Thursday night was an informal get-together for quesadillas and beer. By the time I retired on Thursday night, I had been awake for a little over 24 hours straight.
Couldn't sleep past 3:30am or so because of time change, so I got up and took care of some things that had piled up from the office. Then, got to enjoy a Crossfit workout at my old box, Crossfit Underworld. Once normal people were awake, it was time for the groomsmen to go on their organized journey to the Texas State Fair. Plenty of fun and a few adrenaline-inducing rides. I left the group a little early to catch lunch with Stephen Coy (mexican!). A few hours later and it was time for the texan-themed rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at the YO steakhouse. Buffalo fillets and plenty of wine (and espresso to boot) helped fuel one of the better rehearsal dinners I've attended. Doesn't hurt that the two people getting married have notoriously rowdy friends and good senses of humor. Best toast by far goes to Holly Bright for uncovering footage of Meghan and Andrew in a student film for a french class where they pretend to be French lovers united by a passion for fromage Behold, the power of cheese). This was years before they started dating.
Saturday morning was more of the same, but I was able to sleep in until 6am this time! Another Crossfit workout with Monk and then brunch with the groomsmen hosted at the Boyett's house. Homemade casseroles, fresh fruit and plenty of caffeine got us all feeling like ourselves again. Then it was off to a really old barber shop for grooming and hot shaves with a straight razor.
We were left with a little bit of time to grab a quick nap and then it was time to put on the formal attire. Andrew allowed us all to wear our own tuxedos, which was a relief to this odd-shaped participant. He also got us great looking, custom-fit vests and bow-ties as a grooms' gift. All in all, we were a pretty sharp looking bunch, but were definitely outdone by the ladies. I unfortunately was not able to take any pictures, but the ceremony was really pretty. Took place in an already cool room at The Adolphus and the altar was set up in the center for a theater-in-the-round sort of effect. Tricky to execute, but I think it worked out extremely well and allowed for a really small feel to the wedding, even with an already small guest list. And I didn't even forget or drop the rings.
Great food and a bad-ass band made for a perfect reception. It didn't hurt that many of my closest friends and family were all in one place. It made for a really efficient way to see everyone and I wouldn't have changed a thing, except maybe to switch to water a bit earlier...
Sadly, the good times had to end and I caught a noon flight out of DFW to connect in Charlotte en route to London. Landed about 7:30 this morning and took a train directly to the office.... exhausted, without a voice and with a full week of work ahead of me. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat though.
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