Wedding times two

Hui, just came home from a wedding marathon. Last night there was the last of the procedures in Orange County, other side of LA from here. We started on Friday with a traditional American ceremony in a nice park on white chairs and with lots of flowers and a beautiful white bride and turquoise brides maids and handsome groomsmen. And Julia as the angelic flower girl. Then we had to prepare everything for the reception and between 5 and 6 the guests arrived at the Keller house (that's where I am staying) to celebrate a wonderful wedding party with all that you need: a delicious dinner, candles, music, wine, prosecco, dance, wedding cake, speeches. I sang a song from Jekyll and Hyde for the bride and groom which seems to have really moved them. The next day we got up early to clean up and clear out the rented stuff and then set off to O.C. to help prepare another part of the wedding: the Thai part! (since Jade is half Thai). The preparing actually led to my first steps as a flower arranger/decorator. We had to create different bouquets and pins for the dresses. The next day the ceremony started at 9:30 in the bride's parents' house with monk chants and buddhist blessings. The monks received a plentiful meal and the picture taking session (the american wedding one lasted about 1 hour before and one hour after the ceremeony) took place. Then we had a nice regeneration break which I spent with two little Thai girls and the bigger kids in the pool. Fulltime job, though. The girls couldn't swim so I had to watch any of the two at any moment. We went to the rented hall and helped set up more glasses, plates and table decoration in the afternoon. Then the second party started with another oh so delicous Thai food buffet (we had one for lunch, too!). Tuiys recepes are unbelievably good. - The family own... three restaurants now, expanding all the time. We were tired when the party started dissolving and had to drive the 2 and a half hours back up to SB in the night. I feel relieved somehow, that the wedding stress is over. But it was a big big honour and a great experience having been able to attend!