 groomsmen and ushers seemed complex, the ceremony itself felt simple and pure. I am so proud and happy for Marcus and his wife, Jodie. They are both beautiful people with a wonderful future ahead of them. With all the death and tragedies in the past few years, this wedding was a strong beacon of hope and perseverance for everyone. I am proud and honored to have been a part of it.
(Final "Dry Run" with all the Groomsmen)
The wedding party was a blast! The hall was set-up beautifully! The DJ rocked and the food was excellent! Audrey was a rockstar and outlasted everyone else! She loved being passed around and held by everyone! We danced the night away and had many excellent conversations with friends and family! At the end of the night, we excused ourselves. Even thugh the party raged on, it was time for us to leave. It is always strange saying goodbye in the middle of a party, but at the same time, it was the right time.
(Marcus and Jodie at the reception. Love)
The next morning we packed-up and drove back to
(Momma Moose)
(Mustang Abel...)
We finished the day with a nice dinner and tour around
It was a very special trip for me. I know in my last post I wrote how I am on the outside, but after this trip, I know that I will always be on the inside with this group of friends.
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