The Reception

The party that followed was happy and relaxed. The children played at the Little Girls' Table, stocked with crayons and books, and ran in and out of a teepee that was once a favorite hiding spot for Mary Ann. The adults sampled hors d'oeuvres, enjoyed a dinner of grilled tenderloin and vegetables, and mingled in the mellow Montana afternoon. Instead of a traditional wedding cake, cheesecake with shortbread crust and topped with berries was the order of the day. As the crowd dispersed and the sky darkened, Marisa and Shel relived the day with a group of loved ones. Says Marisa, We hung out under the stars, remembering good times and laughing.