Cheeseburger in Paradise

After the toasts, it was time to eat!  My mom had been running frantically from table to table, making sure everyone knew what was for dinner, apparently in order to avoid a mutiny in case someone showed up demanding chicken or fish.  A little late, but it was sweet of her to worry.

We had the In-N-Out truck parked in front of the venue, and the DJ announced that the head table would go first, followed by everyone else.  Jeff and I walked down with our bridal party, and it was a relief to be in relative solitude for a few minutes while we made our way.

Jeff and I were, of course, the first ones in line to order.  He got the order ticket that said "Order #1", and I think it was the highlight of the day for him.

As we were waiting for our food, our guests came down and lined up to order.  We had already nixed the idea of a receiving line, but when I saw everyone already lined up, I grabbed Jeff and seize the opportunity to talk to all of our guests without missing anybody.  My aunt was nice enough to take our hamburgers back to our table for us so that we could personally welcome everyone and catch up with friends and family.

Jeff and I were eventually herded back to our table so we could eat our burgers before they got cold.  I was so excited and had so much I wanted to do and so many people I wanted to talk to that I barely finished half of my meal.  Jeff, of course, went back for seconds.  That boy seriously loves his In-N-Out.

We had board games set up on a table in case people didn't feel like dancing in the bright afternoon sunlight.  Jaymi brought a Jenga box to our table and we played a quick game while waiting for everyone to finish eating.  I had so much fun just relaxing with her, without pressure or scrutiny, and I was really glad to have that moment with her.

 

After Jenga, it was time for our first dance, and for the party to get underway!  More of that, up next.