Going to the Chapel...

...Well, in this case a ballroom on a ship, but you get the idea.

 

 

My dear friend, Jolene, married her love, Brett, on November 15, so Ellie went to her first wedding.  It was a very small affair, with only about 25 guests, so the three of us were honored to attend.  Jolene and Brett were married on the Carnival Fascination, which sails from Jacksonville to the Bahamas.  They were married before departure while still in JaxPort, then went on the cruise.  Since babies must be six months to sail, I was glad they did it that way so we could be there.

 

 

We boarded the ship before any of the other passengers and had a few minutes to get ready (or pump, in my case).  Then they had a ceremony in a ballroom.  

 

Following the ceremony, we moved to one of the ship's lounges, where they had a reception complete with first dance, father-daughter dance, and cutting of the cake.  As you would expect on a cruise ship, the food was delicious and plentiful! 

Ellie had fun watching all of the people and showing off her pretty dress.  I had fun catching up with my friends. 

Jeff had fun keeping Ellie entertained during the festivities.

After the reception was over we had to rush to get off of the ship (not too easy getting off of a cruise ship about to get underway when everyone is trying to get on!) before they started the mandatory emergency information.
 

We were sad that we were unable to go on the cruise with all of my friends, but happy that we were still able to attend Jolene and Brett's wedding!  We wish Jolene and Brett a lifetime of happiness together!