Dolce Loves Chris & James

Dolce loved having a house full of people, including Brooke, Chris, and their friends.

James joined the Dolce Fan Club.

Brooke played with Brooklyn.

But Dolce was the star.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Rehearsal Dinner II

Takashi arrived in time for the rehearsal dinner. He met Elizabeth, who made the Toothbrush Cake.

The Toothbrush Cake tasted amazing. I didn't know that Elizabeth was a Master Cake Chef!

Takashi toasted the bride and groom.

India and Felicia listened to the speeches.

Victoria, left, and Emma, right, flew in from England to be in the wedding.

Christopher and Brooke gave a speech.

And Suzy liked it.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Brooke's Rehearsal Dinner

James practiced his swing...

...enjoying the day at the golf club.

Then, to Bar Divani where the bride's father gave a toast to the lovely couple.

Ben and CJ were thinking about omelets and cars.

The rest of the guests waited for cake.

Takashi's plane was late but he arrived in time for hors d'oeuvres!

The rose purses kept guard at the tables.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Bachelorette Party II

James helped out around the wedding venue...

While the bachelorettes partied at Gretchen's house.

The mother of the bride looked lovely.

The wigs were delicious...

And the trolley was fun!
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Bachelorette Party

Ben proposed to Christopher.

While Brooke put on her celebration veil.

Claire, India, Victoria, Emma and Elizabeth repaired with the rest of the guests to Green Well for the celebration.

The bride to be...

table-hopped.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Putting on a Wedding

Elizabeth was partial to Sacha. She even wanted to take Sacha home. I wish she'd take Dolce home.

From the shower, we checked up on the boys at the wedding venue. James and Ben helped Chris set up.

They tried to trap Chris in the cellar.

Eric was home from the Army in time to help out.

They used pulleys to get the Moroccan lights to hang from the ceiling...

And then everyone took photos of the happy couple.

Countdown to Wedding Day!

Lovely Brits (and Scots) Victoria and Emma are ready to party...
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Brooklyn Takes His First Shower

Good Day for a White Wedding

It was time to open shower gifts.

Brooke got antique measuring spoons from her mother and sister.

Dolce was enjoying the party.

Lots of people offered to take a dog or two off our hands.

Elizabeth was partial to Brooklyn Cruz.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia

Shower After-Party

Whoo hoo! Everyone had a great time at Brooke's shower. Dolce watched the ladies kick.

Victoria enjoyed a quiet moment by the pool.

Then everyone changed and piled in for a swim.

Brooklie sat on one side, enjoying the sun.
Till tomorrow,
Love, Maia