An Epic Day, or, Where the Heck We’ve Been for Nearly Two Months

Have you missed us? Or did you even notice we’ve been gone? As most bloggers know, life ebbs and flows and often the blog is the first thing to get put on the back burner when the pace becomes frenetic. But we have a very good excuse. Really. 

A little over three weeks ago, we tied the knot! It was a beautiful, outdoor wedding. Even the Northern California weather cooperated. In late June, it is not uncommon to have temperatures in the 100’s, sometimes topping 110F. Yet we enjoyed the mid-80’s with a cooling evening breeze. The setting, at our good friends’ home in Lincoln, CA, was perfect. Thank you Marguerite and Joe! 

Ours was a DIY wedding, making the pace of life even crazier as the day approached. Sure, it was easy, three months out, to call the party rental vendor and reserve tables, chairs, and glassware. Yet when we say DIY, we really mean it! The day before the wedding, the party rental vendor delivered the goods, and left. With the help of a team of family and friends, we set up the tables, put cushions on chairs, laid the table cloths and runners, and set out the silverware and glasses. What’s more, we found a terrific local florist who gathered our flowers, but we and that same team of friends and family had to assemble and install them. It was all worth the effort, as the resulting venue was exactly what we wanted, made even more special with our personal touch and efforts. 

As you can imagine, all this planning and work consumed our time. Thus, a major case of gaposis for Appetite for Wine. After the wedding, we had family from the East Coast who didn’t come all the way to California for a mere wedding! There were days of after-party, and naturally, a jaunt to wine country; Amador County this time around. 

Even after family left, the pace of newlywed life seemed to continue. There was the 4th of July golf tournament and pool party, followed by more wine tasting and bar hopping with friends, and seemingly endless outdoor activities; kayaking, more pool parties, concerts, and thank you dinners. 

Once the pace started to settle down, we had to start planning our Big, Fat Greek Honeymoon. In a few weeks, when the fall weather will be less scorching, we will embark on the trip of a lifetime. We’ll start in Athens, then head off to Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete, for catamaran-dinner cruises, Greek wine tasting, and relaxing days on the beach. 

As we said, the wedding was beautiful. While Robyn was coordinating flowers and decorations, Kent curated the wine and beer list. Robyn’s son and his best friend, a bonafide Chef, provided the food, and brought along a couple more friends to serve dinner and tend bar. 

Robyn was breathtaking in her gorgeous dress, and Kent was looking sharp in his shirt and slacks. Notice the succulents in the floral arrangements? Stunning!

We are so grateful that friends and family were able to share the day with us. It was truly epic. 

Now that we’re back to work and life has resumed a bit more normal pace, we’ll write more often. And, of course, stay tuned to follow along with our Greek adventures! 

As always, thanks for your support.

Cheers!