Sunday, September 7, 2008

Gator's fans wedding

Last evening was a very unusual, fun, but very elegant wedding. Emily and Matthew both attended the University of Florida and are ardent Gators fans. The wedding colors were orange and blue, the colors of the Gators team. After the vows, the best man, Jeff, attached a ball and chain to Matthew's ankle to the delight of Emily. Even their cake topper had a bride holding a key to the ball and chain on the groom's ankle. Also on the cake table were a pair of toy alligators dressed as a bride and groom. As the couple had their first kiss as husband and wife, all the guests donned plastic blue and orange sunglasses with big noses attached which caused Rev. Ted to almost break down laughting as he wasn't expecting to look up to see that spectacle. The wedding and reception were held at the Ginn Hammock Dunes Resort which did a beautiful job in decorating the ballroom in blue and orange. John Edwards, a country song writer and singer came in from Nashville to do a few songs just for the newlyweds. And of course the Gators fight song was played along with many country favorites during the reception. To top off the celebration, Emily just got word that she has passed the bar exam and is now an attorney. Best wishes to them both.