May 22nd 2010 - Kate & Kathryn's Wedding

Let me start off by saying that I have never flown in a smaller plane in my life. Aside, from bending down and only having a few seats across, it was a rather nice and intimate experience… granted the pilot looked about 18 years old, and our stewardess was a 70 year old man – but regardless of those slightly troubling (and yes, age-est) facts, the flight was excellent. It helps that I met up with my Parents and Cousin Amanda at the Houston airport and we all had our Chili’s to-go meals on our laps for the remainder of the flight to Asheville NC. I think I also impressed my mom with my official travel scrabble game. We played the whole way!

We arrived in NC just in time to meet up at the Event/ campground location for the wedding. Amanda, who had never been to the East Coast, was hugely impressed by the endless green! The wedding location was beautiful, at the edge of the woods, and thankfully had an amazing (slightly reminiscent of the Denver International Airport) tent over the dance floor (in case of rain). DANCE FLOOR? Good, this was going to be a great wedding indeed. We managed to arrive in time to see Grandma and Grandpa, and meet up with all the cousins and kids – Aaron, Cherry, Jasper, Eliza, Charlie, Heather, her son and his lovely and fun wife. Not to mention we partook in the rehearsal dinner burritos. Everything was GREEN too – and I don’t mean color wise, but bio-degradable and organic. Yum!

On Saturday the family meandered around downtown Asheville before heading to the wedding. Now, this is my first Gay wedding. What? You say? Your first?! Well, all my gay friends in Boulder (you know who you are) – are still in the planning stages of their wedding. Ha! The wedding was beautiful, and much more traditional than I assumed it would be. The ceremony was gorgeous both in location, and symbolism of love. I have to also say that the speeches were some of the best that I’d ever heard at the reception. And the cakes! So many cakes to choose from (Amanda and I, being near the end of the line were lucky enough to try quite a few each).

A special shout out to all the family and older folks who showed up and supported Kate and Kathryn even though it certainly isn’t traditional or aligned with you personal beliefs. It was so touching to see so many people support Kate and Kathryn!

Mazel Tov!

*photos courtesy of Amanda Galvan and Kate Brockett’s facebook.