Escape from Manhattan
I’d never been to The Hamptons before this weekend. Friday. Our group of six friends pile into the luxurious and spacious rental car, and begin our roadtrip by heading east on Highway 495. Three hours later, we’re there. On the beach. The wedding isn’t until Saturday, but the bride and groom have arranged a big bonfire & cookout on the beach for Friday night. The six of us pile out of the car. We’re excited to see the bride so we start screaming and cheering. YAY!!!!!!!! The groom’s family ask, “Who are they?” He answers, “The bride’s crazy friends have arrived.”
Two grilled Italian Sausages and a couple of beers later, we leave the beach and head to the rental house. It’s a beautiful home that could comfortably sleep 20. The next morning over breakfast, a group of 10 of us see deer and other animals running through the yard. Ahhhh, it’s nice to escape from Manhattan for a bit. We stroll through the Hamptons and grab lunch before returning to the house to get dressed for the wedding.
The wedding is quite possibly one of the most beautiful and genuine ceremonies that I’ve ever seen. The bride looks absolutely stunning and the groom looks very happy and proud. After the beachfront ceremony is over, we head out to the reception. There, I eat so much grilled shrimp, fillet mignon, crab-filled mushrooms and oysters that I think I’m going to pass out. Everything is delicious.
Several bellinis and glasses of champagne later, we’re on the dance floor. Hours pass without notice because we’re all having so much fun. And, when the reception ends, we invite everyone back to the house to keep the party going. I don’t remember what time I finally crawl into the bed, but I eventually do.
The next morning, 10 of us sit family-style around the big table to share a delicious home-cooked breakfast. On the way back to Manhattan, we stop by Wolffer Estate Vineyards for several tasting. An hour or so later, we’re back on the road and heading toward the big buildings of Manhattan. It was soooo nice to get away for a little while. And, I couldn’t be happier for the beautiful bride and her new husband.
October 2nd, 2006 at 11:27 am
yay! I’m first! So yeah, I find it is always nice to get out of the city…even if it is just slightly upstate. I’ll take Yonkers for $1000 Alex.
October 2nd, 2006 at 11:36 am
Even when you live in the place of your dreams, it’s nice to get away for a while.
October 2nd, 2006 at 3:16 pm
The Hamptons! That’s something you only hear about on Sex and the City!
Did you totter about in your Jimmy Choos?
October 2nd, 2006 at 7:58 pm
Sounds like you had a wonderful get-a-way… I’d like one of those….
MMMMMMM…
October 2nd, 2006 at 9:33 pm
I can’t get over the fresh sea food…
Beach weddings are just the best!
October 2nd, 2006 at 11:07 pm
Berry: Yeah, it was my first trip out of the city in a really really long time. It was nice to get away.
MamaChristy: VERY true! :)
Jay: Oddly enough, I tottered around barefoot most of the time. :) I brought heels with me, but they didn’t work well in the sand.
e: I love New York, but I did like the getaway.
Laurie: I’ve only been to one other beach wedding. That one was on Amelia Island down in Florida. Equally as beautiful!! Man, if I believed in marriage, I would soooo get married on a beach. :)
October 3rd, 2006 at 8:35 pm
Makes me appreciate the country I live in, even more. Pristine beaches are only minutes away! OK, may be like 30 minz away… if the weather is good.. i’m sick for work.. especially during summer ;-)
October 4th, 2006 at 11:20 am
There are beached in New York, too, but I don’t go to them as I probably should. Because I’ve lived in Florida and California, it’s hard to get used to the idea of a northern beach. Having said that … I really liked The Hamptons.