My Husband’s parents had their 35th wedding anniversary yesterday, and we celebrated on Saturday by throwing them a nice party! It turned out really great, and much fun was had by ALL! But, I don’t take any credit for the actual planning, as it was my very talented Sister In-Law, Monica, who was the mastermind behind every wonderful detail. First off, she had Dan & Helen’s original wedding cake recreated (as close as possible that is!). She told us of her adventures in finding the swan figures and cake topper, and being led into the attic of the store BY the store owner to look at all of the vintage, still-in-the-package, cake toppers! Check it out…
The Celebration took place at Dan & Helen’s good friend’s place, Belle Vallee Cellars (Corvallis, OR), which was very nice. I love the natural ambiance that comes in from the skylights above.
Check out the cake topper monica found for this “vintage” cake…
And the swans…all were on Dan & Helen’s original cake!
I must say, out of all the weddings I have tasted food at over the last couple years, I believe this food stands way out! I went into the kitchen and complimented the chef…and he gave me his information. Monica even said that everything on the menu was organic. I was just in heaven over how suculant the salmon filet was! SO, IF YOU’RE DYING TO KNOW MORE, contact “That Food Guy” at 503-910-4690. Jerry Crane is serving all of Oregon and also offers Music and DJ services. thatfoodguy@gmail.com
Mingling with friends and family that have come to know and love Dan and Helen…
Helen and her Cousins
Monica shared a few memories from their past, and the rest is history…
Then, MY husband gets up there and tells a few embarassing sories about his parents (well, Dan mainly)…
(Here Dan is disowning his son!)…
Dan says a few words about his amazing wife
Helen shared her serect to success “Cherish your Husband”
Here’s Monica, probably laughing at something somebody is saying. Thanks Monica!
I couldn’t be happier to have Dan and Helen as my Father and Mother In-Law. I have always been grateful for their love and good example. I was thinking about how well they have treated me as their “daughter” and I feel that they have loved me unconditionally. They are so happy to support Kevin and I with anything we’ve tried to do. They are wonderful granparents to our children, and I can’t thank them more for that, on top of evrything else! Thank you, and happy 35th!