Christina & Lex were engaged on Christmas this past year, so what better reason for a big party than to celebrate the biggest engagement of the year! Vince and I could not wait to throw them an engagement party for everyone to gather to give them well wishes and blessings for this year leading up to their wedding. We didn't have long to plan so we kicked it into high gear. I think we did a pretty good job pulling it all together!
We had a great turnout and had family and friends come from all over the country, literally! Christina's Mom, Rose, and her husband Michael came out from San Antonio....Lex's parents from Tampa, FL came out....Vince Jr & Sarah came from SA also....one of Christina's best buds from her early years, Rachel, came from SA (who is also her other bridesmaid)...Brittany (Greg's daughter) came from North Dakota...Christina's aunt & uncle from Tucson...Thelma's brother & wife from Tucson....my family from CA came out....and of course all the AZ family and friends were there!
Vince and I planned the theme and menu based on the life of Christina & Lex. The theme & colors were a preview of the wedding to come (except it will be on a beach in a 5-star resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico....so basically identical to tonight!). The wine and beer was selected from countries and regions they are from, have visited or were about to go visit. The food was very Mediterranean ... Greek Salad, Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Iberian Ragu, Moroccan Meatballs, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Collard Greens, Naan, Jasmine Rice. For dessert we had Red Velvet Cake, a variety of cupcakes, and French macaroons.
We had such a great time tonight!! Christina & Lex were so grateful that everyone came out for them, and that we had such a wonderful party in their honor. Vince gave a great toast near the end of the night. Most people stayed until about 10pm...some stayed until 2am! It was a party that did NOT want to end!
Vince, Vince Jr, Sarah, Rachel and I spent the whole day before setting up the room, and the whole morning of getting everything prepped. So, we were exhausted from all the work, AND play! But how much fun we all had! I haven't laughed so hard in a long time!!!
Lex, Christina, Meena, and Tony
Rose, Justice, Christina, and Lex
Me & Rose
Pure Love
Thelma, Uncle Edward, and Aunt Mary Jo
Piper, Greg's Granddaughter
Tammy & Mom
Brittany & Jackie
Will & Jackie
Bill, Kent & KJ
Me & Piper chillin
Justice, Rachel, Vanessa, and Greg
Will, Eric, Glenn, and Vince
Jan & Glenn with their boys
Brian & Thereisa
Gina & Dad
Ahhhhh the no paparazzi pose!!
Toasting & Talking & Toasting
Deeee-runk
Bro's & Sis's
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