The Third Pirillo Wedding
We traveled to Plano, Texas this weekend for the wedding of my brother (Ben) to his fiancee (Amber) on Saturday. It was a simple ceremony in a quaint Methodist church somewhere on the edge of town. Had it been a Catholic ceremony, we'd still be there genuflecting our collective asses off (and still be going to hell for it). The couple wrote their own vows on top of the classic verbiage, which added a nice touch to the proceedings. I was Groomsman #1, with Adam (the other Pirillo) taking on the role of #2, and Amber's brother assuming the #3 position in line. Methinks the Pirillo clan frightened her family a bit - and I probably should've undyed my hair before heading over there (but the red waves aren't very obnoxious at this point). Still, everything seemed to go off without a hitch.
They decided to hold the wedding reception at the local “Swinging D” ranch - with free blended margaritas for everyone. We danced, we played, we talked, we mixed. Amber's father informed me that this was the first time many of his family was meeting his wife's (Amber's mother's) side of the family, too. Can you guess which family was the loudest? Ponzi appreciated seeing my family again, if only to gain further insight into my idiosyncrasies. Yes, she still thinks I'm crazy - but she understands a little more “why” when we meet up with my blood relatives. Adam and Eugenia (his wife of Ecuadorian / Venezuelan heritage) were looking just as sharp as they were at their wedding, too. So, that's… two brothers married, one more to go… this November.
Corollary: I miss my family, and wish we were living closer to one another.
5 Comments
MrDee
March 28th, 2006
at 4:22pm
Hi,
Is it possible for you to send me a piece of the cake? If yes, I will send you my address.
Thanks
Great wedding.
Anonymous
March 28th, 2006
at 5:29pm
Why the Catholic-bashing ? Was that really necessary ? I think not.
You've got more class than your actions suggest. Or do you ?
jpiercy
March 30th, 2006
at 8:33am
Hi chris
so sorry to hear about grandma
I have a grandma thats 96 , its such a wonderful age in many ways and in other ways it sucks
My grandma is in a wheelchair 24/7 or until she is in bed
We have travelled together ( hawaii , las vegas ) and done so many memorable things together , isnt that what lifes all about
I guess thats what keeps me going somedays , knowing I will see grandma in a few days
Im a full time firefighter and I visit alot of peoples grandmas in my work day
Its sad to see the loneliness and the suffering , if only more familys would make the time for the loved ones
Its admireable that you speak so highly of your loved one
I will be sad the day my grandma leaves this world , until then I keep up the hugs and visits , knowing that it makes a difference
Thanks for all the tech news , that is always appreciated
JP
Hamilton , Ontario
anonymous
December 8th, 2006
at 9:37am
i agree, why the Catholic rip? Jesus died after being stabbed, nailed and hung on a cross. is it so hard for me to kneel and stand up a few times out of respect? why not blame the Muslims for crouching down and kissing the floor or Buddhist for sitting “indian style” for hours to think.
lame dude.
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December 13th, 2006
at 5:19am
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