When I got into Toronto I met up with Silka's dad, Bryce. We had to go pick up Bryce's daughter, Catherine, and her partner, Jonathan, from the international arrivals. Bryce told me we were looking for a blonde (about my shade) and a tall, skinny French man. I was scouring the arrivals when a tall brunette and a short, not so skinny man approached us- Bryce's description is not especially accurate it would seem. Haha... well, anyway, we were on our way!
Bryce wanted to show Jonathan downtown Toronto before driving out to Paris, where Bryce and Mia live. It was great, as it gave me plenty of time to have a nap in the back. We got into Paris at about 7:30 (we left the airport at about 5) and there were plenty of people milling about the house (the day before the wedding!) drinking and having a jolly time.
Silka was there with 3 of her bridesmaids: Bree, Becky, and Tanya. We took off to have some supper and drinks where another bridesmaid, Emma, also joined us.
We all returned to Silka's parents place where Bree, Tanya, and I slept in the living room surrounded by fish tanks. We were sleeping with the fishes!
The next day, Saturday, July 31, was the wedding day! It seemed impossible that anything could go wrong- so of course it started raining (and although Alanis may think this is ironic, it's not ironic, it was just bad luck). Silka was off at the salon getting her hair and makeup done with the girls, while Tanya and I stayed at the house to do ours. I went to brush my teeth, turned the tap in the bathroom and I heard this *click* and it just started gushing! Oh shit, I went under the sink to turn it off at the shut off- only there was no shut off! So Bryce had to turn the water off to the house and go to Home Depot to pick up some parts so that Silka's uncle, Mike, could fix it. Thank goodness there were some handy people about! At any rate, Silka and the girls came back, upset that it's raining, and couldn't even use the loo... nice. Luckily, Mike had it fixed pretty quickly- problem solved! Yay Mike.
After pictures and puttering, the limo took the girls off and I hopped into Maggie, Mia's car, with Mike. Well I don't drive, but I think I might have felt safer if I were doing it! Mike didn't know where we were going and he was driving like a maniac while attempting to check his phone for directions. Eventually, I convinced him that I am an excellent navigator and he let me take over the task of handling his phone. We were only 10 minutes late for the wedding, but it was running a bit late, and the rain had ceased- so it was perfect all told.
The next day, Saturday, July 31, was the wedding day! It seemed impossible that anything could go wrong- so of course it started raining (and although Alanis may think this is ironic, it's not ironic, it was just bad luck). Silka was off at the salon getting her hair and makeup done with the girls, while Tanya and I stayed at the house to do ours. I went to brush my teeth, turned the tap in the bathroom and I heard this *click* and it just started gushing! Oh shit, I went under the sink to turn it off at the shut off- only there was no shut off! So Bryce had to turn the water off to the house and go to Home Depot to pick up some parts so that Silka's uncle, Mike, could fix it. Thank goodness there were some handy people about! At any rate, Silka and the girls came back, upset that it's raining, and couldn't even use the loo... nice. Luckily, Mike had it fixed pretty quickly- problem solved! Yay Mike.
After pictures and puttering, the limo took the girls off and I hopped into Maggie, Mia's car, with Mike. Well I don't drive, but I think I might have felt safer if I were doing it! Mike didn't know where we were going and he was driving like a maniac while attempting to check his phone for directions. Eventually, I convinced him that I am an excellent navigator and he let me take over the task of handling his phone. We were only 10 minutes late for the wedding, but it was running a bit late, and the rain had ceased- so it was perfect all told.
The wedding was beautiful, but I didn't take many photos. I ate a lot and drank more. The food was decadent and the wine poured freely. Silka looked absolutely stunning as she came down the aisle with Bryce. Not to mention the beautiful bridesmaids, handsome groomsmen, and dapper groom! The speeches were all so heart felt and warm. It was really lovely.
The dj would not listen to my music requests, but I danced my ass off anyway. I also went and crashed a couple of other weddings which were going on... it was pretty fun(ny).
I had a plush hotel room, with a jacuzzi tub which I used when I got in (trashed) from the wedding. Good thing I made use of it then, since I wasn't feeling all that cheerful (or well) in the morning. Nevertheless, I managed to shower and pack up all my gear and meet Silka and Matt in the lobby in time for check out at 11. [This may not sound early to you, but bear in mind I am still on Vancouver time, and this feels quite early after my night of debauchery.]
So yesterday was a relaxed day. I spent the day at Bryce and Mia's where they had a nice BBQ for lots of family and friends from out of town. Then Bree, Owen (Bree's man), Tanya, Silka, Matt, and I all went to Matt and Silka's where we watched "Say Anything" and had a relatively early night. This morning, amazing amazing Silka made us all coffee and smoothies and fresh zucchini bread! Wow, she really is an incredible wife. I wish she were mine!
So now I have already had lots of fun and tons to eat, but I still have all my applications to finish sorting. Tomorrow I will hang around Silka and Matt's while they go do some touring and I'm going to work. I hope I am more productive than I was on the plane!!!
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