I got back from Iowa late Sunday night after a long, exciting weekend in the Des Moines area.  The event was Sean and Jenn’s wedding and I think it went off quite smoothly.  Early Friday was breakfast at the groom’s house, then the groomsmen and ushers tried on tuxes, had lunch, visited the newlywed’s apt, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, hang out with Justin and Virginia, sleep, whew!

The big day started with breakfast and some light US Open watching with J and V, then off to the church where sitting around commenced/wedding pictures.  There’s no worse place to idle about than church pews in a tuxedo, but once that finally ended we got onto a very quick ceremony, especially compared to the 1st rehearsal.

The wedding party loaded into the Escalade limo and commenced with puttering around DSM while drinking a variety of wine, beer (Fat Tire!) and cheeses as the reception hall filled up:

The reception had a chocolate fountain and open bar, very nice, so I only made it until about 10pm.  I don’t even think I got a taste of the cake.  Still managed to embarass myself since the groomsmen sang “A Whole New World” (see Aladdin) to the bride on the dancefloor, lyrics provided thank goodness.

Overall, a fun time that celebrated a great couple’s future.  I wish you guys the best!  now go and make pancakes with that gridle.