2007-03-03 Steve and Angela Wedding at Marker 88 Restaurant Islamorada, Florida Keys
Tonight was the night for a lunar eclipse. Nothing could eclipse the love that Steve and Angela were feeling for each other. I got to Marker 88 Restaurant at 5pm to set up for the evenings festivities. The staff was already busy putting the finishing touches on the tables. The sun was getting low and the guests were set to arrive at arround 6:30 pm. I put on some steel drum music until Burt the Steel Drummer could make it over from the ceremony. The first guests began to arrive and gather arround the outside bar for cocktails. All of the family and friends were dressed colorful, tropical garb for the wedding ceremony and reception. Burt the Steel Drummer arrived on the scene, so I shut down and let him wow the crowd for a bit. I got together with Holly the wedding planner from HS Events to go over details to make sure that it would be perfect for the happy couple. They arrived shortly afterwards by boat. It was lovely. They had a special flag that they raised up the flag pole. Then the guests were invited by me to come to the dinner area. Steve and Angela danced their first dance as husband and wife to "For Once In My Life" by Michael Buble. The bride then danced with her daddy, Bob, to The Stylistics - "You Are Everything." James Taylor's "You've Got A Friend" provided the background for the groom and mother dance. Dinner was great. The folks were dancing to all of the slow songs that were picked out. I do love pre-planning! The father of the bride temporarily took over the duties as master of ceremonies and announced all of the family and friends that had words of encouragement for the couple of the night. There were so many, including the bride's younger brother's presentation of a baseball cap to the groom. The cake cutting ceremony was next and then a presentation of the bouquet and garter to their aunt and uncle that were married for Fifty (50) years. Then it was time to boogie down. The honorable Steve and Angela had tunes picked out from disco to country to rock to pop. The guests were smiling and dancing and laughing and drinking. It was a good time. I had a few requests that I was able to throw in as well. Ah yes. I remember the "Sweet Home Alabama" and bringing "Sexy Back." There were quite a few 80's tunes thrown. You have to like Depech Mode. It was an excellent group. Steve and Angela have great family and friends. The pictures that I took are posted here: http://www.keysdan.com/2007-03-03_Steve_Angela_Wedding.htm.
Public Service Message: It's 5 O'Clock somewhere. Designate a driver.
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