edpaffjr.comTwo weekends ago my family and I all headed down to Fort Lauderdale for my cousin Allison’s wedding.
Ocean Dip In January
We spent two nights at the Sonesta, which was within walking distance of the wedding and reception. It is also across the street from the beach, so we spent some time wading in the ocean and searching for shells. They also had a really nice pool area that entertained my rather large extended family for many hours.
Happy Birthday Trey
We arrived on Trey’s 4th birthday, and he was surprised to find our room already decorated by members of my family.
Giant Swan
The wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Bonnet House, a historic home dating from the 1920’s. The 35 acre estate houses amazing gardens, two mute swans, and even a troop of wild Costa Rican squirrel monkeys. Though we did not see these monkeys, we were told there were still three of them living on the grounds.
Allison and Her Dad
Wedding Ceremony
These amazing gardens created the perfect spot for a wedding ceremony plus it provided enough distraction to keep my kids quiet for the entire ceremony.
Bonnet House Slough and Swan
Sebastian and the Mother of the Bride
The reception was a really fun time and even included a surprise appearance from Sebastian the Ibis, the official mascot for the University of Miami. We all had a wonderful time and were so happy to be able to help celebrate a wonderful couple.
