Wow! It was a wonderful weekend, capped off by a spectacular event! The grand wedding of Jaime Slaga and Christian Winfield was fantastic! If I seem enthusiastic, it's because I am, as was eveeryone present. I don't know the exact number of guests , but a huge crowd of friends, family, and well-wishers turned out for the nuptials.The wedding was held at the Beardslee Castle near Little Falls, NY. It's midieval motif, and rustic charm were perfect. After the happy couple had once been there, early in their courtship, they could think of no better place to have the wedding. Neither could anyone else, by the time we had seen it and experienced the warm ambience of the great hall.
Talk about ambience, and charm! The entire wedding party stayed at and partied after the Friday afternoon rehearsal, at the marvelously restored Hotel Utica, in Utica, NY. Hotel Utica was an absolutely perfect choice for the wedding party and family to stay during the wedding weekend. The Friday night meal was cooked to perfection and served with style and panache unparalelled in my memory. This historic old hotel, recently restored to it's prime of beauty, once entertained the likes of FDR and Elenor Roosevelt, Judy Garland, and many of the stars of the 20th century. They stayed there and performed there. You could feel the presence of greatness in the vast lobby and on the opulent mezzanine.
I could go on forever, but I think you get the picture. Never was there a more connected and loving couple. These kids share every interest, and genuinely enjoy just keeping each other's company. Their love is obvious to even the most casual observer. The olde blogger wishes them the happiest possible of lives together, and know that they will have and enjoy it. Best always to Jaime and Chris!
