Viva Fiesta!
The vows were exchanged under a fruit filled apple tree, alongside a small creek. The bride wore a silk sheath gown with a white rose behind her ear. Draped in a shawl, she was escorted by her father, who had arrived the day before from Spain. They walked past the gardens and the pottery studio, to be united with the groom, standing under the grape-vine archway that was adorned with flowers and bunches of grapes. His bright orange tie and lapel flower matched the bride’s bouquet.
Some of the toasts at the reception were done in Spanish; others were interpreted to those who didn’t speak both languages. I got to practice the only sentence I know in Spanish, Yo tango dos ehos, and learn a new one, Yo vivo en Floyd. 
The tapas were served by friends in sun-colored aprons, and they kept coming. There was serano ham with manchego tetilla, idiazabul cheeses and roasted red peppers; tequila lime shrimp; saffron rice with chicken skewers and chipolte sauce; and more. I sat next to young woman who inspired me to decorate my glasses with the ribbons that had been tied around our cloth napkins. There was salsa dancing, and the red wine flowed, so did the laughter (and a few tears as well). It was hard to resist a second helping of that cake.
Comments
What a fantastic looking cake! Most unusual and the Wedding sounds like it was too...and lovely too!
Love the photo of you, my dear Colleen! Cute as can be.
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | September 10, 2006 11:11 AM
What an unusual wedding cake, love the sugared fruit. I love people that do something a bit unexpected like that and I LOVE spanish food. Next time wrangle me an invite 'kay? Michele says hi today.
Posted by: Grins | September 10, 2006 1:29 PM
That cake is making me hungry and thirsty too to write about a recent wedding experience.
Molly, 23 year old daughter, (for the sake of those who don't know) was maid of honor. It was a wonderful time!
Posted by: Kathy | September 10, 2006 1:43 PM
Sounds like a good time was had by all! Keep writing, singing, playing, and holding on to your views and values. They will hold you in good stead.
Posted by: CountryDew | September 10, 2006 2:37 PM
That does sound like quite a Fiesta!!!
I love the way that cake is decorated...and your decorations too!
Posted by: Deana | September 10, 2006 6:08 PM
Fabulous -- what a celebration!
Posted by: Elissa | September 10, 2006 10:07 PM
Thanks for the wonderful description.. I felt like I was there.. Now I wish I had some cake in the house :)
Posted by: Dee-Dee | September 10, 2006 11:05 PM
You mean you did resist?? How could you! I'd want some more tequila lime shrimp, I think.
Are you saying you have two eyes? I thought it was "ojos", but maybe you are saying you have 2 of something else...LOL
Posted by: kenju | September 10, 2006 11:47 PM
I knew you'd like the cake, Kenju. It was lemon and I took some home for a second round!
I think I was saying that I have 2 sons! Maybe I spelled it wrong.
Posted by: colleen | September 11, 2006 12:03 AM
That is definitely quite the cake....
But let's talk about why you look so depressed and despondent. I don't see a young woman sitting next to you. You need to take responsibility for your actions young lady! LOL
Posted by: Alan G | September 11, 2006 8:31 AM
What fun!
Those tapas sound yummy and that cake.....I want some!
Posted by: Nancy | September 11, 2006 8:58 AM
yummmmm :) great looking cake. and i love the ribbons!
Posted by: keda | September 11, 2006 9:55 AM
That is the prettiest wedding cake I've ever seen, and since I work
weddings every weekend, I'm something of an expert.
Wish I was there!
Posted by: patry | September 11, 2006 12:05 PM
That is a fantastic looking cake. It makes the mouth water. I may have to go get a piece of apple-fig pie.
Posted by: srp | September 11, 2006 11:04 PM
It not only looks good but it may have been the best tasting wedding cake ever. It was lemon and moistly homemade.
Posted by: colleen | September 11, 2006 11:27 PM
You took the cake Colleen. Sweetest post of the day.
Posted by: Pearl | September 12, 2006 11:06 AM
Sounds like this was a very spectacular and unique wedding. And that cake...it's way too pretty to cut into, never mind eat. That's some cake!
Posted by: Terri | September 12, 2006 8:45 PM
What a beautiful wedding cake! and the wedding sounds just wonderful, love the Spanish colors decorating your glasses! Lovely description of the gastronomic aspect too!
Posted by: mar | September 15, 2006 9:05 AM