The drive out to Temecula was awful. We even left the house early that day, but a normal hour and a half drive turned into four. We were relieved and pleasantly surprised when we got to our hotel at the Temecula Creek Inn, where they gave us a room with 2 sets of french doors that looks out to lots of trees and mountains. The stress from the drive went away and we were ready to enjoy a relaxing weekend.
We joined the rest of the party at Glenn's uncle's house for the rehearsal dinner. We got to know the rest of the family over tacos and beer. It was a relaxing atmophere and we were all looking forward to the next day.
The wedding took place at Nilda's brother's house in the evening. So Chris and I slept in, had a nice lunch at the hotel restaurant that overlooks the golf course, then sat by the pool and read. It was the most relaxation we've had in a long while.
You know that Nilda and Glenn are so loved by their family and friends when everyone had a part in making the big day happen. Nilda's brother has a house at the top of a hill with a beautifully decorated interior that resembles a page out of a design magazine. Her sister-in-law had planned and set up everything in the back yard, with tables around the pool, and the ceremony in front of the outdoor fireplace. Glenn's uncle officiated the ceremony, and Nilda's niece sang. Her friend was the photographer, and Glenn's cousins took care of the music. You wouldn't have known the wedding was not put together by a professional wedding planner. Even the food was a home cooked meal, the tastiest spagetti from Nilda's Italian family.
The bride and groom had written the sweetest vows themselves and perfectly timed with the sunset behind them. Later when the speeches came, there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd.
We all had a wonderful time and so happy and honored to be apart of the celebration.
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