Most brides save bits of ribbon and maybe press some flowers from their bouquet in between the pages of their wedding album.
Not me.
The one thing that enjoys pride of place in my wedding album, aside from photos, and the marriage certificate, is the menu saved from the vineyard restaurant where we held our wedding reception.
That's because it was the best and most important dinner I have ever had, and ever will have.
I've said it a number of times on Lex Culinaria, and I'll say it again now... the greatest joy in life, well, in my life anyway, is the sharing of a beautiful meal and a nice glass of wine with people you love.
The food at Manton's Creek that night was great. The restaurant was beautiful. The service was exceptional. But most importantly, we got to share that terriffic meal as our first together as husband and wife. We shared it with each other, and with our closest friends, and with our families. That, above all else is the reason it was the best meal of my lifetime.
Cakes, Here's to many more meals shared in love. You're my favourite dining partner, my hero and my best friend. Thanks for three amazing years. I love you more than words can say.
PS. I had the prawns and the eye fillet. They were out of this world. Also - if you ever get the chance to Try Manton's Creek Pinot Noir, do. It's fantastic.
Happy Annivesary, you guys!
And what a lovely photo; Lyn, you're even more beautiful than I'd thought (that little corner photo does not do you justice).
Our wedding was very much defined by our dinner, as well. It definitely helped that my Mom made it!
Good food leads to good times.
Wishing you both many more years of amazing food...
Posted by: Stephanie | April 26, 2006 at 10:36 AM
Happy Anniversary!
This makes me all bleary-eyed. Aw.
Posted by: Marilyn | April 26, 2006 at 04:16 PM
Happy Anniversary. What a great post.
Posted by: kalyn | April 26, 2006 at 06:08 PM
wow... happy anniversary INDEED! you both look blissful. send some of it this way!
Posted by: Atlanta | April 27, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Awww this is the cutest thing! Happy Anniversary and many more of those delicious meals together!
~Dianka
http://na-zdravi.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Dianka | April 27, 2006 at 01:27 PM
So beautiful!!
Posted by: Tana | April 27, 2006 at 06:49 PM
Happy Anniversary, Lyn-Lex and Ian -- and a very happy birthday for Lyn-Lex today the 27th. Or should it be Lex-Lyn? Hey, even the mother of the bride has lovely memories of that meal. In any case, Happy Birthday for the day after. I hope you had a great day!!! Mom-Grace
Posted by: Grace-mom | April 27, 2006 at 07:35 PM
What a lovely entry, and a lovely photo, and it also seems like a lovely meal. Can't I think of any more adjectives? No, because I am looking at your dress and thinking ... April? Mornington Peninsula? STRAPLESS?? The woman is brave!
Posted by: jano | April 27, 2006 at 08:59 PM
Happy Anniversary, have many many more fun filled super dashing years together !!!!
Archana
Posted by: Archana | April 28, 2006 at 12:38 AM
Jano. That day was 26. the days immediately before and after were hideous and drizzly, but the day of was marvellous. I suppose it was brave wan't it?
Posted by: Lyn | April 28, 2006 at 08:11 AM