Ronny & Amanda's Wedding

My half brother Ronny moved his wedding up from next September to November 6Th a few months ago. So, we were only able to afford to buy a plane ticket for me. I flew in on Thursday Night and hung out with my half sister, Danielle and her husband Jeff. On Friday Morning, Danielle, Jeff and I met up with Ronny & Amanda at the hall to help set-up and decorate. Overall, we had a fun day- but I had quite the struggle with the table skirt for the head table.

Amanda did a great job picking out inexpensive things and the hall looked pretty good when we were done, if I do say so myself. I stuck around to help out/watch the rehearsal. My soon to be nephew, Gino (2) was a little tired and shy and wouldn't walk down the aisle. I pulled out a lollipop from my purse and helped him get down, but then he just sat on my lap instead.



After the rehearsal, we had a nice rehearsal dinner. Jeff, Danielle & I stopped at a bar on the way home for a nightcap and headed in for a somewhat early night since we had a wedding to go to the next morning.

The morning of the wedding, Danielle, My other half sister Jen and I met up with Amanda at her hotel room to get ready. She had Hailey and Gino with her. We had some pizza, champagne and just relaxed for a little while.


Then we headed over to the hall. The wedding went pretty much as planned. Gino fell asleep and our cousin George just carried him down the aisle and held him during the ceremony.

There was some good food. I think everyone had a good time. There was a couple of isolated issues. However, at midnight- things were starting to wind down- but I was still on California time and was not ready for bed. So, I ended up heading home with Jen's roommates. Jen and Ronny's friend John helped entertain me until around 4am. I am glad I got to spend some time getting to know her a little better.



The next day, Jen took me to the airport. I was bummed because The Patriots were playing the Browns in Cleveland when I was getting on my plane. But after I got the score update, I was kind of glad I wasn't in Ohio to watch that game with Browns fans. I am glad I made the effort to get there. But, I was also glad to be home with my daughter, husband and my own bed.