Wedding Day

 After the town hall ceremony was over and a few pictures taken, we headed back to our home away from home to relax before going to the sharing of their vows and reception. Both were held at a golf resort overlooking the Indian Ocean. Absolutely stunning landscape! The outdoor ceremony was so beautiful and very meaningful for all in attendance. The weather was picture perfect! After the ceremony was completed, no one could seem to locate the new bride and groom. Then, literally out of the blue, we saw a helicopter flying overhead and coming straight to our group! It hovered over the area where we were all waiting, touched down, and voila!! Rusty and Julia climbed out to rejoin the party. Everyone applauded as they made their way back to us. Pictures with the sun setting was next up, followed by appetizers and then a superb three course dinner with lots of dancing -mostly to Reunionese and French music with lots of line dancing- between each course. This was all done in the Island tradition. Russ and Julia surprised everyone with a choreographed version of Uptown Funk ( how do like that one,Janis!)  and then Rob and Alice (Julia's sister) joined them.  That was very entertaining for everyone.  Julia also entertained the crowd with two other gals on performing official Reunionese dancing with flowing skirts and swinging hips!  We lasted until around 12:30, but the party went on into the wee hours of the morning. Today, we following tradition, and have a second party at one of Julia's aunt's beach house.