The honeymooners

The wedding photos come later. For now, meet the honeymooners...

It all started with generous friends who shared their lipstick with our windshield...actually, all of our car windows.


This is the happy couple the evening of their wedding overlooking the Grand River from the Amway Grand Hotel, dining at Bentham's. Surprisingly, we still look alert after a long wedding day!


The next morning we shoved off for one of our favorite up north spots, Empire. We were blessed to borrow our friends' cottage for a blissful four days surrounded by God's great creation. Cold, but beautiful!

While we were up north, our Saab took us on many excursions, on one of which we journeyed to Mission Point, with a delicious stop at the Chateau Chantal winery, for free tasting. And the view wasn't bad either! (The groom or the scenery.) We also enjoyed downtown Traverse City and can't say enough about the unique menu choices at Poppycock's restaurant. David had a whitefish sandwich on homemade bread, I had a salad that included dried apricots and an amazing dressing--we topped it off with orange mousse for dessert.

The next day we traveled up to Leland's fishtown and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. Suzie bought a magnificent coat that includes just about every color in the rainbow--but trust me, it's one of a kind and beautiful.
David traversed some stones to get out to the big rock on Leelenau Peninsula. In case you can't tell, he's flexing his muscles.

The next day we took a 7-mile scenic drive, recommended by a deadpan national park ranger. He insisted it would be beautiful in the most matter-of-fact way. :)

And here we are, at one of the most beautiful places on the dunes. We were happy to finally enjoy 50 degree temps that day.




This is a picture of the happy couple who almost lost all of their honeymoon pictures. Minutes before, my camera thudded to the wood planks below and the memory stick sunk down to the ground--who knows where. We remained calm, had someone take our pictures with the original memory in the camera, and 15 minutes later--presto, David retrieved the memory stick. He received a big kiss in return.

Isn't Empire Bluff beautiful?

The last leg of the honeymoon had us driving down to Chicago for a short stay. Here we are at the famous Palmer House Hilton, where we stayed for one night.

While we were enjoying the city, we were thrilled to see tulips blooming...

To eat at the fabulous Tavern in the Park restaurant...

Followed by an AMAZING evening attending the broadway musical Wicked. Buy tickets now. Before it closes. That's all we can tell you. (And we can tell you that it's a "prequel"--what might have happened before the Wizard of Oz. And that the musical isn't nearly as political as the book.)

The newlyweds returned home and lived happily ever after. You'll have to come back to find out for sure, of course! The end.