Congratulations to Sheelagh and Al

This blog doesn't pertain to our wedding but I wanted to express Vin's and my best wishes to Sheelagh and Al who got married this past Saturday. It was a beautiful and touching wedding. It had all the creative and personal touches that every bride wants and it was warm, fun, and enjoyable for everyone there.

The ceremony was held at St. Valentine's church and incorporated a lot of the Filipino traditions. It also incorporated some traditions which I was not familiar with (such as Ilocano traditions of the presentation of values). Rutgers choir serenaded the couple and the church audience with renditions of secular and religious music. Sheelagh of course looked beautiful and radiant (hopefully, I will look just as beautiful and radiant). Al looked happy and content (as I hope that Vin will be at the altar).

The wedding reception theme was a beach theme. The decor was done accordingly and was done by the bride and family and friends of the bride. I could describe the beautifully and artfully done centerpieces but I think I wouldn't do it justice. All the tables were named after beaches in New Jersey. Vin was a bit upset that he wasn't seated at Jersey City's table (yes, Jersey City does have a beach). The great tasting wedding cake had edible sea shells surrounding it as well as a portion of it inscribed with a poem created by Sheelagh and Al on their first date.

Music was pumping. People were dancing. Even Vin danced. Only the slow dances though. It was a good time. Hopefully, our wedding can be just as fun and personal. Thank God, I took some notes.