on saturday i got to attend my first ever wedding on a boat, as heidi's ex-co-worker tied the knot aboard a yacht departing out of newport beach. the bride and groom were sweethearts, so it was cool to celebrate with their friends and family on such a joyous day.
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| electra cruises |
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| ship's entrance |
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it was definitely a unique experience - a neat yet economical way to get away from the tried and formula that comes with a typical church + ballroom reception. however, with the strict budget and time limitations (12-4pm) comes a rushed feel to the proceedings, an almost cookie-cutter like schedule to make sure everybody is doing their role at a specific time.
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| seating for the ceremony |
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| wishes for each attendee |
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| dining area |
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| centerpieces |
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plus, the lousy food (it made the slop at UCLA's hedrick hall taste like osteria mozza) and the lack of an open bar didn't help my cause, considering i knew literally zero people aboard the ship. and it was odd to see a lot of people sit out the dancing portion of the afternoon, until i realized that 99% of the attendees were stone-cold sober, which puts a crimp on the inhibitions one usually discards when alcohol is playing partner-in-crime.
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| bride & groom's 1st dance |
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| sail away... |
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nevertheless, it was their wedding for goodness sake, so all the best to maya and hieu for a beautiful life ahead.
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