A half a year in weddings

Tis the season! There has been so much activity involving engagements and weddings, it's been a little more than nuts. I am more than thrilled for all involved parties that share this with me, but I didn't know so much could happen to so many people in the course of 5 months.

Starting from the beginning of the year. January was a fairly quite month, but it's been the only one. In the beginning of February my friend Phil on the west coast got engaged. Their wedding will take place next year sometime. March, two of my friends got engaged. First it was Kara and Matt. They have staked May 18th, 2008 as their date. Then John jumped in with his engagement. They are getting married August 4th of this year. There were a few other "oh did you hear so-and-so are getting married", but not people I really am that connected to. To wrap March up we went toa bachelor party in DC for Alex. Well, Rob attended, but I went to DC for company for the ride there and back and to see some people as well.

Then, in April we back in DC for the actual wedding. Rob was a groomsmen for this wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony done by their pastor who really knew both of them. Afterwards it was off to Top of the Town. It's a very cool spot located in Arlington that allows a spectacular view of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Alex and Bonnie Enders.

In May, my friend Andrea got married. Since she is first really good friend of mine to get married, I think this event meant more to me than all others this year. I was honored that she asked me to take part in her wedding as her maid of honor. I managed to pull together a really nice toast and had an absolute blast. This wedding was held in Needham, MA right outside of Boston, so we were able to stay with Rob's brother and also see my other friend Adam while we were there. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler and Andrea White.

And lastly, but not least, we attended Bruce and Colleen's wedding last month month. This was another trip to Northern VA. This one was different from the other two in that it did not take place in a church, but rather an outdoor garden. It wasn't too hot out for it and the rain held off so it turned out beautifully. Also, the reception was at the same place so we basically just had to walk to another building, very convenient. Rob was a fill in best man for this wedding since the real best man was still in Iraq. He did a wonderful job with his toast and we had a lot of fun. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Colleen Showalter.