One Enchanted Evening- The Engagement Party

Ten couples went together to give my daughter and STBSIL the engagement party of their dreams. They ordered the cutest invitations you have ever laid your eyes on. Then these friends brought in a caterer, bartender and DJ. They organized themselves so some did liquor runs, some brought flowers, some brought trays and serving pieces, some helped hang tiny white lights around the patio. They had coozies made commemorating the happy occasion. The florist brought lanterns that were filled with white candles and topped with white hydrangeas. These lanterns lined the path from the street to the front door. A huge wreath of hydrangeas and roses and lilies was hung over the fireplace. Votive candles were everywhere. The bartender set up in the old Shenandoah room and you wouldn't have recognized the place. The DJ set up at one end of the ballroom. The dining room housed all the delectable food choices. After about an hour, the place was rocking. Now in my family, we really don't need much to shake our tail feathers. Yet, people who normally aren't the dancing type, looked like Fred and Ginger. The "young people" were doing dances to non-existent jump ropes, pretend sandwiches and car washes. My "older" friends were joining in on the fun. My mother and sister in law danced to almost every single song. That bartender and DJ were really doing their jobs. After the DJ packed it in, we were even more honored when my dear friend brought out his guitar. He sang a song to my daughter and STBSIL. He played and sang and we loved every minute of it. When the last flame of the candles died down, the platters of food were empty, the bar had taken a terrific hit and everyone was saying their good-byes, our hearts were full. Full of gratitude for our friends. Thank you seems inadequate. So..merci, gracias, and a great big THANKS Ya'll. It was one enchanted evening.