Before my return to Spain, I spent a few days at a wedding in northern New Hampshire that — had it not been for my long summer in New York — I would never have been able to attend.
My cousin Al — actually my cousin's son (a museum art curator) — married John (an actor, director, writer, and producer) at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire. It was a beautiful, elegantly casual, and — thanks to the cast of characters — joyful, often silly, and unusually creative event. To say that I adore my cousin Al would be an understatement. He is one of the people in my life that I most admire. Strong, funny, kind, loving, honest. And in finding John he found someone I consider worthy of his love – another exceptional human being.
I have loads of photos of the stunning scenery, entertaining wedding outtakes, and original poetry. But today I thought I'd start at the bottom.
The wedding's color-scheme is apparent in the first two photos. (Click the images to make the feet bigger.)
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| THE GROOMS: SEER-SUCKER SUITS AND SPLASHY SOCKS. |
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| DANIELLE, "BEST GAL PAL OF HONOR." |
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| SISTERS... CARLY AND BROOKE, 15 AND 13. |
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| STYLIN' |
seriously we love the White Mountains ~~ and tootsies!!
ReplyDeleteRon:
DeleteI hadn't been in that area in a long, long time.
Wow! Fortunate that you were able to find so many well-manicured toes, and attractive feet and shoes ;) Shades of green and blue were my wedding colors, too :)
ReplyDeleteI imagine that it was lovely weather in New Hampshire -- our time in Vermont this summer was great.
Congratulations to Al and John! So glad that you were able to go!
Judy:
DeleteThe weather was glorious the entire time. Very lucky.
What a good 'get-away' for you! And in the White Mountains!
ReplyDeleteLove the Argyle socks....and Carly and Brookes contrasting shoes!
Sounds like a lot of fun. Congrats to your cousin Al and new cousin John!
Jim:
DeleteThanks on behalf of Al and John. Carly's feet hurt (blisters)... but they looked goo-ood!
lovely feet great post
ReplyDeleteGosia:
DeleteMy feet are not as lovely. So I didn't include them.
What fun! So.... What did you wear?
ReplyDeleteSharon:
DeleteFortunately, I brought along a pair of good stylish summer shoes from Spain. I had to buy the rest in New York.
I'd guess it must have been very entertaining.
ReplyDeleteLinda:
DeleteIt was exceptional.
What an absolutely joyful post Mitchell; definitely brought a smile to my face! SO many congratulations and good wishes to Al and John!
ReplyDeleteI have to cast my vote with Lily, sans shoes is the best way to go.
Jacqueline:
DeleteMore to come on Lily. She is adorable ... and very spunky!
I tend to ignore feet, but your pictures show how interesting footwear can be.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteMy attention to feet at the wedding began with Danielle's exceptionally perfect color-coordination. Then, during a toast, I looked across the veranda to where Al and John were seated and noticed John's argyles. So, I began to check out everyone's feet.
I thought it was you that we saw going the other way as we were driving to Hinsdale! Sometimes I envy you way too much.
ReplyDeleteFrank:
DeleteOh, bumping into you guys really would have topped off the weekend! Next time I'm headed to a wedding in the White Mountains, I'll let you know.
Love it!
ReplyDeleteMichael:
DeleteWhat a lift!
And what color were YOUR toenails?
ReplyDeleteWilma:
DeleteWell, all I can say is at least they were freshly clipped!
Did someone say s'more party? Do you have any s'more?
ReplyDeleteI like you, Mitchell, but you're kind of a tease.
I vote for Danielle for the best pedicure and most sexy shoes.
Robyn:
DeleteI thought of you, of course. The S'mores party was Sunday night for the small group that stayed until Monday. A private firepit and an elegant table filled with graham crackers, dark and milk chocolate, and marshmallows. Enough to feed an army... or you! So much left over!