The Fontainebleau was a personality in itself. We are so glad that our kids were able to have the reception here. MammaDog asked us to arrive early, and we were able to get photos of the place to pass along to you.
Because the weather was iffy, and the ground quite soft, the groomsmen and their pals formed a shuttle service to the Chapel. It gave the time before the wedding a bustling, exciting feeling of anticipation.
The Lawrence Chapel is quite old, and I'm afraid a little uncomfortable. But the Inn itself more than makes up for that. There were plenty of places to escape our riotous celebrating. And some repaired to those quiet spots.
So here is the Fontainebleau as we experienced it just before the ceremony. And no, you won't see the girls crying and fussing in these shots. There will be people photos elsewhere.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
The Setting Itself--On the Shore of Lake Cayuta
This is a tiny lake and we have it on Grandpa Olthof's authority that the fishing is excellent. The lawn slopes gently down to a small dock. It's rather remote here, although there is housing, or some sort of development across the lake. After the hubbub of Elmira, Odessa is very, very country to us. The day is cloudy and windy and there were a few showers, but overall, we got lucky. We had been threatened with snow. There is a large back porch and the hosts are prepared for outdoor weddings and events.
Lovely Buffet and Federalist Woodwork
Eat in Kitchen/Sitting Room
None of the feel of a hotel. Everything is just plain cozy. Except for the stuff that's impressive, like the landscaping and the reception area.
Between the coffee and the sofa, one could spend and entire morning or afternoon right in this room.
From the sofa, one can watch busy people going from kitchen to the various rooms.
Street-side Windows
Dining Room Details
Grey Day
Cute Stove
The Ceremony Itself
Can be viewed here, if you like that sort of thing. It was a tiny chapel from the American Federalist period. All us asthmatics were a mess from the oil lamps. But the autumn weather makes asthmatics a mess anyway. Lots of photos of people looking somewhat uncomfortable.
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MammaDog's Wedding.
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