Naomi hung out with Janice, getting ready for the wedding, while Mark, Garret and I sat out on the hotel patio. Garret played a little guitar, then the girls came out. The Zonies joined us, after they had been shopping at a store they called Wegman's West.We never did make it to McMinnville to see the Spruce Goose. Maybe another trip.
Garret came with us to drive to the wedding in Newberg. The Shapiros followed us while the Zonies stayed back a bit longer. They wanted to check in for their airline tickets.
Newberg was about 45 minutes away. We got there before 2, walked around a few minutes, then had lunch at the Coffee Cottage. The Zonies got to town just as we were leaving the Coffee Cottage. We were walking back towards the church - Newberg Friends Church -when we happened upon Sam, Julie, Megan and Marco going into a coffee shop. Sam told us that Emmy and Ben were running a tab at the coffee place and at a bakery across the street. So, of course, even though we'd just eaten lunch, we all got coffee and a pastry. The Zonies caught up with us at the coffee shop. It was close to 3 and people were starting to show up for the wedding - due to start at 4. We all walked together to the church.
The ceremony started on time. A lot of people in the procession. We didn't really know any of them, except for Ali, Sam, Julie, Megan, Marco, Elaine and Rob.
The ceremony took about 45 minutes - but seemed longer. I guess that's the way ceremonies are. But it was beautiful. Bride and Groom seem really happy, really in love. Friends and family came up to the dais to say words of prayer which were followed by a short period of silent devotion. Kind of nice and definitely different from what we are used to in a Jewish ceremony. We hung out a little while to talk to Elaine and Ali, then left for the reception - at another Friends' church about 15 minutes away. We got a little lost but did get there.
The reception area was set up behind the church. A sofa set with couch and living room chairs was out there on the lawn as well as lawn tables and chairs. There were all kinds of games and activities for adults and kids. The food was set out in stages. First was homemade breads with shallot butter, a white bean hummous and a seasoned honey butter. Also available were a variety of berries. The next stage was a salad and 3 types of homemade macaroni and cheese. There was one with Bacon and larden (?), one with heirloom tomatoes and peppers, and one gluten free. The last stage was dessert. 2 types or still warm cobbler - blueberry and marionberry. There was a big bowl of topping - maybe a whipped cream. Homemade lemonade, water and Stumptown Coffee was available. Very festive, county fair type atmosphere. Best man speech and a shared speech by Ali and a friend of Ben's.Also - kind of a surprise - Jed was there! He looked and sounded great. We got to meet two of his daughters, Lindsey and Natalie, and Lindsey's 3 children - Jed's grandkids!. I missed meeting Lindsey's husband - Joe I think. Jed's other daughter, Chloe (?) couldn't make it. She was in San Francisco.
Garret brought his guitar and he sang a few songs. Mark also sang a song.
We left about 9:30. Janice and I dropped Garret at his place. He has to get up at 4:30 to make his plane. We met the Shapiros and Zonies back at the Hilton and hung out on the patio for more than an hour. They are both leaving tomorrow (Sunday) for home. We're staying an extra day - leaving Monday Jul 13. Everyone turned in by 11:30.
Tomorrow, Janice and I plan to hit Portland. We may get together with Rob and Elaine in the afternoon. We'll see how the day goes.
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