Marriage Of Eleanor And Gabriel McAuliffe - Reception

Turn Verein Banquet Hall, a few blocks away from Sacred Heart Church.

"Hello Kitty" Wedding Cake.  Eleanor's idea was implemented, whereby a different cake was placed as a centerpiece on each table, inviting socialization among the guests.  (I was at the 'Carrot Cake' table:  the 'Chocolate Orange' table was to die for!)

Banquet Hall.

Eleanor and Gabe address their guests.

Eleanor and Gabe start the feast.  The food was partly-American, but emphasized Filipino food.

Gabe McAuliffe.

Eleanor (nee Pingul) McAuliffe, and Heather Mendoza.

A welcome visitor at the feast.

Best man Vijay Singh leads a toast.

Eleanor and Gabe cut the cake.

Gabe recites a Shakespeare sonnet to an appreciative audience.

The 'Carrot Cake' and the Mendoza family.

Marc Valdez and Juan Mendoza.  Though Juan and myself both have known Gabe for many years (Juan went to seminary with him), Juan knew me before primarily through reputation (both he and his wife Heather are huge 'Breaking Bad' fans).  Now, we are all friends!

A bouquet at the Head Table.