Saturday, October 8, 2011

Birthday Dinner and La Residence

Last night we went to the fireside area for a drink before dinner and made our way to the dining room. We finished dinner and the manager came and asked us what we'd like for dessert. We declined and asked for the cheque. Moments later he came back to tell Ryan there was a phone call for him. So, before wine, I would have immediately figured it out. After some vino, I was thinking that a) Sharon's dead (Ry's mom), b) Walter is dead (our dog), or c) the wedding officiator/photographer got into some kind of accident and can't make it. Turns out they had a cake for me and wanted me to stick around. Ryan assured them I would hate that (he was right), thanked them, and asked that we could have it in our room. Turned out they were way ahead of us. The staff had already covered the pathway, bathroom, and bed with rose petals, and lit every candle they could find.
This morning we made the three and a half hour drive to our next hotel, La Residence, in Franschhoek (South African wine country). We spoke to soon when we said that Bushmans Kloof was our favourite room ever. The Maharani Suite is absolutely blowing our minds, as is the service. Of course, it would be here that our room video refuses to upload. Pictures just don't do it justice.

Unfortunately, we had a huge post written with a bunch of pictures to show you but somehow lost it. We'll have to try uploading it again after we're HITCHED.

4 comments:

Waltersgram said...

Really, can it get any better for you guys? Ryan will have to try and top that for your next birthday.Can only imagine what it feels like to have such special treatment at every place you have been, mind blowing! Well, today is YOUR day, I have butterflies, how happy & thrilled I am as you two say your vows.Will be playing The Answer at 9 and raising a glass in celebration as you start this new chapter in your life. Love to you both. xoxo

Jennifer and Stephen said...

Early congratulations and best wishes to you both on this VERY SPECIAL day!!!!!
xoxoxoxo

Gucci Muse said...

Not knowing you in person, but just from the way you express yourself on this blog and your previous one, I would have thought you would anticipate cake and a birthday celebration, especially the one you just were given. Very thoughtful and caring, I must say.

Tracey and Nick said...

Hey Bro's! Have been thinking about you guys as your special day got closer. Congratulations to you both! Welcome to the family Jesse!