Today was Hannah and Jotirs big day.. We had the morning to hang out and explore Chicago.. Diane and I headed out for a walk to meet our friend Jane and meet her grandson Asher.. Jane, Asher, jane’s daughter Alex and son-in-law Josh all live in VT.. and we had to come all the way to CHI to see them.. !
Diane , Jane and I set off for a walk around the city. Its full of great public art.. a
and some not so great..
Around 2 we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.. (which for me meant a nap !)
We Uber’ed out to the wedding venue which was a really nice space.. I think it was an old office/warehouse.. but it had been renovated to make it a really beautiful party venue
Amazingly, we were some of the first to arrive
they had ploroid-ish cameras around.. and were collecting photos for a book. Here’s our contribution
After some mingling and champagne, we all went outside for the wedding
The wedding was short and sweet..(with no pictures allowed)
One of Jotir’s close friends officiated and did a great job.. Hannah and Jotir exchanged vows they’d written themselves.. and they were really beautiful and had the fun and playful spirit that both of them have.
And like that.. they were Mr and Mrs Short !
Afterward’s There was time for lots of family and friend pics
Then inside for a wonderful sit down meal.
Before dinner came the first dances..
Then a really warm thanks and welcome from Hannah and Jotir
The food was amazing !
All through dinner, slide shows of Hannah and Jotirs family were running.. They are both such smiley people !
Then came some nice speeches.. First was Hannahs dad Lou
Then Hannah’s mom Kathy
Then Jotir’s mom Suzette
Then Jotir’s best man
Android of honor
Then Lou pulled a great surprise. He’d found this movie of Hannah dancing as a 10 year old.. She hasn’t changed at all !
The DJ picked up the song and Hannah led everyone to the dance floor.. and we didn’t stop dancing till the party was over !
All of the VT crowd picked the same time .. about 10:30 to head home.. It was nice seeing everyone.
Great day..
Congratulations Hannah and Jotir. !
you are a wonderful pair !
Nite all, nite sam
-me