Wedding Reception

Here's a few pics of our son Nick and new daughter-in-law Ashley's lovely, low key family style reception at her parents' beach house.  They worked so very hard to get the house and yard ready for their guests!  In the front courtyard guests were greeted with this:

I never learned who made the beautiful driftwood/beach rock art piece for them.

Inside, the living room wall displayed photos of both Nick and Ashley from baby to present.

The clips had their ages marked, so fun to see what they looked like at the same ages--and as a couple now.

Many of our family members at the table...

..with the next bride-to-be getting bunny ears from her little brother!

Here the bride's father is giving his speech for the newlyweds.  Grant and I, my brother, and several of Ashley's relatives also said many kind things and gave hopes and wishes for the future. 

 Ashley got a little emotional during her speech...

Happy to be joined together and celebrating with people who love them.

We're only missing brother Kevin from this family portrait--he had to leave early to catch a flight. My CK flowered dress stood up well to the day.  I made four cream cheese pies for the dessert table--which disappeared in record time!

 The couple on the dock, prepared to sail away in the channel.

 Ashley hamming it up in the Captain's hat. 

 Her dad made the "Recently Married" sign, so funny.  Many guests took the cue and left but a lot of family members stayed a bit to help clear up and we got to know them more.

It was a lovely day and we are so happy to have another family to join.  We wish Nick and Ashley a long and happy married life.