9.3.11 - Masonic Temple - Erie, PA

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to entertain for Sara, Josh, family members and friends at their wedding reception in the Camelot Room at the historic Masonic Temple in Downtown Erie. Sara and Josh met through mutual friends at a bonfire a few years ago, and they eventually realized how much they enjoyed being around each other. Their first date was rather memorable, at least according to Sara, as Josh picked her up in what she termed his crappy Honda Accord, complete with a pitchfork hot dog cooker for an antenna. Josh, instead, termed it his sweet Honda Accord, although he admits he had to have the heat cranked to keep the car from overheating!

Saturday was equally as memorable, Sara and Josh's wedding day! The day was perfect again, weatherwise, as guests made their way into the nicely air conditioned Camelot Room for their cocktail hour. Once grandparents and parents were introduced from their seats, the bridal party made their entrance, followed by Sara and Josh, who immediately made their way to the dance floor for their first dance. After I shared the details of Sara and Josh's love story, toasts were made from the head table, followed by the prayer for the meal. Guests then made their way through the buffet line, with the food so wonderfully prepared by the staff of Sabella's Catering, the exclusive caterer of Masonic Temple. Dinner was followed by rest of the formalities, including the Anniversary Dance, which saw Josh's grandparents take the title of longest married couple.
The dance floor then opened for the rest of the evening with smiles all around and lots of happy dancing feet!

This was not my first experience with entertaining Sara's family on their wedding day, as I had the honor in years past being the entertainment host for both of Sara's sister's weddings, Stephanie and her husband, Ryan, and Shawna and her husband, Adam. This made the hat trick, success and lots of fun at all three gatherings!

Sara and Josh, here's hoping you enjoy your safe, honeymoon travels this week down to Florida.
I am very grateful and honored to have been a part of such a wonderful wedding celebration! I am so happy for you both and wish you all the best in the many years to come! Thank you again!