Married! (Again)

Juan and I had took our Sacrament of Marriage yesterday in a beautiful ceremony. The chapel was decorated beautifully and we had a pianist, violinist and cellist playing music as we entered. The ceremony itself was short, followed by mass and Gabriela's baptism. She cried a little when the holy water was poured on her because the water was a little cold, but other than that she did great.
After the ceremony we were greeted by all the family and then had a small reception with juice (many, many kinds) and some appetizers (fried plata, roast beef, tomato salsa, and fried potato/cheese balls). Then we had some toasts - from both families - followed by dinner! More food! The food was great. To start was a seafood coconut chowder served in a coconut bowl (I had an asparagus coconut chowder) followed by an antipasto plate. Then to cleanse the palate we had tangerine sorbet. The main course was beef tenderloin, fish, potato wrapped in phyllo and an assortment of vegetables. We were all stuffed by the time the main course was over (or half way through). Dessert was our cake which was either poppy seed or apple and almond. Both were very good. The hall was decorated beautifully. The chairs were those fancy ones you see in fancy receptions on TV with a small white organza bow tied to them. The tables were covered in an orange table cloth and a white embroidered cloth over top. The centerpieces were wonderful flowers of tiger lilies, dark pink gerber daisies and lime green button daises - absolutly gorgeous!
During dinner the band was playing and after dinner they turned up the music and everyone started dancing! It was great to see everyone on the dance floor and the band was very, very good. It was like being at a concert. About half way through they surprised us with a carnival! We had hats, masks, noise makers and confetti! It was so much fun! The evening wrapped up around 7PM (after all it was on a Sunday). Everyone seemed to have a great time. Juan, Bela and I are so thankful for everyone who attended (and those of you in spirit :)) And a special thanks to Carmenza and Nena for putting this party together. You did an excellent job (we will be hiring you for upcoming birthdays! HeHe)

And I know most of you are now asking - WHAT ABOUT PICTURES?? - I tell you if I had a nickel for every time I heard that, I'd be rich. Anyways, we should get pictures later on this week so stay tuned!