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Two of my friends, Jackie and Norm, recently became engaged and some mutual friends decided that a celebration was in order. So they mailed invitations to about thirty of their closest friends, and everyone came!
We were asked to dress "not quite black tie," which immediately raised our expectations, and we were not disappointed.
By the way, it was hosted in a rather large historic home that is being lovingly renovated a little at a time, which enhanced the courtly theme.
As I was saying, everyone was very close to wearing elegant attire, the dining room table was laid out with delectable and appealing appetizers, and wine and champagne flowed in abundance.
Before dinner was served, a married couple, Vic and Martha, took on the roles of the engaged couple, and proceeded to tell the happy couple's life stories in a most entertaining and comical way. Added to the mix was a "mediator," whose job it was to keep them on track and prevent them from going off into tangents. How entertaining! Afterward we were all directed to head upstairs, following a candle-lit path into a make-shift dining room. It was all very exquisite, with white tablecloths, gold-plated silverware, fine china and long, tapered candles. We were served by a "wait" staff (the hosts), and again champagne and wine were paired with a wonderful meal of roast beef, combination Alfredo and Marinara Ziti, stuffed rolls and Cesar salad. Many toasts praised the couple, and, to tell you how close-knit and fun this group is, the soon-to-be groom tapped his wine glass with a spoon to announce that he and his fiancee were going to the restroom, and would return very shortly.
After dinner Vic played tunes on the baby-grand while Norm and Jackie danced, which was smashing since they are accomplished ballroom dancers. And to wrap it all up, we all had an opportunity to share notable quotes and poetry.
Norm and Jackie...congratulations!