Lindsay and Graeme set up an elaborate photobooth with a champagne sequinned backdrop, colorful decorations, a gold picture frame, and wedding-themed props. A photo op area at a wedding is a new idea to me, and it turned out to be a hit. Somewhat to my surprise, Brendan and I were in constant demand for… Continue reading Pink Wedding: Photobooth
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Pink Wedding: Cake
I didn’t want a huge, elaborate wedding cake — just something pretty, and enough to feed all our guests. Myrna had led me on a cake tasting tour, and we settled on Sugar Butter Flour to make the wedding cake, plus another cake (a hummingbird cake, as I recall) to make sure there was enough… Continue reading Pink Wedding: Cake
Pink Wedding: Dinner
It had been an easy decision to have our wedding dinner at home catered by The Mynt, an Indian restaurant in San Jose we were already fond of (and that I’d previously hired to cater a company event at the home of a colleague). They brought a portable tandoor to make fresh naan and other… Continue reading Pink Wedding: Dinner
Pink Wedding: Arrivals & Aperitivo
Guests started arriving while Brendan and I were getting ready (in separate rooms). Our contingent of helpers ushered people in, had them sign the guest book, and add tags to a world map to show where they were born, where they live now, where they first met one or both of us, and a place… Continue reading Pink Wedding: Arrivals & Aperitivo
2023 Diary: January – June
January: Mitchell began high school (which, in Australia, starts with year 7). February: I quit Intel and retired in a state of severe burnout. It was nonetheless a busy year. Sydney World Pride Parade – Feb 23 Royal Easter Show – Apr 10 Japan – April Nezu Shrine Azaleas Japanese Food Osaka Castle Grounds Shopping… Continue reading 2023 Diary: January – June