More Wedding Talk ~The Cocktail Hour ~~Raise a Glass, A Toast to the Bride and Groom

After the ceremony, family and friends made their way 

to the reception venue.

The bride and groom designed their guestbook

using special photos taken during their dating years.

(You can order your own from Shutterfly)

The mailbox collected cards...

Hubby built a crate for gifts.

Guests were to find their "party animal".

The bride and groom painted these...

... remember this post when they were making finishing touches.

The animals held our placecards.

Here's mine...a lion.

During the Cocktail Hour, 

a variety of beverages provided something for everyone.

Ice Water, with sliced lemons and limes

Golden Punch

Sun Tea

The Newlyweds offered special 

Signature Cocktails

His ~ The Dark and Stormy

We recommend the Goslings Black Seal Black Rum,

the Goslings Ginger Beer.

plus a Wedge of Lime.

Hers ~ The Blushing Bride

Cranberry Juice and Lemonade

with a Splash of Vodka

And then...just before dinner,

a very Special Toast from Best Man, Matt...

and from Best Man, Rob...

and from Matron of Honor, Amy.

(since I was so far away, I didn't get a good picture, so

I can't to see the professional photographer's photos.)

Next, from the Father of the Bride...

and, the Father of the Groom.

So much love for this bride and groom.

Take care,

~Natalie