Winter Wedding

Cousins Michele Hennessey and Bob Hennessey with Rich Fortman and Kerry Hennessey

There's nothing like a winter wedding to break the monotony of cold and ice. Yesterday we were at Hamline Church United Methodist for the marriage of Kerry Hennessey and Richard Fortman. Kerry is the beautiful daughter of Bob's first cousin, Tommy Hennessey and his wife Cindy.

I felt a little anxious before the wedding because of a "formal attire" notation on the invitation. I have not formal clothes and fretted off an on about what I'd wear, but in the end I was fine in my seldom worn velvet jacket and black fake silk pants. Bob was very dapper in his dress clothes, including the custom made shirt that was a birthday gift from Chris last spring.

The  ceremony was a mix of traditional and modern, with a few laughs that relaxed the wedding party and the guests. In his nervousness, the groom forgot one of the phrases in the "repeat after me" segment of the exchange of consent and he had to ask the officiating minister for help. Very endearing.

We were a little concerned about getting to the reception in downtown Saint Paul at A'bulae, right Saint Paul Winter Carnival Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade. We did have to wait for a few minutes to get into the parking ramp but really didn't face any difficulty at all.
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The reception venue was beautiful and upscale. To my surprise, the bridal party arrived at the reception with everyone else. Timing was perfect, with just enough time for a pleasant mix of appetizers and cocktails. My red wine was so delicious that I know I need to know the name.

The bride and groom visited our table as they were making their rounds and I was happy to snap a good shot of cousins Michele Hennessey and Bob Hennessey, with the bride and groom. Our companions at Table 4 were pleasant and interesting. The evening was full of fun and joy.

Father of the bride Tom Hennessey (seoond from left) with ousins Mary, Michele, and Bob. I'm second from the right.