We arrived in South Yarra at the reception venue about half an hour before guests were due to arrive. Time for a few last photos with the Cadillacs. Then "the boys" got stuck into beers (thoughtfully provided by the chauffeurs), "the girls" had a glass of bubbles, and I made do with soft drink.
We went inside for yet more photos and then finally I got to relax (collapse!) on a couch, where I remained for the next two hours. Illness, pregnancy, insufficient sleep and a very long day had taken their toll and I could not have got up even if I wanted to! I held court like royalty and made everyone come to me if they wanted to chat. The downside to this was getting stuck talking to certain people who I would have preferred to quickly exchange pleasantries with, then avoid.
After a decent rest and some food (I did not treat the canapés with the delicacy they deserved, instead scoffing down two at a time), I was at last capable of wandering around a bit to socialise. The main meal was served - a delicious middle eastern style feast. I had several serves and the food, plus sugary soft drink, gave me the sustenance I needed to last a few more hours.
The wedding cake appeared, providing both the basis for the ritual 'cutting of the cake' and more importantly, it was also dessert. The cake was extremely delicious! It was homemade by Wigward's sister... a really yummy, super-rich chocolate cake with Frangelico icing and decorated with edible red love hearts. The top tier was a traditional circle-shaped cake and it was placed on a cake stand with multiple tiers below, each covered with individual cup cakes. (The venue charges $2.50 per slice to cut the cake in their kitchen, so this way, the happy couple saved about $250.)
Later came the wedding speeches (or maybe this was before the cake cutting, I can't quite remember) by StompyDad, DesignerMonkey's parents, DesignerMonkey's brother (and best man), and rounded off by the groom and bride themselves. All very good - lots of laughs and love. Speeches were followed by an impromptu 'bridal waltz' at the urging of friends, after which much more dancing ensued.
Much later (or what felt like much later), I looked at the time... 11.30 pm! The function was scheduled to end at 11.30 pm and my last brideslave job of the evening was to ensure all the wedding gifts were safely transported home. I was amazed I had held up this long and though sorry to see the festivities come to an end, I was eagerly looking forward to going to bed. I started the rounds of saying goodbye to people and packing the gifts up to take home. Then I rechecked the time. It was only 10.30 pm. Argh! Still, it worked out quite well, because it took me the full hour just to say goodbye to everyone and pack up the gifts, so it ended up that DeepSpice and I were in the car and driving home right on the dot of 11.30 pm; and home asleep in bed by 12.30 pm. What a party animal I am in my old age!
Anyway, overall a great night out was had by all - CutLuce and DesignerMonkey make a very happy couple.
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