Jessica & Barry

Well, I'm almost caught up on my delinquent summer blogging. This was my most recent trip to Oregon for my dear friend Jessica's wedding.

It all started with 6 hours in the airport. I had a work meeting in SF, so my boss dropped me off at the Oakland airport right after our meeting. I had very smartly arranged a 9 something flight because I assumed I would have to drive to Oakland during Friday rush hour traffic. So I wanted it to be late. The meeting came about last minute, and my boss wanted to drop me off before rush hour, so I was super early, arriving around 4-5. I checked in, and tried to get on an earlier flight. I got some dinner, contemplated buying the new Harry Potter book, which was just out, but I decided against it cause it was $38!!! in the airport.

I strolled around the single wing of the airport I was in, and waited to find out if I could get on standby. Turns out the earlier flight was over booked and they were even asking people to give up their seats. No luck there. I continued to stroll...and contemplate Harry Potter. Then my actual flight got delayed 2 hours...alas...I gave in, bought the Harry Potter book, and had a second round of food attempting to entertain myself for another few hours.

After a long wait in the airport, and a very short flight, I arrived at home around 2am. My parents happily picked me up in the wee hours of the morning, and I got home and crashed. Thankfully, the next morning I got to sleep in a bit. I enjoyed a nice breakfast with my parents, it's like a B&B every time I go, and then my other dear friend Mary came to pick me up for the wedding.

I had a wonderful drive to Eugene with Mary. We got to catch up and reminisce about college days and the good ol' drive to Eugene. We arrived at the arboretum where the wedding was held right on time, and we were greeted by this sign. I love how the directions lead us to 'the first oak grove on the right'. How beautiful!
As we walked towards the oak grove for the ceremony, I snapped a picture of the out door hall where the reception would take place. And I sneaked in to check out the flowers. Since I knew I would be doing this myself soon, I was very curious about her details :).
Then we sat outside in the oak grove and waited for the ceremony to begin. It was such a nice treat to be in Eugene in the summer. The weather is beautiful, green and sunny. And I spied friends all around, as we waited for the festivities to begin. Soon the processional started, and in no time here came Jessica with her dad. Isn't she gorgeous!And here is a shot of the happy couple after the vows and ceremony!

We headed over to the reception hall, and started the party! It was such a beautiful venue with trees and bright flowers. Here are Jessica and Barry cutting the cake.The wedding wasn't too huge, so I got to have plenty of time with the bride. I was very happy for that! At a Sadie Hawkins dance....over ten years ago, Jessica and I went together cause we didn't have any boys we wanted to take. Each couple could go through a fake marriage ceremony at the dance if they wanted to (performed by our AP history teacher), so way back when, Jessica became my wifey! And I hers of course. But I guess it's good timing for us to officially relinquish ourselves to our husband, and husband to be. But here is a photo of us none the less!
And last, but not least, here is a photo of a foursome that was hard to separate throughout college and high school. Me, Renata, Jessica, & Mary. Unfortunately, #5 could not make it (we love you Katie!!), but we thought of her all through the party. We have SO many photos of us like this, and we even usually end up in the same order.
It was awesome to be there to celebrate with Jessica and Barry, and so much fun to see my dear friends. Now my own wedding is a week away, and we'll get another photo just like this! But I'll be the one in the white dress ;).