The Reception

A few yards away two white tents were set for the reception. White Chinese lanterns, tiny white lights, and candle-filled jars hung from the surrounding trees. Inside, tables were covered with either black-and-white checkered cloths that were banded in pink or green-and-pink-striped cloths. The centerpieces were all diverse: three-tiered cake plates covered with flowers and candles; large floral arrangements in various vases; and large hurricane lamps filled with marbles and hot pink candles.