This weekend we were so happy to celebrate Ray and Robin's wedding in Seattle, Washington. Same sex marriages are legal in Washington and we were so happy to be able to celebrate with family and their wonderful friends. It was the year anniversary of Mom dying so that was of course on my mind but I believe she was there celebrating with us.
We arrived Friday night into Seattle to beautiful weather. We went by the hotel and then went to the Pyramid brewery. This was one of Mom's favorite drinks which she often enjoyed with Ms. Alicia (and myself!).
Cheers to Mom!
Mom's fav apricot ale
Friday night we went to Rockbox, a karaoke bar. Ray and Robin reserved 2 rooms and we sang possibly every Cher, Whitney, Brittany, Madonna song in existence. Everyone was dancing and singing so loudly regardless of talent...I LOVED it :)
Robin singing "love of my life" to Ray.
I wish I took more pictures but I was simply having too much fun :)
Saturday morning we got up and after a trolley mix up, some mixed up walking, and a cab we finally arrived at Pikes Market.. along with every other person in Seattle. After walking around we went to Steelhead diner. We were there during a "heatwave" (hilarious) and enjoyed the humidity free 75 degree weather all weekend. At the diner we sat on the roof and enjoyed people watching, cocktails and delicious brunch.
After brunch we took some more pictures. We had such a clear day we were able to see so many more mountains than we were the first time we came.
I didn't bring my big camera and my phone didn't do it justice.
After brunch we planned on leisurely making our way back to our hotel and getting ready for the wedding when we received a tad stressed call from Uncle Ray. There was a miscommunication with the caterer and they thought the wedding was next week. Ray told us we needed 10 bags of ice and to stop what we were doing and get to his house. Of course the obvious answer is yes, we are on our way. The reality is we are across town, in awful traffic and still need to get ready. We got back to the hotel quickly and Ben got ready in literally 2 minutes and went on a search for ice. The rest of us got ready quickly and arrived at their house where other family and friends were helping. The house looked beautiful and someone had already called wholefoods and brought prepared trays of shrimp, meatballs, cheese and other delicious food.
Their view... Frazier has NOTHING on these guys!
The couple "walked down the isle" to Diana Ross' "I'm coming out", I mean what else?
Loved their socks :)
They wrote their own vows and one of the grooms may have needed a bit of help. I do not consider this cheating rather being prepared. He is the ultimate boy scout.
Somehow the caterer hustled and got there late and Tim Gunn style made. it. work. The food was flawless and Robin's biggest fear of having to use plastic was avoided.
They were even able to bake and create the deconstructed wedding cake they wanted. All in Ray's and Robin's kitchen. Even Tom Colicchio would have been proud.
After the beautiful festivities, Ray suggested we go to this park (I cannot remember the name, this new mommy enjoyed not feeding a baby and remembering what champagne (who am I fooling, lots of other spirits) tasted like). We went there the first time we went to Seattle but the sunset was amazing so I was so happy to go back so Shari and Dad could see this view and sunset!
Note to self: Tipsy selfies are really never a good idea.
We were SO happy for Ray and Robin and thrilled we were able to be there and celebrate this wonderful couple :)
For Natalie's News this has been, Natalie-Corinne.
