As mentioned in the previous post, Brian worked from Owatonna the week after Memorial Day so that he could attend the annual Kelly BBQ and not have to fly back and forth to also attend our friend Andrew's wedding. So Thursday after lunch we headed up to the Cities. We got a fabulous rate at the W downtown thanks to our friend and neighbor Lisa who works at Starwood. She says she had nothing to do with the champagne and cookies we were greeted with, so thanks W!
Brian spent the afternoon working and Sara bopped around downtown hitting all of her favorite stores. Around 5:45 pm Sara and Jeff met for happy hour while waiting for Brian and Dawn to arrive probably 20 minutes later. It was so fun to chat with them. It's been many many years since the four of us have gone out together and it was really nice to do so!
They had dinner reservations so we visited the News Room where we had our rehearsal dinner 10+ years ago. Of course we snuck a pic in the actual room it was held. We went to the bar to get a drink and were pleasantly surprised to see our friend Gina still bartending there! It was great to catch up with her and she even comped our drinks!
From there we went back to change for our highly anticipated dinner at Manny's Steakhouse. We have both been craving there since we moved away so we were excited to be able to go!
We ordered and devoured the 'bludgeon of beef' -- it was everything we remembered!
And of course we had to find the bull for Brian to take the famous picture LOL
On Friday we slept in a little, Brian worked a little and then we hit the road to find a lunch spot. We landed on Matt's Bar for juicy lucy's! YUM!
Then we drove up to Nisswa where Andrew and Laura rented a beautiful cabin on a lake for their nuptials. Everyone who was invited to the wedding stayed there except for their parents who stayed at the property next door.
About 25 people attended including Laura's brother Todd and his wife who celebrated a big anniversary so they were surprised with a quick vow renewal ceremony. It was cute!
It was peaceful and chilly and boy were the sunsets amazing!
Of course we were going to take a quick pic!
You can almost hear the loons calling in this picture.
On Saturday morning we had free time so we had booked massages at a nearby resort's spa. We took this picture after the most amazing massages. Brian's said his was the best he ever had and Sara's ranked right up there! It was so relaxing too!
We grabbed a bite for lunch. It was so nice to eat outside and not sweat to death like we are in AZ!
We walked down to the beach to check things out. The water is so peaceful!
We made it back in time to quickly get ready and hang out before it was ceremony time! They did pictures with the crew prior to the ceremony. It was requested that we wear black or white! Love Laura's dress!
And love these guys!!
The weather was just perfect for their wedding! Maybe a bit chilly if anything but nothing too bad!
Here comes the bride and family!
Their friend officiated the ceremony and Laura and Andrew said their own vows that were so sweet and memorable. Everything was perfect!
And another beautiful sunset. Andrew was telling us what to do for poses LOL but they turned out cute!
Awwwwww.....
Turns out Andrew could moonlight as a photographer!
Arizona might have beautiful sunsets too but nothing can beat a sunset over water!
That night we had fun in the basement area with drinks and lots of games. Brian showed off his mad pool skills and met a new friend called McCracken LOL
It was so nice to witness Andrew and Laura's wedding and be a part of their special weekend. We also enjoyed the time together the two of us. Thanks again Mom and Dad Roslansky for watching the kiddos. We very much appreciated you doing that! XOXOXOXO
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