The Man Trap

Donnie's cousin's son got married this weekend. Seeing as he has made it to 33 years old without getting "trapped" into marriage, the name Mantrap Lodge was just the appropriate venue to have a wedding weekend.

The event was amazing. People could go up Friday night and stay in a cabin and join in the groom's dinner and have a bonfire and stuff. Then there was the wedding on Saturday afternoon, followed by a dinner and dance. Again, there were cabins to stay in, and breakfast in the morning.

Instead of the normal gifts at the tables for the guests, these guys went all out. So far above and beyond, it was just overwhelming. They made gift baskets for the people who stayed in the cabins. Baskets loaded with chips and candy and hot chocolate and coffee and creamer and sugar packets. Not kidding, the baskets were the size of a small trash can. For the children that were registered to stay, they each got a basket with some toys, books, baby snacks. Just amazing!

We weren't planning to stay, but Donnie's mom got sick, and his brother didn't show, so we stayed in their place.

Another amazing part was that the bride and groom spend months making all the wine for us to drink! I am not fond of red wine, but it was still pretty good. The white wine, however, was A-Mazing! It was like the finest champagne without the bubbles. And yes, my dear friends, you know what that means. I drank a lot of it. LOVE champagne. Seriously, the best wine I have ever had in my life. (not that I drink wine much, lol, cause I don't)

Mantrap Lodges are overlooking Mantrap lake. It was beautiful scenery!

At the right time we were to follow the trail to the wedding area. These signs leading to the wedding were so cool, they weren't just painted on, they were carved in and painted. We did need to stick to the trails because of the poison ivy.

The wedding was overlooking the lake. It was quite beautiful. (and I hear that the guys watched a boater reel in a nice sized fish)

The only sad part was that even though the wedding was only 20 minutes long, so very easy to sit through for the kids, they didn't mention God even one time. So sad. (not his upbringing)

Look how sweetly Sam sat through the ceremony! I just want to kiss those plump little lips!

Here is an unconventional cake for an unconventional couple! I think the filling was bulging because it was HOT in the reception hall. The cake was very good, and I am not a cake lover.

I had a great time, and I think everyone did. It was a lot of fun.